Selling through an agency in Andorra: choosing your agent and your mandate
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The short answer
To sell through an agency in Andorra, compare the type of mandate (exclusive or simple), the fees and who pays them, the duration, and how the agency presents your property. Ask for references and a written marketing plan, and negotiate before signing.
Questions to ask the agency
- Who pays the fees and on what basis? The amount and the payer must appear in the mandate.
- Exclusive or simple mandate? Exclusivity motivates the agency but binds you.
- What duration and what exit conditions?
- How will the property be presented? Photos, advertisement, portals, foreign clientele.
- Which similar properties have been sold recently?
Agency or private sale
| Agency | Private seller | |
|---|---|---|
| Visibility | Network and portals | To be built |
| Time | Delegated | Your responsibility |
| Negotiation | Managed | Direct |
| File security | Supported | To be checked by a lawyer |
See also choosing a real estate agency.
What the mandate must contain
A sales mandate is a contract. Before signing, check that it states in black and white:
| Point | Why |
|---|---|
| Identity of the parties and description of the property | Avoids any ambiguity about what is being sold (annexes, parking space, storage room) |
| Listing price and authorised negotiating margin | The agency must not be able to accept an offer without your agreement |
| Duration, renewal and exit conditions | A tacit renewal can bind you for longer than planned |
| Exclusivity or not, and its limits | Under exclusivity, you cannot entrust the property to another agency |
| Fees: amount, calculation basis, payer and due date | The payer and the date must be written down, not assumed |
| Powers of the agency | Viewings, advertising, negotiation, possible signing of a preliminary contract |
| Handling of your personal data | The photos and information about your property and your identity circulate on portals |
A regulated activity
Real estate brokerage is one of the activities that require authorisation before any start-up: see regulated professions and the real estate agency sheet. Ask the agency for its authorisation number and check it.
Comparing two or three agencies
Ask each for a written valuation, its terms and examples of recent comparable sales in your parish. A large gap in the valuation must be explained: an agency that quotes the highest price to win the mandate will cost you time. See valuing your property.
During and after the mandate
Keep a written record of the offers received, their conditions and the replies given. After the sale, ask for the fee invoice: it is used to calculate your net proceeds as seller. See seller's costs and taxes.
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Frequently asked questions
Is an exclusive mandate compulsory?
No. It is common, but a simple mandate leaves you free to entrust the property to several agencies.
Can you sell yourself while also using an agency?
It depends on the mandate: reread the clause dealing with a buyer you might find yourself.
How long does a mandate last?
The duration is set out in the contract and can be negotiated. Provide for a clear exit option.
Going further
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