How to find the BEST property listings in Turkey

Turkey is a country located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, with the main part being on the Anatolian Peninsula side in Western Asia, with a smaller portion (called Thrace) in Southeastern Europe.

Bordered by eight countries, Turkey is next to Greece and Bulgaria to the northwest, Georgia to the northeast, Armenia, Azerbaijan (Nakhchivan exclave), Iran to the east, and Iraq and Syria to the south.

Turkey is also surrounded by three seas, the Aegean Sea to the west, the Black Sea to the north, and the Mediterranean Sea to the south.

The capital city of Turkey is Ankara, while Istanbul is its largest city and a major cultural and economic hub, famously spanning both Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait.

Finding the best property listings in Turkey requires a mix of knowing the strategy to deploy, the tools to use, and knowledge of the real estate market in focus.

As a buyer or investor, is the aim to purchase a home, condo, apartment, land, or a commercial property, and is there a special location or neighborhood of interest.

What is the intended purchase price for the property or the monthly mortgage rate to pay ceiling. How many bedrooms, bathrooms, parking slots, or facilities are required. Is it an investment property?

Does the listing show a range of high-quality photos, and are there tours or videos available.


If using a real estate agent in the search process, they may know of off-market listings, and be able to offer local market insights, and help navigate legal and financial processes.

Research the property being considered as regards its history, tax records, and if the property has been on the market a long time, or changed hands many times.

With today's listing technology, going online is the first option as to how to find the best property listings in Turkey, with properties listed by estate agent or private owner, often appearing on a listings portal.

Property listings can usually include photos, floor plans, descriptions, square footage etc, and when ready view the property in person, or have a live tour performed.