{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6599239704cfa6001647779f/65ad655df653f8001687b43c?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 3: The Agent","description":"<p>In this episode we sit down with Brian McCarthy, who has a wealth of experience as an auctioneer, valuer and agent ( MIPAV -member of the institute of professional auctioneers and valuers, TRV- Teegova residential Valuer to ECB standard.) Stunning!</p><p>He has been involved in sales and purchases of both used and new properties, site sale and acquisition, private market and social housing. With over 15 years’ experience across many areas of residential real estate Brian is the ideal guest to give us an insight into the agent stage of your home buying journey. A must listen for anyone in the process!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget! Episodes in this series are time stamped. This means you can easily jump to the part you want to hear again or is most relevant to you right now.</p><p><br></p><p>1:02-The Estate Agents role in the journey&nbsp;</p><p>3:16-Recommended research before a viewing</p><p>4:50-Tips on assessing market prices for the area</p><p>5:58-A note on sq ft</p><p>6:43-Must asks at viewings</p><p>10:37-Renegotiating if a survey comes back with surprises</p><p>14:55-Negotiating Extras and what usually comes with a purchase</p><p>17:02-A must do before completion&nbsp;</p><p>19:31-Common FTB errors and how to avoid&nbsp;</p><p>20:25-Before you put in an offer</p><p>23:29-More tips on finding the one&nbsp;</p><p>26:00-Bidding and negotiation tips&nbsp;&nbsp;</p><p>32:30-Brian’s top tips he gives to FTB friends&nbsp;</p><p>35:00-A summary of the home buying process with an important note on booking deposits&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><ul><li>For more information on getting mortgage ready visit: <a href=\"https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/borrow/mortgages/articles/getting-mortgage-ready/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Mortgage Ready - Mortgage Articles - Bank of Ireland</a>&nbsp;</li><li>For more information on mortgage rates visit: <a href=\"https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/borrow/mortgages/rate-table/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Mortgage Rates - Mortgages - Bank of Ireland</a></li><li>For more information on the Bank of Ireland Mortgage Saver Account visit: <a href=\"https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/save-and-invest/savings/regular-savings-accounts/mortgagesaver-account/exclusive-offer-for-first-time-buyers/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Exclusive offer for First Time Buyers - Bank of Ireland</a></li><li>For more information on Cashback visit: <a href=\"https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/borrow/mortgages/campaigns/cashback-plus/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Cashback Plus | Mortgage | Bank of Ireland</a></li><li>For more information on Self Builds visit: <a href=\"https://personalbanking.bankofireland.com/borrow/mortgages/new-build/why-boi/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Why BOI - New Build Mortgage - Bank of Ireland\t</a></li></ul><p>Bank of Ireland Mortgage bank trading as Bank of Ireland Mortgages u.c is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>T&amp;Cs apply, for more information about Bank of Ireland Mortgages visit: <a href=\"http://www.bankofireland.com/mortgages\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">http://www.bankofireland.com/mortgages</a></p>","author_name":"Laura de Barra"}