PRODUCT KNOWLEDGE CHECKLIST
In every housing project, you need to know the basic details which your prospect will most likely want to
know:
1. House Description - How big is the floor area? How many storeys, is
it single detached? duplex? townhouse? How many bedrooms? Is there a garage and how big, one car garage? two car garage? Is
there a balcony, a maid's room with separate toilet & bath? How many toilet & bath?
2. Location - Where is the subdivision specifically located? What is the landmark?
How far from the City? Where is the lot specifically located in the said subdivision?
3. Lot area and description: What's the lot area? Are there alternatives of bigger
or smaller area? Is it flat, hilly? rolling? overlooking? Is it a corner lot? Is it facing east? What is the frontage? Is
it near the gate?
4. Amenities: What are the facilities and amenities of the project? Does
it have a swimming pool? 24 hr security? perimeter fence? clubhouse? children's playground? Basketball court? How wide
are the roads?, who is providing the water facilities?
5. Restrictions of the Subdivision: What is the minimum amount of house to be
built? Maximum height? Easement of both sides, front & back?, Is firewall allowed? How much monthly subdivision dues?
6. Developer: Who developed this specific project or subdivision? How reliable
is the Company, What is its track record?
7. Date of Construction and Completion: What is the status of the project?
If lot only for sale, is it already buildable? How much equity that building a house is allowed?, is the
model house ready for viewing? if not, when?
8. Prices & Discounts: What is the total contract price? For lot only, what's
the price per square meter?, What are the discounts for cash purchase? What are the discounts for full down payment?
9. Financing Scheme: How much is the reservation fee? How much is the down payment?
Can this down payment be paid by installment? for how long? How much is the interest per annum? Is it fixed or diminishing
balance? How much is the monthly amortization? How much is the penalty in case of delayed payments?
10. Availability: What specific house and lot or lot only is available? Ready
for occupancy? If not, when is it going to be available? This requires regular updating with the developer (at least once
a week).
All of the above questions can be answered by keeping copies
of brochures, price list, financing scheme, subdivision map, floor plan, and house pictures in every developer. All these
are provided by the developer.