Energy & Value – How the CEE Affects Your Final Sale Price in Spain

2025-07-13

A clear energy profile makes your property more attractive on the market. A CEE (energy performance certificate) is required when selling and is often used by buyers to compare similar homes. Here’s a quick guide to what the CEE is, why it affects your deal, and which simple actions can strengthen your listing – without major renovations.

What is a CEE (energy performance certificate)?

  • An official document describing the property’s energy performance.
  • Issued by a qualified technician based on a site visit and/or documentation.
  • Normally valid for up to 10 years and must be available when marketing and selling the property.

We help you order a current CEE so your listing can go live without delay.

Why does energy performance matter when selling?

  • Visibility & trust: Complete documentation (including the CEE) makes the purchase process smoother.
  • Online comparison: Buyers filter and compare running costs/standard between similar properties.
  • Willingness to bid: Lower estimated running costs and clear information can increase interest and shorten time on market.

Quick wins that improve the impression (without major projects)

  • Draught-proofing & door/window seals: Reduces draughts and improves the feeling during viewings.
  • Servicing climate systems: Clean filters and documented service inspire confidence.
  • Lighting: LED bulbs and good lighting in photos/viewings signal modern, efficient operation.
  • Hot water: Check settings/timers to avoid unnecessary consumption.
  • Sun protection & ventilation: Show how the home stays cool in summer and dry in winter.
  • Documentation: Gather recent electricity/water bills and the CEE – transparency sells.

Is it worth improving before you sell?

Think simple, quick and measurable. Small actions that improve comfort and presentation are usually the most profitable before a sale. Larger interventions (window replacements, system changes) often have longer payback times and are rarely necessary right before listing – talk to us and we’ll make an individual assessment.

How Nordic Home Spain helps you

  • Document check: We make sure the CEE and other paperwork are in place before publishing.
  • Priority list: Concrete “quick wins” for a better impression in photos and at viewings.
  • Multilingual listing: Clear information in SV/ES/EN about running costs, comfort and improvements.
  • Follow-up: Feedback from interested buyers and adjustments where needed.

Book your sales start – we’ll get your property ready

Would you like a quick review of your energy documents and simple improvements before listing? Book a sales start, and we’ll arrange the CEE, compile your running-cost data and optimise the presentation of your home.

Want to sell your property?

This is included when you sell with us:

  • Free valuation and sales plan
  • Multilingual advertising and international exposure
  • Active matching with our buyer database/network
  • Viewings, feedback and offer management
  • Coordination of energy certificate (CEE) and documentation
  • Support with contracts, notary and completion
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Niclas Wennerlöf

Real Estate Agent

Do you need help selling a property?

Contact us and we’ll assist you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Often within 48 hours after valuation and photography.

On Swedish and Spanish platforms as well as in our own channels – and it is also matched against our Scandinavian buyer network.

We coordinate the order through a partner so that everything is ready before the sale.

We combine market data with the property’s condition, location, and local demand in the area.

We offer video/360° viewings for buyers who cannot be there in person.

Costs are presented in connection with the engagement agreement. You will receive a clear quote before we start.

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