Condo Alexandria agents are available by phone consultation most days and will gladly provide information found on this website and advice over the phone free of charge. At no additional charge, Condo Alexandria can process and forward your application to the landlord at any time. Call us at 703 765 0300 if you have questions or need advice.
"I care about my clients and enjoy making their dreams come true."
Condo Alexandria invites you to employ our expertise if you have an immediate and specific rental need. If you choose Condo Alexandria to represent your interests, your agent will work with you and not for any particular landlord or condo association and best of all there is no charge to you the tenant.
The landlord has an agent. Do you?
The landlord is represented by a "listing agent" who works to sell the lease and represent the landlord. Listing agents are motivated to represent a specific property rather than any particular renter.
In our capacity as rental agents, Condo Alexandria works for the renter. Our services are most useful to renters who need or want an expert opinion to find the best rental for a specific and immediate need.
Our agents already know the area. We don't need to drive across town to know what's there. If you have a question about a specific community, there is a good chance we've already been there. As your agent, Condo Alexandria will search through thousands of listings and then take you to rentals that best suit your budget, commute, preferences and needs.
Some renters don't need an agent.
If you're the type of renter who doesn't mind the risk of putting yourself at the mercy of the apartment buildings and listing agents; or if you're already a real estate pro, then you might not need a rental agent. You don't need a rental agent if:.
you don't need an expert to represent your side of the transaction;
you're not moving within 45 days;
you don't need any expert advice about what's available in Northern Virginia.
Renters who do not need or want any representation can by-pass Condo Alexandria and contact the listing agent to view properties listed on our website. The listing agent is found on our website at the bottom of each listing.
Who needs a rental agent?
You need a rental agent only if:
you want an advocate for your rights and your application;
you're moving within the next 45 days;
you want an expert opinion in your home search.
Our clients tell us what they want, and we find that rental (if it exists).
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Condo Alexandria agents are eager to serve you and we appreciate the opportunity to be of service. Our website and advice is free of charge and without obligation. However we will only tour properties with clients.
We require our rental clients pay a retainer which is fully refunded if and when you sign a lease to rent any property that is in the Multiple Listing Service or our website.*
We invite you to interview a Condo Alexandria agent today. Condo Alexandria can help you find the best fit for your budget, your commute, your wants and your needs. If we can't add value to your transaction, we'll refuse your money and give you what advice we can for free.
Tenant Representation Agreement
* This retainer will not be refunded in the event the client chooses to rent a property not listed in the MLS, if the client chooses not to rent at all or if the client chooses to work with another agent to complete the transaction.Federal courthouse in Alexandria
Setting a Rental Budget
For many renters, the most important factor for consideration is how much are they willing to spend on a rental per month. For this reason, it should come as no surprise that the first step in the rental process should include establishing a budget. Renters should consider their monthly income and subtract all of their monthly expenses from this amount. Monthly expenses should include all bills which are paid regularly as well as money spent on food, entertainment, and miscellaneous items monthly. The renter may also wish to subtract an additional amount to allow for some savings each month as well as emergencies. The total left after these deductions is the amount the renter is able to spend on a rental per month. Once this amount is established, the renter will have a better understanding of the type of rental they are able to afford.
When you know your budget and you are ready to shop for a new home in {Location_Name}, contact an agent. Rental agents cost the renter nothing and they do not work for one specific building. A rental agent can see all the rentals that are available to make sure that you get the best value for your money. [Learn more.]
For more information or to set up an appointment call Stuart at (703)765-0300.
1. Research before you look. Decide what features you most want to have in a home, what neighborhoods you prefer, and how much you’d be willing to spend each month for housing.
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2. Be realistic. It’s OK to be picky, but don’t be unrealistic with your expectations. There’s no such thing as a perfect home. Use your list of priorities as a guide to evaluate each property.
3. Get your finances in order. Review your credit report and be sure you have enough money to cover your down payment and closing costs. Then, talk to a lender and get prequalified for a mortgage. This will save you the heartache later of falling in love with a house you can’t afford.
4. Don’t ask too many people for opinions. It will drive you crazy. Select one or two people to turn to if you feel you need a second opinion, but be ready to make the final decision on your own.
5. Decide your moving timeline. When is your lease up? Are you allowed to sublet? How tight is the rental market in your area? All of these factors will help you determine when you should move.
6. Think long term. Are you looking for a starter house with plans to move up in a few years, or do you hope to stay in this home for a longer period? This decision may dictate what type of home you’ll buy as well as the type of mortgage terms that will best suit you.
7. Insist on a home inspection. If possible, get a warranty from the seller to cover defects for one year.
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8. Get help from a REALTOR®. Hire a real estate professional who specializes in buyer representation. Unlike a listing agent, whose first duty is to the seller, a buyer’s representative is working only for you. Buyer’s reps are usually paid out of the seller’s commission payment.
9. Check out Nesbitt Realty. Our search tools and tips are among the best you'll find in Northern Virginia.
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.
Advice is always free.
You need a rental agent only if:
