Buying a home is a very important decision in life. It will be where you probably spend a large part of your time with your family, that is why you should be satisfied and happy with the house you are going to buy. For that, find out here in the best way.
Steps
Method 1 of 4: Narrow Your Search
Step 1. Choose an area where you would like your home to be
Argentina has very different lands. On the one hand, you must decide if you want to be near the mountain, on the plain, or if perhaps you prefer near the sea.
Step 2. Take into account the climate of the place where you want to live
Now is the time to consider which climate is of your preference. Perhaps you prefer a humid climate, such as the one you can find in the Pampean Plain or in the northeast of the country. Or maybe a drier climate like there is to the west. The cold of the south or the heat of the north.
Step 3. Decide whether to live in a sparsely populated or heavily populated area
There are several possible causes for this decision. One of them may be for work, you may want to work in the field, or in a small or large city. It may also be that you want the house in an environment with few people around.
- If you choose to search in a city, it will surely be easier for you to do it through a real estate agency.
- If you choose to search away from the city, you may have to move around on your own looking for houses for sale.
- Help yourself with searches on different property pages.
Step 4. Analyze and compare possible places
Now that you have these three basic ideas about where you want to buy the house, it is time for you to see the possible places that meet your ideals. For example, if you want a flat place, with a temperate climate and in a city you could consider Santa Rosa, Azul, Olavarría, Tres Arroyos, Santa Fe, and other cities you want.
Once you have a list of all possible locations, or have marked them on a map, you can better compare the advantages of each location
Step 5. Decide on no more than three locations
Shorten your search. That will allow you to be clearer with what you want and thus be able to get what you want.
Step 6. Think about what kind of house you want
According to the expectations and needs you have, you should look for more or less rooms, bathrooms, square meters, light, patio, etc.
Method 2 of 4: Search with Real Estate
Step 1. Find a realtor that sells houses in the area you are looking for
You can do this through the Internet, in the many real estate pages, or also in the classifieds of the newspapers. Of course, if you already know the area where you want to buy the house, you will surely know a real estate agency.
Step 2. Approach the real estate or call them by phone
Ask for a house with the characteristics that you are looking for. Most of the real estate agencies in Argentina have web pages.
Step 3. Go look at the houses
When they have shown you several, choose a few and go look at them. Look at enough houses until you feel like you've found one that you like.
Step 4. Choose the house you want to buy and buy it
Agree with the realtor and the seller to buy the house.
Method 3 of 4: Search from individuals
Step 1. Find the area where you want to buy the house
If it is close to you, visit it.
Step 2. Register which are the houses for sale in the area
Write down the phone numbers that will appear on the posters.
Step 3. Call the owner to arrange a day and time to see the house
If you can go with someone to see the house it is always better, they will give you their opinion and perhaps they will see things that you have not been able to see.
Step 4. Visit as many houses as you need
Don't be too hasty.
Step 5. Buy the house
After having agreed on the price with the seller, make the decision if you think so.
Method 4 of 4: Buy the house
Step 1. Find the house you want to buy
Visit it as many times as necessary, talk to the owner. Go around the neighborhood, and if you can, talk to the neighbors.
Step 2. Reserve the house
Also known as a purchase reserve, you agree with the seller to leave you a down payment, a sum of money, for the house. In order to ensure that he will agree to sell the house to you.
Step 3. Get a clerk
It is recommended that it be someone you trust.
Step 4. Begin the writing procedures
This begins with the sales ticket, which establishes the obligation of both parties to sign the deed.
Step 5. Request the property registration
It is a photocopy with the data of the property, in terms of its location, dimensions, current owner and if it has any encumbrance, that is, a mortgage or a lien. The main function is to be able to court that the measurements of the property correspond to those that you intend to buy.
Step 6. Ask for a report of inhibitions of the owner and also a report of domain of the property
The function of this is to see if the person who sells you the property is not legally inhibited to sell.
Step 7. Sign the deed
Together with your notary, and the owner of the house, sign the deed. Congratulations! By this time you will already be the owner of your property.
Advice
- Take into account the rain regime and how often the area is flooded. Perhaps due to the proximity to a river or the lack of works to prevent flooding, where you thought to settle may not be the best option.
- For the deposit it is usually convenient not to leave cash, since in case the offer is not completed, it is easier to recover the value left in check.
- Do not see only the superficial things in the house, see if you will have to put more money on it, if the things are of good quality, etc.
- If you can't find it, don't rush, another house will appear.