If a second-hand housing intermediary promises rebate points when a home buyer purchases a house, but the intermediary reneges on the promise and fails to honor the promise after purchasing the house, a complaint should be made through the consumer association, but the home buyer needs to do so himself You only need to have written evidence in hand. In addition, you can also bring relevant written evidence to the court to sue and ask it to fulfill its promise. Therefore, if the intermediary promises rebate points, you must pay attention to leaving evidence.

What are the procedures for buying a house through an intermediary?

1. Search for houses

You can search for houses that suit you on various intermediary websites and conduct property rights investigations.

2. On-site inspection

After the agency staff determines the house you are interested in, they will contact the landlord to let you inspect the house on the spot. At this time, you should carefully inspect the house. In specific situations, don’t discover the problem after purchase, as it will be too late.

3. Sign the contract

After all investigation work is completed, we will enter the process of signing the contract. Note that signing the contract is one of the important steps. You need to read the contract details carefully to see if they are consistent with the details previously discussed.

4. Mortgage loan

At this time it is time to apply for a loan from the bank. You can apply for it yourself, or of course you can leave it to an intermediary.

5. Transfer of ownership

At this point, the seller is required to transfer the ownership. The tax and other issues previously agreed by both parties will be settled together at this time. Of course, it’s time to pay the down payment at this time.

6. Receive the new certificate, hand over the house, inspect the house, and move in.

What should you pay attention to when buying a house through an intermediary?

1. Choose a large intermediary company

When choosing an intermediary company, you must choose a large-scale intermediary company with a business license. , a reputable intermediary company. First, take a look at the office environment of the intermediary agency and the agent's appearance and appearance, and then listen to the agent's introduction to the property to determine how long he has been in business, as well as the intermediary's professionalism in the second-hand housing transaction process and housing loan taxes. Finally, consult with the agent to learn about the agency's listings and the agent's negotiating skills.

2. Beware of the "entry money" trap

Some intermediaries may ask for payment of varying amounts of "entry money", "viewing fee", etc., often supplemented by the property price. Reasons that make home buyers anxious, such as resource constraints and multiple people interested in buying, create a tense atmosphere that makes home buyers pay the earnest money without careful review. It is important to remember here that no matter how tense the atmosphere is, be cautious.

3. Keep all evidence properly

During the transaction process, the home buyer should keep the written materials from the intermediary company, such as contracts, receipts, ID cards, real estate certificates and other documents. Keep a copy of the document properly to avoid disputes in the future, but you are unable to protect your rights due to insufficient evidence. Especially some verbal promises made by the intermediary must be written into the contract, otherwise they will be invalid.