“I’ve agreed to sell the property, but now that the closing is near, I feel empty… is this normal?” “Why does selling my family home feel like betraying my memories?” “It’s not about the money. Why does it feel like I’m losing a part of myself?” “Is it normal to have second thoughts at the […]
Buying or renting a property — especially a residence — is not merely a financial transaction. It is a deep psychological experience, rooted in existential needs. To truly understand our relationship with the spaces we inhabit, we must examine some of the most important theories in psychology. Abraham Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs and Housing Abraham
Many people search Google using terms like “houses for sale Athens bargains” hoping to find the golden opportunity: a great apartment in a great location, at a surprisingly low price. But let’s take a step back and ask: Do real bargains exist in the Athens (or in entire Greece) real estate market – or is
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My Code of Ethics: How I Work as a Professional Real Estate Agent In a market filled with information, traps, misunderstandings, and promises, I feel the need to be clear about who I am and how I work. This is my personal code of ethics—not because anyone requires it, but because I believe this
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If you’ve explored the Greek real estate market, chances are you’ve come across a unique term: “Antiparochi” (αντιπαροχή). While commonplace in Greece, this property arrangement might be unfamiliar or confusing for international investors. In this article, we’ll clearly explain what antiparochi is, how it works, and what advantages and considerations come along with this system.
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Buying a property is not just a financial transaction. It’s an emotionally loaded decision, filled with dreams, hopes, doubts, fears, and expectations.And, of course, it’s accompanied by a number of natural psychological mechanisms that influence how we think, decide, hesitate — and eventually act. If you find yourself thinking “What if I’m making a mistake?”,
Αs a real estate agent, I’ve seen it many times: people feel genuinely disappointed when they “miss out” on a property. They had envisioned living there, they had mentally placed their furniture, maybe even imagined their everyday routine. And then—suddenly—someone else buys it first. That disappointment is completely natural. It often feels like a once-in-a-lifetime
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Selling a property is never just a simple financial transaction. It’s a deeply personal process, filled with emotions, thoughts, and sometimes internal resistance.A property isn’t just square meters and documents — it holds memories, stories, and emotional ties. Having studied in depth the psychological factors and concerns that most sellers face, I fully understand that
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If you’re buying property in Greece, here’s a little secret nobody tells you upfront:👉 The tricky part isn’t always the negotiation.👉 It’s the coordination that follows. Many international buyers are surprised when deals slow down after the initial agreement.Why does this happen? Is something wrong? Is someone backing out? Usually, no. Most of the time,
Buying property in Greece is an exciting step – whether it’s your dream home, a holiday retreat, or an investment. But sometimes, even when buyers and sellers agree, things don’t move forward as expected. Deals get delayed, stagnate, or even fall apart. Not because people don’t want to cooperate — but because, in Greece, the
