Ready to buy property in France but feeling totally overwhelmed by how different everything is? You're not alone! This week, we're going back to basics and breaking down one of the BIGGEST differences between the US and French property markets.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✨ The shocking truth about France's property system - spoiler: there's no MLS and it changes EVERYTHING
🦆 Why we're talking about duck gizzards (trust me, this story will make you smile!)
🤯 The mind-blowing statistic that explains why your property search feels so different
💡 Exactly what "no referral fees" means for your buying journey
🔍 Smart search strategies to find properties other buyers are missing
💰 The real deal on buyer agents in France (and when they're worth it)
This Week's Real Story:
We sat down with an incredibly savvy American buyer who owned property in Washington but was completely puzzled by France's system. Even though she'd heard there was "no MLS," she had no idea what that actually meant for her search. Sound familiar?
Here's what she discovered (and what you need to know):
When there's no MLS, you're not just missing one central website - you're missing the entire referral culture that makes US real estate work. French agents don't split fees, which means they're only motivated to sell YOU their properties. No exclusivity agreements, no guaranteed time investment, no referrals to other regions.
The Statistic That Changes Everything:
40% of French property transactions happen WITHOUT an estate agent.
In the US? That number is just 6%.
This means tons of sellers are trying to avoid agency fees by selling direct. It means you'll rarely see "exclusive" listings. And it means the same property might appear on multiple sites at different prices!
Your Next Steps:
Feeling overwhelmed? That's totally normal! The key is understanding that you'll likely need to work with multiple agents and master several different search techniques.
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Multiple topic-specific community boards
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Thanks for listening, and I hope to see you in our next episode! 🇫🇷
This episode is perfect for anyone considering buying property in France, whether you're from the US, UK, Canada, Australia, or anywhere else. The French system insights apply to all international buyers!
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