Pre-selling can favor buyers with a longer horizon
Pre-selling property may give buyers more time before turnover and can spread portions of the acquisition across a longer payment period. It can also provide earlier access to a project before completion.
The trade-off is uncertainty: the finished environment cannot yet be experienced in full, turnover is in the future, and the buyer must carefully review the developer, project status, plans, contracts, and source-dated commercial terms.
Ready-for-occupancy can favor buyers who value immediacy and inspection
RFO property may let you inspect the actual building, unit, surroundings, common areas, and operational environment sooner. It may suit buyers with a near-term move-in, leasing, or use requirement.
The trade-off can be a different payment profile, fewer remaining choices, or a price context that reflects a later stage of the project.
Ask five questions
- When do I actually need to use the property?
- How much cash flow flexibility do I need before turnover?
- How important is physical inspection before I commit?
- What project and developer risks am I comfortable carrying?
- Am I buying for use, investment, or a future plan that can tolerate delay?
Where to continue
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