When to buy? When to sell? How to co-ordinate your move and how to balance finance!
Timing is important and you will need the assistance of an experienced real estate agent to help you through the alternatives.
Sales activity in any real estate market can be affected by many external factors. Under some conditions a sale in summer is suggested because many buyers are active then, however this can also lead to greater competition. During winter the market is less active and this could be an opportunity sell when stock volumes are lower. There are no hard and fast rules, and in our experience, every sale requires personalised attention.
If you want to buy a home, you will be required to complete a Letter of Offer with your legal details and then the offer will be put to the Owner for acceptance. You may also require a Multiple Offer Formshould there be high interest in the property.
Use one of our cheat sheets to simplify your house hunting and compare the properties once back in the comfort of your own home:
House Hunting Checklist Wish List
You might also find the Moving Home Checklist handy as well.
As a buyer, you need to do some research into what you want and what you can afford prior to taking the leap straight into a binding contract, make sure you are comfortable with the financial choice and financier. Some hints of what may be required to commence the search Loan Market .
Buying at auction does not have to be difficult, however we recommend that you discuss your interest in any property with the marketing agent well ahead of the auction date. We also suggest that potential buyers attend several auctions before they intend to bid. This simple step will help make any bidder more familiar and more self-assured about auctions. Don’t forget, you must register your interest prior to any Auction in Queensland. Please feel free to download the Buying at Auction.
When it comes to property responsibility the Real Estate Institute has advised that the Purchaser is to obtain Building Insurance on their new property as soon as the vendor accepts an offer for the purchase of a property. When you buy property through the Ray White Group, you receive an offer of an Insurance Gift– giving you peace of mind. For more information on the Ray White Insurance Gift and how we can help you protect your home, contents, boat, holiday home, car and much more go to Ray White Insurance http://www.raywhiteinsurance.com.au or FREE call 1800 221 773.