Research, research, and research: do a proper and thorough research about the location, budget, infrastructure, amenities and much more around the properties. In case you are looking in some new city then you need to be more careful. Also, research about transportation cost, cost of living in that locality, then shortlist as per your preference and budget.
Visit first: try to go and check out the place physically first, so that in the later stage of buying process you can take the right decision. A property visit is necessary to know the locality better, connectivity with the other areas as well as the property you are buying. You will also get to know your neighbourhood in terms of safety and security.
Contact the right agent: get in touch with a credible real estate agent who listens to you and guides you in a proper way. An agent from the same locality can help you in a better way as he will know the locality and everything around it in a better way. But while making your choice be very careful. Find out a trustworthy real estate agent who does not cheat you and should have good knowledge about the property market as well. Also, he needs to quick enough to understand the changing property market trends and know how the market works.
Depend on technology: technology has done wonders in every field and same in real estate also. Without wasting any time and without going anywhere with one click you can search through numerous properties. You can also check their images, do a virtual tour, check the price as well as compare them with the other properties. Not only these you can also take a tour of the locality around and see what is nearby. Then you can easily communicate with agents through email, messages, and chats.
Paperwork: then come to the paperwork which is the crucial one. Before you take the final decision, do check all documents related to the project as well as the builder. Make sure it is compliant with the real estate law and is a registered property. Also, check whether it has all permissions and certifications cleared or not.
Do follow these pointers and have a happy home buying.