Top 10 Tips

1. Get pre-approved, your Tyson Properties agent can assist you with this,  Sellers see pre-approved buyers as cash transactions, giving the buyer a competitive edge.
2. How long has the house been on the market and has there been interest?
3. Why are the current owners moving & how long have they lived here?
4. Has the house had any major work done recently?  Ask for details about repairs done and if there are warranties for the work.
5. Are there any defects that the agent or seller knows about?  Don’t be shy – test things by checking the walls and floors for any damage or damp, open and close the windows and taps.
6. What does the agent realistically feel the home will sell for?
7. Is the home on a sole mandate or are there other agents working the property?  This is important as buyers often play one agent off against another in an attempt to reduce price.
8. Will the home suit you for years to come?  The cost of moving and buying is expensive and you don’t want to have to move from your dream two-bedroom home a year later when twins are born ..
9. Find out what the suburb’s maximum price and buy in the middle range of the suburb as it will sell more easily because it will appeal to more buyers.
10. Visit the street at different times of the day to see how busy the traffic is and any noise concerns.

& One extra Tip ... if you are serious about the house, take a friend or relative with a good eye for property to view with you and take your time looking around.  An objective opinion will help you make a decision.