Finding The Best Real Estate Agents in Marbella

One thing Marbella is not short of are real estate agents. Property for sale and rent in Marbella has been one of the key revenue drivers for the entire area for decades. It supports so many other business sectors as well as its own and is critical to both tourism and the growth of the area.

These days people from all over the world choose Marbella in which to purchase a property, and for a variety of different reasons. Some relocate completely moving to Marbella on a permanent basis. Other choose to stay part-time, enjoying the amazing climate for extended periods of time. There are others that solely purchase for investment, renting out their homes long-term or for short-term holiday lets.

There Are No Regulations In Place To Become A Real Estate Agent In Marbella

Unlike some countries, and some regions of Spain, in Marbella literally anyone can become a real estate agent. No experience, no business premises, and sometime little knowledge still do not stop someone setting up shop and advertising their services.

For a property buyer, it can of course be a minefield in choosing the best real estate agent in Marbella to work with.

How To Choose The Best Marbella Real Estate Agent

While there are no foolproof ways, there are some things you can do in order to establish whether you are a good fit with an agent. After all, you will be entrusting them to find you the ideal property for your budget and you want to be confident that they will indeed do that for you.

Here are a few tips in choosing the right agent:

1. Do they have a professional website?

Take a few minutes to browse around their website. Look at the about us page to see how much experience they have and how long they have been operating. It is often a good guide to judge whether they have the necessary experience.

If they have a blog or news section on the website see when the last post was made. Again, it is a good indication of how active they are.

2. What Are Their Social Media Accounts Like?

Social media is also a great way to see how the agency presents itself. It is also a great way to see whether their approach and attitude aligns with yours and whether they would be a good partner to help you with your property search,

Again, when were their last posts. Not posting for a long time can indicate a lack of activity in the real estate sector.

3. Check Linked In

This is another good way to see if they are active in the market and whether they are ‘leaders’ in their field. If they are posting real estate news and updates to their peers, it is a good indication that they are reputable and know their business.

You can also check out CEO’s and individual team members to see how active they are.

4. Timely Response

If you contact them via a form, see how long it takes for them to get back to you. What is the response like? Is it just a standard email or have they taken time to read your enquiry.

The tone of the email is often a good indication of the person you will be dealing with.

5. Chat To Them

Before committing to anything just have a chat with them and ask a few questions. It is the best way to judge their experience and knowledge.

We hope this provides some useful information and advice for choosing the best agent in Marbella to use for your search.

We have been in Marbella for over 20 years and have seem many real estate agents come and go so we understand how difficult it could be.

Good luck with your property search and we hope you find the right agent to use.