French Estate Agents
Only about half of the French use an estate agent when buying or selling their property. Instead, they deal with a notaire directly in an attempt to lower costs. However, British and other international buyers almost always buy through an estate agent. When you don’t know how the system operates and can’t speak the language, an agent will guide you through the process and save you from getting into a lot of tricky problems. But you should be aware that the estate agency system in France is very different to that in the UK.
French Estate Agents (agent immobilier) To work in their own right an agent must possess a carte professional. This is only granted to those who have met or surpassed minimum standards or have considerable experience. French Estate Agents must also hold indemnity insurance. Some may also have a fidelity bond, piéce de garantie, this covers the payment of any deposits.
French Estate Agents who do not have a bond set-up are not in anyway lesser just remember that any deposit will be paid to the notaire. There are also professional bodies that agents can join. These include FNAIM and SNPI. Both sites feature property to buy and rent.
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Visit France 500+ France holiday properties. Book with owners. Great if you wish to get to know the area before you purchase. They also have a good list of estate agents.
French Property News Since June 1989 French Property News has enabled 1000s of buyers and sellers to purchase and sell property in France. French Property News has an average monthly circulation in excess of 50,000. French Property News is read by those who are seriously interested in property in France.
Estate Agents France Estate agents specialising in the sale of properties in France, and international new build property. Offices in London and Dublin.
French Property Portal Welcome to IFP, the largest French property portal on the Internet. If you are looking for houses and other properties for sale in France, then you need look no further.
FNAIM Federation Nationale des Agents Immobiliers et Mandataires is a professional body that agents can join. The site features property to buy and rent.