i;m trying to buy my first home. whats the best way to find a flat for sale without
1) walking miles finding the perfect location and finding out its where the sultan of brunei lives so will be way too pricey
2) going through loads of estate agent listings
Also how do I
1) find places before they go on the market
2) buy without going through agents? i.e. privately
Thanks!
It is nice to look around at lots of different areas so that you have an idea of where you want to live. In my area there are several websites that allow you to see information about the houses listed for sale with every agent not just the one that sponsors the website-and you can look by price or school or zip code! That way you can narrow it down to what you like.
If I don’t have my house on the market, that means I am not advertising and don’t tell anyone about it being for sale. So by definition you won’t find out about it.
It would be foolish to not use an agent. You asked "what is the best way to find a home to buy?" The answer is with a good agent.