Do you Really Have your Customer’s BEST INTEREST in mind? Property Inspectors are Not Created Equal! So Don’t Just Hand your Customer a List of Names Not All Property Inspectors Are Created Equal Just like any other professional, there is a big difference in quality, service and value in the property inspection industry. All too […]
Mistake No. 7 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 7 7 Incredibly Dumb And Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home And How To Avoid Them.Mistake No. 7 7) Not knowing how much you can afford before making and offer. The Easiest way to avoid this it to get Pre-Approved finance first, this is very different to just getting pre-qualified for […]
Mistake No. 6 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 6 6) Not doing proper and thorough research and preparation. It is often said that “Knowledge is Power” and this has never been truer when you are looking to buy a property. It’s absolutely critical that you research the neighbourhood before you buy. Check out the area, facilities and the schools, transport systems etc. Also it’s […]
Mistake No. 5 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 5 5) Failing to get a check survey to confirm the property boundaries and the house location. This is a very simple check carried out by a land surveyor to make sure firstly that you are buying the correct property and secondly to confirm the boundary’s and the house are actually situated on your […]
Mistake No. 4 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 4 4) Failing to take out adequate insurance after signing the contract. This is a much neglected area that does need your attention. When you sign a contract to purchase a property you are deemed to have an interest in the property. At this point you have no idea if the seller has adequate […]
Mistake No. 3 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 3 3) Not Using a Buyers Agent. Trying to negotiate without professional help or advice. Sadly this is a mistake most smart buyers make every day and it can cost you literally thousands of dollars. When trying to negotiate to buy a property you are forced to deal with the sellers agent who is […]
Mistake No. 2 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 2 2) Not Getting Proper Legal Advice Before Signing Anything. The first thing you must realise is when you sign a contract, you are now obligated not only to buy the property but also to do it exactly in accordance with the terms and conditions of that contract. Even very minor and almost […]
Mistake No. 1 Of The Seven Incredibly Dumb & Stupid Mistakes Smart People Make When Buying A Home – And How To Avoid Them
Mistake No. 1 1) Failing to get a Professional Building Inspection done. Although it might appear self serving for a property inspector to say you need the services of a professional property inspector when you buy your home. I can only say that many years of experience have repeatedly justified that advice. (To the extent that I […]
Why Should I Inspect Brand New Homes
I was recently reading the ancient Greek story of Troy and the Trojan Horse and this reminded me that the Trojan Horse was also new… and it to should have been inspected. It’s interesting that most people make false assumptions that can lead to significant losses. For example when buying a brand new home many […]
Mandatory Home Inspections? Wake Up Australia!!!
Today, a number of factors are forcing banks and financial services firms to take a closer look at the property appraisal process before approving a mortgage. These factors include a rising number of foreclosures, many applicants applying to extend mortgages to include unforeseen repairs, and a rise in bankruptcies due to being over extended as […]