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Suggest You - Why Would You Use An Estate Agent Buying A Property In Spain - Part 4
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9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to som
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Do I need to use an agent?
Or would it be better to do the job myself. Well let’s look at the two aspects – buying a property and selling a property.
Buying a property A good agent is worth their weight in gold and can be invaluable in helping you narrow down your search to a specific area and properties. They should sit down with you to discuss your requirements - this is more than how many bedrooms a house has. The sad fact is some agents aren’t really concerned about your needs, only that you buy a property from them, so you may end up being shown many houses that really don’t fit the bill. You will feel frustrated, dejected and probably begin to think that your dream home doesn’t exist and just end up buying anything.
They may have nothing better to do with their days (and in today’s slow market it is probably a welcome relief to be showing houses than sitting in their office drinking coffee). But do YOU really want to be trailing around houses that don’t meet your basic needs?
A good agent on the other hand, will help you through the minefield and ensure you get the best property to suit your needs. At the very least they will try and understand you as a person/family and try to ensure that they match you with an ideal property in a great location at a great price. However be prepared to compromise.
It shouldn’t stop there though. A good agent will also help you long after the ink has dried – easing you into your new life, helping you locate schools, buying cars finding tradesmen and much more.
So if you are in the market to buy – what should an agent be doing for you?
1. Inform you of what will happen, the process, the costs involved etc.
2. Establish your budget – how much cash and how much mortgage. How much you will pay per month and what the bank will lend on your income. If you have no source of income and need to work you will need at least a year’s supply of money
3. Identify your requirements – what you want, what you would like, what you don’t like
4. Identify the area - if you don’t already know. This is probably the most important aspect.
5. Shortlist property that fit your criteria – you will most likely have to compromise.
6. Visit the property with you – stands to reason but they should be asking you questions before and after – such as what did you think about the property what aspects did you like, what didn’t you like. This is to try and gauge what appeals to you so they aren’t showing you houses that are not suitable
7. Assist in the negotiation of the sales price. It is an art form in itself – you don’t want to be paying too much nor do you want to offer to little so the seller doesn’t think you’re serious and just reject future offers out of hand. A decent agent will work to find a suitable price that both parties will be happy with. However negotiation is a skill and shouldn’t be left to someone who has been in Spain for 2 weeks and is helping his mum out. (if there are mums out there running estate agents with their sons this is not a personal attack)
8. Draw up private contracts. Usually this is where your lawyer comes in
9. Take you to the notary and help with translation services –
10. Change all bills into your name (or arrange someone to do this.) Sometimes this is done by the solicitor
11. Help you out in future when you need help.
One thing to note - you are entitled – by law now as it happens – to ask an agent for the breakdown of the cost of sale – including their charges. This must be provided in writing – it is your right so use it.
So there you go – how easy was that?
What about if you are selling? What should the agent be doing for you?
1. Explain what they will do for you – how they will market the property, what their charges are,
2. If they are asking for an exclusive contract – ask them for guarantees – what extra will they do for you as an exclusive client? Have a get out clause if they don’t show any clients round in a set period of time and make sure there is nothing which says if YOU find the buyer you have to pay their commission.
3. Take photos and details of the house.
4. Check the escritura – and at least take the basic details. The things they should be looking for are –
a. Are you the legal owner?
b. If not do you have a power of attorney signed by the legal owner
c. Is the property as stated (ie a 3 bedroom house not a 1 bed casita) a house not a plot of land etc
d. If it is a plot or house on a plot, whether the plot is rustic, urbanisable or urbano
e. Check with the town hall for future plans but invariably don’t because it means additional work
5. Market your property how they said they would. Just check that the price they are advertising.
6. Offer advice on how you can help them sell your property
7. Bring clients to view - they should do the talking – do not try and sell your house to the buyers. Ideally leave the house when the agent comes round – don’t worry he wont pinch your family jewels.
8. Provide feedback within 24 hours. Most don’t because they don’t like to tell you bad news – but you should insist on it because it is important
9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to some
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It shouldn’t stop there though. A good agent will also help you long after the ink has dried – easing you into your new life, helping you locate schools, buying cars finding tradesmen and much more.
So if you are in the market to buy – what should an agent be doing for you?
1. Inform you of what will happen, the process, the costs involved etc.
2. Establish your budget – how much cash and how much mortgage. How much you will pay per month and what the bank will lend on your income. If you have no source of income and need to work you will need at least a year’s supply of money
3. Identify your requirements – what you want, what you would like, what you don’t like
4. Identify the area - if you don’t already know. This is probably the most important aspect.
5. Shortlist property that fit your criteria – you will most likely have to compromise.
6. Visit the property with you – stands to reason but they should be asking you questions before and after – such as what did you think about the property what aspects did you like, what didn’t you like. This is to try and gauge what appeals to you so they aren’t showing you houses that are not suitable
7. Assist in the negotiation of the sales price. It is an art form in itself – you don’t want to be paying too much nor do you want to offer to little so the seller doesn’t think you’re serious and just reject future offers out of hand. A decent agent will work to find a suitable price that both parties will be happy with. However negotiation is a skill and shouldn’t be left to someone who has been in Spain for 2 weeks and is helping his mum out. (if there are mums out there running estate agents with their sons this is not a personal attack)
8. Draw up private contracts. Usually this is where your lawyer comes in
9. Take you to the notary and help with translation services –
10. Change all bills into your name (or arrange someone to do this.) Sometimes this is done by the solicitor
11. Help you out in future when you need help.
One thing to note - you are entitled – by law now as it happens – to ask an agent for the breakdown of the cost of sale – including their charges. This must be provided in writing – it is your right so use it.
So there you go – how easy was that?
What about if you are selling? What should the agent be doing for you?
1. Explain what they will do for you – how they will market the property, what their charges are,
2. If they are asking for an exclusive contract – ask them for guarantees – what extra will they do for you as an exclusive client? Have a get out clause if they don’t show any clients round in a set period of time and make sure there is nothing which says if YOU find the buyer you have to pay their commission.
3. Take photos and details of the house.
4. Check the escritura – and at least take the basic details. The things they should be looking for are –
a. Are you the legal owner?
b. If not do you have a power of attorney signed by the legal owner
c. Is the property as stated (ie a 3 bedroom house not a 1 bed casita) a house not a plot of land etc
d. If it is a plot or house on a plot, whether the plot is rustic, urbanisable or urbano
e. Check with the town hall for future plans but invariably don’t because it means additional work
5. Market your property how they said they would. Just check that the price they are advertising.
6. Offer advice on how you can help them sell your property
7. Bring clients to view - they should do the talking – do not try and sell your house to the buyers. Ideally leave the house when the agent comes round – don’t worry he wont pinch your family jewels.
8. Provide feedback within 24 hours. Most don’t because they don’t like to tell you bad news – but you should insist on it because it is important
9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to som
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7. Assist in the negotiation of the sales price. It is an art form in itself – you don’t want to be paying too much nor do you want to offer to little so the seller doesn’t think you’re serious and just reject future offers out of hand. A decent agent will work to find a suitable price that both parties will be happy with. However negotiation is a skill and shouldn’t be left to someone who has been in Spain for 2 weeks and is helping his mum out. (if there are mums out there running estate agents with their sons this is not a personal attack)
8. Draw up private contracts. Usually this is where your lawyer comes in
9. Take you to the notary and help with translation services –
10. Change all bills into your name (or arrange someone to do this.) Sometimes this is done by the solicitor
11. Help you out in future when you need help.
One thing to note - you are entitled – by law now as it happens – to ask an agent for the breakdown of the cost of sale – including their charges. This must be provided in writing – it is your right so use it.
So there you go – how easy was that?
What about if you are selling? What should the agent be doing for you?
1. Explain what they will do for you – how they will market the property, what their charges are,
2. If they are asking for an exclusive contract – ask them for guarantees – what extra will they do for you as an exclusive client? Have a get out clause if they don’t show any clients round in a set period of time and make sure there is nothing which says if YOU find the buyer you have to pay their commission.
3. Take photos and details of the house.
4. Check the escritura – and at least take the basic details. The things they should be looking for are –
a. Are you the legal owner?
b. If not do you have a power of attorney signed by the legal owner
c. Is the property as stated (ie a 3 bedroom house not a 1 bed casita) a house not a plot of land etc
d. If it is a plot or house on a plot, whether the plot is rustic, urbanisable or urbano
e. Check with the town hall for future plans but invariably don’t because it means additional work
5. Market your property how they said they would. Just check that the price they are advertising.
6. Offer advice on how you can help them sell your property
7. Bring clients to view - they should do the talking – do not try and sell your house to the buyers. Ideally leave the house when the agent comes round – don’t worry he wont pinch your family jewels.
8. Provide feedback within 24 hours. Most don’t because they don’t like to tell you bad news – but you should insist on it because it is important
9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to som
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3. Take photos and details of the house.
4. Check the escritura – and at least take the basic details. The things they should be looking for are –
a. Are you the legal owner?
b. If not do you have a power of attorney signed by the legal owner
c. Is the property as stated (ie a 3 bedroom house not a 1 bed casita) a house not a plot of land etc
d. If it is a plot or house on a plot, whether the plot is rustic, urbanisable or urbano
e. Check with the town hall for future plans but invariably don’t because it means additional work
5. Market your property how they said they would. Just check that the price they are advertising.
6. Offer advice on how you can help them sell your property
7. Bring clients to view - they should do the talking – do not try and sell your house to the buyers. Ideally leave the house when the agent comes round – don’t worry he wont pinch your family jewels.
8. Provide feedback within 24 hours. Most don’t because they don’t like to tell you bad news – but you should insist on it because it is important
9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to som
In 2001, the Craft Organization Directors Association (CODA), unveiled a study that showed just how strongly the fine crafts market affects our national economy. As a $13.8 billion industry, it is creating nearly twice the sales of cosmetics, and almost half that of the toy industry.A whopping 53% of those sales are done through wholesaling to companies/businesses that retail the end product to consumers. Those companies in turn are supplying the American market with quality crafted goods made by talented artisans. Not only are they purchased as personal items, home d?cor, but gifts as well, all of which is contributing to a steady growth in business opportunities.If you are interested in this type of business for yourself, it's a good idea to check out the sales statistics for your area, and the type of crafts that you are interested in. Visit retail/craft shows and take note of how many vendors
9. Negotiate a suitable price and conditions – be prepared to accept an offer – most buyers these days expect it and it can be a deal breaker. But also have in mind the bare minimum you will accept
10. Arrange closing any mortgage with the bank
11. Assist with the notary.
How do you find a good agent?
Finding bad agents is easy. Finding mediocre ones equally so. So how do you pick out the good from the bad? The easiest way is to ask questions. Many people advocate only using agents who have API membership – this is the Spanish Estate Agents association (or one of them). However whilst current membership extends certain safeguards on the client, not all API registered agents are still registered. Equally not all non registered agents are bad. Wow what a battle – how do you judge?
Prepare a list of questions to ask them - the following is a sample, but not exhaustive, list
• Do they have an office?
• How long have they been in business?
• How many clients have they dealt with?
• What services do they offer their clients both during and after the sale?
• What commissions do they charge? Ask for a written breakdown of the charges including costs involved
• Do they speak Spanish (if not how can they operate in Spain)
• Do they translate all documents in English
• Can you speak to some previous clients
and anything else you deem important. Also ask in local bars (specifically Spanish ones) who they would recommend – the Spanish don’t like estate agents and so will only give you recommendations that they believe are good.
Wow after all that you realise how easy it is to buy/sell a property in Spain so lets go it alone.
Next article we will take a look at how you can do it for yourself – the DIY estate agent – just add water and watch it grow.
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