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Buying a new home checklist

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Real Estate Agent with Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria 0225-089134

 

Are you thinking of buying a new home?

 

There are several key steps that your Virginia Licensed Real Estate Agent will help you through. Knowing what these are in advance can help you not be surprised later on:

 

your lender

Nesbitt Realty never makes any money from your loan. This frees us to make the most objective recommendation possible.

 

  • Know your budget, consult with a financial institution about what you can be pre-approved for.
  • Know your needs, including:
    • Number of bedrooms
    • Location
    • Walking distance to a bus stop
    • Walking distance to a metro stop
    • Price
    • Property condition
    • Age of the property
    • Garage Parking
    • Schools
  • Amenities (for condos)homes with a garage
    • Indoor/Outdoor pool
    • Putting Greens
    • Tennis courts
    • In unit washer/dryer
    • Utilities included in condo fees
    • Basketball courts
    • Bowling
    • Concierge service
    • Controlled access
  • Realize that something will have to give to get what you want, prioritize your needs so that you can get the most important features. Use our school search to find homes for sale in a particular school district
  • Budget time and money:
    • Finding any home is easy. Finding the right home requires time invested in looking at properties.
    • Money for down-payments and closing costs can vary from a couple percentage points to a cash purchase where you provide the entire amount up front.

 

We help our clients buy homes in Northern VA.

 

Our home buyer's resource page will answer common questions like:

 

    • Why Nesbitt Realty?

Home Buyer Resources

  • What is a buyer's agent?
  • What is a buyer's rebate?
  • How much does representation cost?
  • How we find your new home?
  • How much home can you afford?
  • How much are closing costs?

 

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Comments(1)

Endre Barath, Jr.
Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices California Properties - Beverly Hills, CA
Realtor - Los Angeles Home Sales 310.486.1002

Will as always great advice to potential buyer! If we do not connect have a great 4th of July, Endre

Jul 02, 2013 10:32 AM