Thinking of Selling Your French Property?
What international buyers expect — and how to make your home stand out in 2025 Selling your property in France can be exciting — but also overwhelming. Especially when your ideal buyer may live thousands of kilometres away. Their expectations are shaped by very different real estate systems.
Here’s how to attract the right buyers and avoid common pitfalls.
1. 📸 Presentation Is Everything
International buyers rely on listings — high-quality photos, clear descriptions, and uncluttered spaces. If your property doesn’t grab them online, they’ll scroll past it.
2. 🔍 Be Transparent
Buyers from abroad expect disclosures and surveys. Being upfront about your property’s condition builds trust and helps avoid delays.
3. 💶 Price for the Market — Not Emotion
What you invested or how much you love your home isn’t what the market pays for. A strong valuation keeps you competitive.
4. 📑 Be Paperwork-Ready
Get your diagnostics (DPE, septic, lead, asbestos) done before listing. It shows professionalism — and speeds up the process.
5. 🌍 Work With Agents Who Know International Buyers
Not every agency is equipped to handle foreign questions or legal complexity. I work with Leggett Immobilier, specialists in overseas buyers, with a trusted international presence.
📩 Want to Know What Your Home Is Worth?
I’m based locally in Montignac and work across the Périgord Noir region. I’d be happy to chat — no pressure, just honest guidance.