Good to know before you bid.

Six tips from our agents

1. 01

   Talk to your bank first

   Before you enter the market: how much can you borrow without running into trouble later? A financing certificate makes you a strong bidder — and bidding often starts shortly after the viewing.

2. 02

   Prepare for the viewing

   Read the sales prospectus carefully — including the condition report and appendices such as drawings, zoning plan and the seller's self-declaration.

3. 03

   Cabins and smallholdings have their own rules

   Ask about road, water and sewage, winter snow clearing, concession and residence obligations. Farm property has its own rules — the agent helps you understand what applies here.

4. 04

   Bidding can move fast

   If you are buying together, agree in advance how far you are willing to go — or make sure you can reach each other while the bidding is open.

5. 05

   A bid is binding

   If the seller accepts your bid, the property is sold. There is no cooling-off period on property in Norway, and only the seller — not the agent — can release you from an accepted bid.

6. 06

   Access to the bid log

   Whoever ends up as buyer may see the bid log afterwards. While bidding is open, bidders are kept anonymous from each other for the fairest possible process.

«A sale is only a success when every party is satisfied.»

Good luck with your house hunting!