Buying

HOW TO SOURCE SUITABLE PROPERTIES FOR SALE

The most common way of sourcing suitable properties whether living in rural, regional or metropolitan areas is through newspapers.  These can be local or metropolitan papers and they will list not only properties for sale, but inspection and auction times, estate agent contacts and auction results.

There are also a number of other ways to search for potential properties.  These include:

• Real estate agent offices;
• Real estate industry magazines;
• Home ideas and lifestyle programs; and
• Real estate websites on the Internet.

Also consider talking to builders who are putting up houses in the areas you have shortlisted, as they may know of new properties for sale or the value of properties in the area.  Consider attending real estate industry seminars and auctions or popping into an ‘Open Inspection’.

Some people use a buyer’s advocate, which is a professionally qualified property consultant who acts solely for the buyer by sourcing suitable properties and representing the buyer throughout the buying process.

And don’t forget word of mouth.  You never know, that friend of a friend who’s selling a house may have the very thing you’re looking for.