Journal
Notes on buying in Antalya
Practical notes on buying, owning and living in Antalya.
How Can You Monitor the Sale of a Property in Another City Remotely?
What reports should you request whilst monitoring the sale of your property in another city? Keep track of the property’s visual presentation, viewings, key details and any outstanding queries.
What Should You Do If the Same Property Appears Differently in Different Listings?
Do the details regarding rooms, floor area or fittings differ across the listings for the same property? Use a method to check that the information is consistent for both the seller and the buyer.
How to Write a Property for Sale Advertisement? Facts Rather Than Adjectives
In a property listing, what information should be included and in what order? Minimise the use of vague adjectives and draft a description that helps the buyer make a decision.
Are Renovations Necessary Before Selling? A Checklist to Identify Unnecessary Work
Which repairs are a priority before selling, and which are a matter of personal preference? Make your renovation decisions more clearly by distinguishing between safety, functionality and appearance.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Viewing: Things You Can Do in an Evening
What minor preparations can be made before a property viewing? Use a practical checklist covering the entrance, lighting, ventilation, paperwork and the layout of the property.
Adding Virtual Furniture to an Empty Property: How to Present It Honestly in a Listing?
What should be explained when using virtual furniture in an empty property? Take a look at a property listing that features real photographs, maintains the correct scale and preserves the original architectural features.
How to Draw Up a Floor Plan for a Property Advertisement? Dimensions, Orientation and Room Layout
What information should be included in a floor plan? We have prepared a guide explaining door openings, room layouts, the source of dimensions and the boundaries of the drawing.
How Is a 360° Virtual Tour Useful in Property Sales, and What Can’t It Show?
How are room connections and circulation assessed in a 360° virtual tour? Find out about the limitations that require measurement, technical checks and on-site visits.
What Should a Property Video Be Like? From the Very First Second to the Property Tour
How should the view, room layout and building surroundings be presented in a property video? Create a filming and editing plan that helps the buyer understand the property.
How to Take Photos of a House for Sale? A Layout That Accurately Shows the Rooms
How do you choose the lighting, framing and order of rooms in photos of houses for sale? Draw up a practical shooting plan that preserves the actual dimensions and architectural features.
Lots of People Viewing the Property, but No Offers: What Should You Ask After a Viewing?
If property viewings aren’t leading to offers, what questions should you ask? Assess differences in expectations, recurring objections and follow-up steps.
The Advertisement Is Getting Lots of Views But No One Is Calling: What Information Is Missing?
Is your property for sale listing being viewed but not attracting any enquiries? Check the title, the first photo, any missing information and the contact details all together.
Why Isn’t My House Selling? A 5-Step Checklist to Identify the Problem
If your property is still on the market, how do you pinpoint the problem? Assess your sales process using data on visibility, buyer match, presentation and viewings.
Selling Your Old Home Before Moving into Your New One: How to Plan the Timeline?
How do you organise the tasks between selling your old home and moving into your new one? View the preparation, viewings, packing and handover stages all in a single calendar.
How to Gather Feedback on House Sales? A Simple Tracking Table
How do you record feedback after property viewings? Set up a simple follow-up system that distinguishes between needs, suitability, objections and the next step.
Can a Home With a Tenant Be Sold? Checklist for Seller and Buyer
An apartment with a tenant can be sold; the lease passes to the new owner. Informing the tenant before the sale and arranging the contract are important.
Selling Your Property in Türkiye: Taxes, Timing and the 5-Year Rule
Can a foreigner sell freely, when is the gain taxed, and what does selling cost? The 5-year rule and the selling process explained.