🏡What You Need to Know When Buying a New Construction for Sale in Warrenton VA

Nothing’s more exciting than purchasing a home designed and built to your specifications.

New construction offers the widest range of options for home buyers like you to find the perfect home.

Excited about the “new house smell”?

Consider these tips and avoid major problems down the road.

• Work closely with the builder

The key to new constructions is really making sure you have a good idea of what you need and what you want.

In the pre-construction phase, you are able to customize before construction is complete.

So work closely with the builder. Make decisions early in the process.

Be sure your builder explains what’s standard and what’s an upgrade.

Upgrades are available for additional costs.

Remember, the model home isn’t always exactly what you will get.

Another tip is to be careful with what home sellers call “affordable or “move – in ready”. A bare-bones home requires thousands of dollars in upgrades.

Ask your real estate agent to help you find a builder who has a good reputation.

• You still need your own real estate agent

When you walk into the builder’s office, you have to keep in mind that the nice and friendly listing agent works for the builder and not for you. So be sure to have your own real estate agent especially on the first visit.

If you don’t, you’ll end up closing the deal with the builder’s sales representative.

Your agent will have your best interest in mind and will guide you before, during, and after the process of New Construction in Warrenton VA.

• Secure financing before house hunting

Your real estate agent knows the mortgage that will best work for you.

Get pre-approved by a bank.

Understand property taxes, landscaping, and other maintenance costs.

As a new homeowner, you should know how much you can afford based on your income, debt, and credit score. Decide on how much you can invest on this new property.

• Opt for tech-friendly homes

The big difference between vintage and modern homes is the tech-friendliness. Every person who will live in your home will want to access to outlets for their gadgets and other electronic devices.

Be sure to remind your builder about electrical outlets.

If you have teens, you should emphasize to your builder the tech- friendliness of the home you want to live in.

• Do a final inspection.

A newly built home does not always mean it’s repair-free.

During this final walkthrough, you’ll be able to inspect the critical issues.

Check before the drywall is installed.

After the closing deal, you may have a hard time getting your builder do the back jobs. Make sure your home has been completed to your satisfaction before you officially call it yours.

• Understand home warranties

Builders provide coverage for structural defects that define a home as unsafe.

Understand what home warranties cover, how to make a claim and how to resolve disputes between you and the builder.

It’s exciting to build a new home from the ground up. But as with a pre-owned home, buying new construction for sale in Warrenton VA is a complex process.  

After the construction process, your real estate agent will make sure that everything that was agreed upon will be executed to the letter.

Enlist the help of an experienced REALTOR®. Call me, Allison Jensen, now at 703-200-3120!

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🏠What Mistakes to Avoid When Selling Your Custom Built Home in WA

Selling your home could be a daunting task. It takes a great deal of time and effort. Many properties dwindle on the market for months, even years. Learning these mistakes to avoid will result in a successful sale.

1. Overpriced property

Ask yourself this if you are the buyer. “Is this property worth the price”?

Setting the sale price too high can reduce the number of interested buyers. Your property could sit idly on the market for months, even years. Home buyers might not even schedule a visit!  

Eventually, you will have to drop the price anyway.

An experienced realtor can help with this. With their knowledge of the current market, they can definitely help you set an appropriate price for your property.

2. Unkempt property

A lot of home buyers become disappointed with a neglected, unkempt house.

Clean and get rid of the clutter. Make sure it’s in its best shape.

Start your long list of staging your house before putting it on to the market.

You can hire a professional stager or you can do it yourself.

3. Maintenance issues

This is one mistake home sellers do that frightens buyers away. Buyers will definitely see the holes in your wall and your leaking roof.  

Realistically, they want a property ready for moving in.

Maintenance is one long list of to-dos. Invest some money in basic refurbishments.

This way, you will be confident to present your custom built home for sale.

4. Overcapitalizing

Spending too much on upgrades and refurbishments could backfire. It’s best to ask your realtor how you could avoid going overboard with repairs.

Evaluate potential gains and losses and make sure it’s within your acceptable range.

5. Not advertising

How fast you sell your house depends on how you advertise it. You could have the perfect property in town but you don’t attract buyers.

Entice them with a variety of advertising methods including internet listings, newspapers or even signage outside your home.

You may find custom built homes in Warrenton VA on internet listings.

Give your home for sale social media exposure. Most realtors use Facebook, Pinterest, Youtube, and real estate websites to obtain potential buyers.

These social media sites will help you get the word out that you are selling your property.

6. Unavailability

If your property is already on the market, do not assume that the sales process will proceed without you. Some buyers opt to view your house at odd times of the day and night.

Be flexible when appointments for viewing are scheduled. You may arrange to have the viewings handled by your real estate agent if you are unavailable.

7. Not understanding current tax laws

Do not let your excitement drive you into putting your custom built home on the market.

Selling a home is a taxable event.  Learn how you can get additional information on determining the cost basis of assets, capital gains, and closing costs.

It is equally important to have an exit strategy.

Avoid these serious mistakes when selling your custom built home in Warrenton WA. You will find yourself in a win-win situation during the selling process.

Enlist the help of an experienced REALTOR®. Call Allison Jensen now at 703-200-3120!

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What to Look for When Buying a Vacant Lot

Don’t miss this chance to make your dream come true!

Are you dreaming of owning a piece of land where you can build your custom home? Do you need a good sized lot for a business opportunity? Are you seeking an active life of adventure and outdoor recreation in a serene and stunning haven?

If your answer to any of those questions are “yes”, you’ll find that buying land for sale in Warrenton is a good course for you to follow.

Considerations to look at before buying land to build a home.

Buying land or property is challenging as there are many considerations to make before purchasing land. It is important that you get this right because it will be where your Warrenton home will stand. A home, no matter how beautiful, if not in the right location, will have problems.

The following are some considerations you should looking for when selecting a piece of land.

• Location. I cannot stress how important it is that you find a real estate property that suits your need and lifestyle.  

If you commute to work every day, you may want a location near the road. If you have kids, you may need to buy land near the school, and possibly a hospital.

If you are thinking of building a custom home, check whether the home is near public sewer and water systems.

If the land is being sold for a lower price, check its features. That trickling river in the back may become  a raging river during heavy rains.  

Always check the location and see if it is close to conveniences and amenities you’ll need.

• Visualize your neighborhood 10 years forward.  In buying land, don’t buy it for one special aspect that you saw in it.

Think about what the neighborhood will  be like. That large open space behind your home may one day turn into another school, or a commercial space. That means you are close to conveniences, but are you okay with the noise? Evaluate your chosen lot and adjust accordingly.

• Know your site’s zoning and restrictions. You’ll want to know all the restrictions on the property.

Is there an architectural style preferred by the HOA? Many things could affect construction plans like HOA rules, restrictive covenants, etc.  Are you allowed to have a clothesline, if you accidentally cause damage do you have to pay anyone anything?

• Check your access to utilities and how much it will cost. Yes, it’s cool and exciting to have a home in Warrenton in the middle of a wooded area, a good distance away from civilization, but you want to know the actual cost involved in living there.

It can also be difficult to supply your home with utilities the electricity, water supply, gas supply  and even removal of waste should be considered. It can be expensive when you don’t realize all the costs involved.

• Know what rights you have. It is important that you see if there are other rights about the property that you need to know about.

For example, you bought your land for its water features only to find out later that you don’t have the rights to the water, so you cannot use it. Knowing which rights are yours and which ones you have access to will make it easier to make an informed decision.

Would you like to know more tips about land buying in Warrenton?

Call me, Allison Jensen at 703-200-3120. Use my expertise to get the land where your dream house will be built.

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Warrenton VA Homes for Sale | How Do I Make My Warrenton Home Attractive to Buyers?

Planning to sell your home fast?

Are you thinking of selling your Warrenton home?

There’s a difference between selling, and selling it fast. When you want your home off the market in the soonest time possible,  you need to make it stand out against the sea of competing homes for sale in the area.

There are many things you can do to get your home ready to sell, preparations that other home sellers are also surely doing. How then, can you step up your game and make your home more attractive than the others?

To reach the top of the competition, cleaning, decluttering and repainting your Warrenton home for sale are not enough.

Make your home more appealing to buyers.

Clearly, if you want your home to have more presence and be more noticeable than the rest of the competition, you should be willing to do the legwork.

Here are the five best tips you can do to make your home more attractive to potential buyers.

1. Price your home right. One of the most important decisions you have to make in selling your home is its price.

No matter how stunning your home is, if it’s overpriced, it will stay on the market longer.

Get your price right, and you’ll have more potential buyers flocking to your door.

2. Get help from a pro. One essential thing in home selling is working with the right real estate agent who will represent you, provide suggestions on staging, find the best photographer to take amazing photos of your home and who’ll manage the marketing for your home so the best information can reach the most homebuyers.

A competent real estate agent like me, Allison Jensen, can do the work for you more efficiently in less time.

3. Boost your home’s curb appeal. Curb appeal holds the buyer’s interest which will lead him through the front door, so make your home’s curb appeal as enticing as possible.

Don’t just clean the front lawn and garden. Mow the lawn.

Add mulch and reseed for a greener grass.

 Add a pop of color by planting flowers.

Trim the dead branches off the trees, if you have trees in your front lawn.

Power wash the siding and walkways.

Wash the windows.

In short, go over every detail of your curb appeal and work on it.

Here’s a great tip: Take a good look at your home from the street, and try to look at it from a buyer’s perspective. Do this and you will notice things about your home’s curb appeal that you have never noticed before.

4. Declutter and depersonalize your home. For many first time home sellers, it can be hard to let go of things because they have an emotional attachment to it.

I get it.  If this is you, start organizing now, before you actually list your home.

Put things into storage, and throw or give away things that have little or no meaning to you.

Removing half of your things before the actual selling process will make it easier for you to clear out and make the home look more organized.

Decluttering will also make the rooms more spacious and bright, lending a welcoming appeal.

5. Use accessories and decor sparingly. Interior staging is important. Minimalism is best when it comes to interior staging.

As much as you love your wall hangings and decor, you want very little on the wall, because you want the potential buyer to visualize the room as his or her own.

The list could go on and on. You may be relieved that many of the tasks are simple and when done right, will weigh in on selling your Warrenton home.

Are you ready to sell your home? Call me, Allison Jensen, at 703-200-3120. Together, we can make your home stand out and sell faster.

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