{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/68550f120bed216db7206e74?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Property Viewing Tactics for Real Estate Investors to Access Off-Market Deals through Agent Rapport","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/668cf190d6a41d01e73b3ad6/1750405019896-e81a1a72-fe3e-4d78-b805-75f8ce554a96.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Ready to unlock your Property Investment game in 2025? Grab your FREE copy of our Buy-to-Let market guide today!</strong><a href=\"https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong> https://bit.ly/buy-to-let-hotspots-guide-2025</strong></a><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>——————————————————————</strong></p><p>In this episode of <em>This Property Life</em>, co-hosts <strong>Sarah Blaney</strong> and <strong>Nick Claydon</strong> dig into the often-overlooked but critical stage of property investing: viewings. Whether you're brand new or have dozens of deals under your belt, this conversation breaks down exactly what you should be doing before, during, and after a viewing to make each visit count. Spoiler alert: it’s only <em>20% about the property</em> and <em>80% about the people and information</em>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Learnings</strong></p><ul><li>Viewings are 80% about people and information, not just the bricks and mortar.</li><li>Build rapport with everyone, agents, neighbors, and even other viewers.</li><li>Don’t just inspect the house, inspect the street, vibe, and tenant demand.</li><li>Ask what <em>isn’t</em> on the market yet, off-market gems come from conversations.</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>[02:35] - The biggest mistake: thinking it's all about the property</p><p>[04:15] - Aligning your strategy, goals, and area before viewings</p><p>[10:02] - Common refurb items: kitchens, bathrooms, and more</p><p>[14:20] - How to read the street and spot red flags</p><p>[16:02] - Chatting with locals for intel</p><p>[25:45] - Digging into offer status without being pushy</p><p>[34:10] - Final thoughts: go and do the viewings!</p><p><br></p><p><strong>This Episode is Kindly Sponsored by:</strong></p><p>Visit<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> thispropertylife.co.uk</a> for more resources, networking events, and industry insights.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>Nick Claydon </em>Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/nick-c-651a141a1/</a>&nbsp;</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>Sarah Blaney </em>Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>LinkedIn:<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahpropertyandbusiness/</a>&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>https://www.instagram.com/sarah.in.property/</strong></a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Follow <em>This Property Life Podcast</em> on Socials:</strong></p><ul><li>Website:<a href=\"https://thispropertylife.co.uk/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://thispropertylife.co.uk/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Instagram: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thispropertylife/#</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Facebook: <a href=\"https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564457166712&amp;locale=en_GB</a>&nbsp;</li><li>LinkedIn: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/company/this-property-life-podcast/about/</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Youtube: <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtmPj98bC6swNuYRCaUGPUg</a>&nbsp;</li><li>Twitter: <a href=\"https://x.com/propertylifepod\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://x.com/propertylifepod</a></li></ul>","author_name":"This Property Life"}