Guides for sellers and landlords
Practical explanations to help you sell or let your property with confidence: the steps in order, how to choose a broker and compare offers, what commission and exclusivity mean, which papers to prepare and how to understand your property’s value. This is general information, not legal, financial or tax advice.
Selling a property in Saudi Arabia: from decision to transfer
Every stage of a sale in order: documents, value, choosing a broker, the agreement, marketing, negotiation, transfer and after.
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How to choose a licensed real estate broker and compare offers
How to check a broker’s licence, what to ask, how to compare commission, marketing and local experience, and when to walk away.
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Broker commission explained: who pays, when, and how to compare
Who pays the broker’s commission, when it is due, what it covers, how to compare and negotiate it, and what to put in the agreement.
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The brokerage agreement: clauses that protect you before you sign
Why you need a written brokerage agreement, its key clauses, what to check before signing and how to end it.
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Certified valuation or broker price opinion: which do you need?
The difference between a certified valuation and a broker’s price opinion, when you need each, and how to use them in selling and negotiating.
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Preparing a property for sale: what is worth fixing and what is not
What to fix before selling and what to leave, how to clean and declutter, and how to prepare photos, papers and viewings.
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Before you sell your land: checks that save you surprises
What to check before selling land: deed and boundaries, plan and use, services, fees, shared ownership and how to market it.
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Documents needed to sell a property: a list to prepare before you start
The papers to prepare before selling: deed, ID and power of attorney, heirs, building permit, mortgage, leases and bank requirements, by property type.
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Renting out your property: from preparation to a registered lease
How to prepare your property for letting, set the rent, choose a broker or manager, vet tenants, and register and manage the lease.
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Exclusive or non-exclusive brokerage: which suits your property?
The difference between exclusive and non-exclusive agreements, the pros and cons of each, when to choose each, and what to write to protect yourself.
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