Selling property in France
Whether your property in Provence is an investment property, or your principal or secondary home, it is an important asset. When you choose to sell it, doing so at the right price and within the best timeframe is essential.
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Preparing your property for sale | Marketing | The sale
From perched village houses in the beautiful villages of the Luberon to ancient stone farmhouses or bastides surrounded by fields of lavender, poppies and olives, Provence offers the more selective buyer a wide choice of houses of taste and character. We provide a professional promotion and marketing service to help bring these properties to the attention of the right buyer.
Bearing a few points in mind can pay dividends as you put your French property on the market, and your Maison Victoire agent will offer sound advice on how to capitalize on your property investment.
Preparing your property for sale
The importance of presenting your French property successfully cannot be underestimated. Property viewings do not last long, and your property must make the right impression in a short time. A few small changes can make a big difference to the overall feel of your property, and it is this impression that potential buyers will take away with them.
Maison Victoire can provide a full “dressing” or “staging” service for your property that brings out its best features and ensures potential buyers are dazzled.
Dressing your property can take several forms. In some cases a simple reorganisation may be necessary, in which case we shall move furniture and 'de-clutter' to create a neutral space that inspires viewers with possibilities.
Alternatively, full redecoration may be necessary to promote your property successfully. We shall examine the interior and exterior of your property, and suggest and organise improvements to furnishings, decorative items, paint, wallpaper, curtains, accessories, lighting, garden landscaping/planting, and the general presentation of the building.
Please contact us for full details of our property dressing service.
Marketing
Once your Provence property is prepared for sale, Maison Victoire will create a marketing plan to identify potential buyers, organise preliminary contact with them, and accompany them on viewings.
We survey your property, and prepare a well-presented online schedule, in a clear and easy-to-read downloadable format, giving accurate detail and showing good quality photographs that emphasize your property's potential.
Together, we assess the value of your estate, and based on current market values, agree a realistic selling price that will attract buyers.
The most appropriate selling strategy depends very much upon the intended market, and Maison Victoire will start work immediately to target the right buyer, using some, or all, of these resources:
- Listing on the Maison Victoire website
- Listing on the some of the best international property websites, including those in the UK and Ireland, the USA, Europe, China, India, and Russia
- Sending details to clients with matching property requirements already registered with Maison Victoire
- Direct mailing
- Advertising in property magazines, in-flight magazines, selected newspapers, and on relevant websites
- Local advertising for buyers who are already in the area.
Clients’ requirements are discussed in detail to match them with your property, and we ensure that any necessary finance is in place. At all times, we endeavour to make the time we spend with buyers and vendors as productive as possible – as well as maximising the opportunity for us to find the right buyer.
Potential buyers are also shown the facilities and attractions in the area around your property; this gives us an opportunity to further assess their tastes and requirements, while giving them an insight into the added benefits of buying your property.
We keep you informed of the progress of your house sale, providing regular feedback from people who have viewed your property. Should this indicate that a change of direction in the marketing of your property is necessary, or that some work needs to be done, we shall discuss this with you and act accordingly.
The sale
Your Maison Victoire agent will advise you during the crucial price negotiation, sales and completion process, as well as organising the numerous diagnostics that the law requires. Selling your property can be an important emotional as well as financial decision, and we aim to handle everything for you from start to finish.
Of course, the sale of your property involves several specialist areas, and we can put you in touch with professionals to advise you on fiscal, legal and inheritance issues, as well as working with the notaire(s) to oversee a smooth handover.
Contact us for more details on how we can help you sell your property efficiently, and at the right price.
