French real estate buyers need to know that there are currently a substantial number of untrained individuals who will help you find a French property. They do not belong to an agency and they typically do not have a professional card allowing them to be involved in a real estate transaction but they still do.
These individuals may request a fee up front or an extra commission fee for their services. Our recommendation is that when you are ready to start shopping for French real estate make sure the person you are working with is a registered agent working under a Carte Professionelle.
Ask to see their registration card. You have the right to do so.
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