Find a local agent
Find and compare a real estate agent in Spain
Most people in Spain find an agent through the large property portals, where listings are posted by local agencies (inmobiliarias), and then contact the agency behind a listing they like. Personal referrals and walking into neighbourhood agency offices are also common.
Where to find and compare agents in Spain
- idealista (Real estate agents directory)
Section of Spain's largest property portal that lets you browse and contact registered estate agencies filtered by province, city or neighbourhood.
- Fotocasa
Major Spanish property portal where most listings are posted by local agencies, letting you see which agency handles a given area and compare their active properties.
- Consejo General de los COAPI de España
Official national body of the professional colleges of real estate agents (API) that links to the regional colleges where you can check whether an agent is a qualified, registered member.
- Registre d'agents immobiliaris de Catalunya (AICAT)
Official Generalitat de Catalunya register that lets consumers in Catalonia verify that a real estate agent or agency is properly registered to operate.
- Free, worldwide
Anyone.com
Agents in Spain overwhelmingly concentrate on Idealista and Fotocasa, the country's dominant listings hubs. Anyone.com, with a presence across 29 countries according to its own data, connects you to a wider pool of agents familiar with international and cross-border transactions, a significant advantage in coastal regions and the second-home market where foreign buyers and expatriate sellers are common. The platform keeps you in direct contact with agents, no middleman, and is free to use while you evaluate options.
How to choose a good one
Contact two or three local agencies, compare their recent sales and listings in your specific area, and ask whether they hold the official API qualification or are entered in the relevant regional register. Agency commission is negotiable, so confirm the fee, what services it covers, and whether you are signing an exclusive mandate before committing.
For the full method, what to ask, how to compare fees, and how to vet an agent anywhere, see our guide to finding and comparing a real estate agent.
. Agent directories and fees change, so confirm current details on each site.