House hunting
To find the right house for you we like to know exactly what you are looking for. So: what kind of house, the location, your budget and what would you like in the neighbourhood? We put your profile together using a special questionnaire. Then we look in our own files, our NVM colleagues’ files, on the internet and in our own network. We tell you about the properties that fit your profile in the way that we agreed. Would you like to be kept informed about all the properties that are on sale in your neighbourhood? If you sign up with Garantiemakelaars , you will receive Huismail, Garantiemakelaars’ house search facility, a unique service which allows you to find your way in the housing market and to find your new house at your own pace.
Viewings
Found a property and want to look inside? Then Garantiemakelaars arranges an appointment to go and view the house with you. The estate agent looks out for details that you possibly don’t see. Right away you get our first piece of advice about possible shortcomings and / or if they are asking the right price for it. To make sure that you are properly prepared, Garantiemakelaars give you our Tips When Buying a House brochure. This way you know what you have to look out for. But we do more than that. Based on your search profile and budget, Garantiemakelaars look for a comparable property. The comparable property is a good alternative to have a look at and a good way to check if you have made the right decision. This way it becomes much clearer what you find really important in your future home.
Inspection and negotiation
When you are interested in buying, Garantiemakelaars first want to know more about the property that they are dealing with. What are the details of the house according to the Land Registry? Are there any unfavorable development schemes for the area? A comprehensive soil survey may also be necessary. The advantage of a good preliminary inspection is that you won’t be faced with any nasty surprises. Of course we also check if the house is worth its asking price in the current market. Garantiemakelaars also ensure that the property is approved to meet technical building standards. An independent building expert will inspect the building for possible shortcomings and will inform you of the possible repair costs. The “BouwTechnokeuring” (the building’s technical approval) forms the basis of the Guarantee Assurance. Through this you are insured should any hidden building problems come to the surface after the sale. We decide with you what negotiation strategy we are going to use. Because of the extensive preliminary inspection you have a strong starting position. With Garantiemakelaars at your side you know exactly what the property is really worth. The result: a razor sharp purchase price. We keep you fully up to date during the negotiations – just as we agreed.
