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In case you decide to benefit from the experts, whether a real estate consultant or agent, you should expect to pay a percentage of the money in exchange for the service that he will provide you with. It is commonly known that the commission is paid upon the closing of a sale or purchase transaction. Therefore, you should always ask about the commission amount at the beginning to avoid surprises at the end. Some companies can provide real estate consultancy and services without getting any commission from the buyer.

There are always percentages ranging from the amount of commission that you will be charged and the percentage varies if you are the seller or the buyer. The commission rate can always be negotiated, especially in the initial stages of the service, and you can reach with your real estate advisor to a mutually satisfactory rate, whether he works individually or within a company. Usually, the commission rate ranges from 1.5% to 2.5%. But we always recommend that you abide by the prior agreement between you and your consultant.

The financial aspect is one of the main factors that dominate the real estate purchase process. People are confused about their ability to determine a specific amount to pay as a down payment and what percentage is appropriate for them. The down payment is the percentage that the customer pays out of the total amount, and the required down payment ranges from 5% to 10%. While it is always recommended to pay a higher down payment such as 20%. The higher the percentage of the down payment, the lower the value of the installments that are paid and the easier it is for you to pay them, and the lower the value of the interest that is increased in the case of installments. We always advise you to consult with your real estate broker and tell him the limits of the amount that you intend to pay as a down payment, and he will help you in getting an offer that matches your financial plans

Several factors determine how long the process of buying or selling real estate takes. The most important of these factors is the season in which you begin to search for a property or offer it for sale. 

The real estate market, like other investments, is based on the principle of supply and demand. Real estate is on-demand in certain seasons of the year. It is not possible to ascertain a specific time as it can vary according to the circumstances of each season. You may find the right home for you within a week, or the search process can last for months.

But there are certainly some factors that can speed up your process:

• You have to put a financial plan in advance. It should be clear and detailed before you start searching for real estate.
• You have to specify your desires and needs in the house or property to concentrate on what you need and not get overwhelmed. 
• Set a time limit to make up your decision so that you do not waste time inspecting real estate, which increases your hesitation.
• Do a market search before buying or selling and check the appropriate times to put up your property or search for a home that suits you.
• Save yourself the time and hire a real estate expert