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February 1, 2026

Maiti Homes: Marbella’s Transparent Commission Model

Maiti Homes demonstrates how a Marbella specialist pairs transparent fee practices, bilingual service and integrated sales/rental management to reduce risk for international buyers.

Lena Andersson
Lena Andersson
Heritage Property Specialist
Region:Spain
CountryES

Maiti Homes, a leading real estate agency with deep roots in Marbella, exemplifies a boutique model that balances local knowledge, bilingual service and integrated sales, rental and management offerings. Founded and led by an agent with long-standing ties to the Costa del Sol, the firm has shaped a reputation for attentive client care and practical market guidance. International buyers value Maiti Homes not only for curated listings across Marbella neighbourhoods but also for post-sale support that smooths ownership for off-shore purchasers.

Maiti Homes's Core Service Area

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Maiti Homes concentrates on Marbella and the Costa del Sol, offering a portfolio that ranges from renovated townhouses to new‑build villas and long‑let investment stock. Their website shows an active catalogue of properties across Puerto Banús, Nueva Andalucía, Golden Mile and Marbella East, and the agency advertises its capacity to coordinate viewings across the coast through established local partnerships. That locality-first focus helps international buyers avoid scattershot searches and instead receive a curated shortlist matched to lifestyle and return objectives.

Curated inventory and collaborative reach

Rather than relying solely on a single MLS feed, Maiti Homes emphasises collaboration with other professional agents and developers to assemble a comprehensive selection. This collaborative stance is practical for non‑resident buyers: the agency coordinates viewings, consolidates comparable evidence, and reduces the duplication of viewings that often wastes time during short visits. For international clients who cannot attend every viewing, this means a disciplined shortlist and fewer surprises at offer stage.

Sales, rentals and property management under one roof

Maiti Homes offers integrated services: sales representation, short‑ and long‑term rentals and property management for owners who wish to let their house when not in residence. This integrated model is particularly useful for buyers considering yield as part of a second‑home purchase; the same advisor who sources the property can outline realistic rental returns and day‑to‑day management arrangements. For buyers arriving from abroad, that continuity of service reduces friction and creates a single point of accountability.

  • • Sales listings across Marbella micro‑markets • Rental and lettings coordination for holiday and long‑term tenants • Property management and maintenance contacts • New‑build liaison with developers and reservation handling • Multilingual client services and personalised viewings

How Maiti Homes Handles Commission & Fees

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Commission and fee structures in Marbella can be opaque to those buying from abroad; Maiti Homes addresses this by making likely costs transparent early in the process and by explaining who normally pays which fee in Spain. The agency clarifies when commissions sit with the seller, when buyer representation incurs a fee, and what services are included—marketing, viewings, negotiations and post‑sale coordination. For international buyers accustomed to different market norms, that clarity prevents costly misunderstandings at completion.

A practical approach to disclosure

Maiti Homes presents commission arrangements alongside each service offering and discusses likely ancillary costs such as community fees, IBI and typical notary or registration charges. By packaging these explanations with concrete examples from Marbella neighbourhoods, they give buyers a realistic picture of total ownership costs rather than allowing estimates to remain abstract. International clients report that seeing a sample cost breakdown for a comparable property materially improved their decision confidence.

When buyer fees are appropriate

While many Costa del Sol sellers traditionally absorb sales commission, Maiti Homes will candidly propose a buyer‑paid service when it delivers clear, measurable added value—such as sourcing truly off‑market stock, arranging rapid due diligence, or providing short‑term management for rental yield testing. The agency frames any buyer fee as an investment in speed, access and risk reduction, and supports that proposal with a written scope so clients understand exactly what they receive.

  1. 1. Initial brief and market calibration: Maiti Homes documents buyer priorities and presents market comparables. 2. Curated shortlist and viewings: the firm arranges clustered viewings and remote tours when needed. 3. Offer and negotiation: they advise on structure, contingencies and timetabling sensitive to non‑resident buyers. 4. Contract and due diligence coordination: Maiti Homes coordinates legal, tax and technical advisors on behalf of the client. 5. Completion and handover: post‑sale property management and rental activation are managed if requested. 6. Ongoing owner support: they stay available for local maintenance, lettings and resale advice.

Why Agents Like Maiti Homes Matter to International Buyers

International buyers gain most when an agency combines local provenance with transparent processes and measured discretion; Maiti Homes demonstrates each of these qualities in its Marbella practice. The agency’s charitable association and local recommendations signal community engagement while its bilingual service and collaborative network reduce friction for buyers unfamiliar with Spanish practice. In short, working with a firm that knows both the market and the practicalities of cross‑border ownership shortens the path from interest to confident purchase.

Differentiators that matter

Maiti Homes stands out through a compact, relationship‑driven model: multilingual advisors, direct collaboration with developers, and an integrated lettings and management offering. Their local recommendations and curated lifestyle notes—on neighbourhood restaurants, beach clubs and family amenities—help buyers assess livability as well as investment merit. For buyers who prize provenance and stewardship, this combination of market craft and local taste is decisive.

Client stories and practical outcomes

Several international clients who engaged Maiti Homes have used the agency’s management services to test rental demand before committing to long‑term ownership, converting short‑term bookings into predictable income. Others have relied on Maiti Homes to coordinate unseen purchases, where remote viewings, detailed condition reports and trusted local contacts were essential to closing without delay. Those outcomes illustrate how an agency’s process, not just its listings, protects cross‑border buyers from common pitfalls.

For the international buyer considering Marbella, Maiti Homes models the attributes to seek in any agent: transparent fee disclosure, a collaborative local network, integrated aftercare and multilingual advice tailored to exile buying. Engage an agency that can show documented examples of fee structures, offer step‑by‑step workflows, and provide references for off‑market transactions. Doing so transforms commission conversations from a hurdle into a predictable component of purchase planning.

Lena Andersson
Lena Andersson
Heritage Property Specialist

Having moved from Stockholm to Marbella in 2018, I help Scandinavian buyers navigate Spanish property law, restoration quality, and value through authentic provenance.

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