PSan Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi all!I have been browsing through this fascinating site for about 2 weeks, and now it my turn to ask a question! When you moved to Normandy which Estate Agents did you use, and what was the reason for your choice?Cheers!PSan [:)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will Posted March 20, 2010 Share Posted March 20, 2010 I don't think the moderators would allow me to mention the agency by name, but you will find a clue to the person who currently runs it here http://www.completefrance.com/cs/forums/1999383/ShowPost.aspx .The reason is basically that I think you would get a more professional, and much more honest service than from most of the other agencies. Operating on very low overheads they are much less driven by desperation to earn their fees in these difficult times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSan Posted March 20, 2010 Author Share Posted March 20, 2010 Hi Will!Thank you for your quick, and very discreet reply! I think that I have worked links out, and will be making further investigations! I have learnt much from contributors here, and plan to follow advice as posted. Look, think, over some time, and then make a decision. I can guess that you will work out what that decision is!All best wishes, and thanks,Peter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitty Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Well to the Forum, Peter. I wish you luck in your house hunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 [quote user="Will"]I don't think the moderators would allow me to mention the agency by name[/quote]There is no objection to personal recommendations of companies or services is there ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Russethouse Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Genuine third party recommendations are allowed, when you are married, related or best buddies it doesn't really fall in that category - being unbiased might be just a tad difficult [;-)] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Albert the InfoGipsy Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 Going back to the original question, when we were plot-hunting we looked at all the agents we could find. Why restrict your search?If a property you're interested in is listed by several agents or notaires then it makes sense to pick the best one for you.Selling is obviously a very different matter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pommier Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 For anyone who speaks reasonable French and is confident that they know the market well, then Le Bon Coin is a great way of finding private sales in the area you want (and thereby not paying agents fees of about 6 - 7%). Another good place to look is on the notaires website; they do charge commission, but it's less than agents charge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnOther Posted March 25, 2010 Share Posted March 25, 2010 You will often find the same property in several agents windows but with different prices so it can pay dividends to check them all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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