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Why
do I need an agent if I can find a home by myself
on the Internet?
While
more buyers now use the Internet to gain access to
listings, or available properties for sale, it is
still a good idea to use an agent. The agent brings
value to the entire process: he or she is available
to analyze data, answer questions, share their professional
expertise, and handle all the paperwork and legal
work that is involved in the real estate transaction.
Deciding to find and buy a home is one of the most
important decisions of your life. It combines your
personal hopes and dreams with wanting what's best
for you and your family. That's why it's in your best
interest to choose an experienced real estate agent
who listens to and understands your needs, and works
in the area where you want to live.
Why
choose Italian Countryside
When
you choose an “Italian Countryside” real
estate agent, you're dealing with an experienced professional
who understands your concerns and will provide you with
the personalized service that makes all the difference.
Italian Countryside has been selling prestigious country
homes for many years. It’s our core speciality.
We handle residential, rural, village and town properties
and have experienced staff to help and advise in buying
and selling, whether it be a new house, flat, bungalow,
country dwelling, agricultural land or even a lock-up
hotel.
Trusting someone to buy a property in Italy is a big
deal. Financially and emotionally.
We all know the reputation estate agents have…
worldwide. We try to be different. We want you to get
the best price for your property in a timescale that
suits you - and for the whole experience to be as stress-free
as possible.
How
to buy property in Italy
When you find a home you want to buy,
you'll make the seller an offer in writing. Your offer
is typically the first step toward negotiating a sales
contract. That's why determining how much to offer
is more complex than simply determining a price. Because
of the large amount of money involved, both the buyer
and the seller need to protect their investments and
limit their risk. This is why when you make an offer,
you not only specify the price you are willing to
pay, but also the other details of the transaction.
Sometime the seller will require a good faith deposit;
this deposit reassures the sellers you are genuinely
interested in buying their home and are willing to
make them an offer. A good faith deposit can vary
between 1% and 10% of sales price depending on the
market and can be applied to the down payment required
when you sign a preliminary contract (compromesso).
You then decide when you want to do the closing (generally
within 90 days from the preliminary contract) and
choose a notary you trust (in Italy the notary is
paid by the buyer).
The
Final Walk-Through
Before the closing and property ownership
is transferred, you and your “Italian Countryside”
agent will want to visit your future house. This "walk-through"
is an opportunity to ensure that the house has been
left in the expected condition.
You should make sure that all the items the owner
agreed to leave are still there, such as kitchen appliances.
This may also include furniture and accessories listed
in the final sales contract. If there are problems,
discuss them with your agent . In some cases, you
can ask for a discount or credit at the closing to
cover missing items or last-minute damages to the
property.
