Buyer's Guide
Our Real Estate Buyer Guide provides detailed information on what to consider when buying a home.
Turkish Properties was developed to help you buy the perfect apartment in Türkiye. Finding an apartment in a city as large and diverse as Istanbul is often considered a complicated process. However, with the right guidance and information, you will find that the process is not as difficult as you think. We aimed to simplify the process as much as possible by combining our vast amount of unique content with the knowledge and expertise of the best real estate agents in Istanbul.
We know that the best way to find an apartment in Türkiye is with the help of an experienced real estate agent. Because the market moves very quickly and access to many of the most sought-after apartments is controlled by agents, we recommend using a real estate agent if you are serious about finding an apartment.
Turkish Properties has a wide portfolio network in Istanbul, collaborating with some of the largest real estate agencies in the city to provide access to the best apartments in Istanbul.
Knowing what you want
Istanbul offers the most diverse housing options everywhere. In conclusion, you have many excellent options. Therefore, it's important to focus on certain features to make your search as efficient as possible. Here are some of the key items you need to resolve early on:
Budget
The price of an apartment depends on various factors, such as size, location, building type, conditions, and features. Therefore, it's important to set your budget accordingly from the outset.
Location and Environment
A number of factors can influence where you live: You might want to be close to work or your child's school; Perhaps being near a park is important; Perhaps you'd prefer to be close to great restaurants and cafes. You should determine your preferences beforehand and guide your real estate agent accordingly. The good news is that Istanbul offers an option for everyone.
Apartment Size and Features
Do you need a one-bedroom apartment? To a spacious living area? A maid's room or a home office? Are great views important? When determining which features are important, remember that each one influences the price of the property, so decide how much you're willing to pay for each and set your priorities accordingly.
Building Type and Features
Decide what type of building you want to buy real estate in. A boutique complex or a residential area with extensive social amenities? Next, determine the importance of features such as doorman, security, pool, ease of transportation, sports facilities, pet policy, etc. To help you, we've created over 500 profiles, including almost every condominium.
A buyer in Istanbul has three basic options. Whether or not they need to buy a property, the type of housing, and the city/neighborhood. Each has its advantages and disadvantages, and the choice always comes down to personal preference.With our experienced team, we aim to provide you with the best service by compiling a list of pros and cons for each option.
Mansion
Yalı are seaside villas in Istanbul, typically built with an architectural concept that takes into account the characteristics of their coastal location. Waterfront mansions form the symbolic and historical structure of the city. Wood, the dominant building material used in the vast majority of traditional Turkish houses, is also the preferred choice for these mansions. Although successive restorations often result in a gradual reduction in the wooden components of the overall structure, wood still remains a distinctive and defining material in historic mansions. Wood is still the preferred material for the exterior decoration of recently restored mansions.
The Benefits of Using a Real Estate Agent
Quite simply, finding the ideal apartment without a real estate agent is very difficult. Because the Istanbul market is large, complex, and very fast-moving. Trying to travel on your own is a very difficult task. Brokers live and breathe the market; while most buyers purchase an apartment once every few years (at most), brokers buy and sell every day. Therefore, the experience and knowledge they bring are invaluable. Our website offers a wide range of options and is therefore intended to be used in conjunction with an experienced real estate consultant.
When buying an apartment in Istanbul, remember that you're racing against time against hundreds, if not thousands, of other buyers to find the perfect apartment that meets your criteria. By working with a single broker you trust and feel comfortable with, you'll give yourself a competitive advantage over those who don't use a broker or who use several. Of course, this also means that if you don't use a broker, or worse, if you use multiple brokers, you'll be at a competitive disadvantage against buyers who have a strong relationship with a single broker. Therefore, once you've thought carefully about what you want, your first goal in finding the perfect apartment should be finding the right broker. Understanding this, one of the most important services offered by Turkish Properties is connecting you with a broker who can best assist you.
Being Serious
As with any transaction or commercial service, in real estate, one should only work with serious participants. Sellers don't want to show their homes to people who aren't ready to buy them. If you're not yet ready to buy or are undecided, that's okay, let us know so we can better assist you.
Be loyal to your broker.
Broker loyalty (working with only one broker) is a significant factor in finding a great apartment. Most real estate agents work incredibly hard to find that perfect apartment. If they are motivated to achieve this, and if they succeed, then they will have accomplished something that will pay off their efforts. If you give a broker reason to suspect a transaction won't happen (for example, if you're working with other brokers or aren't serious about buying an apartment), they will naturally be inclined to invest the time it takes to find another buyer. As a result, you'll put yourself at a competitive disadvantage against other apartment buyers because your broker won't be as motivated as brokers who are determined to sell an apartment.
The best thing you can do is to work with only one broker and make sure you are confident that you are committed to working with them. Of course, the goal here is to find you the perfect apartment; therefore, if you are not satisfied with the real estate agent you are working with, you need to let us know. We can discuss this with the real estate agent and, if necessary, choose a more suitable agent for you.
Brief Information About the Properties
Don't get hung up on the apartments you see on this website (or any other website or newspaper). The chances of you buying the apartment you're looking for online are very close to zero. Use the portfolio information on this site as a starting point and utilize our comprehensive real estate knowledge to become more familiar with the market. Unfortunately, the apartment listings aren't updated as often as they should be. We have very little control over this, but it's a reality of the market. Hopefully this situation will improve over time; today, the best way to get accurate apartment information is to consult your real estate agent.
With multiple brokers DON'T WORK . It's best to find just one broker you can trust and feel comfortable with. Birden fazla broker ile çalışmaya başlarsanız, hiçbir emlakçı sizin kendisine bağlı olmadığınıza inanacağından, broker tek bir alıcı için gerekli olan çabayı %100 göstermeyecektir.
Check out a few apartments to decide if you're ready. Brokerage firms spend a significant amount of time on planning and do not receive payment for this service. If you are unsure whether you are ready to buy, explain this to your broker (along with the reasons for your uncertainty) and your broker can help you with this. If you don't disclose this until the transaction begins, your real estate agent will be less helpful to you.
Very low bids DON'T GIVE . While every apartment is open to negotiation and every transaction is negotiated, remember that a low offer can be embarrassing for both you and the brokerage firm. If you are considering making a very low bid because you don't expect to receive a higher one, please make sure your broker is aware of this and can find more suitable apartments for you.
Explain your current financial situation and any obstacles to the purchase to your real estate agent (e.g., if you need to sell your current residence or cannot purchase by the end of the year, etc.).
Be prepared to act fast; the market moves quickly, and to be competitive, you need to be ready to buy.
Focus on buying an apartment; don't make a hasty decision.
Be realistic about the market and get a good idea of what you want.
Remember to always stay in touch with your broker; they are there for you and can only help you when you connect with them. As you would expect in terms of courtesy, respond to all phone calls and emails promptly.
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