Your finance is in place and your’ve decided on the area you’d like to live in, here are the steps with finding a property checklist:
- make a wish list
- get to know the market
- go to open inspections
- keep an open mind
- register with real estate agents
- take a second look- get down and dirty
- then take another look
- check out local facilities and development plans
- get to know the neighbours
- write it down
- get to know the outside, as well as inside
- compromise
- something wrong (most problems have a resolution, but there are costs involved and advice to seek. If the house is right and the repair costs suit your budget, consider negotiating a price to help cover the expense.)
- making an offer( with a private treaty, try a low offer to gauge the seller’s reaction and increase it if it’s rejected)