How can I know of these opportunities? Well, there are a couple of tips we would share with you in this regard.
 Be observant and pay more attention to your environment. Look out for all those ‘For Sale’ banners that often hang on properties that you have been blind to all along. For all you know, there may be a juicy real estate deal on your street that you haven’t noticed.

 Follow real estate ‘For Sale’ listings and adverts in newspapers and magazines. This is the traditional way for sellers of real estate to find buyers. In some cities, there are newspapers and magazines that carry only real estate news and listings. Most of these listings describe the properties, the seller’s asking price and a phone number you can call. Easy and convenient!

 Ask around. Let people know you are in the market looking for properties to buy. Your neighbours, office colleagues and friends can be rich sources of real estate information. All you have to do is ask!

 Enlist the services of a real estate agent. These agents are professionals who help ordinary people like you find the kind of properties they want. Whether you want a property to live in or as an investment, it’s their job to find it for you, and of course, earn a commission for their services. It’s a win-win for both you and the agent. We did a previous article dedicated to the real estate agency business.
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