Your Real Estate Guide – Knowledge, Trends, and Tips

Seller

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

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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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    A guideline to have your property classified as a historical monument

    French cities, towns and villages are full of an extraordinarily rich historical heritage, a symbol of a long and eventful history. Nowadays, as a result, some homeowners who inherited or acquired their property, may find themselves at the head of a potential historical asset. Manors, castles, mansions or apartments can all be subject to the protection of their heritage by the public authorities. For landlords wishing to have their properties classified as a historical monument, here is a quick guideline that you can refer to.

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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.

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    France premium prestige real estate advisory

    Relying on the global network of Engel & Völkers, the Private Office team is composed of 128 advisors, experts in the transaction of exceptional residential real estate properties in France, castles, country homes and vineyards.

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Agent

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

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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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    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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    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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    Emmanuel Barrois: The glass alchemist who reinvents contemporary architecture

    Emmanuel Barrois and glass are above all a story of chance. An unexpected encounter with a stained glass artist, which changed the direction he was about to take in his professional life. At the time, the young agricultural engineer on a humanitarian mission was trying his hand at photography. The few months he spent behind the lens led to a report on the history of heritage, during which he swapped the camera for glass for good.

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Contact

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Engel & Völkers France

170 Rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré

75008 Paris

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