Q: When should a buyer start the “I’m serious about buying a home in Charlottesville next year” conversation?

A: As early as possible. (same advice goes for Charlottesville area sellers)

Walk through this homebuying scenario with me

In 2016

• 442 homes sold in the City of Charlottesville via the Charlottesville MLS
• 371 with at least 3 bedrooms
• 313 with at least 2 bathrooms
• 244 with at least 1,700 finished square feet
  • 149 with at least 1,700 finished square feet above grade (as in, not including finished basement space)
• 71 sold between $300K and $500K
  • 40 between $400K and $500K
  • 22 between $400K and $455K
• Schools matter; if you’re looking for one in particular, things get even more narrow
  • Burnley Moran – 2
  • Clark – 1
  • Greenbrier – 2
  • Jackson Via – 6
  • Johnson – 8
  • Venable – 3

If you’re thinking about buying in the Charlottesville – Albemarle area next year, best to start that conversation now. Really.

Considering Albemarle County? Here’s a post that speaks to solely Albemarle.

Trying something new here …  A contact form in addition to a comment thread. If you’re interested in having a conversation about buyer representation, please ask. I am taking on new clients.