Question 1

Can I view a house remotely?

Accepted Answer

Yes. We walk you through on video, room by room, and answer questions live. Many buyers only travel once, for the second viewing.

Question 2

Can I offer below the asking price?

Accepted Answer

Yes, in writing. We pass it on the same day and tell you honestly what we think before it goes.

Question 3

How much are notary fees?

Accepted Answer

Seven to eight percent of the price for an older house, two to three percent for a new build. Our buying guide shows the maths.

Question 4

What happens after completion?

Accepted Answer

Your My home space stays open: documents, contracts, useful contacts and what the previous owner told us about the house.

Question 5

Do you charge for a valuation?

Accepted Answer

No. We visit the house, then send you a written valuation with comparable sales nearby.

Question 6

Do I need to sign an exclusive mandate?

Accepted Answer

No, though we recommend it. With thirty sales a year, every house gets our full attention.

Question 7

I know someone who is selling. What do I do?

Accepted Answer

Use the introduction form. If the sale goes through you receive a commission, and we keep you posted at each step.

Question 8

Which languages do you work in?

Accepted Answer

French, English and Dutch, in writing and on the phone.

Question 9

Where do you work?

Accepted Answer

Only in the nine villages of the Pays de Fayence. That is how we know every street.

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