A Quick Checklist
If you're about to put your property in Spain on the market, here's a useful checklist to help guide you to ensure your property is being presented to potential buyers in the best way possible. At the end of the day, your property will be competing with others on the market.
By carrying out some basic tasks, you could potentially attract more buyers, potentially resulting in a faster sale and guaranteeing you achieve the best possible price!
Download our PDF Checklist For Property Sellers
What's included:
- How to prepare your property for sale.
- Advice on what you can say on viewings to improve the saleability of your home.
- Negotiating the best deal (not necessarily price!) for your home.
How to improve the saleability of your home in Spain
- Tidy and refresh outdoor spaces
Trim trees, tidy gardens, pressure wash patios, repaint fences or gates. Buyers in Guadalhorce love usable outdoor spaces — clean terraces, shaded areas, and a neat entrance can make a big impact. - Stage terraces and patios
Set up small seating areas outside with tables, chairs, and a few plants to show off the Mediterranean lifestyle. - Freshen up the paintwork
A fresh coat of light, neutral-coloured paint (especially white or soft cream) inside and outside can transform how bright and spacious your home feels, especially in older fincas and townhouses. - Declutter and depersonalise
Remove excess furniture, personal photos, and heavy decor. Properties inland can sometimes feel "closed in" — create an open, airy feeling to let buyers imagine their own life there. - Highlight traditional features
Show off rustic beams, stone walls, tiled floors, fireplaces — but make sure they’re clean and in good repair. - Fix paperwork issues upfront
Ensure your Escritura (deed), registration, and First Occupation Licence (if needed) are in order — rural properties often have legal details that buyers will check carefully. - Stage guest-ready rooms
Buyers inland often look for family homes, rentals, or holiday retreats — making guest rooms attractive (fresh bedding, neat presentation) really helps. - Emphasise land usability
If you have usable land (for horses, orchards, or agriculture), make it look maintained and accessible. Overgrown or inaccessible land can discourage buyers. - Repair any minor issues
Fix dripping taps, squeaky doors, cracked tiles — buyers notice these small flaws, especially when touring rustic country homes. - Promote water supply and internet
Highlight reliable utilities (good water supply, internet availability) — it's a major concern for many buyers moving inland. - Consider staging key lifestyle "moments"
Show off a sunny breakfast nook, a shaded afternoon siesta spot, or a sunset terrace setup — inland buyers are often drawn to the lifestyle as much as the property itself!
Ready to Sell?
Get in touch to arrange a free, no obligation valuation from our experienced estate agents in Mijas, Coin, Tolox, Alhaurin El Grande and all surrounding areas in the Guadalhorce Valley.
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