With Spain's fantastic landscape and tropical climate, Spain homes have become more attractive to the foreign investor or buyer. From waterfront properties to luxurious resort living, you can find many different options to choose from when it comes to Spain real estate.

Whether you specialize in Spain residential real estate yourself or you're an American real estate agent helping a client purchase international property, having access to the proper resources is key. Proper planning and research is especially required in purchasing international real estate so that you follow pertinent laws and procedures.

Put Spain real estate information to work when you:

1. Find a Spain real estate website, residential or multipurpose, from a reputable real estate company for all the listings that you'll need.

2. Get legal counsel familiar with Spanish real estate laws; when you work with Spain real estate providers, residential regulations can be tricky.

3. Consider location with good re-sale value first as you consult a Spain real estate list, residential or commercial.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Search homes for sale in Spain

Each property company in Spain operates its own website with individual listings. On most websites, you'll be able to search for properties in a certain area of Spain or for the type of home you're seeking, such as country home, villa or town home.

I recommend: Look through pictures and details on properties available from Spanish Algarve Properties. Browse through the residential properties for sale from the Prestige Property Group with options ranging from a farmhouse, duplex or bungalow to a villa or townhouse.

Choose Spain real estate agents residential clients find knowledgeable

There are many real estate agents in Spain to work with. Search for a reputable company with a full portfolio. It may be helpful to find an agent who not only works in your preferred area, but also lives there. Get an agent who focuses strictly on selling houses that fit your criteria.

I recommend: Search for Spain real estate agents using Point2 Technologies. Or log on to DomesticSale.com for a directory of real estate agents in Spain.

Find homes in Spain to rent

Many find it's easier to rent property first. Advise your clients or transferring employees that renting may be an easier route, as they can explore the area more thoroughly and learn what daily living is like in Spain.

I recommend: Promociones Sarena offers seaside resort condo-type living arrangements that are available for purchase or rental. Search for long-term rentals from Interealty. Check BridgeStreet Worldwide's Spain page for executive rental homes in Spain.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Just as in the US, be aware of extra fees that go along with a real estate purchase. Spain property listings, residential or otherwise, won't list the transfer tax that buyers must pay, which can add nearly 8% to the price.