Notary appointment for property sales: procedure and important documents
Selling a property is not only a big decision, but also a legally complex transaction. To ensure that everything runs smoothly and that you are protected from hasty decisions, the legislator prescribes the Notarisation by a notary before. Here you can find out what role the notary plays and what documents you need.
Why is a notary important when selling a house?
A property purchase agreement is only legally effective if it notarised has been made. The notary acts as a neutral expert and takes on the following tasks:
- Prevent hasty decisions through information and instruction
- Formulating and reading out the purchase agreement
- Taking over correspondence with authorities, e.g. land registry office
- Creating a Enforcement order, if the buyer does not pay
Even if the notary does not check the buyer's creditworthiness, he will ensure that you as the seller do not suffer any disadvantages through legal safeguards.
What documents does the notary need?
Certain documents are required to ensure that the notary appointment runs smoothly. You should prepare these in good time:
- Purchase price and payment modalities
- Handover date of the property
- Information on material defects (if available)
- Land register extract
- Personal details of all contracting parties
The notary appointment process
At the notary appointment, the notary will read the purchase contract in full. This gives you the last opportunity to make changes or clarify any ambiguities. As purchase contracts are often legally complicated, you should read the Notary's duty to advise This is already included in the notary fees.
If desired, a Preliminary date take place. A preliminary draft contract is drawn up and all contract components are discussed in detail. This provides additional clarity before the final notarisation.
Selling property without an estate agent: more effort for sellers
If you sell a property without an estate agent, you usually have to allow more time for notary appointments. An experienced Property expert can make the process considerably easier by preparing the purchase agreement and guiding you through the sales process in the best possible way.
Summary: Advantages of notarial authentication
- Legal certainty through professional contract drafting
- Neutrality of the notary protects both contracting parties
- Protection in the event of payment problems through enforcement titles
- Clarification of open questions during the notary appointment
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Robert Schüßler
Property valuer (EIA and IHK)
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