What should i consider as a seller when selling a property?

Preparing the property

Before putting your property on the market, you can review the real estate market and determine whether it is more advantageous to sell your property in its current condition or renovated. It's up to you! If signs of wear and tear are evident, such as moisture problems or single glazing, it is advisable to carry out targeted renovations. An up-to-date property can be sold at a higher price. Today, buyers are also very attentive to energy efficiency. With a good Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), you have a better chance of achieving a good selling price.

Real estate agent's fees

The sale itself can also incur costs, for example, if you engage a real estate agent. When determining their commission, real estate agents take into account several factors (such as the type of property, the complexity of the transaction, the location, etc.). In a public auction, the commission can go up to 15%. In this case, there is no real estate agent involved, and you pay this cost directly to the notary. If you sell your property yourself, you save on these real estate agent or notary fees, but you are responsible for handling everything from start to finish (obtaining documents, publishing listings, scheduling visits, etc.).

Mandatory certificates

As a buyer, you are required to have eight different documents from the start of the sale: the soil certificate (an official certificate issued by OVAM), the urban planning extract, the electrical installation inspection certificate, the Energy Performance Certificate (EPC), the post-intervention file (PID), the cadastral extract and plan, and information regarding flood sensitivity. If your property was built before 2001, an asbestos certificate is also required.