Best Luxury Condo In KLCC

The Kuala Lumpur City Center (KLCC), is considered one of the most sought after property destinations because of its strategic location, which is right in the middle of KL city. If you are looking for a condominium to buy or rent in KLCC, we have listed the top 10 luxury condos in KLCC for you to choose from:

Top 10 Luxury Condos In KLCC

The Mews, KLCC

The Mews
 is another luxurious serviced condominium property that can be found in that golden area near
KLCC
. In collaboration with Mitsui Fudosan Residential, Eastern & Oriental Berhad, a much respected name in the local development scene, are behind this freehold project. By estimation, the place will be ready by the third quarter of 2017, around July to September. Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, linked to Jalan Tun Razak and also Jalan Ampang that fronts the twin towers, is the exact location of the property.
Standing at the height of 38 storeys, the two blocks of The Mews consist of 256 units in total. Six types of layouts are the choices that the buyers have. The choices start with Type A at the size of 923 sf and end with Type E2 with 2,619 sf. Type A has limited number of rooms with only a bedroom and a bathroom, but Type E2 is way more lavish with 3 + 1 bedrooms and 4 + 1 bathrooms.

Parkview, KLCC

Parkview
 (also known as Parkview Service Apartment) is a luxury serviced apartment developed jointly by Mayland and Martego in the prominent area of KLCC. It definitely has the ideal location for a serviced apartment in Kuala Lumpur.
Parkview is an exclusive luxury serviced apartment located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s golden triangle. The 41-storey freehold serviced apartment consisted of 322 serviced apartment units and 95 luxury suites, with the serviced apartment units ranging between a compact 489 sf and a spacious 1,755 sf. Meanwhile, the luxury suites have built-up size ranging from 1,855 to 2,480 sf.
Considering Parkview as a worthwhile choice while selecting a serviced apartment to live in is a must for prospective Kuala Lumpur urbanites. It offers contemporary conveniences and facilities such as a barbecue area, a business centre, a clubhouse with a juice bar and lounge, a gymnasium and a sauna. Moreover, adding more value to the serviced apartment are the rooftop swimming pool, a laundrette, covered parking bays and 24-hour security surveillance.

myHabitat, KLCC

myHabitat
 (also known as myHabitat1 or myHabitat2) is a serviced residence nestled along Jalan Tun Razak in KL City Centre. It sits on a freehold commercial land right next to Empire Tower, Crown Princess Hotel and City Square Centre. This is the last piece of property development on the small oasis along Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Aman, developed by AP Land.
myHabitat comes with two 38-storey blocks, famously known as myHabitat1 or myHabitat2, with a total of 304 units, of which eight are penthouses. Tower 1 comprises of 168 units with built-up ranging from 883 to 4,983 sf. Some units were launched at the price tag of RM1,035,000 and completed by the end of July 2008. Whereas, Tower 2 comprises 215 units of small and medium sizes with 15 designs to choose from, including penthouse. Studio units are sized between 603 and 1,141 sf, and was launched at RM725,504 for 603 sf unit.
There is one lift that serves two units per floor, while corner units or units on premium floors are served by private lift lobby. In terms of security, myHabitat features 24-hour security with access to all entrances and lifts, as well as an audio and video intercom system. There are only 4 units per zone, and they are served by 2 lifts which equipped with card access system. All units face open KL city skyline and Titiwangsa Lake Gardens.

Binjai Residency, KLCC

Binjai Residency
 is one of the most prestigious condominiums ever built in the KLCC area. In fact, it might be the best looking and located condominium there. Not to confuse you, Binjai Residency is a different condominium from The Binjai On The Park (The Binjai). Like Snow White, 32-floor Binjai Residency’s white body glitters in the crowd of the concrete jungle, making the rest of the residential condominiums there look almost plain.
Level 6 to Level 23 of Binjai Residency allocates the Type A, A2 and B2 of executive units consisting of 3+1+2 bedrooms with 5 bathrooms. Slightly differ in layouts, Type C1, C2 and D2 of premium units at Level 23A to Level 29 have the same number of bedrooms and bathrooms as the executive units. The penthouse units, on the other hand, are duplex units with much more spacious areas.
Just a stone’s throw away from KLCC Twin Towers and in close proximity to financial, commercial and entertainment facilities, Binjai Residency gives you all you need for a truly refined lifestyle in and out of your home. Financial centers are blooming on this side of the city. Maybank and Bank Simpanan Nasional Ampang Park as well as RHB Plaza OSK are just across the road, with Public Bank and Ambank are just a 5 minutes drive away. In fact, Citibank is just a walk away and many more banks are conveniently within your reach.

Ampersand, KLCC

Ampersand
 (also known as Ampersand @ Kia Peng) is an exclusive condominium located along Jalan Kia Peng developed by IJM Land. It is situated right besides Top Hat Restaurant and opposite of CENFAD College. It was launched in the 1st quarter of 2006 and expected to be completed in January 2010. It holds a 99-year leasehold tenure.
Ampersand is a super low density residential as it only offers 71 units with built-up areas of 2,613 to 5,852 sf. It comprises of 3 blocks of 7 to 12 storeys on about 2 acres land. Block A and B are located in front of the entrance while Block C which is the largest and highest block, located behind both two. Facilities provided include swimming pool, gymnasium, sauna and multi-purpose hall. Movable timber louvered panels line the external balcony, sheltering or exposing to suit the weather. Its dining area is built with showcase kitchen.
Ampersand is positioned strategically between walking distance to Royal Selangor Golf Club and KLCC. It is surrounded with numerous amenities within short driving distance. For shopping and leisure, one can hop to Suria KLCC, Sg Wang Plaza, Lot 10, KL Plaza, Starhill Gallery, Times Square and BB Plaza.

Setia Sky Residences, KLCC

Setia Sky Residences
 (also known as SSR) is an exclusive and futuristic freehold serviced residences nestled at the junction of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz. It was launched in 2008 and scheduled to be completed in 2011.
The luxury condominium is set on a 5.96-acre land at the intersection of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz, just 1 km away from KLCC. It is neighbouring The Orion, National Heart Institute (IJN) and National Library. Setia Sky Residences comprises a total of 844 apartment units with built-up sizes from 990 sf to 1,755 sf. There are 6 units on each floor and they are served with 7 lifts with private lift lobby. Each unit will enjoy either KLCC or Taman Tasik Titiwangsa view. Furtheremore, Setia Sky Residences is nearby several amenities.

St Mary Residences
 , KLCC

St Mary Residences
 is a luxury serviced residence located in KLCC. It is a joint venture development between E & O Property Development and Lion Group. It is located on the old site of St Mary School that is on a 4.04-acre freehold land.
St Mary Residences comprises of three 28-storey apartments that house a total of 457 units, suitable for both short-term tenants and those who are staying for the long haul. There are four layout types to choose from – Studio Suite, City Suite, Metro Suite and Rooftop Penthouse. Each unit is fitted with designer kitchen and appliances to ensure comfort and cosiness for the tenants. The service apartment makes 1/3 of the St Mary development, with the other two being E & O Residences and St Mary place (a luxurious selected retail outlets and arrays of delicious delicacy outlets).

Soho Suites, KLCC

Soho Suites
 (also known as Soho Suites @ KLCC) is indeed a very interesting development whereby the design is unique and yet practical to fit the upcoming trend of live-work culture.
Soho Suites is located in between Wisma Hong Leong and Menara Bank Islam. It is also neighboring Etiqa Twins, Fraser Place, Rohas Perkasa and the renowned Petronas Twin Towers.
Soho Suites offers 2 types of Soho, Duplex and Simplex. Duplex is a 2-storey unit with Suite Office on lower floor and Service Suite Apartment on upper floor. The two floors are connected by an internal staircase. Meanwhile, the Simplex unit is a single-storey unit whereby the Service Residential Apartment unit is connected to Corporate Office (different block).

Banyan Tree, KLCC

Banyan Tree
 (also known as Pavilion Banyan Tree and Banyan Tree Residences) is luxury service residence skyscraper nestled at KL City Centre, within the KLCC enclave. The suites will be managed by world renowned Banyan Tree Hotels & Resorts.
Sited on the former MISC building (previously used as the University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus in 2000 to 2005) covering 1.461 acres site, Banyan Tree comprises a single 55-storey tower which consists of 441 units of private residences, 51 units of service residences, and 50 luxury suites. Service and private residence are located from Level 27 to 52, while the hotel suites are located on Level 54 and 55.
There are 7 types of serviced apartment to choose from at Banyan Tree, ranging from 1 to 3 + 1 bedrooms. The units have built-ups range from 1,076 sf to 2,184 sf. This exclusive apartment will boost modern facilities that include a sky bar and a sky-restaurant at the tower roof top, together with the signature Banyan Tree Gallery and Spa.

231 TR, KLCC

231 TR
 (also known as 231 Tun Razak) is a luxury condominium residing in between Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Bukit Bintang, mushroomed together with row of embassies, office buildings, golf club and banks. It was developed by Urban Delta, a subsidiary of YWC Group. It is the first property development by Urban Delta, and the group, YWC Group. YWC Group, or largely known as YWC Engineers & Constructors is a civil engineering construction company which was established in the 50’s.
231 TR is strategically located at the corner of Jalan Tun Razak and Jalan Bukit Bintang. Among its immediate neighbors situated next door are Kuwait Embassy on its left, Indonesian Embassy on the right, Citroen showroom located behind the building and a row of old bungalows. Besides that, just across the road is a private medical center known as Prince Court, and also the Royal Selangor Golf Club right across Jalan Tun Razak.


Best Luxury Condo In Mont Kiara

Mont Kiara
 is one of the most popular locations for buying or renting a condominium in the Klang Valley. This township consists mainly of residential condominiums and office complexes which were mostly developed by UEM Sunrise Berhad, a well-known property development arm of
UEM Group.
 It is adjacent to Sri Hartamas in the south and KL Metropolis in the east, and is heavily populated by
foreigners living in Malaysia
 who mainly consisting of Japanese, Koreans, and Chinese. If you are looking for a condominium to buy or rent in Mont Kiara, we have listed the top 10 luxury condos in Mont Kiara for you to choose from:

Top 10 Luxury Condos In Mont Kiara

Arcoris, Mont Kiara

Arcoris
 is a mixed development located within the thriving hub of Mont Kiara. It comprises of 5 components such as Hotel, Retail, Business Suites, SoHo & Serviced Residence. Arcoris was developed by Sunrise responsible for several award-winning developments. The development is expected to be completed in year 2016. Arcoris comprises 2 blocks of of 35-storey and 18-storey towers, known as the Southern block and Northern block respectively. The development houses 5 components including Business Suites (Office), SOHO, Serviced Residences, Plaza (Retail) and Hotel. There are a total of 262 units of prime Business Suites (Office) with built-up sizes ranging from 660 sf to 1,550 sf. SOHO units on the other hand with total of 336 units, have built-up size from 450 sf to 1,000 sf.

Gateway Kiaramas, Mont Kiara

Gateway Kiaramas
 is a high-rise development which consists of a serviced apartment and a corporate office tower. It is nestled within the upscale Mont Kiara area. It is developed by Asia Quest Holdings, the same developer for all Kiaramases’ residential in the enclave. This freehold development was completed in January 2010. This 30-storey condo comprises a total of 168 residential units. Gateway Kiaramas is a mixed development, which also has a total of 168 office suites on an 11-storey corporate tower. The residential units have built-up areas ranging between 743 and 3,563 sf. Gateway Kiaramas is located exactly besides the Sprint Highway (Penchala Link) within the Mont Kiara enclave, and bordering Sri Hartamas. This new high rise development is easily accessible via major road networks, namely the Sprint Highway (Penchala Link), North – South Highway (via Jalan Duta), Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 and Jalan Duta.

Sunway Vivaldi, Mont Kiara

Sunway Vivaldi
 is a luxury condominium project by Sunway City. The condominium consists of six blocks with a total of 228 units. There are basically three blocks of 9-storey condo and another three blocks of 20-storey condo. This high-end condo is built on 7.7 acres of freehold land. This new development is expected to be completed in early 2011.
Nestled in the Mont Kiara enclave bordering Sri Hartamas, Sunway Vivaldi is located exactly on a freehold plot of land between Sprint Highway (Penchala Link) and Jalan 19/70a. This new high rise development is accessible via major highways namely Sprint Highway (Penchala Link), North-South Highway (via Jalan Duta), Jalan Sri Hartamas 1 and Jalan Duta.
Sunway Vivaldi is within easy reach to shopping malls, business centers, schools, cafe, restaurants, medical center and golf clubs. The nearby amenities include Mont Kiara Business Center, Plaza Damas, Plaza Mont Kiara, Hartamas Shopping Center, Bangsar Village, Bangsar Shopping Center, SMK Sri Hartamas, French International School, Garden International School, Bukit Kiara Equestrian Club, Kuala Lumpur Golf and Country Club, Pantai Medical Centre and many other.

VERVE Suites, Mont Kiara

VERVE Suites
 (also known as VERVE® Suites) is situated in the most desirable and sought-after neighborhood of Mont Kiara in Kuala Lumpur. It is a high-rise development made of luxury serviced apartments housed in four blocks on a 5.87-acre freehold land, with the gross development value (GDV) of RM625 million.
The four blocks of VERVE Suites housing 881 units are Viva Tower (Block A), Vibe Tower (Block B), Vogue Tower (Block C) and Vox Tower (Block D). Each unit has built-up space from 462 sf (1 bedroom) to 1,394 sf (3 bedrooms). All units are fully-furnished with innovative interior designs and furnishings. These fully-furnished designer suites are filled with imported German Bosch appliances and designers’ furniture. There are several designs to choose from, and each type has its own personal identity and concept, which are reflected on the interior designs and furnishings.
Furthermore, the residents of VERVE Suites are catered with a 6,000 sf penthouse called The Vertigo Lounge located on the 35th floor that also houses most of its amenities – a sky gymnasium, theater, jacuzzi and sauna, pool table, games room and F&B; facilities. The floor also has zones for sofa areas, reading corners and WiFi hotspots available. The security features are rather run of the mill. The services include card access control at all main entry points, automatic boom-gate and CCTV cameras at strategic access points.

Tiffani Kiara, Mont Kiara

Tiffani Kiara
 (also known as Tiffani by i-Zen) is a high-end residential apartment developed by a Bursa Malaysia Main Board public listed company, Ireka Corporation. The company is also a renowned London Stock Exchange public listed company via the name of ASEANA Properties Ltd for its property development wing.
Tiffani Kiara is another venture project along with One Mont Kiara and Seni between the Ireka Group comprising of Aseana Properties Ltd, Amatir Resources, and CapitaLand Financial. Ireka Corporation has developed numerous glamorous high-end residential as well as commercial developments within Mont Kiara vicinity including One Mont Kiara, Seni, and Sandakan Harbour Square (Phase 3 and 4) in Sabah, as well as several developments in Vietnam.
There are a numerous facilities and amenities nestling in the Tiara Kiara vicinity including three international schools, food and beverages hubs including chic cafes and fine dining, banks, commercial centers as wells as golf clubs. It is located near to the Mont Kiara International School and Garden International School and surrounded by prestigious residential neighborhoods such as Sri Hartamas, Damansara Heights and Bangsar.

Kiara 163, Mont Kiara

Kiara 163
 (formerly known as D’Kiara Place) is an integrated freehold commercial development nestled within the global village, Mont Kiara, right next to the established Plaza Mont Kiara.
The gross development value (GDV) of Kiara 163 is reported to be at RM875 billion. It was supposed to be launched in December 2008, but postponed, to a later date at the end of 2010.
Kiara 163 comprises a retail podium with food and beverage outlets, a 2,500 seat auditorium, a 23-storey office tower and two blocks of 42-storey serviced apartments. The serviced apartments will be managed by Swiss-BelHotel Hotels.
The retail store at Kiara 163 will occupy three floors (including a basement floor) out of the 7-storey podium, and will become a new neighborhood shopping mall to cater everyday’s needs with food outlets, a supermarket, specialty stores and service providers. The remaining four floors are designed specifically to place the auditorium for concerts, performances, conferences and meetings.
As for the serviced apartment at Kiara 163, there are a total of 584 units within the two 42-storey towers. Tower A comprises of only 202 units of apartments and penthouses with bigger built-up areas than Tower B, which consists of 382 units.
The facilities at Kiara 163 for the residents include a swimming pool, jacuzzi, glass-walled gym surrounded by water, squash court with garden setting and an entertainment pavilion. There are also 6-storey multi-storey car park, 4-storey basement car park and 1-storey basic facilities.

Sun Kiara, Mont Kiara

Sun Kiara
 is a new condominium mushrooming in the posh postcode of Mont Kiara. It is situated in between VERVE Suites and Casa Kiara II. It has been buzzing around since late 2009 with a price tag of RM1,100 psf.
Sun Kiara comprises of a single tower with a 3-storey clubhouse-cum-car park block besides it. There are 7 layouts to choose starting from 2,450 sf. Full condominium facilities are provided including gymnasium, bubble pool, sky lounge and privae lounge. It is estimated to be launched at about RM1,100 psf.
Being part the ‘Global Village’ community, residents of Sun Kiara will enjoy vast array of amenities such as international schools (Garden International Schools and Monta Kiara International School), retail mall (Plaza Mont Kiara, One Mont Kiara and Hartamas Shopping Centre) and abundance of commercial centres located just mere mintues away (Solaris Mont Kiara and Desa Sri Hartamas).

Pavilion Hilltop, Mont Kiara

Pavilion Hilltop
 is an ongoing development in the vicinity of Mont Kiara. This residential development has already been commenced this year and were expected to be completed by August 2017. The Tower A of this freehold condominium was launched in April 2013 and was fully sold out within the next two months and currently Tower B is up for sale. Almost 40% of the second block have been booked and some buyers are even registering themselves for the third phase which would be launched on early next year.
Pavilion Hilltop is expected to have a gross development value of RM1.18 billion with a launch price which begin from RM900 psf. So each unit in this development are priced between RM1 million to RM2 million. A total of 621 units are available for the whole project, whereby Tower A has 221 units, Tower B has 232 units and Tower C has 168 units. The built-up of the units in both Tower A and Tower B varies between 1,200 sq ft and 1,830 sq ft. Meanwhile, units in Tower C are expected to reach up to 2,800 sq ft built-up.

Residensi 22, Mont Kiara

Residensi 22
 (also known as Residency 22) is a high end residential development located in Mont Kiara. The tenure for the units is to be freehold and construction is expected to complete 4 years after its launch, roughly in the middle of 2017. The developers are none other than UEM Sunrise, an absolute titan in the development scene.
The developer of Residensi 22 plans that there are to be a total of 4 blocks, but Phase 1 as of now only sees to the construction of two blocks, each having 38 and 39 floors respectively, with a total of 534 units. The units are generally larger than what other condominiums offer, starting at 1,909 sf. Low density is also a selling point that the developers are pushing for, with only 4 units per floor. The units vary slightly in terms of layout, ranging from 3+1 bedrooms to 4+1 bedrooms, and 4 to 5 bathrooms. Prices for the units at launch start from RM1,430,000 for the smallest unit at RM750 per square feet.
Residensi 22, being marketed as a high-end condominium, would have adequate facilities to attract the high-end consumers. Primarily, facilities include a gymnasium, tennis court, a half basketball court, a multipurpose hall that can be used as a badminton court, children’s playground, sky deck, meditation lawn, and a lap pool. 24 hour security patrol the perimeter, as with any high-end condominium; and the nearest police station is 3 kilometres away, being Balai Polis Taman Tun Dr Ismail.
Being located in Mont Kiara, Residensi 22 offers easy access to amenities. There are three shopping complexes within a 2 kilometre radius, being 1 Mont Kiara Mall, the Hartamas Shopping Centre, and Solaris Dutamas; these three shopping complexes together offer a vast range of amenities. Less than 500 meters away is the township of Desa Sri Hartamas, where eateries, minimarkets and 5 bank branches could be found. Less than 500 metres from Residence 22 is the GDM Specialist Centre and the Kiara Medical centre. There are also numerous schools nearby, including Garden International School, Mont Kiara International School, SK Sri Hartamas, SK Bukit Damansara and Taylor’s College Hartamas.

Aston Kiara 3
, Mont Kiara

Aston Kiara 3
 is a new condominium residing in Mont Kiara. Sited at the end of Jalan Kiara 3, it is adjacent to Impian Villa, Kiara 1888, Kiara 9, One Kiara and Ceriaan Kiara. It comprises of a single 22-storey block with 8 units per floor and 7 units on 16th floor. There are a total of 160 units.
The residences start from Level 5 up to Level 22. Level 3 is its recreational and facilities floor which house swimming pool, squash court, gymnasium, cafeteria and sauna. Level 1A, 1B, 2A, 2B and 2C are for car park bays. There are 8 types to choose from the development of Aston Kiara 3. Type 1 and 2 comprises of 1,598 sf built-up with 3 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms. Type 1 is facing the west – overlooking the green hills. Meanwhile, Type 2 overlooks Mont Kiara vicinity to the south.
The typical unit at Aston Kiara 3 is designed with an open plan area for living, dining and kitchen area. The master bedroom comes with an en-suite bathroom, whilst second and third bedrooms share access to the 2nd bathroom. Each unit comes with a yard. Type 3, 3A and 5 units measure 1,518 sf of built-up. The 3 and 3A units come with 3+1 bedrooms and lanai (except Type 3A). Type 3 units are facing the north, while Type 3A units are facing the south.


Best Luxury Condo In Puchong

Puchong
 is a major town in Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is bordered by Subang Jaya in the north, Sepang and Putrajaya in the south, Serdang in the east and Putra Heights in the west. Puchong consists of low and high-rise residential homes, commercial properties, and bungalows spread out in dedicated garden precincts and commercial centres. From the luxurious, resort-style villas to the trendy, serviced suites; Puchong promises unparalleled convenience and comfort with many public amenities such as retail outlets, recreational centres, and offices close by. If you are looking for a great condominium to buy or rent in Puchong , we have listed the top luxury condos in Puchong for you to choose from:

Top Luxury Condos In Puchong

Zen Residence, Puchong

Zen Residence
 is a condominium is located in Puchong. It consists of two blocks of 21-storey residential units built on 4.16 acres of land. It has built-up areas ranging from 1,178 to 1,493 sf with only eight units each floor. It is a project by Sentral City, which was launched in 2008 and completed by the end of 2011.
Each unit at Zen Residence is given two parking bays. The development comes with complete condo facilities. Apart from that, it also has multi-tier security which includes card access and security at guardhouse, secured lobby access, secured level access, secured car park access, quadrant security and security patrol. This has certainly made Zen Residence stand out amongst the other developments in this area.
Zen Residence is located in the middle of Puchong along Jalan Puchong, which is quite near to Taman Industri Puchong, Bandar Puteri Commercial Centre and Bandar Bukit Puchong. It is accessible via Lebuhraya Damansara Puchong, Lebuhraya Bukit Jalil, KL – Seremban Highway and Kesas Highway. This new condominium is also within close proximity to public amenities such as shops, schools (Han Ming Chinese Primary School), and shopping malls (IOI Mall, Tesco).

The Wharf, Puchong

The Wharf
 is an integrated residential and commercial development located in Puchong. This commercial development is within close vicinity to Lake Vista, Lake Haven, Taman Puchong Utama and Taman Putra Impiana to name a few.
The Wharf comprises of The Wharf Residence, a condominium that consists of a total of 1,002 residential units, Bizwalk that comprises 3-storey shop offices and also Wharf Lifestyle Mall which is currently not for sale. The Wharf Residence offers units with built up areas ranging from 818 sf to 1,146 sf and each unit comes with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathroomss. Facilities provided are swimming pool, parking bay, store room, playground, 24 hours security and jogging track intact.
The Bizwalk’s units come with a land area of about 39’ x 75’ sf and with built-up sizes ranging from 700 sf to 2,625 sf for each unit. All units are equipped with a lift and also 24 hours security. Besides that, the standard unit comprises of 2 rooms that can be easily transformed into 3 rooms. Apart from that, facilities such as sliding door meeting rooms and security card access system are also provided.
Being a commercial development itself, many amenities are easily accessible. For example, clinics like Klinik Kulit Ko are just a short 4 minutes drive away via the Putra Prima Interchange. There are also multiple schools located near to the Wharf such as SMK Puchong Utama 1, SK Puchong Utama 1, SK Puchong Utama 2 and SMK Puchong Perdana – all situated within a 15 minutes drive away. It is easily accessible via the Putra Prima Interchange and also major highways like the Damansara-Puchong Highway, ELITE and NKVE.

Koi Prima, Puchong

Koi Prima
 is a high rise development located in Taman Putra Prima, Puchong. Developed by Masteron, this high rise serviced condominium is scheduled to be completed by 2015. This development comes with four 26 storey blocks, which has 1,283 units in total. Covering 7.9 acres of land, this entire project has a gross development value of RM450 million.
The built-up of the units at Koi Prima varies between 1,055 sf and 1,098 sf and the launch price of this property began from RM371,400 up to RM408,300. It comes with two types of layouts, whereby each layout has 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Each unit is given two car parks. The intermediate unit comes with 1,055 sf, while the corner unit has 1,098 sf, with a total of 12 units per floor. Koi Prima’s main attraction is a 1.5 acre park it comes with, Prima Park.
Consisting of a jogging track, outdoor gym and two tennis courts, the facilities at Koi Prima is suitable for families to have outdoor activities and have a fun leisure time. Other facilities included in Koi Prima are clubhouse, snooker / games room, karaoke lounge, children’s playground, BBQ pit, event / multi-purpose hall, cafe, launderette, nursery / kindergarten and themed gardens.
Koi Prisma aspired to emulate ‘a home in the suburbs’ feel to its residents by featuring open landscape thematic hanging gardens for recreation and ventilation on selected floors. Furthermore, 45% of the podium level is dedicated for landscaping and facilities. The water features available at the condominium are aplenty, with them offering two swimming pools, two children pool with water slides, an outdoor jacuzzi and a koi pond.

The Heron Residency, Puchong

The Heron Residency
 is a resort-style service apartment located in Puchong. It was launched in July 2005, and consists of 290 suites. It was completed 8 months ahead of schedule. The condo is developed by Darul Dinasti. It consists of two blocks with 290 units. Facilities at The Heron Residency include a clubhouse, gymnasium, sports facilities, business centre, putting green, swimming pool, gated card access security, audio/video studio, cafeteria, laundrette, and a night garden.
Location-wise, the main selling point is that The Heron Residency is close to several educational campuses. These are the Malaysian Multimedia University (MMU), Lim Kok Wing, and Universiti Tenaga Nasional (Uniten) which are all located within the Cyberjaya/Kajang area. Other than this, there are other local schools and colleges nearby. In terms of shopping, it is close to the main shopping area in Puchong where Giant, Tesco, and IOI Mall is. It is also close to the ELITE, Kesas, and LDP highways.

O2 City, Puchong

O2 City
 is located in Puchong South, Selangor. It is a modern integrated serviced neighbourhood based on the concept of community living. Its intention is to bring back a sense of friendship and goodwill between neighbours, back when everyone knew each other’s names, visited each other’s homes and played together in a tight-knit community. O2 City is a project by Perfect Eagle Development, a ten-year-old company with an impressive track record. The expected completion date is in 2015.
O2 City was built with sustainability in mind. Thus, you will see plenty of greenery and an emphasis on recycling initiatives. “Green” features include a recycling centre within the confines of the neighbourhood, with direct access to organic decomposers. No less than 1,000 trees will be planted throughout the 13.54 acre land, effectively reducing the “heat island” effect in order to create a soothing environment lush with greenery. Other green facilities include tree houses, a herb and spice garden, eco pool and scented garden.
There are a total of six blocks of serviced apartments within O2 City. Block A comes up to 15 storeys and houses 90 units, while Block C is 12 storeys high with 84 units. Block B1 is 11 storeys high with 66 units, Block B2 is 12 storeys high with 96 units and Block D1 is 16 storeys with 120 units. Finally, Block D2 is 16 storeys high, housing a total of 52 units within the building. Unit floor sizes range from 1,000 sf to 2,600 sf, with prices beginning from RM500,000.
The apartments are designed to embody flowing, organic architecture, with 200 different variations in balcony shapes and sizes. In line with O2 City’s sustainable living concept, residential apartments will have several environmentally friendly features incorporated into the buildings. Features include a rainwater harvesting system that optimises water conservation, a natural ventilation system that cools each building while minimising energy consumption, and solar panels on roofs to reduce electrical usage.
The O2 Residence is covered in paint that is low in harmful VOCs (Volatile Organic Compounds_ that emit greenhouse gases and cause long-term health problems. The entire compound is certified with the BCA Green Mark and the Green Building Index as a true green development.

D’Aman Residence, Puchong

D’Aman Residence
 is the third phase of Calisa Residences which was developed by Masteron in the vicinity of Puchong. This leasehold serviced apartment which was built on a 2.09 acres of land, comes with 22 storey and 419 units. The built-up of the units varies from 883 sf to 1,389 sf, with a launch price of RM313,000 and a maintenance fee of RM0.20 psf. This project was launched and commenced on May 2013.
A total of 5 layouts are available in D’Aman Residence, whereby Type A, A1, A2 and B comes with 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms, meanwhile Type C comes with 3 + 1 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Type A is the second smallest unit with a built-up of 947 sf; Type A2 comes with 1,087 sf; Type A3 is the smallest unit with 883 sf; Type B comes with 1,076 sf; Type C is the biggest unit with 1,389 sf. Type B has the highest number of units offered, 300 units. Meanwhile, the other layouts have a total number of 119 units.
Quite a number of facilities are also included in D’Aman Residence such as infinity pool, wading pool, jacuzzi, indoor gymnasium, adult outdoor gymnasium, squash, pilates / yoga area, cafeteria, surau / prayer room, multi function hall, indoor badminton, convenience shops, reading room, barber shop, indoor games room, child care / nursery with outdoor garden, children playground, foot reflexology path, landscape, 3 tier security, security guards and access card (to lobby and car park). Each unit is also provided with 2 covered car parks.

Calisa Residences, Puchong

Calisa Residences
 is a 80-year leasehold residential development located in Taman Mas Sepang, Puchong. Phase 1 which consists of Calisa “N” was launched in 2010, and Phase 2 Calisa “M” was launched in 2011. The development was fully completed by Q4 2014, and the developer is Masteron.
Calisa “M” is housed in one block with 16 storeys. There are total of four layout types available with either 2 or 3 rooms and 2 bathrooms across the board. Built-ups of the units would range from 775 sf up to 1,055 sf, and prices at launch started from RM221,760 at a reasonable RM280 psf. Units in Calisa “M” come with 1 free covered car park. There are only 13 units per level, therefore considered medium in terms of density.
Calisa Residences building is serviced by 2 lifts and 2 staircases. Levels 1 to 3 would serve as car parks, whereas the ground floor would be allocated for retail purposes. Floor 3A throughout 16 would be residential units. Security within Calisa Residences would be three-tiered, which includes card access at lift lobby as well as the car park, and a wireless intercom system to alert the guards should the situation arise. There are no recreational facilities in Calisa Residences.
Calisa Residences is located in the outskirts of Puchong. Amenities are not abundant as the immediate area is rather underdeveloped. There is a Giant Hypermarket located along the north, being less that two kilometers away. Carrefour Puchong Utama is also located relatively nearby, being four kilometers away. Taman Puchong Utama would be the nearest neighborhood with basic amenities such as access to banks and eateries. The nearest hospital is the Columbia Asia Hospital located in Bukit Rimau, as well as Columbia Asia Hospital Puchong. There are several schools nearby, including Da Vinci Putra Heights, SMK Puchong Perdana, and SMK Puchong Utama.

Casa Tropika, Puchong

Casa Tropika
 is a condominium located along Batu 14, Puchong. It is developed by TSI Holdings and has gross development value (GDV) of RM160 million. The condominium neighbors Zen Residence, The Heron Residency, and Vista Prima. It is sited on a 4.98-acre of leasehold land (99 years) that consists of 520 units of condominium within 3 blocks with 12 units of 3-level shop lots beneath it.
Adjacent to Casa Tropika, there are 12 shop-office units sprawling over a 3-storey shop office blocks, also by the developer. The developer claims that this commercial component has been earmarked for a One-Stop Academic City for young children to learn, play and grow that consists of child care, kindergarten and tuition centres.
The main attraction of Casa Tropika is its vast array of facilities provided. There are a total of 27 common facilities with 3 roof-top facilities. Among the interesting ones are amphitheater, karaoke rooms, pool/billiard room, alfresco BBQ area, sky bar and party area, recreational robotic room, recreational art room and therapeutic spa seats.
Several amenities can be found within Casa Tropika itself. It is near to a number of schools, namely SK Puchong Batu 14, SRJK Han Ming and SMK Puchong. In addition, it is near to Batu 14 public clinic. There is Carrefour Puchong Utama and Hero Supermarket Batu 14 located within close proximity. In terms of accessibility wise, it is accessible via Jalan Puchong, Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP), Kuala Lumpur-Putrajaya Highway, and Lebuh Puteri.
K Boulevard, Puchong

K Boulevard
 is a leasehold condominium development located in the central region of Puchong. The development was completed on March of 2013 and the developers are Masteron, whom has been very active developing properties in Puchong and have several successful properties under their flag such as Koi Legian, Koi Tropika and the Koi Commercial Centre.
K Boulevard is contained in a single, 13-storeyed block. There are total of 114 units within the block, and all units have 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. There are only two layouts available, and they vary from each other only slightly. In terms of built-up, the units only come in 1,272 sf or 1,339 sf. At its launch, the developer was selling for RM413,620 – RM435,720. Since its completion in March, prices have pretty much stagnated.
K Boulevard comes with 24 hour security, with CCTV surveillance. Facilities include a swimming pool with a bar, a gymnasium, sauna, jogging track, cafeteria, barbecue area. As it is a serviced condominium, it also comes with housekeeping services and a child-care centre can be found within the premises.
K Boulevard’s location is quite strategic. 2 kilometers away is the township of Bandar Puteri Puchong where basic amenities could be accessed including a substantial number of eateries, banks, and retail outlets. For grocery shopping, there is the Giant Hypermart located in Bandar Puteri, or the Carrefour located in Puchong Utama. There is also Setia Walk located in Puchong, and Sunway Pyramid located in Bandar Sunway which is less than 15 minutes away.

Desa Impiana, Puchong

Desa Impiana
 is a freehold condominium located in Taman Puchong Prima, Puchong. It was developed by PrimaHarta Development. It is located near to Kampung Sri Aman and Section 4 Puchong Prima.
Desa Impiana comprises a total of 8 blocks that house 702 units. There are 6 units per floor which served by 2 lifts. The units have built-up area of 1,068 sf which consisting of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms.
The condominium offers an extensive number of facilities such as covered parking lots, 24 hours security, swimming pool, wading pool, barbeque area, cafeteria, gymnasium, launderette, basketball court, badminton court, 2 squash courts, reading room, nursery / childcare centre, playground and clubhouse.
Residents of Desa Impiana can simply walk to the row of shop lots located at Jalan Prima 5/4 which takes about 5 minutes on foot. Residents can find restaurants, sundry shops, pet shops and more. There are also pharmacies such as Guardian and Constant Pharmacy along the shops at Jalan Prima. Klinik Mediviron and Poliklinik Sri Permai which takes 10 minutes on foot.


Best Place To Live In Malaysia

Have you been
searching for the best place
 to live in Malaysia?
When choosing their next move, most people have a set of criteria that need to be met. Whether if its to
buy a home
 or to just
rent a property
 temporarily, everyone has different needs. However, there are a few universal categories that help make a location stand out from its neighbours.
What makes a place desirable to live in?
Here are a list of factors that are important to people when deciding on where to live:
Access to employment
MRT
Culture
Traffic
Highways
Education
Shopping Malls
Open space
Tree cover
Cafes and restaurants
Crime rate
Telecommunications
Views
So with that in mind here are the top 10 places to live in Malaysia:
Top 10 Places To Live In Malaysia
KLCC
Kuala Lumpur City Centre
 (KLCC) is a multipurpose development area in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The area is located around Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Binjai, Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Pinang. There are also hotels within walking distance such as G Tower, Mandarin Oriental, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur and InterContinental Kuala Lumpur.
Designed to be a city within a city, the 100-acre site hosts the tallest twin buildings in the world, a shopping mall, office buildings and several hotels. A public park and a mosque have also been built in the area and are open to everyone. The whole project is cooled via district cooling located on the property.
Bangsar
Bangsar is an affluent residential suburb on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur, lying about 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) south-west of the city centre. It is part of the Lembah Pantai parliamentary constituency. Bangsar is administered by Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL) unlike other townships in the Klang Valley such as Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya which have their own municipal councils.
Neighbourhood residents’ associations and business councils play a part in communicating with the local authority but they exercise no legal or administrative power. Malays make up the majority of the population at 61% followed by the Chinese at 24%, Indians at 15%.
Damansara Heights
Damansara Heights is accessible from Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya. Jalan Maarof, in Bangsar, connects Jalan Damansara. Jalan Duta and Jalan Semantan can be used for a drive into Damansara Heights from the North-South Expressway.
The Medan Damansara neighbourhood consisting of two storey link houses were built in 1972.
It started as a residential scheme for government servants more than two decades ago. The enclave hosts colleges, large multinational corporations, restaurants, regulatory bodies and government departments.
The first office building built in Damansara Heights was Wisma Damansara, built in 1970 by Selangor Properties. This was followed by the Damansara Office Complex on Jalan Dungun, which at the time also housed the local stock exchange and the offices of Shell Malaysia.
Taman Tun Dr Ismail
Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is an affluent major township in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Situated on the border of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor, it is within the vicinity of Bandar Utama Damansara, Damansara Utama, Mutiara Damansara and other suburbs of Petaling Jaya. It is also neighbouring Bukit Kiara and Sri Hartamas as well as within easy access to Bangsar and Damansara Heights. This township is in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur with Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) as its local authority. It is an upper middle class residential area with some commercial development.
The township was named after Tun Dr. Ismail bin Abdul Rahman, Malaysia’s first ambassador to the United States and a Malaysian representative to the United Nations, before becoming Malaysia’s Deputy Prime Minister in 1970. The commonly used abbreviation for Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is “TTDI”. “Taman” means “garden” in the Malay language while “Tun” is the most senior federal title awarded by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to the most deserving figure who has highly contributed to the nation.
Bandar Utama
Bandar Utama Damansara (or simply Bandar Utama) is a residential township located within the Damansara subdivision of the Petaling District, Selangor, Malaysia. It is a residential suburb and home to the popular 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Bandar Utama Damansara, together with neighbouring Kampung Sungai Kayu Ara, form the PJU 6 section of the city of Petaling Jaya.
Until 1991, the Bandar Utama Damansara area was originally consisted of palm oil estates with a population fewer than 100 people. Development of Bandar Utama Damansara began in the early 1990s under the company named See Hoy Chan Holdings Sdn. Bhd., and an attempt to modernise the area was made, with the opening of Sri Pentas, TV3’s broadcast centre was officially opened on 22 October 1996, as well as the 1 Utama Shopping Centre, which became increasingly well known after the Jaya Jusco chain of department stores, presently known as AEON, moved its Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, Kuala Lumpur outlet to Bandar Utama Damansara in 1995.
With the opening of several new schools in 1997 and 1998, as well as the establishment of Kolej Bandar Utama, a tertiary institution, Bandar Utama Damansara continued to grow. In 2004, additional residential precincts of BU7, BU10 and BU6 (comprising 2½-storey houses) were completed. These are newer sections of Bandar Utama Damansara compared to the older sections, BU1 until BU4, which were completed in phases beginning from 1991 until 1996.
Mont Kiara
Mont Kiara often stylized as Mont’ Kiara, is an affluent township located at the northwest of the city centre of Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, in the constituency of Segambut. The township consists mainly of residential condominiums and office complexes. It is located in the heart of Klang Valley, roughly halfway between Kepong and downtown Kuala Lumpur and adjacent to Sri Hartamas. Mont Kiara commercial projects include 1 Mont Kiara, Plaza Mont Kiara, Seni Mont Kiara, Solaris Mont Kiara, Solaris Dutamas and Arcoris. Mont Kiara is a 15-minute drive to either Petaling Jaya, Subang Jaya or downtown Kuala Lumpur. Taman Tun Dr. Ismail is a 10-minute drive away using Sprint Expressway.
Batu Ferringhi
Batu Ferringhi is a suburb of George Town in Penang, Malaysia. Located along the northern coast of Penang Island and about 11 km (6.8 mi) northwest of the city centre, it is the prime beach destination in Penang among locals and tourists. To cater to the influx of tourists, several major high-rise hotels have been established along the 4 km (2.5 mi) stretch of beaches, including Hard Rock Hotel.
The beach resorts along Batu Ferringhi also offer various water sport activities, such as parasailing. On a clear day, one could get a picturesque view of the Andaman Sea and Mount Jerai, which is located within the neighbouring state of Kedah. In addition, Batu Ferringhi is famous for its night market that offers a wide variety of merchandise and street food.
There had been human activity within Batu Ferringhi as early as 1592, when an Englishman, Sir James Lancaster, arrived and began pillaging other vessels around Penang Island. However, for much of its recent history, Batu Ferringhi was a quiet village, until the urbanisation of the area beginning in the 1970s.
Iskandar Malaysia
Iskandar Malaysia, formerly known as Iskandar Development Region and South Johor Economic Region (SJER), is the main southern development corridor in Johor, Malaysia. It was established on 8 November 2006.[2] The project is administered by Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) and was named after the 24th Sultan of Johor and the 4th Sultan of modern Johor, Almarhum Sultan Iskandar ibni Almarhum Sultan Ismail.[3]
The special economic zone of Iskandar Malaysia grew out of a 2005 government requested feasibility study by the Khazanah Nasional which found that the development of such a zone would be economically, socially and developmentally beneficial. The National SJER Planning Committee (NSPC), hearing Khazanah’s findings, put it in charge of developing a sustainable, holistic approach to development in the region. Iskandar Malaysia was singled out as among the high-impact developments of the Ninth Malaysia Plan, put into action by the then Prime Minister of Malaysia (Abdullah Badawi) in March 2006 to cover the period of 2006 to 2010. In November 2006, the Prime Minister, Chief Minister of Johor, Abdul Ghani Othman and Khazanah revealed the Comprehensive Development Plan (CDP).
Kuching Waterfront
The Kuching Waterfront, is the most popular gathering place in this capital city. The esplanade stretches for about 900 meter along the south bank of the Sarawak river. Dotted the length of it are food stalls, a restaurant, bistro and street food hawkers.  Many colonial-era buildings seen here have since been re-purposed for modern use. They are the Chinese History Museum, Sarawak Steamship Building and Square Tower. Besides the old, there is a modern amphitheatre that showcases scheduled live entertainment.
During the daytime, the Waterfront offers excellent view of the north bank of the river. The Astana (governor’s mansion) and Fort Margherita stand out with their white exterior. The imposing State Assembly Building dominates the skyline. In addition, the Malay kampungs bring up a piece of Sarawak’s heritage that dates back to the rule of the Brooke family.
At night, the whole stretch of the esplanade comes alive. Buskers fill the air with ethnic and contemporary songs and music. To add to the vibrancy, the Darul Hana Musical fountain comes on with its colourful display.
Desa Park City
Desa Park City is a multi-award-winning township, Desa Park City is located in Kuala Lumpur, and is popular with both Malaysians and expatriates.
It enjoys good accessibility and connectivity to major conurbations within the Klang Valley via a network of expressways and highways. These include the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), Duta-Kelang Highway (Duke), Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP) and Sprint Highway.
The township is surrounded by well-populated and established neighbourhoods such as Bandar Menjalara and Kepong to the north, Segambut and Mont’Kiara to the east and Bandar Sri Damansara to the west.

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How to be better than other real estate negotiators?

Being better than the competition

The role of the real estate negotiator is continually evolving, and negotiators need to change with it. To be
successful real estate negotiators
 need to think like a race car driver. Don’t hit the brakes when things appear to be taking a turn. Race car drivers slow as they enter a turn, but hit the accelerator as they approach the second part, so they hit the next straightaway at the highest speed. It’s time to hit the accelerator, to invest more time, energy, and resources into your real estate business. By driving hard on the turns, you will have a much bigger lead over your competition that by the time they hit the next straightaway, they won’t even be able to smell the smoke from your tires.
1. Always Be Ready to Share the Knowledge You Are Looking For
Real estate negotiators are constantly seeking more skills and knowledge, but what are they doing with it, once they get it? Every place and asset is a point of education e.g your
property website
, a real estate presentation, even bumping into someone at your kid’s school. You should have great and interesting information ready to share at your fingertips. When someone asks whether or not it’s a good time to buy a property, don’t just tell them ‘yes.’ Be able to explain to them the
real estate trends
 and why now would be the best time to make a purchase. Your job shouldn’t be to just sell to people, but also to educate them at the same time.
2. Always Keep Your Value Proposition Unique
What differentiates you from other property agents? You need to make sure that your value proposition is unique. People want a trusted advisor who understands what’s going on in the property market–not someone who sends them irrelevant listings and ugly photos. Do you want to be known as the person who annoys people with whatsapp messages, or do you want to be known as a great negotiator who can get their property sold?

3. Build Customer Trust with Great Content
In every industry its hard to gain the trust from clients. So make sure you have good content and online branding is really important, up-to-date, and compulsory. Good content does attract people, but great content attracts a lot of people. According to
RealestateMY
 “Your goal is to have your clients see you as an important asset. You want them to see you and your business as an industry authority or expert. You can achieve this with the content you share and post online.
4. Be the Expert who makes everything work!
In order to provide real value to clients, and really establish trust, you have to provide great insights into all the information you have shared. Give your clients relevant information that will help them make an informed decision for themselves. And show clients that you are a person who understands what’s going on in the market and can show them where the property market is going.
Negotiators now have more of a responsibility to the clients to share valuable information, and make sure they are educated enough to make the right decision. It’s the responsibility of
real estate experts
 to show clients that they understand and can move the real estate market forward.
Stay tuned with the
realestatemy.com/blog
 for more up-to-date tips and guides for real estate marketing professionals.


How much does Google Search Advertising Cost for Real Estate Agents?

How much does Google Search Advertising Cost
The answer to this question isn’t as simple as it seems. Google advertising or AdWords involve many different factors that ultimately determine the cost of your search engine advertising. In this guide I will attempt to break down the cost to make it easier to understand for beginners and real estate agent who are interested in using Google marketing as a channel to get leads and sales from potential clients searching for real estate Google.
If you don’t understand how Google search advertising works, you can refer to our guide on
How Google Search Works for Real Estate
. Google search advertising is a form of pull marketing, which means instead of showing ads to people who have no interest in your services, it is only display to people who are actually searching for your services, and have an intention of making a purchase. This means that leads from Google search advertising are much more qualified than other channels.
So how does costing for Google search marketing work?
Firstly, when a Google campaign is setup, there is a daily budget that needs to be confirmed before the campaign can go live. This is the maximum budget you are willing to spend per day, although Google does have a small buffer of 20% in-case you end up going over budget. So for example if your daily budget is RM22, this means your monthly budget will be approximately RM668.
Your daily budget will be spent on the number of clicks your Google search ad listing receives. The cost per click varies dependent on many factors and is calculated in real time. But you can specify how much you are willing to pay per click, and Google will hold an auction on the keywords. (Google will usually specify the minimum cost per click to appear on the 1
st
 page of results, these recommendations aren’t always accurate).
The cost per click is determined by a variety of factors including:
– Auction competition
– Keyword bid
– Ranking
– Quality score
– Industry
– Target country
– Target device
Out of all the factors that determine the cost and rank of an ad listing, the most important is the “Quality Score”, this is a score that Google assigns to your ads & campaign. The quality score can decide whether you get a better rank for a keyword search, and how much you end up paying. For example, if your quality score is higher than your competitors, and both of you bid the same price for a keyword, your ad will out rank theirs and your cost per click may also be cheaper. In order to get a good quality score, your ads and campaigns must be continually optimized. That’s is why it is a good idea to get a digital marketing expert to help manage your Google search campaigns. Digital marketing experts can continually optimize your ads for a better quality score.
This is a simple illustration of how the bidding process works for Adwords, and how a higher quality score benefits advertisers.
As mentioned some keywords are more expensive than others depending on many factors. The main factor is competition. The more competition an industry has for
Google ads
, the more expensive the click costs will be. Below is an illustration of the most expensive keywords/ industries for 2016. Thankfully for now the real estate industry is still relatively cheap in terms of keyword costs especially in Malaysia. But this will change as competition increases, so best to get in early before the keyword prices start rising.
What is a good marketing budget for Google search advertising?
Depending on the industry its different, large MNCs spend millions annually on just Google search ads, while smaller businesses usually spend in the thousands. There is no real benchmark, but Google search marketing budgets needs to be sufficient at the start of the campaign, else there won’t be enough clicks and traffic to your website. For example, if the average cost per click is rm3, and you have a rm10 budget per day, then you will only get a maximum of 3 clicks a day, which is quite insignificant. The more clicks you get per day the higher chance of you generating more leads and sales. So a proper investment into Google search marketing is required to generate quality leads on going.
What other cost is there?
While some negotiators may want to run Google search ads themselves, it’s always advisable to get the digital marketing experts to manage the SEM campaigns for you. The reason being, campaigns need to be heavily monitored and optimized in order to ensure high rankings and cheaper costs per click. This is really a full time job, and most companies have dedicated digital teams that are fully focused on doing just that.
Agencies that specialize in SEM, will also be able to setup campaigns very quickly and optimize for the best results. The cost for hiring an agency varies, but they usually charge a percentage of the advertising media spend, for managing the campaigns, but will only work on campaigns that have a significant budget to justify the time and effort spent on the campaign.
What will digital agencies do for you?
Digital agencies will have a lot of experience with optimizing ads and campaigns for the best performance. They use strategies that have worked from their multiple AdWords experiments that have run over the years. Other tasks they will help you with include: keyword research, campaign registration and setup, keyword optimization, ad optimization, managing bids, improving quality score, improving campaign performance, and regular reporting. But make sure to find a digital marketing expert or agency, that is well versed in the property or real estate industry.
There may be other cost such a design costs for display advertising, but these are different products from Google, and will be discussed in the next article in this series.
Why use AdWords in Malaysia for Real Estate Marketing?
Currently in Malaysia the digital marketing in real estate is still quite young, thus there isn’t that much competition for
lead generation
 as compared to countries like Australia, and USA, which have a more mature digital market in real estate. So the cost per click in Malaysia is almost 10 – 20 times cheaper compared to these more mature markets. Hence it’s the perfect time for real estate agents to embrace Google search marketing, and take advantage of the cheaper clicks before they rise in price.
Please keep in mind this guide only covers Google search marketing, there are many more types of marketing channels from Google including Display, Gmail, SEO & Google places, to name a few. The other advertising types will be covered in the next articles in this series.
Stay tuned with the
realestatemy.com/blog
 for more up-to-date tips and guides for real estate marketing professionals.


How to build your personal brand as a Real Estate agent in Malaysia

Real Estate Personal Branding
In an industry where competition is high and fresh new real estate agents are coming into the market on a daily basis, there isn’t a more critical time to be able to develop your own personal brand and set yourself apart from all the “regular” agents out there, who are trying to sell whatever they can get their hands on. The problem is most real estate agents don’t know where to start.
Building a personal brand does not only mean just creating a logo, determining your theme colours and sharing it everywhere from your website to your business cards. Today, a personal brand also means telling your story across all channels, both digital and offline, giving leads the chance to get to know the person behind the brand as well.
So, what would a real estate agent’s audience want to know about their brand? What should they share on their
real estate websites
, emails and social media pages? Honestly, the answer is subjective. It all depends on the brand and its target market. What may work for one agent may not work for another. But this guide will walk you through the process of identifying how you can start building your own personal brand.
Find out what makes your brand unique and capitalize on it.
While it may feel like most agents have similar marketing approaches, there will still be an exclusivity to each. The truth is in your work and industry background – you just have to dig for it. Look at your real estate career history from all angles: from your start in the industry to the number of deals that you’ve closed and the total revenue that you’ve earned.
If high end luxury homes for first-time owners is your specialty, then make that the focal point of your brand. Find out what differentiates you from the rest and capitalize on it. Be the best in your niche.
Utilise electronic direct marketing (EDM) and social media platforms.
Technology has embedded itself into our world so there’s no going around this. While the most obvious start would be to share your story on your website, you should focus on other online marketing platforms as well, such as social media and EDMs.
While sharing through these platforms, make sure to include visual branding elements that reflect your real estate identity such as your brand’s voice, colours or logo. These will highlight your attention to detail when communicating with current and potential clients.
Hire experienced professionals to help increase your brand’s exposure.
“Public relations” (PR) tend to be associated with stuffy suits at press conferences. However, that is not the case as it has so much more to offer. Getting a newspaper write-up done on you, of being interview by a radio station can boost you brand image to all your prospective clients. Look at it this way – if your business were a movie then PR would be the supporting cast, making the main actors (you and your company) look good.
Top agents and brokers are known to use professional PR agents to help provide new insight to their company and its industry, and increase their brand exposure and reach. It’s also always handy to have media coverage (e.g. newspaper articles) that you can share with your clients.
Digital marketers can also help build your online branding and presence whether through online marketing channels like Google or social media channels like
Facebook
 & Instagram. Building your own personal brand online means you don’t have to solely rely on external channels to bring you leads, prospective clients will be drawn to your online brand and deal with you directly.
Keep reevaluating your brand and updating it.
As with all things, your brand’s story will change over time. It is important to update your company information (on your website and social media pages) to reflect this.
Doing this every few months will show potential leads the growth of your business and may aid in the generation of new clients. It will also ensure that all information on your company is accurate and up-to-date in this world of constant changes.
Stay tuned with the
realestatemy.com/blog
 for more up to date tips and guides for real estate marketing professionals.


Buying property in Malaysia for foreigners

Table of Contents

Can foreigners buy property in Malaysia?
How are foreigners classified when buying property in Malaysia?
What are the requirements for foreigners buying property in Malaysia?
What kind of properties can foreigners buy in Malaysia?
How foreigners can buy property in Malaysia with MM2H?
What are the steps for foreigners to buy properties in Malaysia?
What is the cost for foreigners buying property in Malaysia?
How can foreigners get a home loans in Malaysia?
Conclusion
There are more and more foreigners or “expats” that are calling Malaysia home. If you are a foreigner and reading this you obviously want to
buy a home in Malaysia
. But before making any quick decisions, you will need to understand certain policies and legal requirements imposed by the Malaysia Government on foreigner property purchases.
Our informational article will guide you through the types of properties available to foreigners, the minimum requirements imposed by Malaysian authorities, and how to get
property financing in Malaysia
.
Can foreigners buy property in Malaysia?
The short answer to this question is yes, foreigners can purchase properties in Malaysia, however like any other country there are rules and regulations that must be followed when an expatriate purchases property in Malaysia.
How are foreigners classified when buying property in Malaysia?
To answer this question we need to know what is the definition of a foreigner in Malaysia. Here is the formal legal answer:
The definition of a foreigner can be found in the primary legislation which is the NLC 1965. Section 433A of the NLC 1965 and the Companies Act 2016, define a foreigner as follows:-
“Foreign Company” is either (a) a company, corporation, society, association or other body incorporated outside Malaysia; (b) an unincorporated society, association or other body which under the law of its place of origin may sue or be sued, or hold property in the name of the secretary or other officer of the body or association duly appointed for that purpose and which does not have its head office or principal place of business in Malaysia; (c) a company incorporated with 50% or more of voting shares held by non-citizen/foreign company or by both; OR (d) a company incorporated with 50% of more of voting shares held by company in (c);
“Non-citizen” is a natural person who is not a citizen of Malaysia.
Therefore, an expat or foreigner can be summed as an individual who is a non-citizen of Malaysia or an entity that is a Foreign or non Malaysian Company.
What are the requirements for foreigners buying property in Malaysia?
In Malaysia there are specific requirements for foreigners buying property in Malaysia, which are:
The Minimum Purchase Price
This is the first and most important requirement to comply with before making any decisions.
So what does “minimum purchase price” mean? This means that a foreigner can buy a property in Malaysia if the purchase price of the property is above a certain threshold that is set by each Malaysia state. This threshold applicable will depends on each state and is set by the government of each state at a specific threshold amount.
The reason this threshold is set high is to ensure that the general property market in Malaysia is not driven up in price by foreigner buyers.
Below is a summary of the purchase price thresholds applicable to foreigners or expats who are thinking about buying property in the most popular cities in Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur , Selangor and Johor.
Kuala Lumpur
The minimum threshold for foreigners to acquire a property in Kuala Lumpur is RM1,000,000. This is a blanket requirement.
Selangor
In Selangor, the minimum threshold for foreigners to acquire a property is RM1,000,000. However, in Selangor, foreigners must take note that the minimum threshold to purchase different types of units differs from zone to zone. Here is a break down of the different zones:
Zone 1
Petaling, Gombak, Hulu Langat, Sepang, Klang
Minimum residential price : RM2,000,000.
Minimum commercial and industrial price : RM3,000,000.
Zone 2
Kuala Selangor, Kuala Langat
Minimum residential price : RM2,000,000.
Minimum commercial and industrial price : RM3,000,000.
Zone 3
Hulu Selangor, Sabak Bernam
Minimum residential price : RM1,000,000.
Minimum commercial and industrial price : RM3,000,000.
Johor
The minimum threshold for foreigners to acquire a property in Johor is also RM1,000,000.
Off-limit Properties
The next requirement that foreigners need to be aware of is the types of property that they are allowed to purchase in Malaysia. Generally, as long as the property is above the minimum threshold set by each state, a foreigner can buy the property.
But, there are certain properties that are totally off-limits to foreigner buyers. These are the types of property that are totally off-limits to foreigner buyers:
Low or low-medium cost houses
Properties with a description of “Malay Reserved Land”
Any property allocated under “Bumiputera interest” in a development project.
Properties valued at less than RM1,000,000
In the next section we go into more detail about the kinds of properties that foreigners can buy.
What kind of properties can foreigners buy in Malaysia?
Based on the legal requirements for foreigner property purchase, foreigners can easily own a bungalow, semi-detached house, terrace house, condominium, flat, landed property, studio unit, commercial property, industrial property, agricultural land (except Malay Reserved Land) and industrial land (except Malay Reserved Land).
It’s important to note that Malaysia works on a federal system, so the rules in states of Peninsular Malaysia (West Malaysia) differ from those of Sabah and Sarawak (East Malaysia), which have the power to implement their own ownership legislation.
Based on the restrictions of certain properties that foreigners cannot buy, mentioned above, here are the types of property that foreigners are allowed to purchase in each respective state:
Selangor
Foreigners wanting to buy a property in Selangor are allowed to purchase the following types of property:
Residential units, which are under Strata Titles only;
Commercial units; and
Industrial units or land.
Kuala Lumpur
Foreigners wanting to buy a property in the capital of Malaysia are allowed to purchase the following types of property:
Residential units, both landed (individual title) and under Strata Titles;
Commercial units;
Industrial units or land; and
Agricultural land.
Johor
Foreigners wanting to buy a property in Johor are allowed to purchase the following types of property:
Residential units;
Commercial units; and
Industrial units, with no restrictions as of the number of units. However, this is subject to certain criteria.
Purchases not through a Developer or secondhand or sub-sales:-
Residential units;
Commercial units;
Industrial units, with no restrictions as of the number of units. However, this is subject to certain criteria; and
Agricultural land (however, it should be noted that foreigners are not permitted to acquire agricultural land except by way of lease).
How foreigners can buy property in Malaysia with MM2H?
Malaysia also offers a special program for property purchase via the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) visa. The MM2H scheme provides a renewable ten-year maximum, multiple-entry visa.
Eligibility criteria vary between Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak, but requires an applicant to demonstrate a certain level of financial liquidity, either through offshore income or cash in a Malaysian bank.
The Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme is a programme created for foreigners who wish to stay in Malaysia for the long term (10-years). Many foreigners who used to work in Malaysia have applied for this programme as their retirement plan in Malaysia.
The requirement for an MM2H application, is that foreigners below 50 years of age are required to prepare a minimum of RM500,000 in their Savings Account / Current Account / Fixed Deposit whereas those aged above 50 years of age need to have at least RM350,000 in similar accounts.
You will also need to be sponsored by a Malaysian citizen. In Peninsular Malaysia, a registered MM2H agent can replace a citizen sponsor.
Malaysia My Second Home visa holders also enjoy certain benefits when it comes to owning property in Malaysia. That includes discounts on certain types of properties available on the market.
What are the steps for foreigners to buy properties in Malaysia?
Ok, we have gone through the rules and regulations for foreign buyers, as well as the eligibility for property purchase. Here are the steps needed for foreigners to buy properties in Malaysia:
Step 1
 – Make sure you are financially able to make the purchase, whether you are buying  the property outright or if taking a loan being eligible for a bank home loan.
Step 2
 – if required and if you are eligible, apply for a home loan from the bank. The margin of finance available with Malaysian banks varies depending on your circumstances. Under MM2H, it is normally 80% of the total purchase price. Without MM2H, the maximum would be around 70%. Alternatively, sourcing your home loan overseas is also an option.
Step 3
 – Engage a real estate agent to help you find the most suitable property for you to buy. You can search online and find
professional real estate websites
 who specialise in the types of property you are interested in.
Step 4
 – Do as many home viewings as possible to find your dream home or investment.
Step 5
 – Once you find the right property, submit your intention to buy through a letter of offer.
Step 6
 – When the deal is closed, provide your lawyer with the relevant documents — photocopy of passport, correspondence address and contact details, income tax details, as well as location of tax payments for purchase of secondary market properties.
Step 7
 – If required pay the remaining balance on the property purchase price as defined under the SPA, or Schedule H Housing Development (Control And Licensing) (Amendment) Regulations 2015. If you have taken a home loan, the bank should settle this for you.
Step 8 –
If the purchase is a sub-sale you can then move in after all approvals are complete, if it’s a new development project being constructed you will have to wait until the project is fully completed.
What is the cost for foreigners buying property in Malaysia?
Here are a list of
costs associated with buying a property in Malaysia
 that would be applicable to foreigners:
Stamp duties & Memorandum of Transfer (MOT)
Legal Fees
Real Property Gains Tax (RPGT)
Tax on Rental Income
Loan stamping fees
Door tax & title deed
Maintenance fee (Condominiums only)
How can foreigners get a home loans in Malaysia?
Foreigners can qualify for home loans in Malaysia. With home loans for foreigners, the Margin of Finance (MOF) can go up to 80% for MM2H holders, while non-MM2H holders would generally get 70% MOF. Loan tenure can reach until 30 years, provided the applicant is not above 70 years of age when the loan tenure ends. Loan stamp duty is around 0.5% of the loan amount. Legal fees and disbursements will be around 0.8% of loan amount. On getting home loans, foreigners are usually better off taking loans from foreign banks in Malaysia.
But there is an exception to the rule, if the foreigner has married a Malaysia citizen, the spouse will be required to take part in loan financing to enjoy MOF as high as 90%.
Conclusion
Buying property in Malaysia can be complexed depending on where and what kind of property you are looking to buy. The best piece of advise we can give is to seek a professional real estate agent or MM2H agent to give you the best guidance on making this decision.


Conversion Focused Copywriting For Real Estate Websites

In the fast-paced world of real estate, where competition is fierce, capturing the attention of potential buyers can mean life or death of your business. Conversion-focused copywriting is a crucial component for
real estate lead generation campaigns
 generating sales. A well-written copy can not only attract potential buyers, but also persuade them to take action and convert into sales leads.   An effective real estate website requires more than just attractive visuals and user-friendly design. It demands the right copywriting that inspires prospects to action and drives leads. Today, we’ll explore key strategies and techniques to help you craft compelling and persuasive copy that converts visitors into loyal clients.
Know Your Target Audience
Before putting pen to paper (or fingers to keyboard), take the time to deeply understand your target audience. Identify their demographics, preferences, pain points, and motivations. Tailor your copy to resonate with their needs and aspirations. Speak directly to their desires and position yourself as the solution to their real estate challenges.
Craft an Engaging Headline
Your
property website
‘s headline is the first impression visitors have of your brand. It should grab attention, pique curiosity, and compel readers to keep scrolling. Use power words, evoke emotions, and highlight unique selling propositions (USPs) to create an irresistible headline that makes visitors want to explore further.
Create Benefit-Driven Content
Focus on the benefits your clients will gain by working with you. Instead of simply listing property features, emphasize how those features enhance their lifestyle, save them time, or offer financial advantages. Paint vivid mental images that evoke emotions and make clients envision themselves living their dreams in their new homes.
Utilise Persuasive Calls-to-Action (CTAs)
Effective copywriting is incomplete without strong and clear calls-to-action. Craft compelling CTAs that guide visitors to take the desired action, whether it’s scheduling a property tour, contacting you for a consultation, or subscribing to your newsletter. Use action-oriented language and convey a sense of urgency to encourage immediate response.
Incorporate Social Proof
Real estate transactions are significant decisions, and buyers and sellers seek assurance that they’re making the right choice. Incorporate social proof elements, such as testimonials, success stories, and client reviews, to build credibility and trust. Highlight positive experiences and outcomes to instill confidence in your visitors.
Optimise for Search Engines
To ensure your website ranks well in search engine results, implement search engine optimisation (SEO) techniques in your copy. Research and include relevant keywords, incorporate them naturally within your content, and optimise meta tags and descriptions. Balancing user experience and SEO will enhance your website’s visibility and attract organic traffic.
Keep It Clear & Concise
Avoid overwhelming visitors with lengthy paragraphs and complex jargon. Keep your copy clean, concise, and easily scannable. Use subheadings, bullet points, and short paragraphs to break up the content and improve readability. Remember, visitors are looking for information quickly, so provide it in a clear and digestible format.
Leverage Visuals & Multimedia
While the focus is on copywriting, complement your text with captivating visuals and multimedia elements. High-quality images, videos,
virtual tours
, and interactive maps can enhance the user experience and engage visitors on a deeper level. Use visuals strategically to support your copy and reinforce the message you want to convey.
Conclusion

Conversion-focused copywriting is a powerful tool in your real estate marketing arsenal. By understanding your audience, crafting compelling headlines and benefit-driven content, utilising persuasive CTAs, incorporating social proof, optimising for search engines, maintaining clarity and conciseness, and leveraging visual elements, you can elevate your real estate website and drive conversions. Implement these strategies and watch your website become a lead-generating powerhouse, attracting clients and fueling your success in the competitive real estate industry.

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How Much Does Facebook Advertising Cost for Real Estate Agents

How much Facebook advertising costs
With many real estate negotiators now using Facebook to market their properties and development projects for sale, its good to understand how Facebook works when it comes to charging for their advertising services. Real estate digital marketing has become an essential tools for agents and negotiators.
One important thing to note, is that Facebook advertising is a form of push advertising, which means that you push advertising to a target audience, who may or may not be interested in your services. So choosing the right audience is very important because if you don’t, you waste advertising dollars paying to display your ad to people who aren’t even interested. This is different from
Google search advertising
, which is a form of pull advertising because its based on keywords that people are searching for.
Anyone that has used Facebook advertising before knows that there are multiple options to choose from and many ways to target people based on different campaign objectives. This can be very confusing for real estate agents especially negotiators who have had no prior experience with using Facebook advertising. In this article we will break down the basics to how much it cost to advertise on Facebook, so there is a better understanding on why and how agents should use Facebook advertising for your real estate marketing objectives in Malaysia.
How your advertising budget is spent on Facebook
There is no straight answer to how Facebook spends your advertising budget. Its is based on a variety of factors and is run like an auction, where you bid for exposure for your ad to a selected target audience.
The main thing to decide on at the start is how much you are willing to spend on a daily basis for your Facebook campaign. Facebook will make recommendations based on your target audience, but ultimately you will need to decide how much to allocate for this marketing channel.
Based on what marketing objective you have chosen you can also decide how much you are willing to pay for an action whether it’s an impression, click, conversion or page like. Again Facebook will give you a recommendation or even manage the bids for you, but ultimately you can choose how much you are willing to pay for an action.
What factors affect how much you actually spend on Facebook
Facebook has many options for what kind of advertising campaign you would like to run, whether your goals are to get clicks, get more exposure, get page likes, or leads.
But the main factors that affect the cost per action includes:
– Target audience chosen
– Quality of ad
– Click through rate
– Time of the year (season)
– Advertising competition
– Campaign engagement
Types of bidding options
Depending on your selected objective you can bid on actions based on the below options:
CPC – cost per click
CPM – cost per 1000 impressions
CPA – cost per acquisition
CPL – cost per lead
So many options! Which do I pick?
Well a good marketer will tell you to test them all, so you know which combination will generate the best results, at the cheapest costs. But doing this will take some expertise and a lot of time invested into testing out which combination yields the best results. So it’s best to hire the experts handle the optimizations of your Facebook advertising campaigns.
What other cost is there?
Part of your marketing budget should be invested into getting digital marketing experts to setup and manage your Facebook campaigns for you. Because they spend most of their time optimizing digital marketing strategies, they have the experience and time to invest into your campaign, and work out the best strategies for getting the best results. The more niche the digital marketing agency is the better, ones that specialize in real estate marketing will have the most experience and insights to offer you.
These are tasks a digital marketer can do for you to save you time and efficiency with your
Facebook real estate marketing
.
Setup campaign
Develop ads
Monitor ad frequency
Spilt testing ads
Setting up fresh new ads
Audience selection and optimization
Objective selection and optimization
Data analysis for optimization
Reporting on results
Here are some Facebook stats to give you an idea of how much Facebook costs globally
Conclusion
In summary, Facebook costs for
lead generation
 are still quite affordable in Malaysia compared to other countries globally, but Facebook costs will gradually increase based on more companies advertising on Facebook, and costs of bids will naturally increase. For now, it’s the best time to get started with Facebook marketing as a channel for marketing your real estate business. But before you begin, its best to consult some digital marketing experts, who specialize in Facebook marketing for the real estate industry in Malaysia. Start your Facebook marketing journey today with a good start.
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How To Create Effective Lead Magnets For Real Estate Professionals

Real estate businesses rely heavily on generating leads and converting them into clients. One of the most effective ways to do this is by offering valuable content in exchange for contact information – a lead magnet. In today’s article, we’ll explore how real estate businesses can create effective lead magnets that drive property sales.
Know your audience
Before creating a lead magnet, it’s important to understand who your target audience is. What are their pain points, challenges, and goals? What information do they need to make informed decisions about buying a property? Use this information to create content that speaks directly to their needs. For example, if you’re targeting first-time homebuyers, create a guidebook that covers the basics of
buying a home
, including tips for finding the right property, find the right price, and securing financing. If you’re a property agent targeting sellers, create a guide that explains the home selling process, including tips for staging a home, setting a price, and attracting buyers.
Provide valuable information
Your lead magnet should provide valuable information that your target audience can’t find elsewhere. This could include
data-driven insights
, industry trends, or expert advice. The more valuable your content, the more likely your audience is to share it with others. For example, if you’re targeting investors, create a report that analyses the local real estate market, including trends in rental rates, vacancy rates, and property values. This information can help investors make informed decisions about where to invest their money.
Keep it visually appealing
People are more likely to engage with content that is visually appealing. Use high-quality images, infographics, and other visual elements to break up large blocks of text and make your content more appealing. For example, if you’re creating a digital guide, use images of properties, charts and graphs that illustrate important data, and icons or illustrations to highlight key points.
Make it easy to access
Make sure your lead magnet is easy to access and download. This means providing a clear call-to-action (CTA) that encourages visitors to provide their contact information in exchange for the content. You can use a landing page or a pop-up form to collect this information. For example, your CTA might say “Download our free online guide on buying your first home” and direct visitors to a landing page where they can fill out a form to receive the online guide.
Follow up with leads
Once you’ve collected contact information from your lead magnet, it’s important to follow up with leads in a timely manner. This could include sending a thank-you email, providing additional resources, or scheduling a call to discuss their needs. For example, if someone downloads your online guide on
buying their first home
, you could send a follow-up email that includes a checklist for homebuyers, a guide to local neighbourhoods, or a list of trusted real estate agents in the area.
Conclusion

Creating effective lead magnets for real estate businesses requires understanding your target audience, providing valuable information, making it visually appealing and easy to access, and following up with leads in a timely manner. By following these best practices, you can create
content that drives conversions
 and grows your real estate business.

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How to decide which real estate agency to join?

How to decide on which real estate agency to join?
With so many real estate agencies in Malaysia, finding the right real estate agency to join can be a headache. So to help you make your decision easier, here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re considering to join a property agency.

Commission and Fee Structure
Real estate offices can be quite different when it comes to commission splits and fee structures. Some cover more expenses up front in exchange for a larger share of your commissions, while others let you keep more of your earnings in exchange for a “office fee.” Some provide
real estate technology
 and computer hardware, while others charge you for printing and office supplies. It’s important to factor in all of these costs before you commit to a real estate agency. You should also consider whether the agency’s fee structure lines up with your work habits. If, for instance, you prefer to handle everything on your own, renting a part of the office might be better.
Location
Thanks to the Internet, real estate negotiators can work from anywhere. That said, you’ll likely want to choose an agency branch that’s as close to your home as possible–firstly, because it gives you the opportunity to sell the area you know best: your own neighborhood/kampung. Working close to home will also minimize petrol mileage and other transportation expenses, which make up a significant part of your overall budget. Finally, having your office close to home gives you more flexibility, allowing you to stop by your house to pick up something you forgot.

Inventory
The perfect property agency culture and a lot of marketing support won’t help you much if you have nothing to market. That’s why you’ll want to make sure the agency you work with provides a large inventory of property listings and continuous
property listing generation
. Think of listings like physical goods in a shop: you wouldn’t want to work in a place with nothing on to sell, and customers won’t want to shop there, either. A large and diverse inventory also gives you the freedom to focus on specific kinds of listings.
Technology
When it comes to working in real estate, technology doesn’t end with a computer and an Internet connection. There are many factors for determining whether an office will suit your tech needs. Are there desktop computers available? How new are they? What operating system do they use? Which software products and tools do they use or require? This last question is especially crucial: many real estate offices are very much outdated from a technology standpoint. If your agency is living in the past now, chances are they won’t be any more interested in updating later.
Training
Any real estate negotiator will tell you that the learning begins when you earn your license. No matter how confident or intelligent you are, as you get your feet wet, you’ll still need guidance to navigate your new profession. Some agencies offer formal mentoring and training programs on everything from sales to technology to ethics. Others drop a company manual on your desk and wish you the best of luck. Make sure the agency you choose will provide the support you need to be successful.
Marketing and Advertising
Marketing and advertising are a huge part of a real estate negotiator’s life and budget, so you’ll want to pay attention to how a prospective office handles them. Some companies subsidize a portion of your
property lead generation
 budget and provide ready- made materials like print mailers, while others will ask you to handle it all on your own, and ask you to do your own
property google marketing
 and
Facebook marketing
. Cost isn’t the only concern, either: some offices, particularly those affiliated with large franchise companies, will restrict how you can use their brand and where, even requiring you to use approved language and materials. Go with an office that provides the right balance of support and flexibility.

Franchise or Independent?
One of the most common questions new real estate negotiators ask is: should I work for a major real estate chain, or a smaller independent agency? Every agency is different, so it’s important to use caution around terms like “franchise” and “independent.” That said, each model has its advantages and disadvantages
-Franchise
In a word, franchises provide more support. Because of their size and relationships with other offices, franchises usually have robust referral networks and large listing inventories, making it easier for new negotiators to find leads and offer clients more attractive options. Due to their corporate nature, franchises also tend to have more formalized, in-depth training programs, as well as brand recognition to help beginning negotiators make their start. Corporate status also leads to more up-to-date technology and marketing resources.
On the other hand franchises tend to offer less freedom. Negotiators must answer to the corporate culture when it comes to how they conduct their business, from the tools they use internally to how they market themselves and their properties. This all tends to come at a higher cost: in exchange for a brand name, negotiators must often pay initiation fees and/or a higher commission cut. Finally, franchises can be bureaucratic places, where loyalty and friendship are low and the corporate culture trumps new ideas or criticisms.
-Independent
Here, the word is flexibility. Independent real estate agencies come in all shapes and sizes. Some have only a couple negotiators, while others have several offices. Nevertheless, because they don’t have to answer to corporate policy, independent companies are often more adaptable and give negotiators more direct input on policies and programs. Since they’re founded locally, independent companies also have a local authority, with a reputation for offering a more personal touch and deep knowledge of the area. At the same time, that local flavor sometimes comes with a traditional mentality. This makes a lot of independent agencies less forward-thinking and less willing to modernize.
On the other side, smaller companies tend to have fewer resources than franchise firms, meaning that even if they want to update their technology, they don’t have the cash to do it. This may also lead to less advertising support, fewer training opportunities, and less guidance. Again, none of this is absolute. Indeed, plenty of independent firms actually have more power and better brand recognition than the franchise offices they compete with. But, independent doesn’t mean alone: some independent offices have networks of their own.
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