Listing your home can be one of the biggest decision someone makes. When getting your home ready for sale you can face some challenging choices. Here a couple of things to avoid when getting ready to put your property on the market. If you can follow these easy steps it will help you as a seller become more market ready.
Don’t Delay. When putting on your home on the market timing is everything. Every day you delay is another day you could be missing out on the person looking for your home
Don’t Personalize. It is important to make your home your own while you are occupying the property but when it comes time to sell neutrality is the best option.
Don’t Self-list. Using a Real Estate Agent can make all the difference when selling your home. Their knowledge and experience can be one of the biggest contributing factor in getting your home sold.
By following these simple steps you will have no problem getting your home sold!
3 Things to Do
1. Take Great Pictures. Nesbitt Realty always uses professional photographers for sales listings.
2. Clean and clean again. After you get done cleaning your home, call in a professional to "detail" the home.
3. Educate yourself. Rely on a trusted Realtor to inform you about current market conditions, not just locally but hyperlocally in your neigbhorhood.
Old Town Alexandria has several parks next to the water. During the summer time pick up volleyball games happen often. Along Union St. there are parks that have a dog park, trails, a basketball court, a playground, and plenty of green grass . These parks are a great resource within walking distance of several neighborhoods.
Condominiums near the volleyball courts include Alexandria House and Port Royal and Old Town Commons. Old Town is a very walkable area. Grocery stores in the area include Safeway, Trader Joe's, and Whole Foods.The nearest metro to the parks is King Street metro station.
The volleyball courts are on Union St.
The volleyball courts are close to King St.
The volleyball courts are near the Torpedo Factory
Julie is a Realtor serving Northern Virginia
Real estate agents act as go-betweens for buyers and sellers of real estate property. With certain exceptions, anyone who assists with the sale of real estate in the Commonwealth of Virginia is required to be licensed by the state. Each and every real estate agents must be affiliated with a real estate broker. A broker is a real estate profession who has higher educational requirements and who has a minimum of three years of full-time experience as a real estate agent. A realtor is a real estate agent or broker who is a member of the National Association of Realtors. As a realtor, agents and brokers agree to ascribe to a high standard of ethics and participate in continuing education programs.
In most cases, a real estate agent works for one party, either the buyer or seller, renter or landlord. The agent uses his or her specialized training to best represent the clients' best interests. In some cases, the agent will work in a dual capacity representing both sides of the transaction. In all cases, the agent's first duty is to truth and honesty. But when you choose a real estate agent, don't be afraid to ask about what obligations state law imposes.
Some agencies have up-front fees or retainers. It's okay to shop around and to interview several agents and agencies to find the one that you feel most
comfortable working with, but it's only fair to the agent and to yourself to settle on one agent to sell or buy a home. Although it is your right and duty as a consumer to shop around, it is unethical and unfair to work with more than one agent at a time. An experienced agent will always ask if you already have representation. This way the agent won't waste his time or accidentally interfere with the relationship you already have.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
There is plenty of parking at the Franconia Springfield Metro Station.
Are you seeking a condo or home that is friendly to a car-free or car-lite lifestyle?
If so, you might want to check out our property search by Walkscore. Walkscore is a numeric rating of how near sites, restaurants and transit are for a given address. A Walkscore more than 70 is very walkable, while a Walkscore under 40 pretty much requires that a resident here own a car. What follows are the "most walkable" homes and condos on sale today in Northern VA.
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Another happy customer
I don't know who was happier to close this one ... me or Drew. He had staked out a short sale for about 6 months. Finally, Drew decided to move on, and when he did things happened quickly. Drew ended up getting a great 1 bedroom condo that was just a block from the USPTO / his place of employment.
The Jamieson is a great building in a great location and I'd love to show it to you if you want to go take a look while they still have condos left here. I know Drew's excited about his new home and I'm glad we were finally able to put this one away.
When all was said and done, Drew's mom snapped this photo at Walker Title. It was good to finally get to closing!
Maximize your condo's appeal by putting your home in order. Your property should be ready for the market before you begin showing it. If necessary and possible, put some of your items in storage.
A tastefully staged bedroom
It's important to be flexible about showings. Home selling is often disruptive to daily life and it's no different with a condominium. Of course, it's a lot of work to have your house ready to show on the spur of the moment. But prospects that can't see your house won't buy your house. The more often your home is shown the greater your chances of selling the property.
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
Would you like to have roommates? Do you have a wife and plan to start a family? These are questions to consider before taking the step towards home ownership. Depending on your circumstances you might prefer a 2 bedroom condo in Courthouse, instead of a 1,000,000 home in Mount Vernon.
Location and Atmosphere
Northern Virginia has a vast array of neighborhoods. For example, Arlington has a bustling metropolitan scene that is just a few metro stops away from DC. On the opposite end of the spectrum, there is Woodbridge, which is a quieter small town type of area, which attracts commuters. Alexandria is a nice middle ground in between the two aforementioned neighborhoods. Alexandria has plenty of nightlife, restaurants, and shopping in a variety of neighborhoods like Old Town, West End, and Fairfax County.
Type
Condo? Townhome? Single family home? Each of these homes has their own advantages and disadvantages. Condos are nice because some include amenities, like a pool, fitness center, or dry cleaner, all conveniently located in the condo community. Some may prefer a home, because there aren’t any condominium fees.
Commitment
The Consultation Room at Nesbitt Realty
A mortgage is a long term commitment. It is important to factor in job security when preparing to purchase a home. For those who end up having to leave the area, whether it is temporary or permanent, there is the option of hiring a property manager so that you can rent out your home and collect rent on it while you’re gone.
Credit Score
To be considered a serious buyer, the first step to buying a home is to get pre approved. Getting pre approved can speed up the home buying process. One way to improve your credit score is to always pay your bills on time. Another way to build your credit is to open a credit card and use it monthly and pay it on time.
Will Nesbitt in the consultation room
I'm going to buy a home, what's the process?
Go to your bank or lending institution to obtain pre-approval. As part of this you will discover what amount it is willing to lend. This is important both to know your budget and to ensure that your offers are accepted. Failure to pre-approve can ruin your chances for success later.
Sit down with a Realtor to see what's available, what meets your needs, and to discover the hidden dangers in home buying.
Once you have found a property you wish to buy you can proceed with an offer. Your Realtor will provide invaluable assistance by performing a competitive market analysis, a snapshot of recent home sales and their amounts, to determine what will make an offer that gets you the best possible price, without having the seller walk away.
The seller reviews the offer; if it is rejected, the seller may make a counteroffer. This process can continue back and forth until both parties ratify and accept the offer making the offer a ratified contract.
A ratified contract then puts into motion a host of background tasks that proceed invisibly to ensure your new home is in good order:
Home inspected for condition, damage and hidden surprises
Appraisal to ensure the banks investment is covered by the value of the home
Loan approval to secure funds for the purchase of your home
Title Search to ensure the seller really has full right to sell your home
Walk-through inspection to ensure nothing changes at the last minute with the property
At settlement the lender's money and the title transfer come together to deliver you ownership of your new home.
Now it's time to move in!
For more information or to set up an appointment call Julie at (703)765-0300.
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How much you can afford is very important to consider when buying a new home. As a rule of thumb, some experts suggest paying 25% of your salary towards your mortgage. Fortunately, for people living in Northern Virginia, there are several job centers like the Mark Center, Inova Hospitals, USPTO, NOVA Community College, Fort Belvoir and Reston Town Center in the area which offer high paying salaries.
