Buying a home was a major milestone on my lifetime to-do lists. But this was not one of the happiest! From searching to selecting to finalising – this dream quickly became a cumbersome process involving extensive research and due diligence.
Yes, yes, I know that the whole process doesn’t necessarily have to be a stressful experience. There are ways to simplify that experience. Online portals can help, but sometimes, the sheer bewildering choices on online portals left me more confused than ever.
Try this. Try that. I have been there. Done that. I searched till my mouse ran out of clicks. I haunted real estate agents who sold me misinformation and led me on wild-goose chases around Bangalore. I needed help. I was troubled. So, I turned to a real estate counselor, someone I thought could become my trusted friend in real estate deed. I signed up for RoofandFloor’s Home Buying Advisory (HBA) Service. Yet another way to scam me of more money? I was shocked by what I found…
My first surprise? My Home Buying Advisor understood me. He didn’t try to sell me his favourite commission-generating homes. He literally held my sweating hands and spoke to me. It wasn’t my dream any longer. It was his too. He became my real estate Siri with this:
Reports made for me
From budget to the locality to BHK preference – my HBA spoke to me about my requirements and shortlisted some of the best properties. With this exhaustive list, I also received detailed personalised property reports that helped me understand the pros and cons of each project. Now, let that real estate agent talk to me!
Site visits
[bctt tweet=”“A test run before making an actual purchase is never a bad idea,” my HBA told me.” username=”RoofnFloor”]We always test-drive our vehicles before buying them. Why not our homes? But wait. What do I check for when I visit these projects? My HBA smiled at my confusion and came with me to the site, giving me unbiased evaluation and feedback about the project as well the locality.
Negotiation help
I can’t even bargain with the vegetable seller! So, can you imagine me negotiating with a hardened developer for lakhs of rupees? While I shivered, my HBA did what he is best at. With his research about overall market conditions, information about the locality, builder, and other projects in the vicinity, he had come armed for a long battle! It was worth it because I know now how to negotiate with any seller, and well, I think I got my home at the best price!
Legal support
Oh yes! I bought the house! I was about to throw a party, but my ever-serious HBA was not done yet. What next? The legalities.
Documentation and legal verifications are one of the most tedious parts of your home buying journey. But having my HBA meant that I could really seriously plan my party because he was taking care of all the paperwork. I will send out the invites soon…
Meanwhile, you could chat up the friendly folks here.