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1 DO NOT RUSH

It’s human nature to buy on impulse. The young or inexperienced may fall in love with a good-looking used car and buy it without giving it a thorough mechanical inspection. Later, when they discover defects that the dealer wasn’t aware of or failed to disclose, they learn what it means to have bought a “lemon.”

Similarly, an over-eager condo buyer may run into difficulties by signing on the dotted line without thoroughly examining the condominium unit and its complex for potential problems.

Many condo buyers succumb to:

• The allure of becoming their own landlord and the promise of carefree living

• The pressure of sales pitches and promises, many of which are unfounded

Being in a rush to buy can obscure important aspects of condo buying. Besides its obvious benefits, condo ownership is also fraught with many perils.

The rest of the commandments provide you with invaluable tips and information while you search the market for a condo unit, but this first commandment, “Do not rush,” applies to all of them. You must take time for careful consideration before committing to what is likely to be the biggest investment you’ll ever make. Slow down! Otherwise, you may succumb to developers’ and/or real estate brokers’ commission-driven sales pitches and make an unwise decision.

Don’t trust others to make decisions for you. Take your blindfold off and read the commandments with care. By adhering to them, you can develop your own real estate buying skills and take control of your own destiny.

• DO NOT RUSH INTO BUYING A CONDO

• RUSHING MAY LEAD TO OWNING A “LEMON”