8 BENEFITS OF AN INTERNATIONAL BUYER’s AGENT
Buying a house is a lengthy and challenging process at the best of times. Add in French rules and regulations you’re not familiar with, and the risks go up significantly. This is where an international buyer’s agent steps in.
Put simply, an international buyer’s agent operating in France is a licensed professional who knows all there is to know about buying French real estate. Buyer’s agents work for you to ensure the purchase of your property is as straightforward as possible, while navigating the ins and outs of the French property market, so you don’t have to.
By working with an international buyer’s agent, you will access benefits that streamline the purchase process and improve the outcome
1. We are Your Eyes and Ears on The Ground in France
While it’s not possible to be in two places at once, it is possible to have someone representing you on the ground in France. Having us as your eyes and ears in France means you don’t need to worry about missing out on properties you might like or important updates within the industry.
2. We Save You Time
The amount of time spent buying a house can feel like taking on another full-time job. Add in the extra time you need to spend researching the French property market, and you’ll be up until all hours of the morning for months on end. The beauty of an international buyer’s agent is that you simply tell us what you’re looking for, and we’ll do the rest. You’ll save yourself a bunch of time that could be better spent with family and friends.
3. We Have Access to Off-Market Properties That You Won’t Find Online
Did you know thousands of properties are sold that don’t even make it online? This could mean your dream home is out there, but you’ll never find it during your searches. We get exclusive access to off-market properties through our network connections, meaning we can show clients properties that the general public hasn’t seen yet, and might never see.
4. We Know Exactly What to Look For and Will Help You Find the Perfect Property
Being experts in the field means that when we go to inspections, we know to ask about the state of the building foundation, the future plans for the neighbourhood, scheduled construction in the area that could be disruptive, the last time the plumbing was updated, and all those other vital questions you need answers to before you say yes.
5. We Are Expert Negotiators
There’s no awkward beating around the bush when it comes to how we negotiate your property purchase for you. It’s what we’re trained to do, and we do it well. While clients may not even consider negotiating costs or additional add-ons for their purchase, it’s second nature to us, and we drive a hard bargain to get the best results for you every time. Also, France arguably has more micro-markets than any other country; our local knowledge is indispensable to ensuring you do not overpay for your property.
6. We Know The Ins and Outs of the International Market and Speak Fluent French and English
Language barriers can cause significant delays and lead to misunderstandings when purchasing property internationally. It could even cause a purchase to fall through at the last minute. Having a team of experts on your side who are fluent in both French and English enables transparent, open communication every step of the way.
7. We Are Your Single Point of Contact on the Ground in France and Represent Only You
Rather than having to contact various agents, lawyers and banks, we do it all for you. As your single point of contact, everything you need to know will come from us throughout the entire process.
8. We Can Provide You with the Team of Professionals You Need
When purchasing property anywhere in the world, you need to have a strong team of professionals on your side, from mortgage brokers to property lawyers. With our extensive networks, we can connect you with industry leaders who will ensure you are well taken care of.
