Until 2022, no special qualifications or special guarantees to clients were required to act as an estate agent in the Comunitat Valenciana (including the regions of Alicante, Castellón and Valencia).
In 2022, a registration decree was passed that requires all agents operating in the Comunitat Valenciana to be registered by August 2023 in order to continue to operate legally. The aim of this regulation is to protect clients (both sellers and buyers) and to ensure professional practice and safe real estate transactions.
Adam & Behrens S.L. is a licensed real estate agent of the Comunitat Valenciana and registered under the number "RAICV 0978" in the Register of Real Estate Agents under the Regional Housing Ministry of the Autonomous Community of Valencia.
Additionally, Adam & Behrens S.L. is a member of "APIAL". The Association of Real Estate Agents and Brokers of the Province of Alicante, created in accordance with the provisions of Article 22 of the Constitution, Organic Law 1/2002 of 22 March, which regulates the right of association, and other applicable provisions in this area. "APIAL" was created under the protection of the official College of Estate Agents of Alicante and offers its members the same benefits enjoyed by "API" members.
In order to be registered in the "Registro de Agentes de Intermediación Inmobiliaria de la Comunitat Valenciana" or to become a member of the "APIAL", various conditions must be met which serve to protect clients. These include, among others:
Evidence of passing an examination proving that the agent has the necessary experience and knowledge to act as an agent in the real estate industry and is up to date with current regulations.
Proof of a place of business open to the public with all necessary licences and permits.
Proof of a guarantee issued by a financial institution or a deposit insurance in the amount of at least 60,000 euros per business open to public and year of coverage.
Proof of professional indemnity insurance or other financial guarantee covering professional negligence liability throughout the European Union. The sum insured is 600,000 euros per claim and insurance year with a lower limit of 150,000 euros per victim.
Adam & Behrens S.L. meets all requirements and has been licensed accordingly under no. "RAICV 0978".
Legal registration in the Comunitat Valenciana and membership of the API provide our buyers and sellers with maximum guarantees regarding our working methods and qualifications.