Illusion No. 4: Home Hunting is only available in the USA!

• What is home hunting?
  With home hunting, the agent assists the buyer in the purchase process and is also compensated by the buyer. These estate agent services can be helpful for the buyer when searching for a property. Thanks to the Internet, it is now possible for a layperson to quickly gain an overview of the real estate available in a particular region. However, when it comes to evaluating the properties in question, consulting an estate agent who is familiar with the local market conditions can more than pay off.
   
• Which customers use Home Hunting?
  We offer this service in particular to clients who either do not have the time to look for a property and/or do not speak German. Swiss clients who want to benefit from the know-how of a local real estate specialist also appreciate and use our services.
   
• How is the Home Hunter compensated?
  We charge a small handling fee at the beginning of a mandate. If a property is successfully brokered, a success commission is due. This is based on the purchase price and is agreed with the client when the contract is concluded.

Responsible for Home Hunting: Denise Ginesta

What services does Home Hunting include?

The acquisition process is divided into several phases and includes the following activities:

1. property search
We identify all properties on the market that match the search criteria.

2. pre-inspection
To save our clients time, all potential properties are pre-inspected by us.

3. organization of viewing appointments
The interesting properties are viewed and assessed together with the client.

4. market value estimates
We prepare a brief estimate for the purpose of determining/reconstructing the existing offer price.

5th negotiation phase
We are happy to conduct the purchase negotiations on behalf of/in the presence of the customer in order to achieve contract conditions in line with the market.

6. examination of the purchase contract
As soon as a consensus has been reached, we will negotiate the contract or examine it materially.

7. other services
We are happy to help with other services, e.g. advice on financing or problems relating to possible structural or interior design changes.

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Author: Claude Ginesta

Claude A. Ginesta is a federally certified real estate trustee and CEO / owner of Ginesta Immobilien AG. The company was founded in 1944 and specializes in the sale of real estate in the economic area of Zurich and Graubünden. With branches in Küsnacht, Horgen and Chur, the company acts as an estate agent throughout Switzerland for properties with a supra-regional character.

Publisher of the Illusions series: Ginesta Immobilien AG, www.ginesta.ch