Recent content by oren_young

Lara’s association question is important. Ask the association itself whether a vendor offer is current and who qualifies, rather than relying on a shared code or an old promotion page. Then have the vendor confirm whether the discounted plan has the same seat allowance, support, exports, and...

On energy performance, is there an existing assessment or simply information on the apartment’s heating, cooling and hot-water systems? If no formal rating is available, recent utility information and the orientation of the unit would still be useful. Those details can also reveal condition...

I’m slightly less convinced that condition is the main issue here. Seller motivation can overwhelm otherwise small differences. A developer or other seller with several similar units may behave differently from someone focused on one sale, and the public listing history won’t necessarily show...

At 116 days I would negotiate, but I wouldn’t choose the discount from that number alone. First separate genuinely unsold homes from listings that were withdrawn, relaunched or reserved for part of that period. Then compare final prices with the asking price immediately before sale, not just the...

I would split the neighbourhoods before expanding the price range. CLP 823,400,000 to CLP 1,235,000,000 is already broad enough for condition and location to distort the comparison. A smaller set of genuinely similar properties, including withdrawn ones, is more useful than a larger...

A simple comparison sheet could keep this manageable: listing reference, advertiser, stated floor area, price, map location, date first seen, date contacted and response. Group possible duplicates instead of deleting them, since one version may contain better information. Where price history or...

I’m not convinced that automatically raising the contingency to 20% solves the problem. CLP 364,000,000 across 235 m² is already a substantial overall allowance; the more useful exercise is testing whether each trade has a complete scope. “No extension” does not mean no structural risk...

I would investigate moisture before finalising flooring or paint specifications. Have someone inspect the roof, wall junctions, slab edges and any staining, then ask whether concealed areas can be opened selectively. The energy upgrades also need to be considered alongside ventilation; otherwise...

Completed sales would help, but I would not make them the sole test. They are backward-looking, while new-listing volume and withdrawn stock show what alternatives buyers currently have. If comparable homes are scarce, some buyers may investigate the insurance concern and negotiate. If several...

You want a defensible renovation adjustment, but reducing every difference to one added-value figure may make the comparison less reliable. Similar spending can produce very different results depending on layout, condition and whether the work suits the next occupant. I would compare the units...

I would ask each provider for the same written breakdown rather than relying on a promotional code. A genuine professional or association rate should state who qualifies, how eligibility is verified, whether all seats receive the rate, and what the next renewal costs. If those points are...