What does a Real Estate Personal Shopper do?
When buying real estate the only one you can trust is your gut. Or is there someone else?
As real estate personal shopper, or buyer's agent, MySpot Barcelona helps exclusively the property buyers in the process of purchasing a property. Our main goal is to represent and protect the interests of the buyer during the entire real estate transaction, from the property search, visits, negotiations, due diligence to the final closing.
If you're looking to buy a property in Barcelona, the agents you meet receive their commission from the seller of the house, not from the buyer which leads to a conflict of interest as the agent put the focus on where the money comes from. In the rental sector its different as commission can be obtained from both sides.
If you want to be sure that the agent only represents your interests contracting a real estate personal shopper is the way to go. We have in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market and can provide you with valuable insights into the different neighborhoods, property types, price ranges as well as legal and urban specifics of properties to avoid surprises later.
How exactly can MySpot Barcelona assist you?
1. Negotiations: We can negotiate with the seller or their agent on your behalf to ensure that you get the best possible price and terms for the property you want.
2. Due diligence: We provide guidance on bureaucratic procedures, make legal, urbanistic, administrative and community background checks on interesting properties and help to ensure that all the necessary paperwork are completed correctly and on time.
3. Legal and financial advice: As buyer's agent we can provide you with legal and financial advice to ensure that the transaction is conducted smoothly and that you're protected from any legal or financial risks.
4. Property management: Once you have purchased your property, we can help you recruit property management services. This can be particularly useful if you are buying as an investor or if you do not live in Barcelona. We can rent it out for you and also help you find local interior decor and property management providers.
Overall, as a real estate personal shopper we can make the process of buying a property in Barcelona smooth, easy, and stress-free. We can also save you time and money in the long run by helping you avoid common pitfalls and making sure you get the best possible deal.
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