23/08/2026
Recently, I did 2 important checks for my buyer before they committed to buying a resale private condo.
And one of those checks uncovered something unexpected.
🔍 Check 1: Who actually owns the property?
Before the option money is transferred, I want to make sure we are dealing with the correct legal owners.
It sounds basic, but when buyers are putting serious money down, I don't like to assume.
🔍 Check 2: Bankruptcy search
This is something I feel many buyers may not even think about.
When I did the search, I discovered that one of the owners was bankrupt.
Does that automatically mean the buyer cannot proceed?
No.
But it means there are additional things that need to be checked and handled properly before moving forward.
And this is where I feel experience matters.
🏠Real estate experience is not only about knowing prices.
After being in this industry for many years, you realise a transaction has many layers.
Pricing.
Negotiation.
Financing.
Ownership.
Legal and procedural issues.
And also the emotional side of the buyer.
When I explained the situation to my buyers, naturally they became worried.
They eventually decided to consult their fengshui master as well.
Once they received the green light, they felt comfortable enough to proceed.
To some people, that may have nothing to do with the technical property transaction.
But to me, it matters.
Because my responsibility is also to make sure the family understands what they are walking into and feels comfortable with the decision.
đź’ˇ Sometimes experience shows up in the small things.
Knowing what questions to ask.
Knowing what searches to conduct.
Knowing when something needs further checking.
And knowing how to guide the client when something unexpected appears.
Earning a commission is part of our business.
But I also want my buyers to collect their keys and move into their future home feeling that they made the decision with their eyes open.
Sometimes, one small check can make a very big difference.
And after many years on the ground, these are the details you learn never to take for granted.
