Are you thinking of selling your house in the next few months? If so, it is essential that you know the necessary procedures and documents required to carry out this transaction successfully. Without these documents, the sale of your home may be hindered. In this article, we will explain what documents you should obtain from the president of the community of neighbors and what additional documents might be useful in the sale process.

Essential documents to sell your home:

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1. Certificate of being up to date with the payment with the community:

Debts in the communities of owners are common and can be an impediment to sell your home. Therefore, it is necessary to obtain a certificate that proves that you are up to date in the payments to the community. The Horizontal Property Law establishes that all the owners must pay the ordinary community expenses in the established terms. You can request this certificate from the president of the community or the property administrator, and generally, they will provide it to you within a week at no cost.

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2. Certificate of Technical Inspection of the Building (ITE):

The ITE is mandatory for buildings over 45 years old and allows to evaluate the safety and habitability of the structure. Even if your home is less than 45 years old, some buyers may require this certificate as a precaution. As well as the certificate of being up to date with payments, you can obtain the ITE certificate from the president of the community or, if he cannot provide it, from the property administrator or even from the local town hall. Keep in mind that this certificate costs around 60 euros and can take up to a month to process.

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Additional documents that may be useful:

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1. Bylaws of the community of owners:

The condominium bylaws contain the rights and responsibilities of the owners within the community. These documents are generally decided at homeowners' meetings and can be requested by potential buyers. The president of the community or the property manager can provide you with a copy of these statutes.

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2. Last community fees approved by the community:

The derramas are extraordinary expenses that the owners must pay to cover repairs or maintenance not included in the regular expenses. If there are any outstanding derramas in your community when you sell your home, you must inform the buyers, as they will be responsible for paying the fees if the request for payment is after the signing of the purchase contract. Again, the president of the community will provide you with all the necessary documentation in this regard.

In summary, the sale of a property implies obtaining certain essential documents, such as the certificate of being up to date with the payment with the community and the certificate of ITE. In addition, it is advisable to have the community statutes and information on the approved fees at hand. By being prepared with these documents, you will be able to speed up the process of selling your house and avoid possible complications along the way. Good luck with your sale!

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