How to find houses in Bogota ?

Bill Turley says on May 22, 2008, 13:26:

I have used the Classified Ad in El Tiempo and in the Classified magazines. Also word of mouth is important. Using a good realator helps too. On the ground rather than internet is critical.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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nueva york bombero says on May 22, 2008, 13:50:

Being there and looking, comparing, investigating is your best bet...
If you're actually buying, it is a big commitment and you need to be well informed.
I have been looking also (in Medellin), but I would never buy strictly based on the internet.
Good Luck!

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bickerss says on May 22, 2008, 15:00:

I walk around the area I like and and get an idea of it; if I see se vende signs i ring to get the price and size and then convert to sq metres. Comparing those prices with the real estate agents, the news papers and the online site will give u a good idea. If I see a building I liek I also ask the door guy if there are any for sale.

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Bill Turley says on May 22, 2008, 15:13:

There are 2magazines available in Bogota that are devited to Classifieds-They are available many places where they sell El Tiempo. They are even available on the streets sometimes. I used them when I was looking for a finca.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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Lauthra says on May 22, 2008, 17:05:

Yea, what bickerss does is pretty much what we do too. That and the El Tiempo ads. I don't like real estate agents much, cos they over charge.

Nato (='.'=)

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Gator says on May 22, 2008, 19:08:

Find an area you like and contact a real estate agent.

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docbaker says on May 22, 2008, 19:11:

El Tiempo on Saturdays will give you the first crack. If you are looking to rent, take all of your papers with you when you go to look. good houses and apartments are very competitive but the price is almost always negotiable. If you are wanting them to add things like hot water, paint etc. Make sure it is in the contract before you sign. In my experience stay clear of the Inmobilarias, the paperwork is never ending and they jack the price up. there are plenty of people who are selling and renting directly.

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Bill Turley says on May 22, 2008, 20:16:

We rent out an expensive apartment through an Immolaria. It gives the owner a lot of protection for a 10% cut. Our apartment is too small and too expensive for us to live there. It is a 6 and overlooks the country club.

Mr. Bill Somondoco

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Lostgringo says on May 26, 2008, 01:52:

I would never completely right off real estate people. They can give you a good idea of the asking rent and good areas to live in. You can also negotiate with them. I rented through a real estate agent and only paid $300 a month for a new 3 bedroom apartment. I mean how cheap do you want to go? Again, don't write these people off completely.

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LilaM says on May 28, 2008, 07:31:

www.metrocuadrado.com is a good web resource

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