Where to look for properties for sale?
Purchasing commercial real estate is an investment with potentially high returns, but it requires careful market analysis and planning. The first challenge you'll face as an investor is finding the right space: in the ideal location for your business, and in a condition that meets your expectations. So where should you look for real estate? There are several options, including:
- portals and websites with real estate sales announcements,
- real estate agency,
- real estate fairs,
- advertisements in the press,
- word of mouth, e.g. by informing about your search in thematic groups on social media or by following posts appearing there.
The choice of location is most often determined by factors such as whether we're looking for a property in the area where we live. It's also crucial whether we want an experienced advisor to guide us through the buying process.
Online or traditional real estate agency?
Since word of mouth is an option for the patient and brave, real estate fairs are held quite sporadically, and the range of newspaper advertisements is limited, investors most often decide to search for properties on their own online or use the services of an agency.
When should you decide to visit a real estate agency?
If you're unsure about purchasing real estate, you can seek the help of a real estate advisor. For this service, you'll pay a commission typically ranging from 1 to 5% of the property's value. After discussing your expectations for the building, premises, or investment plot where you'd like to locate your business, the advisor will present suitable properties from their catalog. The list of offers in real estate agencies is significantly shorter than on online real estate listings, but the advantage is that you don't have to browse through them yourself.
A real estate agency is not the owner of the properties for sale, but rather an intermediary. Hence, there's an additional fee in the form of a commission. As part of this fee, the real estate agent usually also prepares purchase and sale agreements. Sometimes, they also assist with things like obtaining a mortgage.
The disadvantage of a traditional real estate agency is limited access—only during opening hours—and the need to visit in person. For example, if you live by the sea but are looking for a property in the mountains , this can prevent seamless communication and an effective search for the perfect place.
How to buy property online?
Real estate portals and online agencies are a very popular alternative to traditional agencies. The opportunities they offer are in no way inferior to their brick-and-mortar counterparts. Their advantages will be appreciated by investors seeking to purchase commercial property far from their usual location. This fashionable trend can currently be observed, for example, in the rental property market and office space. Using online real estate agencies offers an unlimited choice of locations throughout Poland.
Matching other parameters, such as property condition, building or land area, property purpose, or price, is also easier when you have more offers to choose from. Thematic online platforms allow you to sort offers by selected filters. As with traditional real estate agencies, you don't have to browse through all the listings, but only those that appeal to your expectations.
Additionally, you can browse listings at any time, day or night, without worrying about the office closing at 5 PM. Listings typically contain comprehensive information, allowing you to spend as much time as you like analyzing and comparing them. It also provides a sense of decision-making and independence in managing your investment. Furthermore, using an online real estate agency, many formalities can be completed remotely.
Online real estate with advisor support
If you're unsure about purchasing commercial real estate online on your own, you can benefit from support. Orange real estate advisors offer this type of assistance, assisting investors in selecting a plot of land, building, or premises (including rental properties) or in an investment project. If you'd like to view one in person, the real estate agent will travel with you to the property and show you the property. With them, you can rest assured that they'll be available for contractual matters and will continue to provide professional support after the transaction is finalized.
It's worth emphasizing that a sense of security is a key aspect of any real estate purchase. Therefore, it's not worth risking buying from unverified sellers or those with surprisingly low prices. It's best to choose a company with an established market position, whose brand guarantees a secure transaction.
Online real estate on the secondary market
The value of expert support is indescribable when it comes to secondary market properties. Such buildings or plots are often a tempting prospect, especially for commercial purposes—they're ideally located in densely developed areas, offer significant investment potential, and often have a long and rich history that can be leveraged in interesting ways. However, purchasing them directly from private owners carries certain risks, such as unclear legal status (e.g., lack of a land and mortgage register) or missing documents. Therefore, it's better to buy secondary market properties from a stable, reputable company. It's worth noting that Orange is the owner of the properties for sale available on our website, and the sale is conducted without a public tender. A strong, recognizable brand ensures transaction security.