Real State Agency

1. Property appraisal: Professional assessment to determine market price.
2. Advertising and promoting the property: Strategies to raise awareness of the property.
3. Managing interest and visits: Fielding interest from potential buyers, selecting quality candidates and setting up visits. Negotiating offers to maximize profit.
4. Signing contracts: Legal agreement between the buyer and seller.
5. Post sale service: Support and follow up after selling the property.

1. Deposit: Initial payment to set aside the property for you. This includes making an offer for the owners to assess.
2. Earnest money agreement or purchase contract: Private agreement laying out the terms and conditions.
3. Signing the contract: Legal purchase agreement signed before a Notary Public. The buyer pays the seller the remainder of the amount negotiated and takes possession of the keys and the home.

• National ID or passport for both parties.
• Property deed.
• Mortgage debt certificate if applicable.
• Certificate of being up to date on HOA payments.
• Energy certificate.
• Proof of most recent property tax payment (IBI – Impuesto sobre Bienes Inmuebles).
• Certificate of occupancy.
• Property Inspection Certificate (ITE – Inspección Técnica de Edificios) if applicable.

An exclusive listing means we are the only agency that can show and negotiate the sale of your property, which means we can spend more time and effort promoting it and closing the deal. A non-exclusive listing allows the seller to work with multiple agencies to sell the property.

Yes, it is possible and very common. There are different ways to sell homes with a mortgage, including taking over the existing loan from the seller or canceling the mortgage.

The average time it takes to sell a property in Barcelona varies quite a bit depending on the location, price and market conditions. At Alting, we make it significantly faster with our effective, personalized marketing strategies.

• VAT (Value Added Tax): applies to new build homes and is 10% of the purchase price.
• Capital Transfer Tax (ITP – Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales): for second hand housing, ranging from 6% to 10% depending on the Autonomous Community.
• Stamp Duty (IAJD – Impuesto sobre Actos Jurídicos Documentados): applies to new and second hand transactions, the rate depends on the Autonomous Community.

Sellers are responsible for the municipal capital gains tax, which must be paid within 30 days of the sale, and national capital gains on annual tax returns.

There can be other expenses like getting the energy certificate and certificate of occupancy.

1. Deposit: Initial payment to set aside the property for you before you sign the lease. This includes making an offer for the owners to assess.
2. Lease: Legal agreement laying out the terms, conditions and length of the lease.

• By an individual:
  • National ID (DNI/NIE) or passport.
  • Credit references: Pay stubs, employment contracts or tax statements.
• By a company:
  • Corporate Tax statement.
  • Company deeds (incorporation, power of attorney, etc.).

The deposit is one month’s rent for residential properties and two months’ rent for offices and retail properties. It is held by a governmental body.

It is used to cover any damages or breach of contract and returned at the end of the lease minus any deductions.

The additional guarantees are required on top of the deposit and kept to prevent or resolve any incidents that may arise. They may be cash, bank guarantees or insurance policies associated with the contract or home, as agreed by the parties.

For residential leases, they are capped at two months’ rent.

You are responsible for ensuring the property is in good conditions and making any repairs necessary.

No, but it is highly recommended, both to ensure timely payment and handling of damages and to protect the property.

Professional appraisal is key. Contact us for a precise appraisal.