I Need an Agent with a Slow Hand: Buying Luxury Real Estate in Tidewater Virginia

I Need an Agent with a Slow Hand: Buying Luxury Real Estate in Tidewater Virginia

By: Elaine VonCannon, ABR,SRES, REALTOR, Notary, Team Leader, Property Manager, Award Winning Agen, RE/MAX Hall Of Fame

Benjamin Franklin once said, "A house is not a home unless it contains food and fire for the mind as well as the body." Buying a house is just one part of purchasing a home. A home is not just the walls, pipes, wood and glass. A home is a style, a feeling, a dream. A home is an atmosphere that reflects your individual personality. It is the stage where you play out the story of your life each day and designing the setting you desire is essential. An integral element to the perfect luxury property purchase is a real estate agent that takes the time to provide the customer service you deserve. Choose a REALTOR who has the patience and time to answer detailed questions, make educated decisions and be certain the property you buy is constructed especially for you and your lifestyle.

Tidewater/Hampton Roads-The Lap of Luxury

The luxury real estate market in Virginia is very diverse. Throughout the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area luxury homebuyers can find waterfront property, historical homes, resort golf communities and traditional luxury estates. These luxury properties provide any number of customized amenities and special features to suit your personal needs. Whether you have dreamed of a colonial home in historic Smithfield with every modern convenience or a brand new, waterfront condominium overlooking the James River, the Tidewater/Hampton Roads region is worth exploring. Discover a multitude of luxury buying opportunities from small to large, rural to urban, private to community living.

Historical Properties and Luxury Estates

Throughout Virginia, buyers interested in investing in the history of America can visit and purchase any number of traditional estates. Equestrian, waterfront, colonial, agricultural and plantation estates of all sizes can be found dotting the Virginia landscape. These luxurious properties can often be purchased with large tracks of land and are completely unique in architectural design. These types of gems attract the savvy luxury buyer with an eye for highly customized upgrades and restorations, buyers who love and want a one-of-a-kind, luxury property. Owning and maintaining an estate can be a long term project so it is smart to choose a real estate agent that is familiar with buying and owning these types of properties. Historic real estate sometimes even requires special permits for certain renovations. A real estate agent with expertise in luxury and estate property transactions will help you prepare every step of the way.

Luxury Waterfront and Resort Living

Private communities built on waterfront locations offer top of the line, luxury services that can be customized for your lifestyle. Communities like Kingsmill on the James in Williamsburg, feature resort condominiums, town homes, patio and traditional single family homes built on any number of sites overlooking the James River, ponds and woods, and beautiful fairways. The resort condos give homeowners access to state of the art spa facilities including steam rooms, saunas, pools, a fitness center, a massage studio and salon treatments. Kingsmill also appeals to buyers interested in marina living. The Marina at Kingsmill provides boat slips equipped with water, power and full service dockside fueling. The marina also supplies paddleboats, kayaks, fishing gear and charters.

Country Club Living

Another popular Virginia community is Governor's Land, which brings residents high quality, luxury amenities. Gazebos, tennis courts, Olympic sized pools, golf courses, restaurants and a marina make Governor's Land a desirable place to live for luxury homeowners and the perfect place to retire. Country club living can be overwhelming when it forces you to consider so many customized options. That is why working with a trusted and experienced real estate agent is so important. A seasoned agent can assist with any number of decisions; even help you choose the right waterfront or golf community. An expert opinion can save you a lot of time. Luxury buyers require knowledgeable and committed agents from beginning to end. Remember, your real estate agent is part of your investment, choose wisely. For more information on purchasing an estate or luxury properties in the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area please visit http://www.estatesinvirginia.com.

Elaine is a published author on real estate both commercial, residential and property management.  Her articles are on her web sites for you to read and enjoy. Visit www.elainesrealestateinvirginia, www.voncannonrealestate.com and www.estatesinvirginia.com