Advantages of hiring a Real Estate Personal Shopper
How do I save you time?
How do I save you money?
How do I save you hassle?
I save you time
I search for you:
You will have access to 100% of the available offer. I search amongst apartments published directly by owners, agencies, funds, banks, and also “off market” properties (which are not published anywhere), which I have access to thanks to my wide network of contacts.
I react immediately to any new listing that seems to be a good fit, so you don’t miss interesting opportunities.
I view for you:
First I view properties alone, so you don't waste time viewing things that don't really fit. I send you a video-tour of the interesting options I find, as well as a complete report that includes an objective assessment with pros and cons.
I manage for you:
All the documentation and procedures: from the due diligence, reviewing the private contract and notarial deeds, all the way to the changing the utilities contracts to your name.
I save you money
I negotiate for you:
I represent your interests as a buyer so I negotiate to get you the lowest possible price. I use my knowledge of the local market in combination with Big Data evaluation tools to know the the objective market value of each home.
I improve your profitability:
I find interesting investment opportunities with above average returns. Even if you buy for yourself, not as an investment, I will assess the possible capital gains on the property you are interested in.
I find the best financing options:
I look for the best mortgage conditions for your financial profile, even before I start searching. I also help you consider alternative means of financing.
I make sure you don’t make costly mistakes:
I detect and inform you of any possible problems with the property that could cost you a lot of money to fix. I review and validate all legal aspects of the purchase, to avoid pitfalls.
I save you hassle
I am 100% on your side and by your side:
I will succeed only if you are 100% satisfied with your purchase.
I only represent you and your interests:
I put all my experience and Property Buyers’ resources at your disposal. There is no conflict of interest or ambiguity: I only work for you.
Purchase with guarantees:
I will investigate and inform you of any relevant details about the apartment, the building, and the surroundings. Don't buy with the uncertainty of not having all the information on hand.
What are the steps taken by a Real Estate Personal Shopper?
01. Interview and pre-assessment
02. Search and Viewings
03. Due diligence and Negotiations
04. Closing and paperwork
01. Interview and pre-assessment
First, I will become very familiar with what you are looking for: your priorities and wishes.
I can advise you if there is any aspect you are not certain about, such as best neighbourhoods, what you can afford with your budget in that area, etc.
I help you calculate your maximum budget based on your savings and financing capacity.
We sign a contract to formalize our mutual commitment, in which I detail everything that is included in the package and the flat rate for the services. At this point you only have to pay a 20% deposit to cover expenses. The rest you will pay only when you buy.
02. Search and Viewings
Then I search amongst a 100% of the real estate offer. I do not have a portfolio of properties I need to sell, so I can freely scour the entire market: agencies, private owners, banks, and even properties that are not published anywhere (“off-market”).
I view them first, filter and select only what really fits your needs, saving you countless hours of searching and fruitless visits. On average, the number of properties you have to view is reduced by 70%.
At the same time, or even before starting the search, I help you find and lock in the best mortgage conditions. A difference of 0.5% in the interest rate can save you 20 or 30 thousand euros over the duration of a mortgage.
03. Due diligence and Negotiations
When we find something you love, I do a thorough research to give you all the information about the property and (if applicable) the community of owners, including a technical report done by our licensed architect. The goal in this phase is that you don’t go into the purchase blindly!
I also validate the purchase from the legal point of view so that you buy with peace of mind.
I help you in the presentation of the offer and the negotiation of the price and conditions with the sellers, detecting when a property is listed above its market value and therefore deeper discounts can be obtained.
I only represent you and only look out for your best interest in all negotiations, so I will negotiate to get you the lowest price.
04. Closing and paperwork
I review and negotiate the terms of the deposit (“contrato de arras”) and the deeds.
I also include notarial arbitration, to give you greater legal guarantee.
I continue to help you before, during and after the signing of the deeds, for example by helping you change the contracts for utilities to your name.
Can the services be customized?
Of course!
Before we start working together, we will determine what services you really need, and we will only charge for those.
Are you a lawyer or an architect? Then you probably don’t need the legal or technical validation – we will remove them from the package and reduce the fixed fee accordingly.
Do you want me to tender the renovations, or even supervise them? It can be included in the budget.
THE REAL ESTATE PERSONAL SHOPPER SERVICE IS LIKE A TAILOR-MADE SUIT.
Great, I'm interested, but how much does the service cost?
Having said that...
The fees for a complete package from the pre-assessment to the post-purchase procedures are usually around 8.000€ to 12.000€ + VAT for investment properties and 10.000€ to 20.000€ +VAT for home purchases, but this is just a very rough estimate as each project is unique and tailored to your needs.
There are several things you should know...
At Property Buyers we never charge a percentage on the purchase price. Why? Because we are not intermediaries or commission agents. We provide you with a service and charge a fixed fee for it. You will always know how much it will be and what your personalized service package includes before you sign.
These fees do not depend so much on your purchase budget as on the complexity of the search and the services included.
Global budget ...
Your global purchasing budget will be determined before starting the search.
This budget will have to include everything: the purchase price, taxes, our fees, and any possible renovations. We will make sure to find a property that fits your needs and where everything fits into this budget.
YOU DON’T HAVE TO INCREASE YOUR TOTAL BUDGET JUST BECAUSE YOU HIRED A REAL ESTATE PERSONAL SHOPPER.
