If you are an experienced French real estate buyer you may know of the following tips or you may not. Better check.
If you are new to French real estate take a moment and read over the following to help you succeed in your French real estate investment.
One
Never Visit Alone
When you visit a French property it is always a great idea to visit with a friend not only for security reasons but also for the value of the extra set of eyes and ears visiting the property.
So many times when we have visited properties with clients and myself or a colleague we notice something significant a buyer never noticed. It could be a serious ceiling crack. It could be a slopping floor or even the fact that the neighbor’s yard looks like it have never been cleaned for years and your sun terrace will be facing their garden. Having a second person present can also be helpful if you have an owner present who talks constantly making it difficult for you to really notice the details of the home.
Two
Ask Thoughtful Questions
Owners like to see a buyer is interested in their French property. Asking questions shows you have interest. Never mind if the agent does not want you to ask questions. Just go ahead and ask in a simply, direct and polite way. Questions like “what is the property tax?”, “have you ever done work on the roof?” will each give you valuable information.
We have lots more suggested questions and multiple checklists available for you as part of our ESREA France 110 Tips French real estate buyer’s guide. This guide comes with a 100 percent money back guarantee. Learn about the guidebook here.