It is a a legally binding French real estate document that allows a French real estate agency to market your French real estate.
There are several types of mandate de vente some give the agency you sign with exclusive marketing rights, some do not.
Make sure all the details on your property indicated in the mandat de vente are correct and that all owners of the property have signed the agreement.
Make sure you know the legal implications of what you are signing.
If you are not sure obtain legal advice.
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