Chesapeake, VA real estate: buy or sell with a local AXEN agent
Chesapeake has established neighborhoods like Great Bridge and Greenbrier, newer subdivisions and rural land to the south. Flood zones, noise zones and septic systems shape the real cost. An AXEN agent who works here helps you check them.
Chesapeake neighborhoods buyers ask about
Every one prices differently. Ask your agent for the latest sales in the ones you like.
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Buying a home in Chesapeake: what to know
The steps are the same everywhere. These are the Virginia and Chesapeake details that trip people up.
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Read the disclosure and flood notice. Virginia sellers give a disclosure form, and must say if the home is in a special flood hazard area. Do your own inspection; Virginia is mostly buyer-beware.
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Check the flood zone. Much of Hampton Roads is low. Ask for an elevation certificate and a flood quote.
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Ask about noise zones. Homes near military air bases can sit in a noise or accident potential zone that the seller must disclose. Read it before you sign.
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Rural lot? Check the well and septic. Homes in southern Chesapeake may use a private well and septic system. Test the water and inspect the septic.
Selling a home in Chesapeake
Give the disclosures
Virginia sellers give a residential property disclosure, a flood zone disclosure and any military noise zone notice.
Know your closing costs
Virginia's grantor tax is $0.50 per $500 of price, usually paid by the seller. A settlement agent handles the closing.
Fix the easy items
Buyers rely on their inspection. Fixing small items first keeps the deal on track.
Chesapeake real estate questions
Do Virginia sellers have to disclose problems?
Virginia is mostly buyer-beware. Sellers give a disclosure form and must disclose flood zones and military noise zones, so always get your own inspection.
What is the grantor tax in Virginia?
It is a state tax of $0.50 per $500 of the sale price, usually paid by the seller. Buyers pay recordation taxes on the deed and loan.
What is an AICUZ noise zone?
It is an area near a military air base with more jet noise or accident risk. Sellers must disclose it.
Does it cost anything to talk to an AXEN agent in Chesapeake?
No. Talking with an AXEN agent about buying or selling in Chesapeake is free.
Buying or selling in Chesapeake? Talk to a local agent.
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