What’s your house-hunting style?

Stuart Zullo Casula | Casula real estate | Latest News | Local Area Info | Professionals Paradise Realty | Real Estate Tips 25th July, 2011 No Comments
There are a number of different ways to go about searching for Casula real estate, so in today’s blog I thought I would go over some of the common ways to search for property and the best things about each of them.
 
  • Searching Online – These days a lot of people tend to start their Casula real estate search online. Searching for property online is convenient and easy, plus most properties these days can be found online. If you’re looking for properties in Casula then the best places to look are www.realestate.com.au, www.domain.com.au or our own www.professionalsparadise.com.au. While online search tools are great though, it’s always a good idea to view a property in real life before making the decision to purchase or rent it.  
  • Checking the Papers – Newspapers and magazines are still popular searching tools too. The biggest drawback from searching for real estate this way though is that it can be harder to filter through properties, and there is a chance that not many details will be available.
  • Driving By – If you know the area you want to buy in then you might go “house-shopping” by driving around and looking for “open home” or “for sale” signs. This can be a great way to get a feel for an area but it can be time consuming and you may miss out on homes for sale that aren’t advertising on their front lawn.
  • Talking to Real Estate Agents – A lot of people will find their dream home simply by talking to their real estate agent. Using local real estate agents to find a home is a great idea as they will have a wealth of knowledge about the local area and can let you know about properties as they come onto the market.
  • A Combination – While all of the above searching methods can work on their own, it’s best to use a combination of all of them if you want to make sure you don’t miss out on any great property opportunities. So search online and in the newspapers, chat with Casula real estate agents and visit open homes on the weekends. If you keep your finger on the property pulse, you’ll find the home of your dreams in no time!