Kiss a few frogs to find your property prince

THE PROPERTY listings seen on portals are sales tools – they’re designed to show off the very best a property has to offer.

David Jacobs, Gauteng regional manager for the Rawson Property Group, tells buyers not to be disheartened when homes aren’t as picture perfect in real life.

“Every property has flaws. You may have to kiss a few frogs to find your property prince.”

It’s equally important to keep a cool head when a property is even more gorgeous than it looked in the pictures.

“It’s easy to fall so in love with a beautiful home that you’re willing to overlook all kinds of underlying issues,” says Jacobs.

“If you want to avoid buyer’s regret, don’t let your heart trick your head into making hasty decisions. Be ready to move quickly when you find ‘the one’, but don’t cut corners on your must-have list or skip essential steps, such as home inspections.

“Buying a property is a long-term commitment – do whatever it takes to be 100% sure it’s the right move for you.” l To find your dream home go to www. iolproperty.co.za

SOMETIMES the home you see in a sales pitch does not look the same in real life. PICTURE: R-ARCHITECTURE/UNSPLASH