Immotions Real Estate is a young and Innovative Estate Agent run by Charlotte, Patrick and Karla Van Mele. It is a family run business set up by Charlotte alongside her mother and father. Originally from Belgium, between them all they have experienced the relocation and buying process here in Spain, due to having done it themselves not long ago.
Patrick and Karla were ready to try something and somewhere different and it was at a Home Fair Exhibition where they saw a picture of the Lake Vinuela area of the Axarquia. This was not their perception of Spain at all. The hills, greenness and tranquillity draw them in and so the following week they came to Spain to explore. After a few visits they bought a villa in Alcaucin with the view of a permanent move when Charlotte had finished her studying and was settled.
Charlotte visited her parents holiday home (without her husband Nicolas) and immediately fell in love with the area and also wanted to move out to Spain, but knew she needed to convince her husband first! So, they both visited the area soon after and Nicolas immediately said “I could see myself living here” and so the process started for them to find a home too. They bought a villa in Alcaucin and Charlotte was offered a job so they made the brave decision to move out to their new home on a permanent basis in 2014. It was then 3 years later once her parents were established in Spain, they set up Immotions Real Estate. They believed they had experienced so much in a short space of time that they were knowledgeable in the Industry and that their language skills meant they were perfectly placed not only to help their fellow Belgium’s find a home but those that spoke English, Flemish, French and German. Charlotte is a Spanish speaker so conversing with the locals is not a problem either!
I asked Charlotte how they came up with the name for their business. She explained they recognize that the house buying
process, especially in a different country, can be very emotional. Whether it’s for an investment, a holiday or permanent home you need to feel and click with your purchase, it just isn’t all about the money. So, the combination of Immo, which is Flemish for Real Estate and the importance of emotions, their name was created.
Initially it was Charlotte and Patrick who worked in the business but very quickly they needed further help so now Karla works on the website and the paperwork side of the business needs. They became very successful, very quickly amongst the Belgium’s and more recently almost all the nationalities for being organized, empathic, professional, trustworthy and likeable. Charlotte studied Film and TV in Belgium and has used this interest and experience to film those houses that would benefit from a video to enhance their sale potential. She enjoys editing and putting together both photos and films of her clients houses to give them the best possible chance of a sale.
They also provide live video viewings.
Charlotte admitted that even after their purchase they needed some form of guidance, even with their language skills! So, she knows how important after sales care is. Many clients are friends and both friends and clients ask for help with more than just buying and selling but help with local builders, solicitors, town halls etc. She particularly likes helping with reforms, watching and aiding the transformation of a purchase to somebody’s dream home through reform and refurbishment.
Immotions is a home-based Estate Agents listing all types of property for sale in the Axarquia. As they get many referrals from friends and previous clients, they are happy to help anyone buy a home even if it’s not in the Axarquia. They are backed up by reputable Solicitors and they pride themselves on their service from start to finish. If you are looking to sell or buy, give Charlotte a call.
