Putting your home on the market and setting a price for it is an important step in selling it, but you should make sure you set the correct price. If you don’t set the correct price, your house could sit on the market for months before it sells. Alternatively, if you put a high price on your home, potential buyers may be deterred from making an offer because of the cost, or they may offer to buy for less if they do make an offer. It’s important that you

To sell your home, you need some paperwork. The first step is to get a certificate from the Property Registry. You also need a certificate stating that you’ve paid your property taxes and refuse collection fees. If your property is part of a community, you must show that you’ve paid your community fees. The final step is to get an energy performance certificate.

Sellers have to pay taxes and costs, depending on:

• The length of time you owned the property.
• Increases in value over time.
• Your income during the year you sell.

Mortgage cancellation fees are a percentage of the amount remaining on your mortgage. If you want to sell your house, they are normally covered by the buyer. If you are planning to sell your home and have a mortgage, it is important to know whether or not you are financially responsible for any related costs.

The buyer normally pays all other fees, but sellers should make sure to have this stipulated in the private purchase contract. Alternatively, if the seller is willing to pay for the notary and other fees, then the buyer should make sure to have this stipulated in the private purchase contract. Sellers should inform the Cadastre (Catastro) and, if applicable, the community that they have sold a property, so that they are no longer liable for any taxes or fees.

The Agreement of Sale is the first stage in the formation of a formal contract. It is a binding agreement between the buyer and seller outlining the terms and details of an understanding, including each parties’ requirements and responsibilities. Your broker will run through this with you to ensure you are happy to go ahead before moving onto the transfer stage of the sale. 

We coordinate between you as a seller, the buyer and the banks involved and with all the experience they have gathered over the years they are extremely proactive and know the process inside out. We will make sure all of your documents are in order before beginning the process in order to avoid delays.