
📌 30-Second Summary
Property appraisal (tasación) determines your home's market value for the bank.
Key points:
- Cost: €0-400 (many banks cover it now)
- Takes 3-7 days
- Valid for 6 months
- Bank loans based on appraised value, not purchase price
If appraisal < purchase price:
- You need larger down payment
- Or renegotiate purchase price
- Or find another bank
Example: Buying for €200k, appraised at €180k = need €20k extra down payment.
