The process of selling a property in Spain

The process of selling a property in Spain

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Selling a property, whether it is an apartment, penthouse, or villa in Spain, is usually a long, tiring process as several steps need to be followed, a variety of documentation and a great deal of calm to carry out the sale successfully and for everything to go as expected. In today’s article, we will talk about the best tips and steps to follow to make the process of selling a property in Spain as smooth as possible.

The process of selling a property in Spain: steps to follow

Without a shadow of a doubt, the process of selling a property in Spain requires time and patience for it to be successful. That‘s why we give you the following tips to follow so that the process is carried out well and in the best possible way.

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1.Advice

One of the main tips when deciding on the best way to carry out this sales process is to seek experienced advice. Getting advice from experts in the field is one of the keys to a successful sale. Getting someone’s help, in this case a real estate agency, is vital not only to know the needs and tastes of buyers, but also to carry out the process in the best legal way, attracting the buyer’s attention and promoting the property.

2.Preparing the house

Not only expert advice is important, which teaches us how to sell the house safely. We also need to know how to care for and present the property to buyers. Thorough cleaning and sometimes even renovation is a good idea if the house is damaged.

It is important that the villa or apartment is advertised in magazines, on websites, social media, real estate portals and all kinds of spaces where our target audience is looking. In the case of luxury housing, all marketing must be very sophisticated and focused on a high purchasing power target.

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  1. Documentation

It is essential to have all the necessary documentation for the sale of the property. You need the purchase and sale papers and the property registration. It is also necessary to consider the electricity, water, gas, community, rubbish or IBI bills, the title deeds of the property, the energy efficiency certificate, or the certificate of habitability, inter alia.

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Selling process: Expenses

One of the most significant parts of the process of selling a property in Spain are the selling expenses. It is important to make the declaration of the sale, the IRPF, the notary, and agency fees… to sell a house.

Furthermore, if the house has a mortgage at the time of sale it must not have any type of charge for the buyer, so the amount that is still pending must be paid (or negotiated).

The process of selling a property in Spain is, on many occasions, a slow, exhausting process. That‘s why we recommend you the best advice to carry it out successfully: legal advice, detailed preparation, manage the documentation well and meet the necessary expenses to carry out the sale of the house successfully.

Of course, we are at your disposal for any questions or inquiries regarding the purchase or sale of your property.