subject: When Is It Time To Sell Property In Spain [print this page] If you have bought property in country around the world, you realize that at some point you may have to sell it. For whatever reason, it is time to get rid of the property you bought in an international country. This may sound easier than it actually is. It is not something you should consider doing on your own. With the currency differences, the language barriers, and the ability to make a costly mistake, hiring a trained international real estate agent to help sell your property in Spain is a wise idea.
You may have bought and sold property in your own country before so you feel experienced in this action. However in another country, even if you know the language, there can be rules and laws of which you are not aware. Some of the laws may be old yet inferred in contracts and without the proper cultural heritage; you may not even know they exist. You could cause yourself a lot of headaches and stress if you move forward with the sale on your own. The agents in the other countries should be well-versed in the customs, laws, and protocol for that area.
Many times even the regions themselves have different customs and if you violate those, you can find yourself in some hot water, even with the best of intentions. Your agent will walk you through how to handle cultural situations and can give you much needed advice when a problem does come up that you are not prepared to handle.
Your property in Spain should be in sell-able condition or you should be ready to lower the price if it is in need of repairs. Not only will this help the property sell faster but you should be able to get a fair price, if the repairs are completed and the house is in good condition. Just as in any country, a buyer wants a fair deal and a house in liveable condition. When you are working out the contract for sale, having an educated agent on your side can help you avoid legal fees and problems down the road.
You may not understand questions from the buyers or you may not completely understand the contract. This is not the time to guess on the translation, even if you feel as though you know the other language well. Be sure of the transaction you are performing when you go to sell your property in Spain. Do not rely on guesses but know exactly what is going on so you get a fair deal and the buyer does as well.
