The Spain Forums

This Federation is a professional body that caters solely for British Estate Agents operating on the Spanish mainland and Islands.

It is very useful for private buyers and sellers in Spain to know that the agents have this 'code of practice'.

This Code regulates the activities of its Member agents in the services that they provide.

Member Agents agree to comply with the Code, and any relevant Spanish laws in respect of selling any home.

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Valuation

It is easy to value your own property. The fact is that the asking price put on your property by any agent is only an 'educated guess'.

Remember that the asking price of the property is just the amount you want for it, not necessarily what you'll actually get. You can find out recent purchase prices in your area by asking new neighbours how much they bought for. But don't set your price too low, as you could end up doing yourself out of thousands. AND don't...

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'Presentation' is the key word.

This is not just about painting the front of your house, tidying your patio and brewing fresh coffee before buyers come round. People will buy the best home at the best price that meets their needs.

Buyers will look to find faults, to find a reason why they should not buy, or to be able to offer a low price. Some may know that they are doing this, but for many it is subconscious. As a vendor, you need to give the buyers as little reason...

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Introduction:

This guide is designed to help you with the writing of your listing when using a private sales websites like www.spanishsalesdirect.com. Your property details can be a huge incentive for a buyer to take a closer look, if written well…and to move on to another listing if not!

The Summary Description:

Keep it brief – It is very much a case of 'less is more' and the details should attempt to provide a teaser as to what your home offers....

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Abogado - lawyer
Acta de notoriedad – Legal act or document
Acta notarial – Notary’s certificate (debts)
Actos juridicos documentados – Title registry
Agrupación de Fincas – Group of country properties
Alta catastral – Land registry inscription
API (Agente de la Propiedad Immobiliaria) – Official estate agent
Arrendamiento de obra – Building contract
Asiento de presentación – Provisional property inscription at...

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