PH Real Estate - Find Your Perfect Home Using Online Resources

Finding a perfect home is a gigantic task. But doing it online can reduce much of the walking or traveling time. You can also do it in the comfort of your own home, while wearing your pajamas. As a rule, real estate companies have official websites online. You can conduct the initial ‘tripping’ activity through the Internet by watching videos, pictures and slides form the companies’ websites.

Ascertain though that the website is the legitimate official site of the company and not a fake site. You can also chat with the support staff online about any of your concerns. It’s so easy and convenient. You don’t need to travel to meet your real estate agent. You can save time, money and energy.Here are the steps you may want to follow in finding you perfect home online:

Step #1 – Write down the specifications of your perfect home.
Describe the specifications of your perfect home. How many rooms do you want? How many baths? Do you want a condo unit, a stand-alone house or a duplex? What are the amenities you want? Do you want a spacious backyard? What about the design, do you prefer European elegance from laid-back styles? You must know exactly what you want. This will shorten the process. After you have accomplished the complete description of your perfect home, you can proceed to the next step.

Step #2 – Browse houses online.
You can proceed to browse houses in the different real estate companies online. Eliminate houses that don’t fall within your specifications. You can chat online with the company’s support staff and ask them about any concerns you have. They usually respond within seconds. Don’t reveal your personal information though because you would be receiving unwanted calls and emails. Go over your list and ask the staff about the details.
 
Step #3 – Use the comparison app to compare houses.
If the website provides a comparison app, you can use it to compare prices of various houses built by the same developer. It’s easy to use the app, simply enter the name of the properties you want to compare, and the app will promptly provide the results. There are also calculator apps that can compute your monthly amortization for various flexible down payments.

Step #4 – Choose your top 10 houses.
Choose your top 10 houses carefully. Do extensive research by finding customers’ reviews online. These reviews are significantly useful in determining which properties are good, and which properties are bad. Definitely, there will be negative comments, but focus on houses with customers’ reviews that are 80% and above. This rating is considered good enough. If majority of the reviews are negative and the rating is below 80%, eliminate the house from your top 10 list. All the information you need could be provided by the Internet through Google Search, Yahoo Search, or Bing. Therefore, use all these online resources to know more about the property you’re interested in.

Step #5 – Prepare a table of the pros and cons for each house
You could prepare a table detailing the pros and cons of each of the top 10 houses that you have selected. Cross out the houses with many cons. This is one method of eliminating houses that can cause you headaches in the future.
Peruse the online reviews of other clients, as well. This is one of the most effective ways of assessing houses.

Step #6 – Choose your Top 3 houses.
From your top 10 choices, select your top 3 houses. You have to consider all the key aspects of a perfect home: security, durability, safety, accessibility, location, neighborhood and price. Obviously, the top 3 houses must conform to your specifications.

Step #7 – Prepare another comparison table with the pros and cons
Prepare another comparison table for your final top 3 houses. Again, consider the pros and cons of each. You may want to have a guided video tour of the 3 houses by the online staff. Nonetheless, it’s better to do the tour personally because what’s good for others may not be good for you.

Step #8 – Tour the place personally.
You may also opt for a personal tour of your top 3 house choices. This is best because no matter how high tech the apps and online information are, you still have to see the houses for yourself. When you do, remember to scrutinize everything that may have been omitted during the online video tour. Inspect the drainage system, the installation of the basic utilities, namely: water and electricity, and examine closely the interior of the house.
If you have any issues, you have to tackle them with the broker as soon as possible.

Step #9- Select your final choice.
After the tour of your top 3 choices, you can now select your one, perfect home. You may want to go for another tour to confirm your choice. It’s up to you. With these steps, you should have chosen your dream house correctly. Double check the specifications that you have prepared in step #1 against the specifications of your final choice. Do they match? If not, are you amenable to the changes? You still have a chance to change your mind.

Step #10 – Sign the contract
When you have decided on your perfect home, you can now sign the contract and other documents to complete the transaction. It’s recommended that this should be done in person. Even though, there are electronic signatures that you can use online, the old method is still best due to the fact that the signatures are fresh, and you get to meet the house owner personally.Go over your entries carefully to check if all of the information is correct. A document that’s wrongly accomplished can render the contract invalid.

Conclusion
With the complete information of houses available online, it’s now possible to find your perfect home using the Internet. All you need is a computer or a lap top and an Internet connection, and you’re good to go. Let your fingers do the searching, and you will be able to find your perfect home within a day or two.

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