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What agents never do – and why
A customised marketing strategy is not possible for your property... Let me explain why you should not expect listing agents to organise...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 1, 20243 min read


Real estate agency failures continue
1,245 real estate agencies have closed shop in the last year Over the past 12 months, nearly 64,500 companies have closed their doors,...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 14, 20242 min read


Did you know that most French real estate agents aren't real agents?
Everybody talks about French real estate agents. But did you know that most of them aren’t licensed – and only commercial agents working...

Pierre Guillery
Sep 5, 20243 min read


The true (sorry) state of the French real estate industry: bankruptcies are up 112%
How far away does the "historic rebound" recorded by the real estate market at the end of the health crisis seem! [Boursorama] While the...

Pierre Guillery
Aug 12, 20242 min read


Here is why there is No address in French property listings
Have you ever wondered why French real estate agents NEVER provide the address in their listings? In a nutshell: too many agents chasing...

Pierre Guillery
Aug 6, 20242 min read


Understand French property portals
Property portals serve as advertising platforms for listing agents, incredibly helpful for individuals searching for a house. Property...

Pierre Guillery
May 29, 20241 min read


“Overpriced – (and in all likelihood) will stay as a listing for years”
Some agents have no problem taking on properties at ridiculous prices – because they don’t care if they sell. That’s highly...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 17, 20232 min read


Understand French real estate agents
They are regulated by law - and licensed Property professionals are strictly regulated in France. Individuals or companies who are...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 7, 20172 min read


Major differences between foreign and French real estate markets
There are no true multiple listing services (MLSs) Currently, there is no completely unified MLS service in France. There are some small...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 6, 20172 min read


Listing agents and property finders are 2 distinct roles
Property buyers should be aware that by law the French estate agent is an intermediary (“commerçant”) who will bring together two parties...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 6, 20171 min read


The role of listing agents
Whether carte holders or agents commerciaux, and however they define their roles, they are hired by the vendor to market their property...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 5, 20171 min read


Tips about working with listing agents
A few things to keep in mind if you decide to work on your own, with listing agents: Remember that by law the listing agent’s fees are...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 4, 20171 min read


What is a buyer's agent?
Buyers often think that vendor agents are their only option in France and that each agent has access to the entire market. But not any...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 3, 20171 min read


The role of the buyer's agent
A property finder is the buyers’ agent; he has total liberty to search out property from any source, and will take a totally independent...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 2, 20172 min read


Hiring a buyer's agent
What's the cost? Property finders charge a consultancy fee to their customers, often negotiated in advance as a flat fee. The fee can be ...

Pierre Guillery
Nov 1, 20171 min read


There are no free lunches in real estate
Understanding real estate portals Some online-only agencies call themselves “home finders” or “house hunters.” They are primarily aimed...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 31, 20171 min read


FAQ about real estate agents in France
What about private sales? It is said that some 50% of property transactions are made in France via private sales, although foreign buyers...

Pierre Guillery
Oct 30, 20173 min read
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