{"id":1109,"date":"2025-04-16T10:55:00","date_gmt":"2025-04-16T08:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/casabinz.com\/?p=1109"},"modified":"2025-04-16T11:31:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-16T09:31:26","slug":"exerience-with-real-estate-agents","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/casabinz.com\/en\/exerience-with-real-estate-agents\/","title":{"rendered":"Exerience with real estate Agents"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Experiences with Real Estate Agents<\/strong><\/p>

As in any profession, there are experts of varying skill and integrity. Our experiences with real estate agents fall neatly into three categories:<\/p>

The Greedy Ones<\/strong>
These are the hardcore salespeople who only care about closing the deal. Whether the property suits the buyer? Irrelevant. Buyer\u2019s remorse? Not their problem. These folks are laser-focused on one thing: commission. Armed with well-rehearsed sales tactics, they rarely listen, ignore the briefed requirements, and waste everyone\u2019s time with pointless viewings. Whether the client is happy in the end is none of their concern\u2014as long as the monthly quota is met.<\/p>

This group includes the agents from Engel & V\u00f6lkers. We gave them three chances. Three strikes, same result. Plus: bold commission terms. With Engel & V\u00f6lkers, you sign before viewing anything, agreeing to an additional 5% fee. Ironically, these are the very agents currently facing legal trouble for alleged bogus self-employment setups.<\/p>

The Lazy Ones<\/strong>
We came across quite a few of these, especially in the Caribbean and Spain. We always gave a clear briefing, complete with a wishlist. Yet somehow, despite our wish for a quiet location, we were shown houses next to a motorway. With agents like that, we often didn\u2019t even get out of the car. These folks either lacked ambition\u2014or were simply overwhelmed.<\/p>

The Wonderful Ones<\/strong>
Yes, they exist too. Rebeca (Compass Group) in Miami was a shining example. We gave her our wishlist, and a few days later, she sent a pre-selection\u2014just to fine-tune. We picked our favourites and shortly after, we had viewings. Almost all of them were spot-on. Even the negotiation focused on our interests\u2014not the developer\u2019s or the seller\u2019s. Evaluating price vs. value was part of the process\u2014something completely absent in the previous two categories.<\/p>

Online Platforms<\/strong>
Websites like Idealista include both private and commercial listings. But we frequently found that the advertised properties didn\u2019t actually exist\u2014or weren\u2019t built yet. Frustrating, because such projects can take years to materialise.<\/p>

The Third Way: New Builds with a general contractor<\/strong>
We felt the real estate market on the Costa Blanca is fairly limited. Most homes are classic Spanish builds\u2014heavy on materials. We were after something modern: solar-powered, built with contemporary materials, and tailored to our needs. So, we didn\u2019t find our match through a traditional agent, but through a developer broker. It was more of a matchmaking service, presumably commission-based behind the scenes, but invisible to us as clients.<\/p>

We skipped the middleman on an early stage \u00a0and dealt directly with general contractors. We met three of them\u2014each showed us available plots and discussed possible designs. In some cases, building permits had already been filed, limiting modifications to within the outer walls. In our case, we co-designed everything with our contractor according to the building regulations and they applied for the permit on our behalf.\u00a0<\/p>

For a new build, a general contractor was the only viable option for us\u2014someone who could handle everything from A to Z. That\u2019s mainly because we\u2019re away for long stretches and (still) don\u2019t speak enough Spanish to sort out all the details ourselves. Our final choice was the zSanchez in Denia<\/strong>. To be continued.<\/p>

Tips for Dealing with Agents:<\/strong><\/p>

  • Provide a written briefing with your needs, ideally prioritised: Must-haves, nice-to-haves, and deal-breakers.<\/p><\/li>

  • Define your budget. Most agents will aim for the upper limit, assuming there\u2019s room to stretch.<\/p><\/li>

  • Do your own research on price levels, side costs, taxes, and quality of life (e.g. water access, waste management, infrastructure). Only then can you judge an agent\u2019s advice properly.<\/p><\/li>

  • Get all key promises from the agent in writing. Also, settle the terms in advance.<\/p><\/li>

  • Most listings are not exclusive, which creates pressure for agents and calls for clear communication from you.<\/p><\/li>

  • If something important is said during a viewing\u2014get it confirmed in writing.<\/p><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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