Sell your Cebu property with confidence
Selling a condominium near Cebu IT Park, a house and lot in Busay or land in Mandaue? An advisor estimates its market value from recent sales and active listings nearby. Then we market it, negotiate with buyers and see the paperwork through to a documented closing, whether you are in Cebu or abroad.
- No obligation
- Your details stay private
- Sell from Cebu or abroad
Led by Loue Manuel-Bozhilov, Registered Broker, PRC License No. 0005735Rated 4.9 from 197 Google reviews, October 2026Advising Cebu buyers, sellers and landlords since 2010
Request a valuation
An advisor’s market valuation. No obligation to list.
How selling with us works
One advisor guides your sale, from the first conversation to a documented closing.
Request a valuation
Tell us about the property. An advisor estimates its likely price range from recent sales and active listings nearby. It is a market valuation, not a formal appraisal, and you are under no obligation to list.
Meet your advisor
We view the property, check the title and documents with you, and agree the asking price and how public or private the sale should be.
Market, view and negotiate
We present the property to buyers, arrange viewings, screen interested buyers and negotiate offers with you.
Close the sale on paper
Once you accept an offer, we coordinate the notarized deed of sale, the tax filings and the BIR certificate authorizing registration (eCAR), then the title transfer at the Registry of Deeds, with you or your representative. Deed of sale or contract to sell?
What it costs to sell property in Cebu
As the seller, you pay the 6% capital gains tax and the broker’s professional fee, and any unpaid real property tax must be cleared before the title can transfer. Who pays the 1.5% documentary stamp tax is negotiated. The local transfer tax and the registration fees fall to the seller by law, though deeds often assign them to the buyer. Put every item in writing in the deed of sale.
| Cost | Who pays | Basis and deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Capital gains tax6% | Seller | Final tax on the highest of the selling price, the BIR zonal value and the assessor’s market value. Due within 30 days of notarizing the deed. |
| Documentary stamp tax1.5% | Negotiated | On the same base. Due by the 5th day of the month after the deed is notarized. |
| Local transfer taxUp to 0.75% | Seller, unless the deed says otherwise | Paid to the city or provincial treasurer. Cities may charge up to 0.75%, provinces up to 0.5%. |
| Registration feesGraduated schedule | Seller, unless the deed says otherwise | Registry of Deeds fees to issue the new title, on a statutory scale set by the property’s value. |
| Broker’s professional feeAgreed before listing | Seller | Set with you before you list, so you know the figure from the start. |
Selling your main home? If you are a Filipino citizen or resident alien and use the full proceeds to buy or build a new principal residence within 18 months, the sale can be exempt from capital gains tax. You notify the BIR within 30 days of the sale, the tax is held in escrow until you show the proceeds were used, and the exemption is available once every 10 years.
Documents you will need
Gathering these early avoids delays at closing. Your advisor reviews them with you at the first visit.
- Owner’s duplicate titleThe TCT or CCT, plus a certified true copy
- Latest tax declarationA certified true copy, the one nearest the date of sale
- Real property tax clearanceFor the land and any building. The Registry of Deeds asks for it
- Government IDs and TINsFor every registered owner
- Spouse’s written consentIf you are married. The BIR also asks for the PSA marriage certificate and your spouse’s TIN
- Condominium management certificateFor condominium units, from the condominium management
- Estate settlement papersIf the property was inherited, with proof the estate tax is paid
- Special power of attorneyIf someone signs for you, for example while you are abroad
Selling from abroad
You can sell without flying home. Sign a special power of attorney (SPA) naming someone you trust in the Philippines, and that person signs the deed and handles the filings for you.
- In a country that is part of the Apostille Convention, sign the SPA before a local notary, then have it apostilled there.
- In any country, you can instead sign it before a consular officer at a Philippine embassy or consulate.
- Send the signed original to your representative.
Your advisor works with your representative on viewings, offers and paperwork, and keeps you updated by WhatsApp, Viber or email.
Questions Cebu sellers ask
How is my asking price set? Is it an appraisal?
An advisor compares your property with recent sales and active listings nearby, then adjusts for size, condition, view, parking and the building or neighborhood. The result is a market valuation to guide your asking price. It is not a formal appraisal, and there is no obligation to list with us.
How long does it take to sell a property in Cebu?
It depends on the property, its asking price and demand in the area, so there is no standard timeline. Your advisor gives you a realistic view at the valuation, based on what is selling nearby.
Can I sell a property that is inherited, co-owned, mortgaged or tenanted?
Yes, though each adds steps. Inherited property needs the estate settled and its estate tax paid first, and a married owner needs the spouse’s written consent. With co-owners, a mortgage or a tenant, the plan brings in the co-owners, the lender or the tenant from the start. Tell your advisor at the valuation so the plan accounts for it.
Should I sell or lease my property?
It depends on whether you need the capital now or prefer rental income while you hold the property. An advisor can set a likely sale price beside a likely rent. If leasing wins, our property management team can find and manage tenants for you.
How do I know Cebu Grand Realty is legitimate?
Our brokerage is led by Loue Manuel-Bozhilov, Registered Broker, PRC License No. 0005735. Ask any broker for their PRC license before you sign or pay anything, and check it with the Professional Regulation Commission. Why these credentials matter.
Not ready to sell?
- Lease it out insteadOur team handles tenants, rent collection and maintenance for owners, including those based abroad.
- Deciding when to sellWhat to weigh before you sell a property you hold as an investment.
- Prepare your property for viewingsSimple ways to present your home well before buyers visit.
Prefer to talk it through first?
Message or call an advisor about what your property could achieve, or request a valuation. Considered counsel, never pressure.
