Buying or Selling at the Midtowns?
Buying TipEvery new condo development will have its own sales staff. These people are often friendly, helpful and very knowledgeable about the new condominium. However, these folks work to sell this property only. The on-site staff of a new condominium knows the property as-well-as or better than anyone around and they are there to assist you but they work for the builder. When in the market for a new condo, it's a good idea to employ a condo expert such as Will Nesbitt of Condo Alexandria to protect your interests. A condominium agent knows the entire area, not just one property. An expert knows the pitfalls and benefits of buying new, and best of all it won't cost you one dime more than if you use the onsite staff. You have a right to representation: exercise that right today! Condo Sales
Will Nesbitt Realty LLC is a real estate agency licensed in Virginia. Our unbiased opinions about this and other condo associations are assured as we do not have a listing agency relationship with any particular condominium association. Instead, we pride ourselves working for you our client whether you are a buyer, renter, seller or landlord. Condo Alexandria is a web content provider that specializes in condos, condominiums, townhouses or and real estate in Northern Virginia. The information on this site is generously provided at no cost to you, but we appreciate and welcome the opportunity to be of service. We serve buyers, renters, seller and landlords in Alexandria, in Arlington, in Falls Church and in Fairfax County.
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New or Pre-owned Condo?
If you're in the market for a condo, one of the first decisions you need to make is whether to by a newly built condo, or to by a previously owned condominium. Both have advantages and both have pitfalls. Here are a few thoughts to consider.
The majority of condos that are sold are existing condos. This is neither an advantage or a disadvantage---simply a fact. The majority of marketing materials and advertisements you will see for condos is for new construction. This means that it is easier to find ads, pretty pictures and floor plans for new condos.
One of the advantages of buying an existing condo is what you see is what you get. There will be no surprises, good or bad. There will be no change orders. You won't have to look at a model and a floorplan to get an idea of what you are buying. Instead, you can tour the property that you will actually buy.
You can move into an existing condo as soon as your loan and title work are finished. There will be no construction delays. Construction delays can be sizeable and in today's market it is even possible for the builder to fold-up shop before the project is completed.
All properties, condos included, have kinks. That is to say, there are unexpected problems with the construction, lay-out or plan. In an existing condo, the owners have already discovered, identified and usually solved those problems. In a new condo, you never know what the problems will be. If anyone could have predicted that unexpected problem it wouldn't exist!
Existing condos are in established neighborhoods. The traffic patterns are set. The views are what they will be. Established neighborhoods have a tendency to have "enough" shopping outlets. Established neighborhoods have very predictable values in the future. New neighborhoods can have unexpected increases or decreases in value.
One of the disadvantages of buying an existing condo is that you might not have some of features you want. This can be simple things like have the cable wired on the wall where you prefer to put your TV. You might have to compromise on your laundry room and be forced to share a community laundry. You might find that the layout is not exactly as you would like it. A newly built condo always has the latest features and if it is brand new construction the builder can sometimes tailor the unit to your demands.
Let's face, brand new buildings are often more appealing than old condos.The materials, the stylings, even the smell of a new condo is enticing. New condos are fun and bright and designed to appeal to the latest notion in the buying public. A new condo will not require any special assessments or repairs. It's in perfect shape.
To weigh your options between new and previously owned condos, contact Will Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria.
Questions for your agent
Here are some common questions to ask your agent, your mortgage broker and yourself when you are thinking of buying a condo.
- How much can I afford per month?
- Is the condo is my price range?
- Is the community that I like?
- Where are the grocery stores, shopping malls, bars?
- Where are the grocery stores, shopping malls, bars?
- Is there enough space for my needs?
- What is the condition of the condo unit?
- Do the common areas need repairs, renovations?
- How old is the condo?
- Is there a parking facility?
- Is parking assigned?
- Is there a fee to park?
- Is there guest parking and if so where?
- Does the condominium have access to public transportation?
- Metro or bus only?
- Shuttle or Limo service?
- What are the chances that this condo will increase in value?
- What type of security system is in place?
- Does the condominium association allow pets? If so how many and what type?
- What are the condo fees and what they include?
- What is the condo association policy about renters?
- How much is in the reserve fund?
- Does the condo association have a certificate of insurance?
$300,000 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #311, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any) 1 beds, 1 bath Home size: 0 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 02/23/10, Last Updated: 03/10/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7262764 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta The price of this listing was last reduced on 3/10/2010 by 3% General/Agent: Great living in stylish Hi-rise. walk to metro and close to 495, Old Town, Pentagon. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter top and stainless steel appliances. 24 hour security, syber cafe, Gym, pool, party room and much more. tenant is moving out! key at the front desk Listed with The Vasquez Group LLC Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Wednesday, 10, March, 2010 . |
$325,000 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #305, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)  1 beds, 2 baths Home size: 1,046 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 02/20/10, Last Updated: 03/09/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7260983 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta The price of this listing was last reduced on 3/8/2010 by 3% Appraised 3/1/10 Owner-Occupied/Investor(2-3-yr Lease availble) Bright, Spacious (Front of BLDG) across-Huntington Metro! 1BD/Den/2FullBAs-MBA Sep Tub/Shower. Gourmet Kitch w/Brkfst Bar/Granite Cntrs/SS Appls. 2 Gar Spaces/Stor Space. Less than 50 feet from elevator. 24-hour Concierge Srvc/Card Coded Entry/Pool-Excer RM/Cyber Cafe. Close to restaurants/shops/I95/495/395 See Virtual Tour Listed with Long & Foster Real Estate, Inc. Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Tuesday, 09, March, 2010 . |
$262,500 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #106, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)  1 beds, 1 bath Home size: 805 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 01/27/10, Last Updated: 03/08/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7270179 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta GREAT PRICE FOR THIS CONDO*SHOWS WELL*LOBBY W/24 CONCIERGE,GRANITE COUNTERTOP IN KITCHEN*FREE OWNERS TITLE INSUR IF PURCHASER USES SAM WHITE FOR SETTLEMENT*HOME SOLD AS IS*PLS VERIFY ALL INFO*ADDDENDUM SIGNED AFTER AGREEMENT REACHED*2YR WARRANTY ON OWNER OCCUPIED SALES* Listed with ERA Elite Group, REALTORS Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Monday, 08, March, 2010 . |
$284,460 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #815, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)  1 beds, 1 bath Home size: 707 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 01/24/09, Last Updated: 03/04/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX6961964 Tract: Midtown Station Condos The price of this listing was last reduced on 3/5/2010 by 0% Back on mkt, ignore DOM & reduced $10K! BEAUTIFUL 1.6 YR OLD, 1 BR/1 BATH CONDO w/ $4K clos. help. 2 Blks to Huntington Metro Sta, conv. to shopping & Wash. DC. Has CAC, SS appl, microwave, granite kit top, ceramic kit & bath fls., track & recessed lights, stacked W&D, concierge svcs, internet cafe, guest qtrs, balc., 1 car garage space, fitness ctr, pool, etc. Call LA w/ ?'s. Renting condo is OK! Listed with KBM Realtors, LLC Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Thursday, 04, March, 2010 . |
$299,900 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #105, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any) 1 beds, 1 bath Home size: 767 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 02/19/10, Last Updated: 02/19/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7260347 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta Luxurious One bedroom one bath condo located accross from metro station on main level. Too many ammenties to list!!! Right next to the metro station, location location. Bank owned, easy to work with, bank addendums will follow acceptance, EMD to Segan Mason & Mason Listed with Resource Realty Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Friday, 19, February, 2010 . |
$340,000 :: 2451 Midtown Ave E #1114, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)  2 beds, 2 baths Home size: 1,167 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 12/10/09, Last Updated: 02/01/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7127348 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta The price of this listing was last reduced on 1/26/2010 by 6% LOCATION!!ACROSS FROM HUNTINGTON METRO.CLOSE TO THE CITY. GOURMET KITCHEN WITH GRANITE & STAINLESS STEEL APPLIANCES. 2 BEDROOMS, 2 BATHS, PATIO WITH A VIEW. LARGE FAMILY ROOM. COULD BE RENTED FURNISHED. COMMUNITY AMMENITIES INCLUDE POOL, FITNESS CENTER, 2 SPACES IN GARAGE. BBQ AREA AND CYPER CAFE. THIS BUILDING HAS ALL THE BELLS & WHISTLES.SHORT SALE. SOLD AS IS Listed with New Star Realty & Investment Corp. Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Monday, 01, February, 2010 . |
$320,000 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #1025, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any)  1 beds, 1 bath Home size: 805 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 01/22/10, Last Updated: 01/30/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7243375 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta Great living in stylish Hi-rise. walk to metro and close to 495, Old Town, Pentagon. Gourmet kitchen with granite counter top and stainless steel appliances. 24 hour security, syber cafe, Gym, pool, party room and much more. tenant is moving out! key at the front desk Listed with Bayat Realty, Inc. Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Saturday, 30, January, 2010 . |
$350,000 :: 2451 Midtown Ave #604, Alexandria VA, 22303Click headline for more information about this property or to schedule a showing.Click here for a map, more information and additional photos (if any) 2 beds, 2 baths Home size: 1,260 sq ft Lot Size: 0 sq ft Added: 01/17/10, Last Updated: 01/21/10 Property Type: Residential for Sale, Res. Condo for Sale MLS Number: FX7239305 Tract: Midtown Alexandria Sta 2Bed,2Bath Condo Across from Metro. Garage Parking. Corner unit almost 1200 sqft. Large windows,private balcony, SS appliances, Granite counters, Washer& Dryer and more. Listed with Keller Williams Realty Brought to you by Will Nesbitt, Condo Alexandria. Call me today at 703 765 0300, or visit my website at www.condo-alexandria.com! Information deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed on Thursday, 21, January, 2010 . |
