Steps of buying a house

The fundamental steps can be summarized in the following phases:

1. Research: Find the property you desire. You can conduct your search through agencies, real estate portals, or your network of acquaintances.
2. Visit: In this phase, you have the opportunity to analyze the conditions, the location of the property, and in general, assess whether it meets your preferences or not.
3. Offer: If you wish to proceed, present a purchase offer to the seller.
4. Preliminary agreement: In this phase, a preliminary contract is signed that establishes the terms of the purchase.
5. Deposit: At the same time, a deposit is paid as a guarantee of the purchase.
6. Notarial deed: Subsequently, the deed of sale is signed before a notary to officially transfer the property’s ownership.
7. Registration and taxes: The deed is registered with the Revenue Agency, and registration taxes are paid.
8. Transfer of utilities: Finally, utilities are transferred to the new owner.