Arlington Virginia neighborhood at golden hour with DC skyline
Closed 1/13/26 · Arlington, VA · Buyer Represented

Closed $190,000 under list on a Ballston townhome.

4 levels. 2-car garage. Across from Ballston Quarter. My client walked in with a plan — and walked out with the keys at $810,000 on a home that started at $1M. Same negotiation playbook is available to you.

$190K
Below list price
19%
Negotiated discount
4 lvls
Townes of Ballston
Closed 1/13/26 — $190,000 Below List in Arlington VA4-Level Townhome Across from Ballston QuarterBuyer Representation · Sharp NegotiationLooking in Arlington? Let's Find Your HomeKeller Williams Solutions · Local Buyer's AgentClosed 1/13/26 — $190,000 Below List in Arlington VA4-Level Townhome Across from Ballston QuarterBuyer Representation · Sharp NegotiationLooking in Arlington? Let's Find Your HomeKeller Williams Solutions · Local Buyer's Agent
The Win

Research. Patience. Hard negotiation.

The 4223 N Carlin Springs Rd townhome in the Townes of Ballston was listed at roughly $1,000,000. My client closed at $810,000$190,000 (19%) under asking. No bidding war. No emotional overpay. Just disciplined comp analysis on Arlington's 2BR / 3.5BA 4-level townhomes, an honest read on deferred updates, and an offer structured to be the easy "yes" for the seller.

  • True comp analysis — not the Zestimate
  • Walk-through pricing for condition + updates
  • Off-market & coming-soon sourcing through KW network
  • Lender intros so you write the strongest offer
  • Offer structure that wins without overpaying
  • Disciplined negotiation through inspection & close
Closed Arlington Virginia townhome across from Ballston Quarter
$190K
Last buyer savings
9 days
Avg Arlington DOM
100.7%
Sale-to-list ratio 22203
KW
Solutions buyer agent
Search Areas

Where Arlington buyers are winning right now.

Tap a neighborhood for current pricing and to start a pre-filled buyer search.

Waycroft–Woodlawn

Arlington VA

Tree-lined streets, mid-century capes and colonials, walkable to Ballston Quarter and the Custis Trail. Tight inventory keeps qualified buyers waiting.

Median
$915,000
DOM
9 days
$/sqft
$612
  • Yorktown HS pyramid
  • 0.4 mi to Ballston Metro
  • Custis Trail access

Glencarlyn

Arlington VA

Arlington's oldest neighborhood — historic cottages and craftsmans bordering Glencarlyn Park and Long Branch Nature Center.

Median
$845,000
DOM
11 days
$/sqft
$578
  • Carlin Springs ES
  • Glencarlyn Library
  • W&OD Trail

Arlington Forest

Arlington VA

Classic brick colonials on quiet curving streets — one of Arlington's most desirable mid-size neighborhoods for families.

Median
$985,000
DOM
8 days
$/sqft
$634
  • Lubber Run Park
  • Barrett ES
  • I-66 commuter access

Bluemont

Arlington VA

Bungalows and Cape Cods steps from Ballston, Bluemont Park, and the W&OD Trail. Strong buyer demand year-round.

Median
$1,050,000
DOM
7 days
$/sqft
$665
  • Ashlawn ES
  • Bluemont Junction Trail
  • Ballston dining

Ballston–Virginia Square

Arlington VA

High-rise condos and walk-up townhomes inside the Rosslyn-Ballston corridor — premium pricing per square foot.

Median
$725,000
DOM
12 days
$/sqft
$702
  • Two Metro stops
  • Ballston Quarter
  • Quincy Park

Buckingham

Arlington VA

Garden-style condos and brick colonials with strong rental demand and rising owner-occupant interest along Pershing Drive.

Median
$640,000
DOM
13 days
$/sqft
$548
  • Buckingham Village
  • Henry Clay Park
  • Columbia Pike streetcar route
The Process

Four steps from "just looking" to "keys in hand."

  1. 01

    Strategy Call

    15 minutes. Wishlist, budget, timeline, neighborhoods that actually fit.

  2. 02

    Pre-Approval & Search

    Lender intros, MLS + off-market alerts dialed in to your criteria.

  3. 03

    Tour & Analyze

    Walkthroughs with honest condition notes and a real comp on every home.

  4. 04

    Negotiate & Close

    Offer structure, inspection leverage, contract-to-close coordination.

Johnny Sarkis, Keller Williams Solutions
Your Agent

Johnny Sarkis

Keller Williams Solutions agent serving Arlington and Northern Virginia buyers. Direct, prepared, and relentless on your side of the table — the agent who recently put a client into a 4-level Ballston townhome at $190,000 under asking.

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Buyer FAQ

Questions Arlington buyers ask first.

How did you negotiate $190,000 below list price in Arlington?+

The townhome at 4223 N Carlin Springs Rd was originally listed around $1,000,000. By running the real comps on Townes of Ballston and similar 4-level Arlington townhomes, identifying the property's deferred updates, and structuring a clean offer with the right contingencies, we closed at $810,000 — a 19% discount in one of Arlington's hottest corridors.

Does a buyer's agent cost me anything?+

In most Arlington VA transactions, buyer's-agent compensation is negotiated within the deal — often paid by the seller side or absorbed at closing. We'll walk through every scenario transparently before you sign anything. No surprise invoices.

I'm not pre-approved yet — is it too early to talk?+

Not at all. Many of my best buyer wins started with a casual call months before closing. I can connect you with trusted local lenders and help you understand what you can realistically afford in Arlington's $600K–$1.5M townhome and condo market.

What kinds of homes do you help buyers find in Arlington?+

Townhomes, condos, and single-family homes across Arlington VA — Ballston, Virginia Square, Waycroft–Woodlawn, Bluemont, Arlington Forest, Glencarlyn, Buckingham — plus Falls Church and McLean. I specialize in Metro-walkable properties and value-priced opportunities.

Can you find me off-market or coming-soon listings?+

Yes. Through Keller Williams Solutions' agent-to-agent network and direct outreach to owners in your target neighborhoods, I regularly source homes before they hit Zillow. That's often where the best deals live.

How fast do Arlington homes move right now?+

Average days on market in 22203 is around 9 days with sale-to-list near 100.7%. That means buyers who arrive unprepared lose. My clients arrive with pre-approval, a clear top-line number, and a negotiation plan ready on day one.

Which Arlington neighborhoods do you cover?+

All of Arlington VA — Ballston–Virginia Square, Waycroft–Woodlawn, Glencarlyn, Arlington Forest, Bluemont, Buckingham, Ashton Heights, Lyon Park, Clarendon — plus ZIP codes 22201, 22203, 22204, 22205, 22206, 22207.

What's the next step?+

Submit the form above or call 703-400-9660. I'll personally respond within one business day to set up a free 15-minute buyer strategy call — no pressure, no obligation.