The advertising and marketing aspect of home selling has been somewhat digital for a while, what with multiple listing services (MLS) — which professional agents peruse — and popular real estate marketplace sites like Zillow. Email ads and solicitations are also common. But thanks to advances in technology, the entire real estate transaction now can be done exclusively online, from initial listing to final closing.

Buying a property is one of the biggest investments that you can make in your lifetime. Hence, you need to be completely sure of what you are putting your money into. If there are limited newly-built apartment options in your chosen locality, you can consider buying an old apartment. However, there are a few things that you need to check before making a purchase. Keep reading to know what these things are and how you can proceed with your purchase, keeping them in mind.