The most compatible agent for you does not have be the friend of a friend, and isn't necessarily born in Springfield, Virginia. The perfect Realtor for you is not afraid to tell you the truth (even when you don't want to hear it), and wants to work hard to find you the townhouse of your dreams.
Every home buyer has different needs and different budgets. Some purchasers don't plan on selling. Others need to move in 4 years. Some buyers love colonials-style homes. Others do not. Some property hunters are moving in from out of state. Just as each buyer client is an individual, licensed real estate advisers have different accomplishments and skills.
Here's collected tips for choosing the right real estate agent for you when you're buying a townhouse like 7482 Laurel Oak Ct:
Will Nesbitt
Check out Realtor referrals. — I like Angie’s List because I know that Angie’s List voice verifies each review. You can also see if the agent or brokerage has any awards for client satisfaction.
Talk to multiple real estate professionals — I once saw a statistic that 84% of home buyers in Northern Virginia choose the first real estate professional they contact. This means one of two things. Either most people are choosing wisely the first time, or they're just rushing into things without weighing all options. Probably a little of both.The Realtor should have time to talk to you. If you pick the most popular real estate professional in Springfield, you might find yourself working with a junior associate affiliated with that Realtor.
Don't under estimate the value of likability. — You will probably be working with your Realtor anywhere from 2 to 12 months, so it helps to get along with them. You want a real estate agent that “gets you”.
Ask them how they search for townhouses. — When selecting a real estate pro, ask how they seek townhouses. Some real estate agents have their own preferred listings that they favor. But you want what’s dream for you, not what’s great for your real estate professional. So make sure the Realtor is willing to search high and low to find the perfect place for you. That includes using the Multiple Listing Service (MLS) as well as their own personal network.
Find out more about your representation agreement. — The Commonwealth of Virginia requires all licensed agents to sign a representation agreement before showing properties or having material discussions about a specific home. Be very wary of any agent that is not concerned about getting a representation agreement signed. A representation agreement describes the agent's responsibilities and your obligations when a real estate agent shows you a townhouse in Fairfax County. This advice is heavily used for a reason.
We appreciate every client and we’d love to help you achieve your real estate goals.
Will is the principal broker of Nesbitt Realty and Condo Alexandria. He is licensed in anywhere in the Commonwealth of Virginia, but focuses on those communities found in and around Alexandria, Arlington, Mount Vernon and Springfield/Franconia.
Will has been involved in real estate management, sales and investment for more than twenty years. He is a veteran of the U.S. Army. While in the army, he studied Russian at Monterey's Defense Language Institute. He is also a "veteran of the dotcom wars" and built most of the sites associated with NesbittRealty.com
Will currently resides in Belle Haven Estates just outside Old Town, overlooking New Alexandria. He is a former president of the Mount Vernon Youth Athletic Association and founded the Alexandria Fun with Friends Group. Will is the author of BattlestorM, a tabletop fantasy game, which was published by Ral Partha Publishing in the late '90's, and Arthur's Realm, a boardgame available at the Gamecrafter.
The most compatible agent for you does not have be the friend of a friend, and isn't necessarily born in Springfield, Virginia. The perfect Realtor for you is not afraid to tell you the truth (even when you don't want to hear it), and wants to work hard to find you the townhouse of your dreams.
Every home buyer has different needs and different budgets. Some purchasers don't plan on selling. Others need to move in 4 years. Some buyers love colonials-style homes. Others do not. Some property hunters are moving in from out of state. Just as each buyer client is an individual, licensed real estate advisers have different accomplishments and skills.
Here's collected tips for choosing the right real estate agent for you when you're buying a townhouse like 7482 Laurel Oak Ct:
We appreciate every client and we’d love to help you achieve your real estate goals. 
