Your New Year’s Property Market Resolutions

If your ego was bruised by the high property prices of 2015 or if you made a few bad investments, we’ve got one word for you- regroup! For those interested in buying in 2016 and buying well, we have some New Year’s resolutions for you.

1. Befriend real estate agents

No need to blame agents for the crippling market. They do have an advantage in one thing – favorite buyers; where they hold their best listings for, before loading them online. Bring them a gift basket and get the property ball rolling.

2. Do your own price research before making an offer

Don’t always rely on what real estate agents are quoting, plus the extra costs on top. Don’t rely on relatives and friends opinions on what the property is worth. Do it yourself, search through comparable sales and make up your own mind on the maximum you’re willing to pay before making a final offer on a property.

3. Do not compromise

Ok, you may comprise on a few things. This is about you not giving up easily on the important stuff – like buying near a main road or next to a service station unless the residence is completely unlivable.

With these three resolutions approach 2016 property market with a fresh pair of eyes, that could pay big in the long run!