Start investigating / Meeting and working with an agent / Page 11 06. 07. Meeting and working with an agent. Start investigating We suggest visiting as many open homes as possible - even the homes that do not meet your criteria. This will allow you to gauge and compare the values of the homes in the area. But, most importantly, this will allow you to meet the real estate agent that you are most comfortable with. While the agent of your choice may not be the final agent that you buy from, they will be able to provide you with all the information that you require. Agents and Co appreciate working with buyers for life! Your agent will know all that there is about the local area, the street, the neighbours and of course, the house that you want! Do your research if you think you’ve found the property you want. If you’re buying an apartment or a unit, look into the body corporate/strata records for any discussions on building defects and maintenance. You should also check with the council to see if the neighbourhood has any development applications underway, just to be aware if your new home would be affected immediately by renovations and building noises. If new infrastructure or building is planned, it may affect the value of your property down the track. “Most importantly, this will allow you tomeet the real estate agent that you are most comfortable with.”
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