Do you need to know more about what to do when you're preparing house comparison in the competitive Falls Church, Virginia real estate market?
There is no such thing as the “perfect” time to get a dwelling.
If you find the perfect 2-bedroom Rambler-style house today, you don't want to risk losing it because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Fairfax County tomorrow. Factors like market price and interest rate rarely fluctuate enough to make a difference in an individual house’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual houses you're looking at. That's because of the unique nature of real estate. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Falls Church might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
Trust yourself.
It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but you can confuse the desires of others, for your own needs and wants. Concentrate on your desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Start with the assumption that no home is ever perfect.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe you love the kitchen, but hate ramblers homes. The commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for. I'll help you separate what you want from what you need, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.
Expect some dickering, but don't expect any freebies in Falls Church.
Your home is more than a simple investment. It's your home. It's more important to get the right home than the right price. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.
Remember your home's value is wrapped up in it's location.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
convenience
noise level
neighborhood pride of ownership
Make preparations before you hunt for homes.
When you find the home you want, you should have already:
think about title companies
select a Realtor
learn more about home inspections
consider a moving schedule
I can help with the purchase process. Even if you just need to talk to learn more about how to go forward, please don’t hesitate to call. Call me if you’d like to learn more about 3203 Rollin Rd.
Price: $469,000 : 3203 Rollin Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
|| Beds: 2 || Baths: 2 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 1,090 || Days On Market: 2 ||
|| Woodley West || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $2,245 || MLS: FX10210509
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.
There is no such thing as the “perfect” time to get a dwelling.
If you find the perfect 2-bedroom Rambler-style house today, you don't want to risk losing it because you believe you can predict where the interest rates are going in Fairfax County tomorrow. Factors like market price and interest rate rarely fluctuate enough to make a difference in an individual house’s price. Much more important than macro-economic factors, is the actual houses you're looking at. That's because of the unique nature of real estate. By the same token, opportunities in real estate are unique. That special home you've found in Falls Church might never be on the market again in your lifetime.
Trust yourself.
It’s natural to want reassurance for such a big decision, but you can confuse the desires of others, for your own needs and wants. Concentrate on your desires, and not the needs and wants of people who won't be living in the home.
Start with the assumption that no home is ever perfect.
There are many examples of compromises that buyers have to make every day. Consider a few of these possibilities. Maybe you love the kitchen, but hate ramblers homes. The commute is perfect, but the nearby shops and restaurants aren't what you hoped for. I'll help you separate what you want from what you need, and start with homes that meet your basic requirements.
Expect some dickering, but don't expect any freebies in Falls Church.
Your home is more than a simple investment. It's your home. It's more important to get the right home than the right price. Negotiation is definitely a part of the real estate process, but trying to “win” by getting an extra-low price or refusing to budge may cost you the home you love.
Remember your home's value is wrapped up in it's location.
Don’t get so caught up in the physical aspects of the house itself that you forget about important issues such as:
Price: $469,000 : 3203 Rollin Rd, Falls Church, VA 22042
|| Beds: 2 || Baths: 2 || Half-Baths: 0 || Living Area: 1,090 || Days On Market: 2 ||
|| Woodley West || Buyer’s Rebate From Nesbitt Realty: $2,245 || MLS: FX10210509
