Your Real Estate Guide – Knowledge, Trends, and Tips

Seller

Selling Real Estate Successfully – Strategies, Tips, and Insights for Property Owners

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    Who are the foreign buyers acquiring properties in Paris?

    Paris real estate market attracts many international investors, with diverse needs and finances. These investors fall into two distinct categories: those in search of a family home who may or may not already live in Paris, and those who are looking for a vacation home while in the city. It is also interesting to note that French expatriates represent a significant percentage of these investors.

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    Why choose a sole agency agreement?

    You have received several property valuations and you want to entrust the sale of your home to a luxury real estate agent. There is one final step: deciding on your sales strategy and signing the instruction agreement. This agreement forms a contract between you and the agency of your choice. This can be a multiple or sole agency agreement with different terms and conditions. Here is what you need to know about sole agreements and their advantages when it comes to finalising a sale.

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    Owning a property classified as a historic monument: advantages and disadvantages

    There are 43,000 listed buildings in France. This means that they are officially recognised by the State as being of significant value to France's artistic or historical heritage. Half of these listed properties belong to private owners and individuals. Here are the main advantages and disadvantages of owning a property classified as a historic monument.

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Buyer

Finding Your Ideal Property: Tips for Buyers

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    Engel & Völkers real estate agency in Passy, Paris 16th district

    Located in the heart of the Passy area at 16 rue Jean Bologne (in front of the Passy Plaza shopping center), our team of 30 real estate agents welcome you in the 16th district from Monday to Friday from 10:00 to 19:30 and Saturday from 10:00 to 18:00. How to get to your Engel & Völkers Passy real estate agency.

  • Exterior view of two cream-colored buildings with black wrought iron balconies and pigeons perched on the railings.

    Who are the foreign buyers acquiring properties in Paris?

    Paris real estate market attracts many international investors, with diverse needs and finances. These investors fall into two distinct categories: those in search of a family home who may or may not already live in Paris, and those who are looking for a vacation home while in the city. It is also interesting to note that French expatriates represent a significant percentage of these investors.

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Agent

Our Real Estate Agents: Trusted Advisors, Supporters, and Market Experts

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    The key skills of the estate agent's profession

    The profession of Real Estate Sales Agent involves managing the relationship between a property-owning client and a potential client, either a tenant or a buyer.

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    Luxury estate agents, an exceptional profession

    With its connotations of refinement, quality and exclusivity, the luxury sector is the stuff of dreams for any estate agent who wants to see his or her career grow to the very top. But how exactly does it differ from the traditional property market?

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    Engel & Völkers: The Importance of Continuous Training in Real Estate

    In the dynamic world of real estate, continuous training is far more than an advantage it is a necessity. At Engel & Völkers, we recognize the importance of staying at the forefront of trends and skills, both for our real estate advisors and to deliver exceptional service to our clients.

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Lifestyle

Tips, Trends, and Inspiration for Modern Living

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    Le Corbusier, the story of a controversial architect

    Over 50 years after his death, Charles-Edouard Jeanneret-Gris, better known by his pseudonym Le Corbusier, continues to be the topic of much discussion. With his postwar designs now classified as UNESCO heritage sites, he left an everlasting mark on the history of twentieth century architecture. Nonetheless, despite the widespread success of his work, the man himself remains controversial today.

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    Paris Olympics 2024

    From July 26 to August 11, 2024, the city of Paris is hosting the Olympic Games! A great moment of union and communion between different nations. Spectators will be able to watch the various events in the capital's emblematic venues: exceptional moments in an extraordinary setting! A sublimated version of the City of Light will be on offer to the lucky participants in this event, starting with the opening ceremony, a free spectacle that will take place on the Seine.

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Contact

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Engel & Völkers France

170 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

75008 Paris

Tel: +33145643030