It is typically done individually through a selling agent who markets the property on online selling platforms and manages the negotiation and transaction. People searching online do not know where to start or how to buy.
Current online selling platforms only assist sellers to market their property. Selling Agents work for the vendor not the buyer! These online platforms and or selling agents do not offer help for the buyer on the buying process! They work for the vendor not the buyer!
Once you find a property you like you have to undertake, laborious research on it, manage lots of paperwork via email , investigate what price to pay - is not easy! In addition to this, negations with the agents are difficult and lack transparency. Average transaction takes 3 to 6 months if you are lucky to buy and buy well.