Make it your viewing trip not their's

A viewing trip is a business trip, make sure you are seeing what you want see, take the time you need, get space on your own to discuss what you’ve seen, don’t stick to the hotel and sales advisors, get a taxi into town and find out for yourself what it’s like firsthand.

Be forthright, what do I mean by this, it’s the advisors usual practice to escort you around the property and you keep saying “yes… lovely… very nice etc.” when deep down you hate it. The problem this creates is your advisor thinks they are on the right track and keeps taking you to similar places. Be clear about what you like and don’t like, nobody will be offended remember they want you to buy the right thing as much as you do.

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