Questions for a Marbella Estate Agent

Questions for a Marbella Estate Agent

You are searching the market yourself for a new home on the Costa del Sol and realize it’s quite a task and the need for a professional estate agent is the best solution. So decision made, what do you need to know? For example, who are the best estate agents in Marbella? What are your questions for a Marbella Estate Agent? So pen and paper out and make your list:

If You Were To Interview an Estate Agent What Would You Ask?

Seriously why shouldn’t you be prepared to ask the questions? You need the answers after all, so prepare yourself so nothing is overlooked. Not only will you find the right agent for you, it will speed up the whole process. With your preparations in place the estate agent can then work with a clearer vision of your requirements. So it’s good for you both and you won’t be wasting your valuable time.

Make a checklist of all the things you think you need to know prior to viewing houses.  This list will increase along the course of your buying process, but at least make one before approaching your agent. You’ll walk away after your meeting thinking, ‘Oh I should have asked that and oh yes, there was that as well’. You get the picture.

These are the questions that need addressing before you even view your potential home and if at all possible make this a face to face meeting. From the onset you will have a feeling if this is the right agent for you; you have to feel comfortable with the person assisting you on one of the biggest decisions you are going to make.

And from the agents point of view it shows you are serious and as committed as they are.

You are buying and these are the questions what you are asking. Magna have given examples of how they would address your questions before beginning to work together finding your Dream Home in Marbella!

• How will you search for my new home?

An agent is full of advice and takes an active role in the local community. The first meeting will establish for you and us the type of buyer you are.

• Your requirements
• Your budget
• Your lifestyle

There is no point in starting a search before you know what areas are most suitable for you and your family and the lifestyle you lead. From this information and as your agent we can then use our personal resources and portfolio to begin the search based on your budget. Magna Estates has an extensive database and over 25 years agency experience. With this longevity it has given us a strong position as property leaders in the area of Marbella. We pride ourselves on our strong community presence and are a company you can trust have full understanding of the property industry. There are also many useful groups in Marbella that have an active community involvement.

Magna Property Search

By definition Magna will search for a property based on the area, home requirements e.g. the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the orientation and views.

They will also take into consideration the nature of your home is it for holidays, a permanent home or as an investment?

Your personal taste will play high in our search. We like to offer a service that is geared towards your lifestyle or those of your future guests and holidaymakers.

• How many homes will I likely see before I find a home I want to buy?

At Magna Estates you’d expect to be presented with 4-5 property alternatives and your feedback is of vital importance to proceed. There is no fixed rule of course the number of properties someone chooses to view is limitless, but with the clear requirements it more than often will be a selection. Clearly defining the location and property type naturally will speed up your search and make a more specific match for your needs.

• Will I be competing against other buyers?

You will always be competing against other buyer so yes would be the answer. The property is in the market and at any given moment another client may make an offer.

• Can I speak directly to the seller?

You are free to speak directly to a client; we would present you to them as a client of Magna Estates.

• How do you handle multiple offers?

When Magna are faced with the position of multiple offers the decision is based on

• The 1^st offer
• The largest offer
• The secured deposit to make a reservation 

• What typical costs can I expect buying a home?

You have to factor in costs of between 10 % – 12% on top of the house price.

When you are ready and have made a decision to make an offer we would present this to the seller on your behalf.

• Can you help arrange a mortgage?

Magna Estates can help you arrange your mortgage. We don’t use a mortgage broker; we choose to check the best option in every situation.

• Can you explain the energy performance certificate?

All property that is being rented or sold should have an energy certificate, under Spanish Law.

Its aims are to demonstrate the efficiency of a home, taking into consideration several factors:

• Source of heating energy (electricity, gas or other)
• Sealing of windows and doors
• Size and interior layout of the home and ability to tailor the heating and air conditioning efficiently
• Measure the efficiency of lighting and appliances used

The information compiled will then be analyzed by an authorized technician to reach an energy indicator on the scale fitting for the home, where he would document the finding in his report.

To sum up Magna we present a transparent image of ourselves. We have embraced the latest Digital Technology and value our community presence and choose to communicate with people professionally and more socially. These efforts are to warmly invite you to contact us and work together, there are plenty of property deals in the Costa del Sol and we believe in a high standard of quality at a good price.

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