Episode 3: The Agent

In this episode we sit down with Brian McCarthy, who has a wealth of experience as an auctioneer, valuer and agent ( MIPAV -member of the institute of professional auctioneers and valuers, TRV- Teegova residential Valuer to ECB standard.) Stunning!He has been involved in sales and purchases of both used and new properties, site sale and acquisition, private market and social housing. With over 15 years’ experience across many areas of residential real estate Brian is the ideal guest to give us an insight into the agent stage of your home buying journey. A must listen for anyone in the process!Don’t forget! Episodes in this series are time stamped. This means you can easily jump to the part you want to hear again or is most relevant to you right now.1:02-The Estate Agents role in the journey 3:16-Recommended research before a viewing4:50-Tips on assessing market prices for the area5:58-A note on sq ft6:43-Must asks at viewings10:37-Renegotiating if a survey comes back with surprises14:55-Negotiating Extras and what usually comes with a purchase17:02-A must do before completion 19:31-Common FTB errors and how to avoid 20:25-Before you put in an offer23:29-More tips on finding the one 26:00-Bidding and negotiation tips  32:30-Brian’s top tips he gives to FTB friends 35:00-A summary of the home buying process with an important note on booking deposits For more information on getting mortgage ready visit: Getting Mortgage Ready - Mortgage Articles - Bank of Ireland For more information on mortgage rates visit: Mortgage Rates - Mortgages - Bank of IrelandFor more information on the Bank of Ireland Mortgage Saver Account visit: Exclusive offer for First Time Buyers - Bank of IrelandFor more information on Cashback visit: Cashback Plus | Mortgage | Bank of IrelandFor more information on Self Builds visit: Why BOI - New Build Mortgage - Bank of IrelandBank of Ireland Mortgage bank trading as Bank of Ireland Mortgages u.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland. T&Cs apply, for more information about Bank of Ireland Mortgages visit: http://www.bankofireland.com/mortgages Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.