You may be in the position where you wish to sell your present French house and we have a service whereby we can arrange for you to meet with a registered agent immobilier who will be able to fully advise you on all aspects of the sale. Following is a glossary of the process that the agent immobilier will follow throughout the sale:

L’estimation = Valuation

Based on comparisons with properties that have recently been sold, new properties on the market and other properties
Based on the size of the property (in square metres)

Les obligations légales = Legal requirements

- Calculation of the surface area of a « lot de copropriété”
- Search for Asbestos
- Search for Lead
- Search for Termites and other types of woodworm (depending on area)
- Swimming pool safety regulation

The estate agent can give you professional advice on which of these obligations you have to comply with, and will at your request organise for an expert to proceed with the necessary actions.

French law obliges the owner to give the surface of the property, according to very strict regulation. This surface will be mentioned on the compromis de vente. You must bear in mind that a difference of more than 5% with the total surface allows the buyer to claim a proportional decrease of the purchase price.

Le plan de commercialisation = Marketing

Potential buyers list
Advertisement
Mailings
Websites

Le choix du meilleur acquéreur = Finding the right buyer

Reports of viewings
Due to the fact that the estate agent deals with the financing of the purchase, he/she has good knowledge of the potential buyer’s financial solvency.

La signature de l’avant contrat = Signing the "compromis de vente"

La réitération chez le notaire = Signing with the notaire