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Local and overseas property listings, commercial and residential property

Compared to buying a property, selling a property is usually more difficult. Dealing with a local real estate agent may be advisable, since they are familiar with  local regulations and authorities. However, the brokerage fees may be steep and finding a reliable broker difficult. By listing a property online, a seller can reach buyers worldwide, while a buyer can check both local and overseas property listings.

Some of  the popular websites for local and overseas property listings are:

1. Craigslist - largest  online classifieds website, has a large number of listings in USA and Canada but postings are more likely to flagged for non-existent violations.  In other cities of the world, there are fewer properties listed in the housing category. This may be due to lower population or internet usage.  Categories include apartments, rooms, housing swaps, vacation rentals, parking/storage and office/commercial property for sale. For property purchases, the seller's background should be properly verified.

2. Expatriates.com  is a classified website popular amount expatriates, especially in the Middle East and South Asia.  Categories listed are apartments/flats, holiday/vacation rentals, housing exchanges, rooms available and sublets. Listing property on this website is simple and quick. Most of  the buyers will be interested in purchasing property as an investment

3. 99Acres -  registration is a very time consuming process, you have to provide detailed personal information. Listing is free for a week , and response rate is low

4. Magicbricks - from  Bennet, Coleman & Co,  advertised extensively,  suitable for buying and  selling high value properties .