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We all thought it would never come but Spring is finally here! Buyers are out and about looking at condos, townhomes and single family homes throughout the Northern Virginia Area. Nicer weather and motivations of moving between school years helps the Spring real estate market and home buying process jump in Northern Virginia.

While inventory is low, the biggest challenge many homebuyers face is finding a home to buy.

Spring Home Buying Tips:

Finding a Good Agent – Many homebuyers don’t realize that hiring a real estate agent costs nothing – the Seller pays the real estate commission. A great start would be to ask friends, family members and co-workers for referrals.

Utilize the Internet – This is a process of research & education. Many main streamed sites will allow homebuyers to search for properties within their desired price range, neighborhood and school district narrowing down the type of home they are looking for.

Get Pre-Qualified – There is nothing more frustrating than seeing something you like and finding out its not within your budget. Getting pre-qualified will help you know what you can afford and can help make your offer to the seller stronger.

Distinguish Needs vs. Wants – Know your “must have features” and what you can live without. This will help eliminate the fear of needing to compromise on a specific neighborhood, location or amenities.

Ready, Get Set, Go – A home in good to great shape, in a desired location and priced competitively will sell quickly. Have pre-qualification and paperwork ready so that no time is wasted…sometimes home will go under contract the first day they hit the market.

I’ve been selling real estate for over 11 years in the Northern Virginia area. Regardless of the market, agents that are marketing specialist are leading the way. Let my passion for putting the needs of my clients first and my Spring Home Buying Tips work for you.

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