u/Firm_Confidence_8697

Hi everyone,

I'm in the process of shortlisting a property in Gurgaon that is still under construction. It's a resale deal, so the transaction will happen through a builder transfer from the current allottee to me. The deal is being facilitated by a broker.

Since this is my first property purchase, I'm trying to understand what checks I should do before paying any token amount or proceeding further.

A few questions:

• How do I verify that the broker is genuine and not misrepresenting anything?
• How can I confirm that the seller is the actual allottee and has clear ownership of the unit?
• What documents should I ask for from the seller and builder before making any payment?
• How does the builder transfer process typically work in Gurgaon?
• Are there any red flags or common scams I should be aware of?
• Should I hire a property lawyer, and at what stage?

Would appreciate any checklist, lessons learned, or advice from people who have gone through a similar transaction.

Thanks!