Five Tips to Help You Find Your Dream Property

Let’s face it, while house hunting can be exciting, it’s also incredibly tedious – especially if you’ve got a long list of preferences and have your heart set on living in a specific area. 

Below we’ve listed our top tips for finding your perfect property:

1. Go Beyond Pages 1 and 2

While the first few pages of portal websites tend to feature the latest properties, sometimes homes fall through the net. If a sale has fallen through and the property is relisted, it won’t always end up on the first page of sales results. To ensure you’re getting the full picture, you will need to go beyond pages one and two if you want to make sure you’ve seen everything for sale in your local area. 

2. Don’t Rely Solely On Rightmove or Zoopla

Whole Rightmove and Zoopla are both great portal websites, don’t forget to browse beyond the big four. A simple Google search of properties for sale in your chosen area will often bring up a number of lesser-known sales portals, which could be where your dream home is hiding.

3. Get Your Estate Agent to Hunt for You

Here at Paul Stripp Estate Agency, besides selling your home, we can also actively help you to find your dream property. We have a database of buyers and sellers, many of whom aren’t on the public market. Simply let us know what you’re looking for, and we’ll use our network to see if there’s anything coming to the market that could be of interest to you. 

4. Remember that Not All Sales are Public

While the internet is a fabulous tool for estate agents, it’s important to remember that not all properties are marketed online. This is especially true for luxury properties whose owners may not want their sale to be public knowledge. Private sales are another reason why it’s always worthwhile speaking to your estate agent in case they know something the rest of the internet does not!

5. Make Use of Social Media

Lastly, never underestimate the power of social media. Tell your local community what you’re looking for, and you never know; you may unlock some passive sellers. As your estate agent, Paul Stripp Estate Agency is also committed to making full use of social media, and we’ve found it very helpful in connecting buyers and sellers. 

So there you have it! Our top five tips for finding your dream home. If you’d like to find out more about buying or selling in the Battle, Robertsbridge, Ninfield, Catsfield, or surrounding TN33 areas, then drop Paul Stripp Estate Agent, Battle, a message as we’d love to help.