From whittling down online listings<\/a> to rating the property during an inspection, Cate Bakos, a Melbourne-based licensed real estate<\/a> agent and buyers\u2019 advocate, offers her guidance on how to nail property inspections.<\/strong><\/p>\n At first glance, home-buyers are often overwhelmed by the sheer number of properties available for inspection. But with a list of \u2018must-haves\u2019 in place, and a good strategy in mind, shortlisting eligible properties for inspection should be relatively easy.<\/span><\/p>\n Targeting the right suburbs is the first step. Then consider the type of property you\u2019re after. Next up, have a clear idea of your essentials (car space, second bathroom, huge heated pool with a flowrider <\/span>\u2013 you know, that kind of thing). Savvy home-buyers also save any \u2018maybe\u2019 properties to potentially check out further down the line. It\u2019s often the \u2018rough diamonds\u2019 or the properties that didn\u2019t initially leap off the screen that turn out to be \u2018the one\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you\u2019ve got your shortlist for the week\u2019s inspections, it\u2019s always worth confirming the dates and times and requesting private inspections for any properties that aren\u2019t offering public opens inspections.<\/span><\/p>\n Have a good nose around and identify whether the property meets your key needs. Some of us can\u2019t live without a tub\u2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Open for inspection times vary from Saturdays, weekdays, weeknights and sometimes Sundays. Depending on the campaign and the vendors or tenants, some agents can offer<\/a> more flexibility than others, so it\u2019s important to focus on your top picks first and get up to speed with any upcoming auctions. <\/span><\/p>\n Properties offering limited access times, or have only a week or so to go until auction, should be top of your agenda. If some of your favourite properties have clashing viewing times or the inspections don\u2019t fit your schedule, a friendly phone call to the agent may be your saving grace. Many agents will accommodate a private inspection if the vendor and\/or tenants are given enough notice.<\/span><\/p>\n An important tip for inspections is to allow enough time to view the property as well as travel time. 20 minutes should be more than enough for an inspection and chat with the agent.<\/span><\/p>\n Heading to an inspection? Learn how to lead<\/a> with your head not your heart<\/strong><\/p>\n
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