The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines the word ‘Manifesto’ as “a written statement declaring publicly the intentions, motives, or views of its issuer”. The closest we would come to reading a manifesto is before a crucial election when a political party or an aspiring candidate would publish one. It is a detailed statement that tells people what the party/candidate is about and what they hope to achieve by contesting the elections.
We all know at least one Real estate agent whom we have used for buying or selling property. Our perception about the stereo-typed realtor is probably because of this interaction or probably due to the depiction of one in television serials or movies. However, these assumptions are not always as real as they seem and are far from reality. It’s time to clear the air about these myths that have been around for years and we shall do this in course of this article.
The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act 2016, known as RERA too, was enacted on 26th March 2016 while all its provisions were effected from 1st May 2017. The Act has been brought in to protect the home buyer’s interests and bring about greater transparency in the real estate industry. Developers are required to register their projects under this act and Real Estate Agents have to register their businesses. The process of registration for real estate agents is currently on going while developers were given the deadline of 31st July 2017, failing with a 10% penalty will be slapped.
The buying and selling of a home has all the makings of turning out to become a nightmare, probably a recurring one too. A lot of stress and complications are strewn in this path especially for people who haven’t taken this route earlier. However, the presence of a professional realtor can make things easier for you and ease a lot of stressful situations that may come your way. But how do you know you have made the right selection and picked the right realtor (Yeah, it is as critical as selecting a life partner) who can steer you through the real estate maze.
The following are the signs that you have narrowed down on the ideal real estate guide:
Your decision to buy a home could possibly be the most important one in your lifetime (choosing your spouse would be another) and carries the highest value in terms of money invested. It’s a huge step to invest in a home of your own and relieve yourself of the hassles of a rented one. You will need to ascertain that you take the right steps and make this single largest investment of your life, truly count.
Here are 5 major reasons why you would do well to use a Realtor during this process:
Relocating from one city to another or one country to another is unavoidable in today’s world. Irrespective of the fact that you may pride yourself to be a bit of a master at the game since you have “Been there done that”, it is never easy to shift home. There has to be a checklist that needs to be ticked off so you do not miss anything. Yeah, we know that you plan to hire the most efficient movers & packers to help you relocate, but there are many other things that you will need to take care of, other than moving your belongings from one place to another.
It is extremely important to minimize the stress of moving to the bare minimum and keep track of all the essential paperwork and documents you will need at your new place of residence. Every utility company like telecom, piped gas, electricity, cable etc. needs multiple copies of varied documents for subscription, so you’d better have them on you when you move. Let’s break this process into a few steps to make it easier to follow:
Moving into a new home is the most exciting and challenging time of our lives, as we look forward to the brand new home, the neighbourhood, new acquaintances and a fresh, upgraded lifestyle. However, before you move and begin life at your new home, there are a few things that have to be taken care of, apart from the paperwork of your old home. Managing finances, hiring movers and packers, organizing stuff and deciding on the right day to move are some of the important things that have to be managed beforehand.
Here are a few things at the new home that will need your immediate attention:
Shifting into a new home seems like an exciting event in one’s life as you look forward to a new environment, better amenities and of course, new neighbours. It is the process of moving to the new address that is the scary part and most people look for a fool-proof and easy way to do this. We know that and here’s a useful and comprehensive list of hacks which will ease the moving process helping you to navigate through the tricky waters.
For your convenience, we have divided these useful hacks into three parts:
We humans need shelter to protect ourselves from the external forces of nature, harmful elements and to get a good night’s sleep for which a HOME is necessary. Doesn’t the word “Home” make us feel warm and emotional all over? This primarily due to the security a home provides and the happiness we derive from it. While visiting friends or relatives, you would have realized that certain homes exude a higher happiness quotient than others though you could not assign any specific reason for this feeling. If it’s secret was available in a usable format, surely there would be many takers for it. Fortunately, modern day research has revealed that it is possible to increase the level of happiness at one’s home by carrying out certain simple and doable steps. So let’s move on to knowing what they are and implement them quickly.