PH Real Estate - The Easiest Ways to Find Real Estate Properties without Exhausting Yourself

Do you want to find a real estate property quickly? If you do, here are the easiest ways to find them. 

1. Surf various broker’s or realtor’s websites

Nowadays, you can go online and accomplish almost anything from there. From paying your bills, to shopping, to depositing your money, to sending mails, and to finding real estate properties, you can do these all by simply using your fingers. 

Access any realtor’s website by typing “realtor’s websites” on Google Search and pressing the search button. Google will produce results within seconds. 

The first in the list is usually the official website, but not always. So, you have to be certain that you’re in the official website. How will know this? The URL usually is the name of the company. 

Say for example, if the name of the company is Yahoo, the URL is usually http://www.yahoo.com. Notice that there are no words inserted between Yahoo and .com

You can also know that it’s fake, by browsing. For websites of genuine realtors, there will be a chat box, where you can talk directly to an authorized agent or support staff. 

In addition, there would be an “about us” page, images of the properties, history, contact information, physical address, names of person to contact, and other relevant data about the realtor.

Once you have found the official website, you can start browsing. 

What to do on the website :

• First, browse the site. Take note of the real estate properties that they offer. Choose the property you want. You can visit other realtor’s website to find your best option.
  
  
• Watch a video of the property you have chosen, and the details and all related information, such as; the reservation fee, the down payment, number of rooms, floor area, and similar information.
  
  
• If you have decided on the property you would like to buy, you can now talk to the support staff by using the chat box on the website. Ask questions about the property you want to buy. 
  
  
• If the staff doesn’t know the answers to your questions, he may request a broker to meet you personally, or he may request an authorized agent to talk to you.
  
  
• Schedule a ‘tripping’ to the property, so you can observe and assess the property up close. 

This is done offline :

• After the ‘tripping’ is scheduled, the agent conducts a physical tour of the property.
  
  
• Allow a team of experts to appraise the property and ensure that the place is safe and secure.
  
  
• Finalize the deal and buy the property.

2. Facebook Pages

If you have a Facebook account, you can browse the pages of real estate brokers and choose the property that you want. There will be contact numbers or contact information on the page. 

Choose your ideal home from the array of properties. Afterwards, you can get in touch with the realtor or broker through Facebook chat, and hammer out the other details and processes.

You’ve done all the preliminary work without and exhausting yourself and leaving your home. 

The next step is to tour the property, and find out if the property is as good as advertised. This can be a tiring task, but you have to do it. There can be areas that look different on cam. It’s wise to make sure there are no hidden damages or defects.

You may have to enlist the help of an inspector and an engineer to help you with this task. 

It’s best to consult experts to ensure that every structure in the property is sound, durable and safe. 

3. Twitter accounts

Albeit Twitter is not as effective as Facebook, it’s still a quick place to search for properties. You can browse the broker’s website, Facebook, and Twitter, simultaneously without stressing yourself.

Naturally, you have to sign up for an account so you can surf extensively. There are accounts that you can access outside of Twitter, but the information may not be complete.

There’s also a button on Twitter than can allow you to send a message privately or publicly. This facilitates communication and buying or selling of properties.

These are the 3 easiest ways to find real estate properties. Here are the pros and cons of using these online methods.

Pros

• The instructions on these websites are easy to follow. You don’t have to be a whiz to browse the applications and info on the websites. 
  
  
• You save time, energy and money. You’re all doing the work in the comfort of your own home. You don’t have to spend money and time to commute to the broker’s office, or to whatever place you have agreed on.

Online, you can learn the overall rating of the broker or realtor by going over the reviews of his previous clients. Type the name of the broker plus reviews and the results will pop up instantly.

There will be a mixture of negative and positive reviews, for sure; nonetheless, you should get the over-all picture or the average of the reviews. A reliable broker will obtain a rating of at least 80% and above, or a mark of 4-star and above.

It it’s lower than that, don’t buy from that broker. A low rating indicates that the broker or realtor is not reliable and competent.

Cons

• Obviously, you will still have to tour the property before buying. Often, appearances can be deceiving. Thus, you have to see the property for yourself. It’s best to scrutinize meticulously and physically the property to ensure that there are no hidden damages. 
  
  
• If you’re not alert, there are online hoaxers and scammers, who will rob you of your hard-earned money. Therefore, ensure that every one who works with you is legitimate and licensed. Confirm from licensing agencies if your broker is legitimate too.

Knowing all these facts, you can easily find a real estate property that would fulfill all your requirements. 

After the purchase, there must be a contract or agreement between you and the seller that is duly sign. Don’t release any cash or check, if official receipts will not be issued.

If you’re not confident about your transaction skills, and in accomplishing the documents required, you can ask your lawyer to verify them. This is to guarantee that you won’t have any problems in the future.  

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