Romantics have had no place in this market for about 10 years now.
And in real estate, the word of the notary has been what counts for a very long time. That is nothing new.
The notary secures the deal for both parties. That is important and good. In the real estate sector, it’s about sums for which more and more people are willing to forgo honesty and justify themselves with paragraphs. The greedy are attracted. Of course, caution and open eyes are required. Nevertheless, decency and honor are values actively lived by many. That is precisely why it is so important to recognize decent people and choose them as business partners. This has nothing to do with romance or blind trust, but with common sense.
You can always fall on your face. Living in mistrust costs quality of life. One threatens to become a bitter cynic. The price is too high and cannot be offset with money.
Active is above all the realization of what one's own dump suddenly is worth. That is my experience and that of the people around me. And this has been going on for years. Commitments that are withdrawn because someone outbids. Bringing cash to the first viewing, etc., is now common. It also has nothing to do with mistrust, there is a power imbalance. We have a seller's market, and naturally, they want to make a good deal.