Buying a new home checklist

Are you thinking of buying a new home?

There are several key steps that your Virginia Licensed Real Estate Agent will help you through. Knowing what these are in advance can help you not be surprised later on:

• Know your budget, consult with a financial institution about what you can be pre-approved for.
• Know your needs, including:
  • Number of bedrooms
  • Location
  • Walking distance to a bus stop
  • Walking distance to a metro stop
  • Price
  • Property condition
  • Age of the property
  • Garage Parking
  • Schools
• Amenities (for condos)
  • Indoor/Outdoor pool
  • Putting Greens
  • Tennis courts
  • In unit washer/dryer
  • Utilities included in condo fees
  • Basketball courts
  • Bowling
  • Concierge service
  • Controlled access
• Realize that something will have to give to get what you want, prioritize your needs so that you can get the most important features.
• Budget time and money:
  • Finding any home is easy. Finding the right home requires time invested in looking at properties.
  • Money for down-payments and closing costs can vary from a couple percentage points to a cash purchase where you provide the entire amount up front.

What exactly does a Realtor do? By law, Realtors are required to:

• Perform certain mandatory and standard acts to help out with the purchase or sale of real estate.
• Properly account for the money or alternative property placed in her or his attention.
• Disclose untoward material facts that are, or should be, inside the broker’s knowledge.

Realtors can assist sellers by screening potential home buyers and by helping them prepare their homes in order to list them on the market. Realtors can also assist buyers by showing investors suitable properties for their risk profiles and long-term investment goals. The agents at Nesbitt Realty can quickly locate the perfect home for you in {Location_Name} through efficiently organizing and coordinating meetings with sellers and potential buyers. Our realtors stay informed about all the important aspects of an area that you might consider when purchasing a home. These may include the following:

• the quality of schools,
• association fees,
• Metro availability,
• community amenities such as shops, parks, and restaurants.

When homes in {Location_Name} are listed on the market, our brokers have immediate access to them, which saves home buyers hours of time that is otherwise wasted driving around. Our realtors will help you save money on your negotiations, will explain and weigh the advantages and disadvantages of different types of mortgages, and will guide you through all the necessary paperwork when you are ready to make an offer on a home.  

Properties in

For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.