Is there a real need to use an estate agent when looking for and buying a property in Spain?
A. Most definitely, but please make sure that it is a reputable one. Unfortunately, there are many unlicensed and non-legitimate ´Virtual´ Estate Agents in Spain who practise outside the rules and regulations. These people often operate without offices (but hide the fact) and just have a website, mobile phone and car. This makes them virtually impossible for the authorities to track down, inspect and regulate and therefore sellers and purchasers who use them do not have the safeguards that the D.I.A offers. This is why it is vital for potential property purchasers and sellers alike to use the services of Citrus Homes or another Real Estate Agent that is complying with the D.I.A regulations. Also you do not get a property cheaper by trying to purchase direct from a developer as they have fixed prices, whether it be to the customer or through an Agent. A good Agent will also have local knowledge and should have built up a network of contacts, enabling them to secure you the very best ind
