There are many different ways to find a condo, and depending on whether or not you are in Thailand, you should look at as many of these as possible.
Agents
Agents can help many people find a rental property or a place to buy as well. Agents often attach themselves to sellers and promote both new and used properties on one of the many property websites.
When you rent a condo, an agent can be your best friend as they push for a discount on the rent or get the landlord to add extra furniture or electronics. When it comes to buying a property and dealing with an agent of the property, remember they make money when the property is sold – they get a percentage of the fee from the seller.
This may lead the agent to become pushy and try to rush you into a purchase using sales techniques. But don’t avoid using agents or looking at properties offered by agents.
There are good agents out there and they can be helpful in many cases, including assisting in making a loan from a financial institution. If you are serious about buying a condo, using real estate agents can decrease your workload.
In case you need help in finding an agent, check out kellerhenson.com.
Online
DDproperty.com has a good English version and allows you to search by neighborhood or transport line. It has a huge database and gives you the chance to compare many properties.
Some condos aren’t developed by a large developer, and their owners or agents may use DDproperty to promote them. Without this site, you may not find them. Some developers do use DDproperty to promote, but the majority of properties on the site are either old units or units to rent.
Other useful sites include HipFlat which also has an English version. There are also many other Thai sites which promote new and used condo units, but they are inferior to DDproperty or don’t have an English version.
One online source that promotes condos is the Bangkok Post news website. They often have high end condo developers advertising on news articles and banners, so you might find something interesting there while reading the latest news about Thailand.
Offline
Offline your best bet is to hit the streets in the areas you like and pop in to the showrooms of new developments, or speak to the office staff in older buildings to find out about buying options. Most condos being constructed will have showrooms for you to look at. This is better than looking online, but remember that it is unlikely that the decorations and all the facilities will be included in the final price, so make sure you check.
Many condos will have info boards where owners post photos and info about their properties available for rent or sale. You can even hire a motorcycle taxi to guide you around the area with many condo buildings.
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