Questions for Real Estate Agent

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The property looks nice. What’s included in the sale?

The balcony and sky garden are included in the sale. The sale of this kind of flat is rare in the market.

Why is the owner selling the property?

The owner holds several properties. Currently, he would like to increase the cash flow for expanding the business of his company quickly.

How long have the tenants lived in the property?

Ten years. The owner rented out to two tenants before. They were families of three and four respectively. The flat is still kept in an extremely good condition.

Did the owner make any change on the structure of the flat?

Yes. The flat has three bedrooms originally. The owner merged two bedrooms into one larger space. This spacious closet can accommodate your storage needs.

What are those neighbours?

Most of the tenants have lived in the estate for quite a long period. When the size of households expands, their family members love to select flats in the same estate. It’s such a harmonious estate.

How’s the community nearby?

The community is known for its great food and culture with leisure facilities. You can discover the vibrant food culture with your family members.

How’s the transportation network in the city?

The neighbourhood is well connected to the rest of the city through the train system. There is an extensive bus network from the city too.

What are the facilities nearby?

The surrounding amenities play a part in determining the resale value of a flat. It’s a 10-minute walk to the nearest market and playground. For hospital, it’s just 15-minute drive.

What’s the name of the developer of the property?

It’s one of the best developers in the city and focuses on quality residential estates. It’s recognized with trusted brand award in the media.

Is there any new development of the area nearby?

Yes. There will be a new coastal corridor at the southern part of the city. Families can enjoy the holiday events conveniently within 15-minute walk in the future.

What’s the valuation of the property from some of the banks?

The selling price of the property is almost the same as compared with that of the valuation from the banks.

How long has it been on the market?

Around two weeks. The owner would like to complete the transaction within one month.

What’s the price of the flat sold recently?

The latest sold house prices were 15% less than that of this flat because those flats were located at the lower floors. They could not be compared direct.

Is the owner willing to lower the price a bit?

The owner holds several properties. If you’re interested to buy the house, I think he’s willing to trim price by 5%.

Can I ask for more price reduction such as 10%?

Currently, I’ve another buyer who also shows strong interest in negotiating with the owner. I think you can try using 10% as the start of negotiation and check the response of the owner.

Can I ask for a thorough house inspection before finalizing the price?

Yes, of course. I can arrange the inspection with the owner. It can help identify any issues just in case.

As a first-time buyer, I wholly rely on your professional knowledge. What else should I take note of it?

If the price is confirmed, please select the bank which can offer you the best mortgage package such as interest rate of the loan, cash rebate, repayment option and other benefits.

How should I choose the law firm for handling purchase agreement?

Please select the one with sufficient experience in mortgage business. If you do not have any connection, I can provide you some reference. You may check with their professional service and fee.

WITH CHINESE SCRIPT

房子看起來不錯，出售的房子包含什麼？

陽台和空中花園包含在出售的範圍內，此類單位在市場上很罕有。

業主為什麼要出售物業？

業主擁有多個物業，現希望增加現金流，以便快速擴展他的公司業務。

房客在該物業居住了多久？

十年了，業主之前租給兩個房客，分別是三口和四口之家，單位至今仍保存得非常好。

業主對單位結構有改動嗎？

有的，單位原本有三間臥室，業主將兩間臥室合併為一個更大的空間，這個寬敞的衣櫃可以滿足您的收納需求。

那些鄰居是什麼？

大部分住戶已在該屋苑居住較長時間，當家庭成員越來越多後，他們喜歡選擇同一屋苑的單位繼續居住，這是個和睦的屋苑。

附近社區怎麼樣？

社區以美食文化而聞名，休閒設施齊全，您可以與家人一起探索充滿活力的飲食文化。

市內交通網絡怎樣？

該社區透過火車系統與城市其他地區相連，從城市出發也有大規模的公車網絡。

附近有什麼設施？

周邊設施是決定單位轉售價值的重要因素，步行10分鐘即可到達最近的市場和遊樂場，距離醫院僅15分鐘車程。

該物業的發展商叫什麼名字？

它是該市最好的發展商之一，專注於優質住宅小區，並獲得媒體認可的值得信賴的品牌獎項。

附近區域有新的發展嗎？

有的，城市南部將新建一條海濱走廊，未來您們步行15分鐘即可方便享受節慶活動。

部份銀行對物業的估價是多少？

該物業的售價與銀行估價幾乎相同。

在市場上已放賣多久？

大約兩週左右，業主希望在一個月內完成交易。

最近出售的價格是多少？

最新售出的房屋價格比該單位低15%，因為該房屋於較低樓層，無法直接比較。

業主願意降價一點嗎？

業主擁有多個物業，如果您有興趣購買，我想他願意降價5%。

我可以要求更多降價，例如10%嗎？

目前，我還有一個有濃厚興趣的買家與業主議價中，我覺得您可以嘗試用10%開始議價，看看業主的反應。

在確定價格之前我可以要求進行徹底的物業檢查嗎？

當然可以，我可以與業主安排，檢查可以幫助您發現任何問題，以防萬一。

我是首次置業，完全地依賴您的專業知識，我還需要注意什麼？

如果價格確定，請選擇能夠為您提供最佳抵押貸款配套的銀行，例如貸款利率、現金回贈、還款選擇和其他優惠。

辦理購屋合約的律師行該如何選擇？

請選擇有足夠抵押貸款業務經驗的律師，如果您沒有聯繫，我可以給您一些參考，您可以諮詢他們的專業服務及費用。