Selling your old home in Spain

When thinking about buying a house in Spain and moving there permanently, no doubt selling your old home will cross your mind. Even for pros, selling a house is a complex and time-consuming process. This basic overview should give you a first idea of what you should think about when selling your home.

Selling by yourself or signing an agent

You can save a lot of money if you sell your home by yourself. Real Estate Agents normally take between 1% and 2,5% of the sale value. On the other hand, they will save you many hours of work and they are pros in what they do. If you decide to get an agent involved, be sure of his reputation.
 

Clean up your home

Remember that 'I wished I lived here'-feeling? That's how you want your potential buyer to feel when he sees your home. So first thing to do is cleaning up and fixing those little damages you 'forgot' in the last years. Also furbish up your garden, for it may be the first thing the buyer sees of your house.

Advertise, advertise and advertise

Don't miss the biggest house-selling-platform in the world - the Internet. There are many homepages where buyers could find your house and, most important, get a first impression by watching some photos of it. Post some good pictures that will attract their attention. Also advertise in your local newspapers, for that still is one of the first places to go when buying a house. Don't forget to mention, that the house is 'for sale by owner'. And tell your friends and neighbours that you want to sell your home. They easily can become your best salesman.

Find the right price

Maybe the most difficult part of selling your home is determining its value. Look for the prices of similar houses in your region to get an idea of its value. You also can have a look at www.ourproperty.co.uk.

Be honest

When showing people your home, don't try to mess around with them. Hiding defects will bring you in discredit and surely endanger your deal.

Be prepared to negotiate

When the buyer is putting an offer take your time to think about it. Don't rush into signing deals. If the offer seems to low, find out the reasons and place a counter-offer.

Tidy up before leaving

When you finally leave your house and go to your new home in Spain, leave it like you would like to find it. Clean it up one last time, bring out the rubbish and then shut the door behind you smiling and thinking of your future in Spain.