Whether you are being transferred from one city to another by your employer or whether you willfully decided a change is as good as a holiday, finding a lovely home in a suitable area within a city you are unfamiliar with, could be a huge obstacle to overcome. Traveling to and fro to hunt for a home is not always possible, and decisions must be made swiftly. How do you it?
eXp Realty South Africa has a superb nationwide referral system through which you could easily sell your property in, for instance, Port Elizabeth using your local eXp realtor and buying another home in your new city fairly hassle-free. If you had nothing to sell, you could simply Google properties for sale in your new town and contact real estate agents that advertise homes you might like.
You are advised to contact a local estate agent to discuss schools, hospitals, job opportunities, malls, as well as the cost of living in the new area, etc., before you decide which price range you would like to purchase a new property in. Local estate agents are area experts and have such information at hand to guide you in your decision. If you want to find out about where to live in Pretoria, you are welcome to speak to Alta Nel about your property needs.
I will be honored and go out of my way, as always, to help you make informed decisions. You are advised to also do your own research on the suburb you plan to invest in: look at what social media groups in the area are talking about and read local newspapers to determine any issues the area may be battling with.
Could you buy a property online without physically viewing it?
Absolutely yes! Listings posted by eXp Realty South Africa have detailed descriptions and many photos of the home as well as 3D videos, in some cases, that show you the property inside and out.
eXp Realty Sout Africa's property descriptions clearly state the area of the home, the number of bedrooms, bathrooms, rates and taxes, levies and stand size, whether pets are allowed, and so much more.
You are welcome to request more photos before you decide to buy. Feel free to ask the realtor to send you photos of the ''flaws'' in the home or of areas that they reckon are in need of some TLC. Be sure to ask the agent to send you photos of the properties' security systems, such as beams, cameras, security gates, and more. Ask for a live WhatsApp video run-through of the home while you are on the phone with your agent. Reputable agents will do their utmost best to share such detail regarding the property with you. If you are looking for an agent who will do just that and so much more, click here.
Even if you want to view the property before making a final decision, you may ask an agent to do the initial footwork for you, as this will help you narrow down your search and enable you to sign an Offer to Purchase on only a short visit to your new city.
Buying a home in another city in your absence is a challenge for sure, but hiring a local eXp estate agent would certainly make the rough ride a bit smoother.
Feel free to call ALTA NEL, 071 758 0996, for assistance and property advice in Pretoria and Centurion and surrounds.
You may also send an email to: alta.nel@expsouthafrica.co.za
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