Real estate consulting with an architectural approach.
Buy, sell, rent, or renovate with greater insight.

One-to-one strategic sessions to analyze properties, understand the market, and make better decisions in Barcelona, Mallorca, and Madrid.

If you are in one of these situations, this session is for you

If you feel lost and need someone to guide you, book a session.

1
You want to buy

You have seen several properties, but you don't know which one makes the most sense in terms of price, building, light, location, or potential.

2
You want to rent

You don't understand how current law works, you don't know how to properly evaluate a properties, and you don't fully grasp the contracts. You need help.

3
You want to renovate

You can't identify the potential of a renovation, you can't visualize how the property could look once updated, and you don't know how much it might cost. You need guidance.

4
You want to sell

You want to understand how to position your property, what its value is, and what decisions should be made before putting it on the market.

If you are looking for something else or still have questions, please fill out the following form

SERVICES

Two specialties, one single call

I have spent 7 years helping clients make better real estate decisions. In each session, I combine market analysis, property assessment, architectural sensitivity, and renovation expertise to understand not just what a property costs, but what value it can hold for you. I don't tell you what you want to hear; I tell you what you need to know.

Area 01 - Real Estate

Real estate consulting

To determine if a property makes sense in terms of price, location, condition, documentation, negotiation, and the purchasing process.

It may include:

Realistic budget: purchase, renovation, fees, and taxes.
Property analysis: price, location, condition, and potential.
Basic document review: property registry extracts, certificates, and building inspection reports.
Search strategy and opportunity access.
Negotiation criteria.
Assessment of neighborhoods, typologies, and quality of life.
Area 02 - Architecture and renovation

Renovation and design consulting

To understand the true potential of a property before buying, renovating, or making an investment decision.

It may include:

Assessment of layout, light, structure, and potential.
Preliminary renovation cost estimate.
Advice on materials, quality, and interior design.
Identification of technical risks or limitations.
Guidance on permits and the professionals you'll need.
Recommendations to ensure your renovation adds value.

Understand the different locations in less than 2 minutes

Let's start by understanding what you need

Book a session and bring your doubts, questions, or selected properties.
I will help you make a decision with better judgment and greater confidence.

Joaquín Castellote Amor

Seven years ago, I founded FARO, a real estate consultancy rooted in architectural expertise, market analysis, and local insight. My work helps buyers, property owners, renters, and those looking to renovate make more informed decisions.

My approach combines real estate intelligence, architectural sensitivity, and urban context to analyze not just what a property costs, but the quality of life it offers and the value it can retain or generate over time.

Choose the session that best fits your current needs

Whether you have a specific question or need to delve deeper

60 min
€180 + VAT
Strategic session

For specific questions, starting a process, or validating a decision.

Includes:

60-minute one-to-one session
Pre-submitted questions or topics
Analysis of up to 3 properties
Written summary provided afterwards
Clear recommendation on next steps
Book a strategic session
90 min
€260 + VAT
In-depth session

For cases that require more context, comparison, or detailed analysis.,

Includes:

90-minute one-to-one session
More detailed context analysis
Review of up to 6 properties
Follow-up written summary
Strategic recommendation for next steps
Book an in-depth session

Which one should I choose?

If you are in this situation
I have a specific question
Strategic Session
I am just starting my search
Strategic Session
I want to compare up to 3 properties
Strategic Session
I have several properties and need context
In-Depth Session
I am close to making an important decision
In-Depth Session
I want to analyze a purchase + renovation + area
In-Depth Session
I want to compare up to 8 properties
In-Depth Session

Frequently Asked Questions

1
Is the session online?

Yes. The session is conducted via video call. If an on-site visit to the property is requested, it will be charged at the rate of an In-depth Session, due to travel and the higher level of analysis required.

2
Can I send properties beforehand?

Yes. You can send links to properties before the session. In the Strategic Session, up to 3 properties are analyzed, and in the In-depth Session, up to 6, depending on the level of detail required.

3
What if I haven't selected any properties yet?

You can also book a session even if you haven't selected a property yet. In fact, that is the most common scenario. The session is used to define search criteria, understand areas, adjust your actual budget, anticipate additional costs and taxes, identify potential risks, and define the next steps.

4
Will I receive a summary afterward?

Yes. Both sessions include a written summary afterward.

5
Can I reschedule?

Yes, in accordance with the established rescheduling policy.

6
In which languages can the session be conducted?

Spanish, English, and Catalan.

7
Does the session replace legal, tax, or technical advice?

No. The session provides real estate, strategic, and architectural insight. When necessary, FARO can recommend reviewing legal, tax, or technical aspects, as well as refer you to trusted specialists, both personally and professionally.

If you still have any questions, please get in touch.

What people are saying about FARO

“Pros and cons are always made clear, as well as future prospects of a space, that he has already fully studied”

The ease of working with Joaquin made everything so enjoyable. What an eye for design he has! Joaquin has consistently shown me beautiful homes, and has been transparent and thorough throughout the whole process. He has been patient and understanding, never rushing or pressuring me to make a decision. Pros and cons are always made clear, as well as future prospects of a space, that he has already fully studied. I will be working with him again.

Mariam Al-Sabah
Investor
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“He will not try to sell you something good for now but something that will make you happy long term”

Joaquín is your guy! He is not only an expert in the area but also has a great sense of design and structure. He will not try to sell you something good for now but something that will make you happy long term. He helped me a lot to find my space.. and not only that.. he also happened to be quite a good negotiator!

Lukasz Prosinski
Marketing Director - Consumer Health
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“Joaquín understands that buying a home
is not just a simple transaction: it is a vital decision that involves money, emotions, expectations, and often years of effort”

If you are thinking about buying a home, you will probably realize that it is not enough to find an apartment you like: you have to analyze the market, understand the risks, negotiate well, and make important decisions with limited information. That’s where having someone like Joaquín makes a huge difference.
In our case, he was key throughout the process. He helped us identify the right opportunity, advised us with total transparency, negotiated with the property impeccably, and was present at every step to resolve doubts, anticipate problems, and give us peace of mind. His experience, market knowledge, and negotiation skills add tremendous value, but what really sets him apart is his judgment and human quality.
Joaquín understands that buying a home is not just a simple transaction: it is a vital decision that involves money, emotions, expectations, and often years of effort. That’s why he accompanies his clients with closeness, honesty, and a long-term vision that generates trust from day one.
Looking back, we are convinced that we made better decisions thanks to his help and avoided mistakes that could have cost a lot of time, money, and energy. We would recommend him without hesitation to anyone who wants to buy a home with the peace of mind of being well advised and represented throughout the process.

Nicolás Araujo
Tech Entrepreneur
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“He has extensive knowledge of the
market, but above all, I value the calmness and confidence he conveys throughout
the process”

After several months working with Joaquín in the search for an apartment, I can only say that it was a great decision to have him. From the beginning, he understood very well what I was looking for and helped me a lot to filter and make decisions with criteria, which is greatly appreciated in such a purchase.
He has extensive knowledge of the market, but above all, I value the calmness and confidence he conveys throughout the process. I would totally recommend him to anyone looking for more personalized and professional support.

Claudia Medina
Operations - Revolut
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“Joaquín knows how to ask the right questions to understand what we needed”

Joaquín knew exactly which questions to ask to understand our needs. He helped us consider everything we hadn't thought of and guided us through difficult decisions with a systematic approach and a wealth of expertise. We wish we had found someone this competent from the very beginning of our home search. We would definitely work with him again.

Mònica Herranz
Project Manager - Zurich
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“With Joaquín, we always felt that he was working with our best interests in mind
and not just to close a deal quickly”

With Joaquín, we always felt that he was working with our best interests in mind and not just to close a deal quickly. He quickly understood what type of property we were looking for and helped us filter and make decisions with criteria.
Additionally, he has a very solid knowledge of the local market and a great ability to spot potential in properties that we initially did not know how to value.

Marc Jordana
Co-Founder of Norrsken Barcelona
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“Joaquín puts his clients first. His advice is honest, his judgment is sound, and he never pushes an agenda other than yours”

Joaquín puts his clients first. His advice is honest, his judgment is sound, and he never pushes an agenda other than yours.
His knowledge is unique: architecture, history, legal framework, market dynamics. He connects the dots across all of it in a way no generalist agent can.
Responsive, decisive, and proactive. When it mattered most, he moved fast to protect our interests without us having to ask.
He genuinely loves what he does, and it shows. Joaquín doesn't just find you a property. He becomes a trusted partner and, ultimately, a friend.
Without him, we simply wouldn't have found our home. Highest possible recommendation.

Georg Stockinger
Board Director - Infra One
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“Joaquín is exactly the type of real estate advisor you want by your side when buying a home”

Joaquín is exactly the type of real estate advisor you want by your side when buying a home. He knows the market very well and adds great value with his advice and vision. He has a great instinct for spotting potential and beauty in spaces, something that really stood out throughout the process. Additionally, he was very receptive and provided me with all his support from start to finish, and I felt well-guided and accompanied during the purchase.

Marcos Perales
Senior Counsel - Greyhound Capital
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Learn to read properties in Barcelona to make decisions with confidence

This guide is an attempt to convey how I understand my city and how that vision allows me to analyze a property differently: its characteristics, its value, and its potential.

It is a way of looking at Barcelona – its history, its neighborhoods, its properties – with the same tools I use on a daily basis.

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My commitment is to provide you with context and clarity so you can make an informed decision. Whatever it may be.