Personally, instead of entrusting an intermediary, this is the most once-and-for-all solution, not even "labor", which is very simple and easy to do.
Just make an appointment with the seller, let him bring identification, go to the real estate transaction center, fill out the form, and pay tens of dollars for inspection. The staff will give you a real estate register with information on whether the house is mortgaged or not.
If the seller refuses to cooperate, there is obviously a problem, and there is no need to jump into the pit again. At present, most intermediaries claim that their houses have been inspected, even more than once. However, buying a house is not buying cabbage, so it is better not to take chances.
Some people think that it is enough to look at the real estate license. In fact, although there are basic information such as the owner, address and construction area on the real estate license, there are no rights restrictions such as mortgage and seizure, which is useless.
2, field trip, be sure to go to the property center to ask the owner information.
Before I took a fancy to a house, the agent said that the seller required that the money for selling this house must be paid in cash at one time. Note that most of the houses that make this request have problems. After many discussions, they later said that they would accept part of the down payment and apply for a loan for the rest. However, in the negotiations with the intermediary, the intermediary repeatedly exposed their attitude of urgent need for money, which aroused our suspicion. ......
So we deliberately went to the residential property to understand the situation. The property manager heard about the house and told us that the landlord owed money outside. Cautiously, we consulted another property staff, saying that the landlord had heard of gambling and owed usury outside, and told us that the intermediary knew this situation, so the house was so cheap. Scared out in a cold sweat, this house is cheap, and it will be endless trouble if you buy it.
Before signing the contract, we must carefully examine the quality of the house.
Don't be naive to think that what you see is true. In addition to looking at this house, be sure to ask neighbors or property management companies if the house has been overhauled. When looking at the internal structure of the house, it is especially important to see if there are any signs of water leakage on the ceiling and whether the walls are cracked and peeled. Especially for simple newly renovated second-hand houses, it is necessary to distinguish whether it covers up some defects such as cracks in the wall and traces of water seepage in the ceiling.