1. Find a Realtor who is familiar with the area and various condominium buildings.  One Realtor, your buyer’s agent, can show you many condos in one day.  This is sometimes tricky because many units are rented and the only time to see the unit is during the “turnover”.  But this is good because the condos are generating income through rentals for the owners!   
2. Ask to see more than one unit in each building if possible, that way you can compare the views, and location to the beach, swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room, coffee shop, elevator, garbage chute, and stairs! 
3. Ask your Realtor for an “Agency agreement”.  This will explain if the Realtor is working as a single agent or transaction broker. 
4. Plan on taking notes on the print-out sheet of each unit listing! After seeing about 3-4 condos, it is very difficult to remember which unit had the best view, granite counter tops, or that bright paint color!
5. Talk with your agent ahead of time to determine what factors are most important to you such as: direct Gulf or Bay view, proximity to the Gulf,  location of building, floor level, floor plan, ceiling height, number of bedrooms, number of baths, updated kitchen, elegant furnishings, and price. 

 Of course all buyers want the best unit at a great bargain but sometimes if a buyer is willing to compromise a little, he or she can get a great condo at a great price.  If you would like to explore these areas in more detail simply contact me .