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As part of our service to you, Nesbitt Realty agents stay up-to-date on the latest market trends so that we can keep you well-informed.

• Homes for sale in Northern VA -- This our fastest and most comprehensive house hunting tool

For most people, the prospect of selling their own home can be positively daunting. First of all, there are usually plenty of things to do just to get it ready for the market. Besides the traditional clean-up, paint-up, fix-up chores that invariably wind up costing more than you planned, there are always the overriding concerns about how much the market will bear and how much you will eventually wind up selling it for. Will you get your asking price, or will you have to drop your price to make the deal? After all, your home is a major investment, no doubt a rather large one, so when it comes to selling it you want to get your highest possible return. Yet in spite of everyone's desire to get the top dollar for their property, most people are extremely unsure as to how to go about getting it. Talk to a Nesbitt Realty agent and we'll give you a market analysis of your property's value as well as a report on trends in Northern Virginia real estate and real estate in your neighborhood.  We're a local family-run business and we appreciate the opportunity to serve you.

Renting in {Location_Name} may not be the same level of commitment as buying, but it is still a commitment; and it is important to make the best possible choice. Signing on the dotted line means that you are committing to a property for a defined period of time. Before you sign a rental agreement it is important to consider all your options. You need to decide whether the property meets your requirements. Is it within your budget? Is it big enough? Is it in the right area? And does it offer you the lifestyle that you are looking for? These are all questions that you need to answer before you sign a lease. A lease is more flexible than buying, but it is important to remember that you are  still committing to renting the property for a certain time period. It is  best to look at a number of properties in {Location_Name} and consider all your options before making a final decision. However, the sheer number of properties out there may make the process quite daunting. A good Rental Agent can help you narrow down your choices, so that you are able to choose the property that best suits your needs. [Learn more.]

Do you really need a property manager?

Although hiring a property management company has many advantages, there is an expense associated with hiring a property manager. In addition to the cost of property management, there are other reasons why property management might not be for you. Consider the following factors to determine if hiring a property management company would be a good decision for your property. Ask yourself these questions:

• Will you live and work near your rental property? Northern Virginia is a very transient area. We have more than our share of military, diplomats, State Department, political appointees and academia.  If you're getting transferred across the country or around the world, it might be a good idea to let a professional manage your rental. Even simple tasks can get complicated very quickly when you aren't around to manage the details.
• Do you want to handle the details of property management? Some landlords look forward to the challenge of finding good tenants. Some landlords find that maintaining a property and managing details is rewarding and enjoy taking late night calls. On the other hand, if you think rental property ownership is a chore and want little or nothing to do with the day-to-day management of your properties, you should probably consider hiring help to manage your property.
• How busy are you? Even if you find hands-on management rewarding, you may not have much time to devote to your property management business.  If you've already got a full-plate, then the last thing you need is more to worry about, thus hiring a management company may be a good way to spend your money.
• Can you afford the cost? Let's face it. Hiring a property management company is much more attractive option if you can afford it.  If monthly cash-flow is not an issue, you'll likely save money by paying a property manager and writing off the expense.  But if at the end of every month cash is tight, you might not want to hire a property manager.
• Can you afford the risk? Do you understand the Virginia Residential Landlord Tenant Act? Do you know the tenant's rights? Do you know your responsibilities?  The more you know about property management in today's litigious culture the more you'll understand the value of having a professional in your corner.
• Do you have access to a network of maintenance people? All properties require maintenance. When your tenant calls you in need of repair will you know who to call and what to do in a timely fashion?  If not, yo might want to consider hiring a property manager.

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