Private property sale, step by step
Firma Vivienda helps you complete your entire property sale between private parties: lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract, electronic signature, earnest money transfer, appraisers, mortgages, notaries and utility transfers. No estate agents and the seller pays nothing.
- Lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract tailored to your transaction
- Electronic signature and guided earnest money transfer
- Find appraisers, compare mortgages and locate nearby notaries
- Full management of utility transfers (electricity, water and gas)
- The seller pays nothing. Only the buyer pays the fixed fee
What typically goes wrong in private sales
It's not just "sign and done": it's about getting the contract, the deadlines and the documentation right, and not getting lost in the subsequent procedures.
With Firma Vivienda
- Lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract
- Electronic signature and guided earnest money transfer
- Appraisers, mortgages, notaries and utilities
- The seller pays nothing
Note: Firma Vivienda does not act as an estate agent and does not take part in the negotiation. It helps you complete the entire sale so you can manage the transaction directly, without intermediaries.
Key steps in a private property sale
A clear (and realistic) outline for Spain: from the initial agreement to post-sale procedures.
Agree on price, deadlines and conditions
Define the essentials: price, dates, what's included, and what happens if either party defaults.
Lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract
Generate a professional contract tailored to your transaction, reviewed by lawyers, with all documentation centralised (DNI/NIE, Nota Simple, etc.).
Electronic signature and earnest money transfer
Buyer and seller sign the contract digitally. The app displays the bank details so the buyer can transfer the earnest money.
Appraisers, mortgages and notaries
Find nearby appraisers, compare mortgage offers and locate notaries to arrange the deed signing.
Confirmation and utility transfers
After signing at the notary, manage the ownership transfer of electricity, water and gas directly from the platform.
Private sale vs. with an intermediary: common differences
It's not about "better or worse": it depends on your situation. Here's what usually changes in practice.
With Firma Vivienda (private sale)
- Lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract tailored to your transaction.
- Electronic signature, guided earnest money transfer, appraisers, mortgages and notaries.
- Full process through to utility transfers. The seller pays nothing.
- More direct control, no estate agent commissions.
With an intermediary
- Can provide coordination and expertise in complex cases.
- Less operational burden for the parties at certain stages.
- Even so, the contract and documentation must be correct.
- Post-sale procedures (such as utilities) still need to be handled.
Firma Vivienda helps you complete the entire private property sale. The seller pays nothing and the contract is reviewed by lawyers.
What does Firma Vivienda offer in a private property sale?
Everything you need to complete the sale, from the contract to the utilities. The seller pays nothing.
Contract and electronic signature
- Lawyer-reviewed earnest money contract tailored to your transaction.
- Electronic signature of the contract from your browser.
- Seller's bank details for the earnest money transfer.
- Organised documents (DNI/NIE, Nota Simple, etc.).
Appraisers, mortgages, notaries and utilities
- Find property appraisers and compare mortgage offers.
- Locate nearby notaries to arrange the deed signing.
- Full management of utility transfers (electricity, water and gas).
Frequently asked questions
Common queries about private property sales (contract, documentation and utilities).
Is a private property sale between individuals legal?
Yes. It is common practice. The key is to correctly document each stage (especially the earnest money contract), organise the documentation and meet deadlines.
What documentation is usually required?
It depends on the case, but typically: DNI/NIE of the parties and Nota Simple. In subsequent procedures (such as utilities), meter readings and new owner documentation may be required.
Does Firma Vivienda replace a notary or legal advice?
No. Firma Vivienda is a platform for generating and organising documentation and guiding the process. The deed is signed before a notary and, if your case requires it, specialised legal advice may be recommended.
Can I see the earnest money contract and utility transfers in detail?
Yes. There is a specific landing page for the online earnest money contract and another for utility transfers.
Complete your entire private property sale
Lawyer-reviewed contract, electronic signature, appraisers, mortgages, notaries and utilities. The seller pays nothing. All from a single dashboard.