Sherry FitzGerald opened their Sandymount, D4 branch in 2016 and since then it has grown from strength to strength serving all the property needs of the Sandymount, Irishtown and Ringsend vendors, buyers and investors. Our brands are among the most recognised in the country. The depth and breadth of our expertise in the property sector, both locally and nationally, is unrivalled. Recruiting the very best local property advisors, we believe that in-depth
knowledge of an area or a neighbourhood is essential to give the best service. We are the largest national estate agency with a wealth of local knowledge and are happy to answer all your property queries in complete confidence.
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Question 1
Hi Barry
I am tired of paying rent so have decided it might be time to get on the property ladder. Is there anything I need to do before I start looking at houses, I haven’t even spoken with the bank yet.
Hi Sean,
The most important thing to have in place is your mortgage approval. We would always recommend using a broker as they will be able to shop around for you and get you the best rates and deals. This will allow you to make offers on properties that you are interested in. If you do not have your approval in place an estate agent is unlikely to take offers from you. I would also recommend lining up a solicitor and surveyor so when you have an offer accepted on a property you are ready to go. Apart from that I would recommend you view as many properties as you can so you can work out your non-negotiables and things you think you could probably live with.
Question 2
I viewed an apartment that I really liked, and I submitted an offer, but the vendor has turned down my offer. What are my options?
If your offer was rejected, then you have several options:
1. Increase your offer: If the vendor rejected your offer because they believe it is too low, then you may consider increasing your offer.
2. Ask for a counteroffer: The vendor may not want to accept your offer but may be willing to negotiate by providing a counteroffer. This gives you an opportunity to revise your offer or negotiate other terms, such as the closing date or repairs.
3. Keep searching: If the vendor is not willing to negotiate and you cannot or don’t want to increase your offer, then you can move on and continue your search for another property.
