{"id":10081,"date":"2026-03-16T12:59:06","date_gmt":"2026-03-16T04:59:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/?post_type=articles&#038;p=10081"},"modified":"2026-03-16T14:27:01","modified_gmt":"2026-03-16T06:27:01","slug":"essential-real-estate-terms","status":"publish","type":"articles","link":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/essential-real-estate-terms\/","title":{"rendered":"\u623f\u5730\u4ea7\u5fc5\u5907\u672f\u8bed\uff1a\u8be5\u95ee\u4ec0\u4e48\uff0c\u8be5\u6ce8\u610f\u4ec0\u4e48"},"content":{"rendered":"<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"10081\" class=\"elementor elementor-10081\" wpc-filter-elementor-widget=\"1\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9bb0a62 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9bb0a62\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6f960ba elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"6f960ba\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-1024x572.png\" class=\"attachment-large size-large wp-image-10088\" alt=\"Real Estate Terminology. A prospective homebuyer reviewing a property checklist and real estate contract with an agent during a house viewing.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_uk8cp7uk8cp7uk8c-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" title=\"\">\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-335ce15 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"335ce15\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Essential Real Estate Terminology: What to Ask &amp; What to Watch Out For?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a25efbd elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a25efbd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Quick Summary<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-145d401 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"145d401\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Navigating the property market requires understanding essential real estate terminology. When viewing a house, always ask about structural integrity, hidden costs, and neighborhood zoning. When buying, pay strict attention to the legal agreements, financing terms, and property tenure to ensure a secure and profitable long-term investment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c34cb01 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"c34cb01\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What are the most common real estate terms every buyer should know?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-141e4a1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"141e4a1\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"8\">The most critical real estate terms involve property ownership types, legal agreements, and financial metrics. Understanding these definitions prevents costly legal and financial mistakes during the buying process.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"9\">Below is a breakdown of the essential terms you will encounter:<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-35de1fd eael-dt-th-align-center eael-table-align-center elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-data-table\" data-id=\"35de1fd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-data-table.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\n\t\t\t@media (max-width: 767px) {\n\t\t\t   #eael-data-table-wrapper-35de1fd.custom-responsive-option-enable .eael-data-table thead {\n                    display: none;\n               }\n               #eael-data-table-wrapper-35de1fd.custom-responsive-option-enable .eael-data-table tbody tr td {\n                    float: none;\n                    clear: left;\n                    width: 100%;\n                    text-align: left;\n                    display: flex;\n                    align-items: center;\n                }\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t<\/style>\t\t<div class=\"eael-data-table-wrap custom-responsive-option-enable\" data-table_id=\"35de1fd\" id=\"eael-data-table-wrapper-35de1fd\" data-custom_responsive=\"true\">\n\t\t\t<table class=\"tablesorter eael-data-table center\" id=\"eael-data-table-35de1fd\">\n\t\t\t    <thead>\n\t\t\t        <tr class=\"table-header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Real Estate Term<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Plain English Definition<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t            <th class=\"\" id=\"\" colspan=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"data-table-header-text\">Why It Matters for Buyers<\/span><\/th>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t        <\/tr>\n\t\t\t    <\/thead>\n\t\t\t  \t<tbody>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tTenure (Freehold vs. Leasehold)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tFreehold means you own the land and property forever. Leasehold means you lease it from the government for a set time (usually 99 years).\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tLeasehold properties lose value as the lease runs down and can be harder to finance or sell later on.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tSPA (Sales and Purchase Agreement)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe primary legal contract detailing the terms, conditions, and exact price of the property sale.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tOnce signed, it is legally binding. Any promises made by the seller must be written in the SPA to be enforceable.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tEarnest Deposit\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA good-faith sum (usually 2-3% of the purchase price) paid upfront to lock in the property.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIf you back out without a valid contractual reason, you will forfeit this money.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tValuation \/ Bank Value\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThe estimated market worth of the property, determined by an independent appraiser hired by the bank.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tBanks only loan a percentage based on this value, not the seller&#8217;s asking price. If the asking price is higher, you must pay the difference in cash.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t\t\t\t<tr>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDefect Liability Period (DLP)\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA warranty period (usually 24 months for new builds) where the developer must fix any construction defects for free.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t   \t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<td colspan=\"\" rowspan=\"\" class=\"\" id=\"\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"td-content-wrapper\"><div class=\"td-content\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tThis protects you from having to pay out-of-pocket for shoddy workmanship immediately after moving in.\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/td>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/tr>\n\t\t\t        \t\t\t    <\/tbody>\n\t\t\t<\/table>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t  \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-016280a elementor-widget elementor-widget-spacer\" data-id=\"016280a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"spacer.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-spacer-inner\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7c5862e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"7c5862e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What essential questions should you ask during a property viewing?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-149c493 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"149c493\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p data-path-to-node=\"12\">You should ask about the property&#8217;s history, the seller&#8217;s motivation, underlying maintenance issues, and exact boundary lines. This uncovers hidden red flags that are intentionally left out of listing photos and brochures.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"13\">To get the highest &#8220;Information Gain&#8221; from your viewing, do not just look at the aesthetics. Ask the agent or owner these specific questions:<\/p><ul><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Why is the owner selling?&#8221;<\/b> (Citation-friendly insight: <i data-path-to-node=\"14,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"56\">A seller looking to downsize is a standard transaction, but a seller trying to offload a property quickly may indicate hidden issues with the house or the neighborhood.<\/i>)<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;How old is the roof, the plumbing, and the electrical wiring?&#8221;<\/b><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;Have there been any major renovations, and were they legally permitted?&#8221;<\/b><\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;What exactly is included in the sale?&#8221;<\/b> (Clarify if fixtures, air conditioning units, or built-in cabinets are staying).<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"14,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">&#8220;What is the exact property line?&#8221;<\/b>\u00a0 What are the biggest red flags to watch out for when buying a house?<\/p><\/li><\/ul><p data-path-to-node=\"15\">The biggest red flags include vague clauses in the Sales and Purchase Agreement, undisclosed structural damage, restrictive zoning laws, and underestimating hidden closing costs like stamp duty and legal fees.<\/p><p data-path-to-node=\"16\">When you transition from viewing to actually making an offer, pay attention to these critical areas:<\/p><ol start=\"1\" data-path-to-node=\"17\"><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Water Damage and Structural Cracks:<\/b> Look for fresh patches of paint on ceilings or walls, which often mask ongoing water leaks. Diagonal cracks above door frames typically indicate foundation settling.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Ignored Closing Costs:<\/b> Buyers often look only at the downpayment. You must calculate the Stamp Duty, legal fees, valuation fees, and property agent commissions before making an offer to avoid a cash-flow crisis.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Surrounding Zoning Changes:<\/b> Check the master development plan for the area. A beautiful view today might be blocked by a high-rise construction project tomorrow.<\/p><\/li><li><p data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\"><b data-path-to-node=\"17,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\">Desperation to Close:<\/b> If an agent or seller is aggressively rushing you to sign the Letter of Offer without allowing you time to arrange a proper bank valuation or home inspection, step back.<\/p><\/li><\/ol>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c24626 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"5c24626\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">FAQ<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-40cd503 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-adv-accordion\" data-id=\"40cd503\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"eael-adv-accordion.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t            <div class=\"eael-adv-accordion\" id=\"eael-adv-accordion-40cd503\" data-scroll-on-click=\"\" data-scroll-speed=\"300\" data-accordion-id=\"40cd503\" data-accordion-type=\"toggle\" data-toogle-speed=\"300\">\n            <div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"how-long-does-a-typical-property-viewing-take\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6791\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">How long does a typical property viewing take?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6791\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"1\" aria-labelledby=\"how-long-does-a-typical-property-viewing-take\"><p>A thorough property viewing should take between 30 to 45 minutes. This gives you enough time to check the water pressure, inspect the layout, look for structural defects, and ask the agent detailed questions without rushing.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"can-i-negotiate-the-real-estate-agents-commission\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6792\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">Can I negotiate the real estate agent's commission?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6792\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"2\" aria-labelledby=\"can-i-negotiate-the-real-estate-agents-commission\"><p>In most cases, the seller pays the real estate agent&#8217;s commission. However, if you have hired a buyer&#8217;s agent to represent you, their fee is sometimes negotiable depending on the complexity of the property search.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"eael-accordion-list\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"what-happens-if-the-bank-valuation-is-lower-than-the-purchase-price\" class=\"elementor-tab-title eael-accordion-header\" tabindex=\"0\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-controls=\"elementor-tab-content-6793\"><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-closed\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-plus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H272V64c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32h-32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v144H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h144v144c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h32c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32V304h144c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"eael-advanced-accordion-icon-opened\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-accordion-icon e-font-icon-svg e-fas-minus\" viewbox=\"0 0 448 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M416 208H32c-17.67 0-32 14.33-32 32v32c0 17.67 14.33 32 32 32h384c17.67 0 32-14.33 32-32v-32c0-17.67-14.33-32-32-32z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><h3 class=\"eael-accordion-tab-title\">What happens if the bank valuation is lower than the purchase price?<\/h3><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"fa-toggle e-font-icon-svg e-fas-angle-right\" viewbox=\"0 0 256 512\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M224.3 273l-136 136c-9.4 9.4-24.6 9.4-33.9 0l-22.6-22.6c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9l96.4-96.4-96.4-96.4c-9.4-9.4-9.4-24.6 0-33.9L54.3 103c9.4-9.4 24.6-9.4 33.9 0l136 136c9.5 9.4 9.5 24.6.1 34z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/div><div id=\"elementor-tab-content-6793\" class=\"eael-accordion-content clearfix\" data-tab=\"3\" aria-labelledby=\"what-happens-if-the-bank-valuation-is-lower-than-the-purchase-price\"><p>If the bank valuation is lower than the agreed purchase price, the bank will only finance a percentage of the lower valuation. The buyer must then cover the remaining difference in cash, renegotiate the price with the seller, or walk away from the deal.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a39e171 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a39e171\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Recommended Articles<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77fc7c8 elementor-grid-eael-col-3 elementor-grid-tablet-eael-col-2 elementor-grid-mobile-eael-col-1 elementor-widget elementor-widget-eael-post-grid\" data-id=\"77fc7c8\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;eael_post_grid_columns&quot;:&quot;eael-col-3&quot;,&quot;eael_post_grid_columns_tablet&quot;:&quot;eael-col-2&quot;,&quot;eael_post_grid_columns_mobile&quot;:&quot;eael-col-1&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"eael-post-grid.default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div id=\"eael-post-grid-77fc7c8\" class=\"eael-post-grid-container\">\n            <div class=\"eael-post-grid eael-post-appender eael-post-appender-77fc7c8 eael-post-grid-style-one\" data-layout-mode=\"masonry\"><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-10129\" data-id=\"10129\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-new-project-property\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-300x167.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-10443\" alt=\"Beyond the Downpayment: The Hidden Costs of Buying a New Project Property\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_fhkzo4fhkzo4fhkz-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-new-project-property\/\" title=\"\u9664\u4e86\u9996\u4ed8\u4e4b\u5916\uff1a\u8d2d\u4e70\u65b0\u5efa\u9879\u76ee\u623f\u4ea7\u7684\u9690\u6027\u6210\u672c\">Beyond the Downpayment: The Hidden Costs of Buying a New<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>Beyond the Downpayment: The Hidden Costs of Buying a New...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-new-project-property\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">\u66f4\u591a\u4fe1\u606f<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/author\/lkgroup-iqigmail-com\/\" title=\"Posts by lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com\" rel=\"author\">lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"16 3 \u6708, 2026\">16 3 \u6708, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-10119\" data-id=\"10119\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-leasehold-property-guide\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"167\" src=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-300x167.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-10430\" alt=\"The Essential Guide to Buying Leasehold Property: Expirations, Extensions, and Viability\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-300x167.png 300w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-1024x572.png 1024w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-768x429.png 768w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-1536x857.png 1536w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-2048x1143.png 2048w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8xykw08xykw08xyk-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-leasehold-property-guide\/\" title=\"\u8d2d\u4e70\u79df\u8d41\u4ea7\u6743\u7269\u4e1a\u7684\u5fc5\u5907\u6307\u5357\uff1a\u5230\u671f\u3001\u5ef6\u671f\u548c\u53ef\u884c\u6027\">The Essential Guide to Buying Leasehold Property: Expirations, Extensions, and<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>The Essential Guide to Buying Leasehold Property: Expirations, Extensions, and...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/buying-leasehold-property-guide\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">\u66f4\u591a\u4fe1\u606f<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/author\/lkgroup-iqigmail-com\/\" title=\"Posts by lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com\" rel=\"author\">lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"16 3 \u6708, 2026\">16 3 \u6708, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><article class=\"eael-grid-post  eael-post-grid-column eael-pg-post-10115\" data-id=\"10115\">\n        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder\">\n            <div class=\"eael-grid-post-holder-inner\"><div class=\"eael-entry-media\"><div class=\"eael-entry-overlay fade-in\"><i class=\"\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/property-title-deeds\/\"><\/a><\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-thumbnail\">\n                <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"300\" height=\"164\" src=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-300x164.png\" class=\"attachment-medium size-medium wp-image-10425\" alt=\"The Property ID Card: Understanding Title Deeds and Reselling Master Titles\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-1536x838.png 1536w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-2048x1117.png 2048w, https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/Gemini_Generated_Image_cix8x0cix8x0cix8-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-wrapper\"><header class=\"eael-entry-header\"><h2 class=\"eael-entry-title\"><a class=\"eael-grid-post-link\" href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/property-title-deeds\/\" title=\"\u623f\u4ea7\u8eab\u4efd\u8bc1\uff1a\u4e86\u89e3\u4ea7\u6743\u5951\u7ea6\u548c\u8f6c\u552e\u4e3b\u4ea7\u6743\">The Property ID Card: Understanding Title Deeds and Reselling Master<\/a><\/h2><\/header><div class=\"eael-entry-content\">\n                        <div class=\"eael-grid-post-excerpt\"><p>The Property ID Card: Understanding Title Deeds and Reselling Master...<\/p><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/articles\/property-title-deeds\/\" class=\"eael-post-elements-readmore-btn\">\u66f4\u591a\u4fe1\u606f<\/a><\/div>\n                    <\/div><div class=\"eael-entry-footer\"><div class=\"eael-entry-meta\"><span class=\"eael-posted-by\"><a href=\"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/author\/lkgroup-iqigmail-com\/\" title=\"Posts by lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com\" rel=\"author\">lkgroup.iqi@gmail.com<\/a><\/span><span class=\"eael-posted-on\"><time datetime=\"16 3 \u6708, 2026\">16 3 \u6708, 2026<\/time><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/article><\/div>\n            <div class=\"clearfix\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"featured_media":10088,"template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false},"content_topics":[],"class_list":["post-10081","articles","type-articles","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/10081","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/articles"}],"version-history":[{"count":25,"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/10081\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":10134,"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/articles\/10081\/revisions\/10134"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/10088"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=10081"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"content_topics","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/siblingstalk2u.com\/cn\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/content_topics?post=10081"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}