- Once you start looking for your dream home we suggest that you make early contact with your Bank or a Finance Broker. Mobile Finance Brokers are great to deal with and they come to see you . This way you can get a rough idea of what price range you can afford so you then only look at homes in your price range. The good news is that if you use a Finance Broker, the banks pay all of their fees and they cost you no more. Using their Computer, you will quickly be able to see the loan that suits you best. There is no cost or any obligation involved, but it does allow you to accurately compare all the major banks and budget your spending before you start to look.
- Prepare a short list of the properties that are comparable with your lifestyle and your budget.
- Do the research. You must be able to recognize a top buy when you see it. Inspect as many homes as you can, in the areas that you have chosen.
- At Lawson Real Estate we have a subscription to RPData and are able to show you all sales in the area which are similar to the property you are looking for and this should give you a better idea of what to offer when you see your dream home.
- If you are concerned about on condition of the building you are looking to buy, we suggest that you arrange for the home to be inspected by a licensed builder.
- To avoid the disappointment of seeing a sold sign on the property of your dreams, make sure you register your interest with the salesperson involved.
- The Real Estate salesperson selling the home will prepare and present your offer in writing, to the owner for their consideration. Discuss your needs openly with the salesperson and he or she should be able to tell you, the terms and conditions that are most likely to please the owner.
- Once the price, conditions of sale and settlement date have been agreed upon by all parties and the papers signed by both the purchaser and the owner, your offer then becomes a contract for sale and purchase.
- Ask the sales person involved to explain fully how the cooling off period applies in your case and when the deposit is due for payment.
- Ensure that you give the salesperson involved all of your contact information including mobile phone numbers, fax and email if applicable.
- You will need to appoint a conveyancer or solicitor to look after your interests at settlement and we are happy to give you a list of the local conveyancers and solicitors.
If you have any concerns, please donʹt hesitate to ask any of our salespersons who will be only too happy to assist you.