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Who is Buying Greek Properties Now?

Aug. 17th, 2011
in Selling Real Estate
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For those looking to sell property in Greece, the slow worldwide housing market may make it seem as if a sale is only a dream. But buyers all around the globe are looking at Greek properties because of that. Sales are picking up, and sometimes the buyers come from overseas locations that you may not have even considered.

Yes, Greece has been hit by the worldwide slowdown in the real estate industry, but the level of impact varies greatly by those three famous real estate rules: location, location, and location. Prime tourist locations have held their value well; areas that have seen prices soften now offer outstanding value for investors. Also, the government of Greece is actively encouraging investment in some areas of Greece, such as Messinia, in the Peloponnese southwest. Many people who have spent a holiday or two in Greece are now ready to invest in a holiday home or investment property.

Historically, overseas investors looking for real estate in Greece have come primarily from the United Kingdom, America, and Germany. Thousands of these overseas investors continue to buy and sell properties each year, but as word has spread of the great values and even better climate, investors from Canada, Austria, and even Russia have shown strong interest. Very recent interest has been shown by prospective purchasers from the Netherlands, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Should you wish to sell property in Greece, you will want to look for a broker or agent who is not only aware of these markets, but knows how to position your advert to appeal to buyers from these areas.

A broker or agent who can identify these buyers and angle your advert toward people from these areas will increase your chances of a good sale. Obviously, your advert will need to be correctly translated, but buyers from different areas have distinct preferences, and if your agent is aware of these it can make a big difference in the marketability of your property. Participation in one of the International Property Shows put on each year will expose your property to thousands of potential purchasers. An effective web site that displays your property will do even more.

Pictures are key to any real estate website. Especially for overseas investors, photos can drive people to spend quality time viewing your property. For buyers, a well-designed website with high-quality images and maybe a video or floor plan as well means you spend less time on properties that do not suit you. People from all over the world are buying Greek properties and buying them now.

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