Berryman Real Estate Ltd MREINZ, Auckland

Buying TipsExcitement, pleasure, pride These are the feelings that buying a home can bring whether it is your first home, your next home or an investment property Choosing the right home for you comes down to knowing what you need; what you can afford and knowing exactly what's available at the time you are ready to buy Knowing what you need Although it seems obvious, the type of home you buy should reflect the lifestyle you are planning for the future Think about such aspects as household numbers, proximity to local amenities, including schools, t he sorts of work and leisure activities you like and the length of time you expect to live in the home Knowing what you can affordSpeak with our consultants to pre determine your budget level and perhaps obtain pre approval from the lending institution prior to going out 'to buy' This puts you in a position where you are able to make ' a cash offer 'Knowing what is availableNewspapers, real estate publications, real estate offices and the internet are all good places to begin your search is updated daily featuring the very latest listings to the market Each week we post a list of open homes for the coming weekend and you are invited to register to receive automatic notification of properties that may suit your needs Knowing local valuesResearch sales in the areas you are looking in and attend as many open homes as possible Ask any of our sales people for additional advice, they will be happy to help You've found your perfect propertyWhen you find a property that suits your requirements, ask the salesperson for sales statistics of similar properties in the area Remember, when purchasing at auction, you must pay a 10 deposit on the fall of the hammer We recommend that purchasers arrange a building inspection prior to purchase and also obtain a copy of the LIM report We also recommend you organise an independent valuation Concluding a SaleOnce your offer has been written and negotiations are finalis

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