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About Real Estate Channel Partners Myth: Buying a property through a channel partner is more expensive. Fact: Channel partners are part of the builder’s sales strategy. Their fees are included in the developer’s marketing expenses, ensuring there’s no additional cost to the buyer. Myth: Online platforms and Google eliminate the need for real estate agents. Fact: While technology is useful, it cannot replace the personalized service and expertise offered by channel partners. They provide tailored advice based on factors like location preferences, budget flexibility, possession timelines, and family needs—something no website can fully replicate. Myth: Channel partners don’t play a significant role in property transactions. Fact: Channel partners drive a major share of real estate sales. In cities like Pune, 70% of transactions come through channel partners. Leading developers like VTP, VJ, Lodha, and Godrej rely heavily on channel partners for their sales success. Myth: Buyers must pay brokerage when purchasing new properties through channel partners. Fact: Channel partners do not charge buyers any fees for new property purchases. They earn commissions directly from the builder as part of the builder’s sales process. Myth: Anyone can become a broker or channel partner without training or qualifications. Fact: There is a clear distinction between unregistered brokers and professional channel partners. Channel partners must be RERA-registered and often come with professional experience in banking, insurance, or sales. Many also undergo formal training to provide exceptional service. Myth: Channel partners are only focused on selling properties. Fact: Channel partners offer comprehensive support, including helping with legal documentation, loan assistance, and post-sales services, making the home-buying process smoother for buyers. Myth: Builders don’t trust channel partners. Fact: Developers view channel partners as key stakeholders who help drive targeted sales, expand market reach, and enhance customer relationships through their expertise. Ravi Varma Chairman NAR INDIA About Builders and Developers Myth: Developers always delay project delivery. Fact: Delays are often caused by external factors like local authority government approval/NOCs, policy changes, or sometime supply chain issues. Reputed developers with RERA-registered projects adhere to strict delivery timelines, ensuring accountability and trust. Myth: Builders compromise on construction quality to cut costs. Fact: Respected developers use modern construction technologies, certified materials, and quality audits to ensure durable and safe structures. Transparency in construction processes has increased significantly due to RERA regulations. Myth: Builders inflate property prices to maximize profits. Fact: Property pricing reflects land costs, raw materials, labor, approvals, and amenities. Developers often work on competitive margins to attract buyers, especially in today’s price-sensitive market. Myth: Developers provide false promises and misleading project details. Fact: Under RERA, developers are required to disclose accurate project details, including carpet area, amenities, and delivery timelines. Non-compliance can lead to penalties, ensuring greater transparency for buyers. Myth: New projects have hidden costs that developers don’t disclose upfront. Fact: Transparent developers clearly outline all costs in the agreement and payment schedule. Buyers are advised to check RERA registrations and verify documents for clarity. Myth: Buying from a builder directly is better than going through a channel partner. Fact: Developers and channel partners work hand-in-hand to ensure buyers get the best deals, offers, and services. Channel partners also add value by offering personalized guidance throughout the process. Myth: Only big-name developers deliver quality projects. Fact: Several regional developers deliver high-quality projects while focusing on customer satisfaction. The key is to check their track record, RERA registration, and customer reviews before investing. Shantilal Kataria MD, Aditya Builders

VK GROUP Since its inception in 1973, VK Group has been instrumental in shaping the architectural and urban landscape of modern Indian cities, particularly in oestern and southern India. As one of India’s oldest and most respected frms, oe have groon to offer services in environmental design, urban design, architectural design, interior design, and operations services. These verticals – VK:a architecture, VK:e environmental, VK:i interiors, VK:o operations, and VK:u urban – collectively uphold their ethos of multidisciplinary offerings under one roof. Visionaries driving the Growth: AR. VISHWAS KULKARNI Founder and Partner at VK:a With over ifve decades of expertise, Vishwas Kulkarni has transformed Pune’s architectural landscape through award-winning projects and active contributions to policy and mentorship in AESA, IIA Pune, and other organizations.   AR. HRISHIKESH KULKARNI Partner at VK:a; Founder and Partner at VK:e , VK:u, VK:i MA Environment & Energy, Member, Architectural Association, London, BREEAM QA. Holding Directorship across all verticals, Hrishikesh Kulkarni utilizes 25+ years of experience to drive design and technical delivery with innovation, a global outlook, and a passion for technology and collaboration.   DR. POORVA KESKAR Co-Founder and Partner at VK:e environmental; Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives; IGBC Chairperson, Pune Chapter; LEED AP, TERI GRIHA Evaluator and Trainer, ECBC Master Trainer An architect, environmental designer, and educator with 25+ years of experience, Poorva Keskar specializes in climate-responsive and sustainable architecture, contributing as an expert on esteemed boards and committees.   AR. ANAGHA RAJ PUROHIT Co-Founder and Partner at VK:e environmental; Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives. M.Arch – Environmental Planning, ASU, USA; GRIHA Trainer, IGBC Evaluator. An architect and urban environmental planner with 20+ years of experience, Anagha Purohit’s professional work span across nations like USA, and Sweden and actively contributes to professional bodies, including GRIHA, BEE, IIEC, PBAP, CERDAI, and USAID.   APOORVA KULKARNI Head of Operations at VK Group. Trustee, Sustainability Initiatives. B Commerce, MBA (Marketing), Member of CIM (Chartered Institute of Management) UK Apoorva Kulkarni leverages 15+ years of experience to cultivate a high-performance, employee-focused culture at VK while excelling in process-driven management, PR, operations, and ISO certiifcation.   AR. VIJAY SANE Co-Founder and Partner at VK:u urban. Grad. Financial Markets & Property Investment, FINSIA, Sydney Afifliate member, Singapore Institute of Planners With 20+ years of international expertise, Vijay Sane excels in master planning, project management, and ifnancial oversight, highlighted by his work with Philip Cox and a published white paper on megaproject management. CONTACT US: 020 6626 8888

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