REALTOR® Membership in Spain (SIRA) – Villas al Sol

The Spanish International Realty Alliance (SIRA)

The Spanish International Realty Alliance (SIRA) is the official partner of the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) in Spain. SIRA administers REALTOR® membership locally and provides a structured framework for applying NAR ethical standards within the Spanish legal and regulatory environment.

Through SIRA, member agencies participate in the REALTOR® system, which includes access to established professional guidelines, ethics oversight, and continuing education programmes defined by NAR. Membership indicates alignment with internationally recognised professional standards but does not confer legal authority to practise real estate in Spain.

SIRA membership operates alongside Spanish registration requirements, including COAPI Alicante and the RAICV, and functions as an ethical and professional designation rather than a licensing body.

REALTOR® Code of Ethics (Reference)

The REALTOR® Code of Ethics is a formal professional framework established by the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR). It consists of seventeen Articles that define standards of conduct toward clients, the public, and other real estate professionals. These Articles cover areas such as fiduciary duty, accuracy of representation, disclosure of material facts, and the requirement for written agreements.

In Spain, REALTOR® members operating through the Spanish International Realty Alliance (SIRA) are required to adhere to this ethical framework alongside applicable national and regional regulations. Compliance with the Code is monitored through the REALTOR® system and is intended to provide a consistent professional standard across member jurisdictions.

For reference, see the full REALTOR® Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice published by the
National Association of REALTORS® (NAR),
and the
SIRA Código Ético
for Spain.
 
The application of these memberships and ethical standards in daily practice is documented in our Professional Memberships & Ethics Policy.

Global Real Estate Standards and Education

REALTOR® membership connects Villas al Sol to the National Association of REALTORS® (NAR) Global Network, which includes professional associations in more than 70 countries. Participation in this network reflects alignment with internationally recognised ethical frameworks and professional standards used across multiple jurisdictions.

The REALTOR® model provides a structured approach to professional practice, including principles related to due diligence, valuation, disclosure, and transactional documentation. Through SIRA, these standards are referenced alongside applicable Spanish legal and regulatory requirements.

Ongoing education forms part of this framework. Through SIRA, Villas al Sol completes continuing education modules covering areas such as anti-money-laundering compliance, global transaction management, and professional ethics. These courses are designed to reinforce procedural accuracy and regulatory awareness within the REALTOR® system.

Certification

Caroline Bjälstam has successfully completed the REALTOR® Code of Ethics Course, verifying her understanding and application of the NAR ethical standards.

View Certificate (PDF)

Credentials and Verification

Villas al Sol is fully licensed to operate as a real estate agency in Spain. Founder Caroline Bjälstam is registered with COAPI Alicante and the RAICV (Registro de Agentes de Intermediación de la Comunidad Valenciana). These certifications validate that Villas al Sol meets the legal and regulatory standards established under Spanish law.

Together, these registrations and memberships establish a documented framework of legal compliance and professional accountability. Spanish registration ensures legality, SIRA provides connection to international alliances, and REALTOR® status enforces ethical discipline through the NAR Code.

All memberships and licenses are publicly verifiable:

• Spanish International Realty Alliance (SIRA): siralia.com
• National Association of REALTORS® (NAR): www.nar.realtor
• COAPI Alicante: www.apialicante.com
• RAICV Registry: Verify Villas al Sol’s registration – RAICV nº 0122 (Alicante)
  
  Listed as BJALSTAM, Caroline — COAPI Alicante Nº 1197, Province of Alicante, Alfaz del Pi.
  Registered under BJALSTAM, Gertrud Caroline — RAICV nº 0122, Av. País Valencià 43B, 03580, Alicante.
  

Summary

This page documents Villas al Sol’s professional memberships and registrations. Legal authority to practise real estate in Spain is established through registration with COAPI Alicante and the RAICV. REALTOR® and SIRA membership indicate adherence to an additional ethical framework governed by the National Association of REALTORS®. All credentials listed on this page are publicly verifiable through the organisations referenced above. These memberships operate alongside the company’s legal registration and background, detailed on the About Villas al Sol page.