If you are a vendor who is considering going down the route of FSBO (For Sale By Owner), we can understand the idea of potentially saving a relatively small amount of money on the sale of your property by not paying estate agency fees and selling privately.
However! The downsides of selling your home in Spain privately far outweigh the benefits of listing your property with an experienced and reputable local estate agent.
Did you know 90% of all FSBO listings in Spain don't even sell? If that's not enough to deter you from attempting to sell your property privately, here are a few more reasons.
Why you should sell your property through an estate agent in Spain
An Estate Agent will achieve a higher sales price for your property.
- A more accurate valuation and marketing price means it isn't over-priced and you find your property going stagnant due to lack of interest. Or even worse - you undervalue it and it sells for thousands less than what you could have achieved!
- Superior marketing. Here at Mediterranean Homes, we use all the tools in the marketing toolbox to ensure your property is marketed to the best of its ability. Including professional photography, video tours, social media, proactively reaching out to buyers on our database and listing on all the major property portals.
REMEMBER: The more people who see your property, the more enquiries we get. The more enquiries we get, the more viewings we get. The more viewings we get, the more offers we receive for your property and the higher the sale price is!
- Better negotiating skills and in-depth local knowledge mean we're able to portray the true value of your home to the buyer and achieve the best possible price for our vendors.
Having an estate agent manage the sale of your property will reduce the risk of the sale falling through. Our team, partnered with the best property conveyancers around know how to get a property transaction past the gate with our eyes closed!
Why you shouldn't sell your home in Spain privately
Firstly, put yourself in the buyer's shoes. If you were a buyer who hasn't bought a home in Spain before then ask yourself this question:
Who do you think the buyer will be more comfortable buying from? A private individual whom they've never met before or through a local, trusted estate agent with an excellent, proven track record?
It's a no-brainer!
Why would you discount this demographic when you're looking to achieve the best possible price for your home?
Selling a home can be a time-consuming process, involving tasks such as scheduling viewings, responding to inquiries, and coordinating with potential buyers. By appointing an estate agent, you can save yourself time and effort and focus on other priorities.
Estate agents screen potential buyers to ensure they are serious, qualified... and aren't con artists! This can save you time and frustration by avoiding deals that are unlikely to close. Note: If you do go down the FSBO route, please do be aware that there are lots of scams out there involving people posing as buyers.
Sell your Home with Mediterranean Homes
With over 30 years of combined experience in the property industry and hundreds of properties sold in the Guadalhorce Valley, there is no property too difficult for us to sell.
In fact, we specialise in difficult-to-sell, unique country properties with tricky or incomplete paperwork.
We´re in the business of people first, property second. Our experience comes from decades of conversations with people just like you giving us the knowledge and expertise to sell any property no matter what your circumstances are.
We know how to reach motivated buyers through the latest technology and have the right contacts to ensure you get the right price for your property with as little stress as possible.
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