A real estate agent can be a great helper for you when looking for property to buy, because he or she has the experience in the market. However, without the agent, you can still do it. Now, let me share with you 3 tips that you can use to locate your ideal property:

1. Get online. As search engines like Google and Yahoo has made searching information on the Internet so easy, you should get online and look for property for sale. On the Internet, there are many reputable real estate websites and portals with tons of property listings. In each listing, there will be details like the address, sq ft, number of rooms and pictures. Some of the listings will have selling price too. All these information are very useful and you can browse through tons of property in your chosen area online without the need to manually visit the properties first. Pick up a few that you like online and arrange appointments with the owners or agents for viewing.

2. Target foreclosure deals. Attend any foreclosure event in your local area to look for bargains and deals. Those people are eager to sell off their properties. Who knows? Maybe you can find your ideal house there.

3. Read your local newspaper. Newspaper is one of the most common channels that people use to list their properties for sale. However, the only disadvantage is that there is limited space available and you will not have the luxury to view pictures of the properties beforehand. Browse through the real estate classified listings and look up for potential property for sale.

When buying properties, you need to stay calm during negotiation. Do not give in for the first few offers. Always negotiate for a better deal. One trick is to always state a price that you are willing to pay, which is way below market rate. Then slowly negotiate your way up. If you quote a price that is too close to market rate, you will lose ground during negotiation and probably paying more than you should.

Hope that you can benefit from these tips that I have share with you. Leverage on those 3 channels to look for your ideal property now.

* Research on the world wide web about buying property in Turkey. There are many different websites available for you to browse through. Make notes of the average prices of property and any helpful hints and tips that the website gives you. At the same time as browsing the net, keep a notepad and list any questions that you can ask agents that you will meet up with.

* Only email an agent if their website looks good. I always say that a website says everything about the agent and if it is messy or not up to date, this probably reflects their daily working practices.

*  When emailing the agent ask them for their company profile, their copy of the process for buying property in Turkey and some previous customer’s email addresses or telephone numbers. If they can not provide any of these three then stay away.

* If you are impressed with the agent so far then send an email asking for a telephone call at a certain time. This will help you to establish if the agent speaks good English and has good customer service skills. You will be amazed at how many do not!

* Only book a viewing trip with a particular agent if you have no intention of meeting with other agents. To meet with other agents whilst on a viewing trip with one agent is considered rude and can see you accused of trying to scam a free holiday. If you want to meet with more than one agent then book your own flights, accommodation and transfers, then make an appointment to meet up in resort.

Whilst in Turkey

* Take a camera and a notebook to make notes about the property you go and look at. Write down what you like about the property and what you don’t like. Distances to shops, bus routes, supermarkets etc. After looking at more than three properties this list will come in handy for a review when you want to make a decision.

* You will know when looking at a property if it is right for you. Don’t look at twenty more if you keep thinking about the second one you visited. Also looking at too many properties will result in information overload and possible making the wrong decision.

* The list of questions that you made on buying property in Turkey, whilst re-searching the Internet should be bought out. Put the agent on the spot and watch their reaction and answers.

Buying property in Turkey is a very good option to consider because of the prices and growth potential.  Research before you buy and remember to take your time before purchasing. Have a look at our portfolio if you are considering  buying property in Turkey and we guarantee it can be the best move you ever make.