There are thousands of estate agents in Spain offering a unique range of professional services
that saves time and money when investing in Spanish property. The vast majority of property sales in Spain are handled by estate agents . Spain estate agents also advertise abroad, and in expatriate magazines and newspapers in Spain. Spain estate agents always needs a Spanish license to sale property to foreigner or to Spanish inhabitants. Most estate agents arrange viewing trips with cheap or free accommodation for prospective buyers.
Many estate agents in Andalucía do offer an after sales service which includes all the legal advice, insurance, arranging utilities etc. There are individuals and companies who offer their services as a buying agent who act on behalf of the buyer and take no commissions from any third party. In the past in Spain this service was provided by a 'corredor' which still existed especially in rural areas. Passepartout Andaluz offers the best and most comprehensive search and find service for property buyers on the entire Costa del Sol with completely free of charge service.
There are a number of associations and groups offering credentials and licenses to real estate agents:
• API is the most recognized real estate regulation body in Spain. The letters API stand for "Agentes de la Propiedad Inmobiliaria", or "Real Estate Agents" in English.
• GIPE -This Spanish credential stands for "Gestor Intermediario en Promociones de Edificaciones", which in English means "Intermediary Manager of Properties and Buildings.
• LPA Spain ,a group of long established property agents mainly on the Costa del Sol have formed a group called "Leading Property Agents of Spain".
Estate agents Spain , adhere to a strict code of ethics and are dedicated to giving highly professional and quality service to both buyers and sellers in Spain.
