Where to look for properties for sale?
Buying commercial real estate is an investment with a potentially high return, but requires careful market analysis and planning . The first challenge you will face as an investor is finding the right space: in the perfect location for your business, in a condition that meets your expectations. So where to look for real estate ? There are several possibilities, including:
- portals and websites with real estate sales advertisements,
- real estate agency,
- real estate fairs,
- press advertisements,
- 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 where to look is most often determined by factors such as whether we are looking for a property in the place where we live. It is also important whether we want an experienced advisor to guide us through the purchase 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 offer of press 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 do not feel confident when buying a property, you can ask an advisor for help in this field. For such a service, you will pay a commission of usually 1 to 5 percent of the property value . The advisor, after talking about your expectations regarding the building, premises or investment plot where you would like to locate your business, will present matching objects from their catalog. The list of offers in offices is much shorter than on Internet portals with advertisements for the sale of real estate, but its advantage is that you do not have to browse it yourself.
The real estate agency is not the owner of the properties for sale , but an intermediary. Hence the additional fee in the form of a commission. As part of this fee, the real estate agent usually also prepares purchase/sale agreements. Sometimes it also happens that he helps, for example, in obtaining a loan.
The disadvantage of a traditional real estate agency is limited access - only during opening hours - and the need to visit the agency in person . If, for example, you live by the sea and are looking for a property in the mountains , this can prevent smooth contact 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 possibilities they offer are in no way inferior to their stationary counterparts. Their advantages will be appreciated by investors who want to buy commercial real estate far from where they usually reside . This fashionable trend can currently be observed, for example, on the real estate market for rent or office space. Using the offer of online real estate agencies gives an unlimited choice of locations throughout Poland.
Also, matching other parameters such as the condition of the property, the area of the building or land, the purpose of the property, or the price is easier when you have more offers to choose from. Thematic internet platforms allow you to sort offers according to selected filters. Similarly to a traditional office, you do not have to look through all the ads, but only those that are attractive in the context of your own expectations.
In addition, offers can be viewed at any time of day or night, without worrying that the office closes at 5 p.m. Advertisements usually contain a complete set of information, you can spend any time analyzing and comparing them . It also gives you a sense of decision-making and independence in taking care of your investment. In addition, using the offer of an online real estate agency, many formalities can be completed remotely .
Online real estate with advisor support
If you are afraid of buying commercial real estate online on your own, you can use support. Such assistance is offered by Orange real estate advisors , who assist the investor in choosing a plot, building or premises (also for rent) or in an investment project. If you want to see any of them live, the real estate agent will go with you to the place and show you the property. With him, you can be calm about matters related to contracts and that after the transaction is finalized, he will continue to provide substantive support.
It is worth emphasizing here that during the process of buying real estate, a sense of security is one of the key aspects. That is why it is not worth risking purchases from unverified sellers or with a surprisingly low price. It is best to choose a company with an established position on the market, whose brand guarantees a secure transaction.
Online real estate on the secondary market
The value of expert support is indescribable in the case of secondary market properties . Such buildings or plots are often a tasty morsel, especially when we are talking about commercial purposes - they are well-located, in places where there is already dense development, they have great investment potential, and often a long and rich history that can be used in an interesting way. However, buying them directly from private owners carries a certain risk, which may be unregulated legal status (e.g. lack of land and mortgage register) or deficiencies in documents, for this reason it is better to buy real estate from the secondary market in a stable, recognizable company. It is worth knowing that the owner of the real estate for sale available on our website is Orange, and the sale takes place without a tender. A strong, recognizable brand is responsible for the security of the transaction.