A customised marketing strategy is not possible for your property... Let me explain why you should not expect listing agents to organise...

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,...

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

How far away does the "historic rebound" recorded by the real estate market at the end of the health crisis seem! [Boursorama] While the...

Have you ever wondered why French real estate agents NEVER provide the address in their listings? In a nutshell: too many agents chasing...

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

Some agents have no problem taking on properties at ridiculous prices – because they don’t care if they sell. That’s highly...

They are regulated by law - and licensed Property professionals are strictly regulated in France. Individuals or companies who are...

There are no true multiple listing services (MLSs) Currently, there is no completely unified MLS service in France. There are some small...

Property buyers should be aware that by law the French estate agent is an intermediary (“commerçant”) who will bring together two parties...

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

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...

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...

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

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 ...

Understanding real estate portals Some online-only agencies call themselves “home finders” or “house hunters.” They are primarily aimed...

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