Friday, June 1, 2018

Tips With Bahamas Real Estate

By Carol Williams


There are exceptional properties to be had in this neck of the woods. Bahamas real estate offers the homeowner exclusivity that is affordable for the first time home buyer. There is much to be found on the Internet where one can get a sneak preview of what it is on offer.

Doing a key word search on any of the online search providers, one can get an overall view of this stunning part of the world. Agencies are also there to provide assistance in securing the best deal possible so one can pick and choose, whilst browsing, for those that are willing to help. There is a fountain of questions that need to be addressed before searching for a home to buy or to sell for that matter.

Firstly, as a seller, it is best to get the property into shape before considering putting it on the market. One can go it alone and do the fixing up but it is best advice to get in the professionals to give some idea of what needs to be done in order to get it into a pristine condition. This takes time so it is best to leave enough of it and at the same time, allocating a part of the year when it will finally go on show.

There is the option of getting in home restoration services to give a professional and impartial view as well as lending a trained eye as to what needs refurbishing and renovating. One must remember that a would be buyer will go through the property with a fine tooth comb and will be particularly fussy if there is something that is not quite to their liking. It is like going into a clothing store and inspecting the cut and how the garment is stitched.

Although, for some, this may be the perfect option as many enjoy fixer uppers especially at the right price. It is so important to get a home in a ready state before listing it on the market. It is inadvisable to start doing repairs when the property is already on the market. Builders can get in the way and cause a mound of rubble and debris that detracts from the beauty of the listing.

Doing a home pre inspection just makes the place that much more marketable as having certificates for electrical and plumbing work done puts the buyer at rest and gives them peace of mind that all is in order. This is standard practice when selling so every seller should have these in order before selling a property. It is the little things that allow for better negotiating terms and ultimately provides a better offer accepted and a better one made.

If at a loss as to how to proceed then an agent should be consulted. There exist many varying facets of selling a home and if this is the case and one is at a loss as to where to begin, it is important to jot down any queries there may be. Agents are a mountain of knowledge and are easily consulted where there is grey area.

Should one live in a high rainfall area, it is best to view during the rainy months. One can see if the home leaks for one. These are just some criteria to take note of when buying or selling.




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