Real Estate Inspections and Site Visits

You can find your dream property in Turkey with the best strategy available thanks to our viewing tours. Our Turkish colleagues at Istanbul Property are warm and welcoming and will be happy to show you the very best of what Turkey has to offer.

Our visits are planned so that you can experience Turkish culture and feel safe and secure at every turn, rather than just showing our clients property after property. After all, buying a home in Turkey always begins with a carefully planned inspection trip.

Istanbul Property has now been working in the property sector in Turkey for over 18 years, which gives our team a head start on many offers and viewings. As a result, we can offer free viewing trips and use our many contacts in Turkey to negotiate a favorable price for you.

What are real estate inspections and site visits?

Real estate inspections and site visits are two critical elements in the buying process. A real estate inspection is a thorough examination conducted by a skilled inspector. The buyer or their representative pays a site inspection of the property. The goal of a site tour is to gain a sense of the property and its surroundings.

Buyers should conduct both real estate inspections and site visits to safeguard themselves from making an unsuccessful deal. A real estate inspection can assist buyers in identifying any problems with the property.

During the process of buying a house in Istanbul, Trabzon, Izmir, Antalya, or Alanya, it is quite easy to get confused by the distances between areas inside the same state. This is why the investor needs to be on the floor to know the exact location of the property that one is interested in.

For example in Turkey, 50 kilometers are considered travel in some states, whereas in other states they are considered your daily commute to work. Therefore, it is always better to go with a professional, that knows your area of interest and share his feedback in an objective manner.

What to expect during a site visit with our sales experts in Istanbul Property?

Our team of consultants in Turkey has the expertise to offer you excellent support while you are there. Our real estate site visit tours include the following:

• Transfers to and from airports like those in Izmir, Bodrum, Antalya, Dalaman, and Istanbul. 
• Excellent advice in an objective manner at any time during the tour by our team of experts in Turkey. 
• We advise the client to arrange a time to see 3-4 development projects per day and set aside at least 3 and a maximum of 5 days to cover as much ground as possible and show the available options that fall into his/her interest. 
• If you decide to purchase your trip, we can help you open a Turkish bank account, get your tax number, and give your lawyer power of attorney. We will assist you throughout the legal process of buying a property in Turkey.
• Helping to find discounted furniture and white goods whenever necessary.

How long does a site visit last? 

The visits usually start at 10 AM, our sales manager will head to your hotel or apartment, pick you up, and start with the furthest construction project. The time spent in each development project ranges between 20 minutes to 2 hours depending on how much you like the option. During the visit, you might be offered lucrative offers, you will be given tea, and cookies, and swooned by the amazing sales offices that show you the whole construction operation. 

What to look for when on a site visit?  

There are a number of things that an investor or home buyer should look out for when visiting a property. Some of these things are personal preferences and cannot be listed, but the most important things to look for are as follows: 

• The location, make sure to tour the area a little bit to know your surrounding 
• The sizes of the apartments, and the difference between the net square meterage (square footage) of the apartment and the gross square meterage (square footage)
• The finishes that are planned to be used, are countertops, kitchen, tiles, and flooring (Respected construction companies provide a list of materials used in their houses, from the central heating pipings to the nails in the door frames) 
• You need to check the history of the construction company, some mega projects are backed by banks or the Turkish government, and other development projects are backed by private entities with businesses in different sectors that want to enter the real estate construction market.  
• Checking a sample of the legal contracts that the sales office of the construction company prepares in case you make a purchase, will allow you to be legally safe before making a deposit.

Scams in the Real Estate Sector in Turkey.

It is understandable to have a fear of scams, especially with a market the size of Turkey. This is why you need to work with companies that have credentials and are registered with the Istanbul Chamber of Commerce and the Department of Taxes, Istanbul Property is registered under the name (Padar Gayrimenkul Sanayi Ve Ticaret Anonim Şirket).

Where can I arrange for a site visit for houses under construction in Istanbul? 

Our main aim at Istanbul Property is to guide our clients toward a better investment. If we are successful in providing great consultations to our clients, this will increase our chances of a verbal recommendation to friends and family members who are also interested in buying a property in Turkey. Therefore, one of our pre-sale services includes site visits to all the construction projects that fall within your budget range. 

You can provide us with your contact details via the form and one of our real estate consultants will contact you shortly to arrange for your appointment.