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Most Independent Property Consultants are small specialist family businesses so you can be assured of a professional and friendly service and it does not cost you a penny! In fact using an Independent Property Consultant can save you money!
How is this possible?
The consultant works closely with
reputable agents, builders and developers in area and is paid a portion of commission that is built in to sale price of every property. The agents, builders and developers are happy to do this because they know that consultant is another outlet for their properties and that you, buyer, will be well looked after without them having to invest any considerable time and effort. If you go straight to agent you will still pay same price for property but by using an Independent Property Consultant you can benefit from additional choice, services and advice provided at no cost to you. This does not prevent you from negotiating prices and making offers on specific properties and does not exclude any properties you may see advertised in agents windows, provided you register your interest through consultant in first instant. It is not unknown for same property to be advertised at different prices by different agents and your Independent Property Consultant will know this and guide you to best price.
To take advantage of free services provided by an Independent Property Consultant your first task is to make contact by email, fax or telephone. The consultant will call you back to discuss your requirements and explain service he can provide. He will then seek out and select some properties that meet your criteria and forward details to you for your comments. When you are ready to make a visit to view he will help with your travel and accommodation requirements if you wish, very often at discounted prices. The consultant will arrange and accompany you on viewings and meetings with banks, lawyers, notary, etc. and will assist you with all negotiations.
This is a welcome alternative to trudging around numerous estate agents in many different areas yourself, or maybe going to a large company with limited choice and a team of young sales people whose main interest is not you, but meeting their sales target!
Even after you have bought your new home your Independent Property Consultant will still be there to offer help and advice on all those things necessary with a new property. If you choose to rent it out you will need someone to undertake any maintenance tasks in your absence and provide services required by your tenants. Some of Independent Property Consultants have experience in this field and Holidays and Homes on Costa Blanca also have an office in UK specialising in holiday and long term rentals. If you are going to live in your new home there will be times when you need some advice and assistance and your Independent Property Consultant will still be there to help. He will want you to be his friend and have a friendly chat when you meet in a bar or restaurant, or at tennis club maybe!
Go to http://www.holidaysandhomes.com for more details.
Anthony Carter is the founder partner of Holidays and Homes, who are Independant Property Consultants specialising in property sales and rentals on the Spanish Costa Blanca. Holidays and Homes have offices in Benissa on the Spanish Costa Blanca and in West Sussex, England. Web site: http://www.holidaysandhomes.com
