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.
Washington Monument in Washington DC
The Potomac River is located on the east coast of the United States, and runs through Maryland, Virginia, West Virginia, and Washington, D.C. before it empties into the Chesapeake Bay. It is over 380 miles long and wider than 11 miles at its widest point.
As it passes through Washington DC, the nation's capital, the Potomac passes the Washington Monument and the memorials of Jefferson, and Lincoln. Many consider the Potomac to be one of the most beautiful and bountiful rivers on the East Coast. The river is also widely regard its historic, scenic and recreational significance. Among the many who loved the Potomac was George Washington, who worked as a surveyor at many points along the banks of the river. George Washington's mansion
at Mount Vernon is on the Potomac.
The Potomac's source is a small spring at the Fairfax Stone in West Virginia. From there, the river gathers many tributaries, winding through the mountains and valleys of Appalachia. One of its most dramatic turns occurs at Harper's Ferry where the Shenandoah meets the Potomac.
At Great Falls, the Potomac tumbles down from the Appalachian Highlands to the sandy soils of the Atlantic Coastal Plain. Visitors from the colonial era to the modern era relish the views here. Today visitors at Great Falls
will not only marvel at the cataracts, but also the engineering efforts of those who sought to fulfill George Washington's dream of connecting the Chesapeake Bay to the Ohio River. The C & O Canal was only operational for a few short years, but remnants of the system are still functional at Great Falls Park.
Finally, the river flows almost 400 miles widening to over 11 miles as it reaches the Chesapeake Bay on the long, low, and barren peninsula named Point Lookout, Maryland. Before the US Civil War, Point Lookout was home to a few hotels and boarding houses, but during the war it was converted into one of the largest and worst of the Union
prisoner-of-war camps.
Fishers, anglers, boaters, sailors and kayakers all enjoy the Potomac.
The Potomac River has a watershed of 14,670 square miles including tributaries in Maryland (the Monocacy, Savage, and St. Mary's Rivers); in Virginia (the Shenandoah and Occoquan Rivers); in West Virginia (the South Branch and Cacapon Rivers); in Pennsylvania (Conococheague and Antietam Creeks); and in Washington DC (the Anacostia River). The Potomac cradles forests, battlefields, farmlands, mountains, parks, and cities. It is known to many as our Nation's River.
If you're searching for a home or condo in Northern Virginia with a view of the Potomac, contact us.
Will Nesbitt stands inside of this model home at the Henry in Old Town Alexandria.The Henry is a brand new condominium development in Old Town Alexandria. Most condos are at the Henry are ready for delivery and construction is nearly complete. The builder's representatives that we know and have worked with at the Henry are professional, knowledgeable, honest and hard-working, but it's their job to represent the builder's interest and it's their job to tell you why the Henry is a great place to live. As buyer's representatives, it's our job to learn as much about your needs as possible to make recommendations that make sense for your specific needs. That's one of the reason I like to take a look at the worst parts of a community first. Every home for sale on the market has advantages, but it's not the advantages of a property that make the sale. Buyers buy homes when they can make peace with the worst parts of living at a particular address.
More about why I'm writing this article?
It may interest the reader to know that I was contacted yesterday by a buyer who is currently living overseas in Switzerland. This potential client is familiar with Northern Virginia but doesn't know exactly where or what to buy just yet. Everyday we help people like this find homes in Alexandria and Northern Virginia. For their benefit I'm going to put together a few opinions and facts about the types of homes that most interest them.
This particular buyer is looking for brand-new construction in Old Town Alexandria. At a start hat criteria makes a very short list. This is because brand-new construction is not common in an area that is one of the oldest and most historic settlements in Northern Virginia. The list of developments that are under construction or just completed includes the Henry, Old Town Commons, the Oronoco, and 900 N. Washington. I am also recommending that this buyer take a look at the Eclipse (nearby in Crystal City), Potomac Yard (just north of Old Town) and the Carlyle District (which if not new, is nearly new).
As time permits I'm going to make public some of the thoughts I'm going to share with this client, in the hopes that it will not only benefit this client but others who might be looking for similar opportunities.
One can find glowing details about the amenities and features of the Henry, as well as information about models that are on sale now elsewhere on this site or by talking to builder's representatives. But what people really want to know is "what's the catch?". My clients often say, "Tell me the worst things about this purchase and I'll make the decision about whether this is a good buy for me or not."
So, I'm providing this is a critical look at the Henry and the value of what a buyer might find at the Henry.
Residents of Tysons Corner VA enjoy unrivaled convenience. Here are a few homes recently listed for sale.
The sushi bar at Tyson's Corner is one of many interesting restaurants.
Mount Vernon, George Washington's estate on the Potomac
Much of the Mount Vernon District of Fairfax County was developed by the middle of the last century, but if you know where to look builders continue to build new homes.
For some, only brand new will do. If you're looking for new construction in Alexandria check out our map of newly built homes. Click the button to pop-up a map of homes in the City of Alexandria.
Park Place is a condominium community located near Rt. 7 (King Street) and I-395 not far from Fort Ward Park.
From the association management at Park Place: "The wall paper in the lobby area has been removed completely. The next step is for the walls to be treated and then phase two of the lobby renovations will begin. Phase two of the lobby renovations is scheduled for Thursday, April 26, 2012.
"The second phase of the lobby renovations will be the painting of the lobby walls. During this time elevators 1 and 2 will be shutdown. Residents and visitors will only have access to elevators 3 and 4 starting Thursday, April 26th at 8:00pm until Friday, April 27th at 8:00am. We apologize in advance for the inconvenience."
Waterfront at Old Town Alexandria VA
Some of the most desirable homes in Old Town Alexandria are found in close proximity to the Potomac River. The river provides a confirmed open space that is difficult to find in a busy urban environment. Residents here have easy access to the Mount Vernon Trail as it makes its way through Old Town.
Old Town Alexandria has some of the most sought-after real estate on the planet. People that live here love the convenience, the history charm, the shops and restaurants and the access to the Potomac waterfront. But what can you get for around a million dollars in Old Town? Our agent Julie Nesbitt recently represented buyers at Cameron Mews and her buyers were delighted with a location that was at the heart of everything just paces from the Potomac River. In addition to Cameron Mews, some of the more popular spots are: Ford's Landing, Liberty Row, Torpedo Factory, Prince Street Club and others in the South East Quadrant of Old Town.
The ABR acronym is short for Accredited Buyer Representative. The Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) designation is designed for real estate buyer agents who focus on working directly with buyer-clients. When you work with an Accredited Buyer's Representative you know that your rights are represented by a professional agent who is trained and experienced in handling the needs of buyers. There are four requirements which a real estate agent must meet to attain and use the ABR® designation:
Previous and documented experience representing the needs of buyers and experience actually closing real estate sales.
Successful completion the Accredited Buyer’s Representative (ABR®) Designation Course.
Successful completion of one of the ABR® elective courses.
Membership in good standing in the Real Estate Buyer’s Agent Council (REBAC) and the National Association of REALTORS®.
Julie is on the rooftop deck at the Waterview in Rosslyn VA. Julie is an Accredited Buyer's Representative.
