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Sell Your Property in France with New Home

Are you planning to sell your property in France? Whether you are a resident or a foreign owner, selling real estate in France involves specific legal and administrative steps. By working with an experienced real estate agency, you benefit from professional guidance, security and an efficient sales process.

At New Home, our sales advisors support you at every stage of the property sale, helping you maximise value, attract qualified buyers and complete the transaction with confidence.

1. Property valuation in France

A successful sale starts with an accurate property valuation. Our experienced real estate advisors rely on in-depth local market knowledge and proven valuation methods to determine a realistic and competitive asking price.

The valuation takes into account:

  • the location of the property,
  • living space and layout,
  • general condition and maintenance,
  • exposure and orientation,
  • level of comfort and quality of finishes,
  • quality of materials used,
  • current trends in the French property market.

Our team includes valuation experts certified by the Centre National de l’Expertise (CNE), ensuring a reliable and objective assessment.

2. Preparing your property for sale

Proper preparation can significantly increase your property’s appeal and help achieve a faster sale. We advise you on simple and effective improvements to present your property at its best.

Typical recommendations include:

  • carrying out minor repairs,
  • refreshing paintwork using light, neutral colours,
  • decluttering rooms to enhance the sense of space,
  • ensuring the property is clean and well maintained, inside and out.

3. Mandatory property diagnostics in France

Selling a property in France requires several mandatory technical inspections. New Home can coordinate all required diagnostics on behalf of the seller, working with certified professionals.

These diagnostics include in particular:

  • the Energy Performance Certificate (DPE),
  • electrical and gas safety reports,
  • asbestos and lead reports depending on the age of the property,
  • termite inspection in designated areas,
  • natural, mining and technological risk report (ERP),
  • inspection of the individual sewage system (septic tank), where applicable.

A complete and compliant diagnostic file is essential to secure the sale and reassure buyers.

4. Professional presentation and marketing

Presentation plays a key role in attracting buyers. Your property is showcased through professional photography and video, distributed across multiple platforms, including targeted promotion on social media to maximise visibility.

Depending on the type of property, we offer:

  • professional photography,
  • tailored video presentations,
  • 3D virtual tours,
  • aerial drone photography and video.

5. Property advertising and international exposure

Your property is promoted on carefully selected national and international property portals. We also activate our network of partners across France and Europe to reach qualified buyers. This marketing strategy ensures maximum exposure and generates strong buyer interest.

6. Viewings and buyer selection

We organise and manage viewings with pre-qualified buyers. Our advisors present the property professionally, answer questions and provide you with detailed feedback after each visit.

7. Offers and negotiation

When an offer is received, we assist you in reviewing and negotiating the terms of sale. Our objective is to secure the best possible agreement while ensuring a legally sound transaction.

8. Signing of the preliminary contract with the notary

Once an agreement has been reached, a preliminary contract is signed at the notary’s office (promesse de vente or compromis de vente). This document sets out the key terms of the sale and legally commits both seller and buyer, subject to any conditions precedent.

9. Final deed and completion of the sale

In France, the period between signing the preliminary contract and the final deed of sale is usually around three months. During this time, the notary carries out all necessary legal and administrative checks. The sale is completed upon signing the final deed (acte authentique) at the notary’s office. The keys are handed over to the buyer and the sale proceeds are transferred securely to the seller by the notary.

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