How to find your perfect French property
Ready to leverage our years of French real estate expertise combined with our unique cultural insight to FINALLY find your Dream French property?
You're in the right place!
Do your homework on this important financial decision! Invest in yourself and your own knowledge and confidence!
If you have started looking at French property online and found that it is not what you are used to - you are not alone! This course could be perfect for you! It contains both written content and videos and take you through each stage of searching for a property in France. It gives you our insider tips on where to search, how best to use the various searches - including ways in which you could save yourself some money on your French property purchase!
You can do the course at your own pace and at your own time! You can even cover all the content in a weekend or take several weeks do complete the course - it's entirely up to you!
Ready to leverage our years of French real estate expertise combined with our unique cultural insight to FINALLY find your Dream French property? We've developed an online course specifically focused on helping American property hunters in France get a handle on the main differences, and learn our expert strategies to find your dream property in France! Do your homework on this important financial decision! Invest in yourself and your own knowledge and confidence!
Many American buyers searching for property in France are FRUSTRATED first and foremost! Does the below sound familiar? Is this YOU?
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You’re frustrated by being misled by online property listings that provide little information, don’t have enough photos or information, or are impossible to actually understand!!
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You're frustrated by the lack of reliable accurate information on how to actually find a suitable property online!
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You’re frustrated by confusing communication and lost in translation moments! And you’re frustrated that your imperfect French language skills are getting in the way of finding your perfect French property!
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You're frustrated that you can't get solid reliable advice from real estate agents, brokers, realtors, lawyers, or notaires / notaries, etc.
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You’re frustrated that you’re not finding the answer that you need! There is so much information online but it’s not clear what is accurate advice, what is relevant and what is just plain wrong!
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You’re frustrated by the silence that has greeted some of your requests for more information for certain property listings… silence and a lack of communication without explanation!
Ready to leverage our years of French real estate expertise combined with our unique cultural insight to FINALLY find your Dream French property? We've developed an online course specifically focused on helping American property hunters in France get a handle on the main differences, and learn our expert strategies to find your dream property in France! Do your homework on this important financial decision! Invest in yourself and your own knowledge and confidence!
Some of the key topics you’ll learn include:
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How to actually understand the property listing information you see including expert tips on how to formulate your search criteria so you actually find what you’re looking for!
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How to use and navigate French property sites / aggregators / websites even if you don’t speak French so that you can access more properties for sale!
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Finding out which are the best property search engines / sites in French and English and step by step guides on how to actually use them!
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How to find and access direct property sales (FSBO French property listings) and make contact with the sellers direct.
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Get to grips with key French terminology, vocab, terms, abbreviations and more so that you can actually understand how to find your dream home! Hint, your translation app isn’t always useful!
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How to make contact with real estate agents, brokers / realtors and even sellers direct with our expert template of what to say (in French and English) and how to say it so you get a response and not just silence!
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How to identify the key areas in France that fit your search criteria and pro tips on finding lesser-known regions and gems that might be perfect for you!
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Tried and trusted expert tips on how to actually get the information you need to start creating a short-list of properties to visit!
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Understanding the real estate agency / French realtor and broker fees in France so you know how it works and you don’t underbudget or overpay!
How to find your perfect French property
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How to get to your budget
In this lesson we cover all of the things to consider when putting together your budget, including the additional fees to consider that are not included in the list prices.
In this lesson we cover all of the things to consider when putting together your budget, including the additional fees to consider that are not included in the list prices.
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How to decide on a location
This lesson will introduce you to some free online tools to assist you in narrowing down where to search in France.
This lesson will introduce you to some free online tools to assist you in narrowing down where to search in France.
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How to define the type of property
This lesson goes through the major aspects to consider with regard to the building, land, and condition of the property you are looking for, keeping in mind what can be defined in the various search websites that are available.
This lesson goes through the major aspects to consider with regard to the building, land, and condition of the property you are looking for, keeping in mind what can be defined in the various search websites that are available.
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How to define any other specific search terms
This lesson will go through some key specifics for you to consider whether to include them as part of your final search criteria.
This lesson will go through some key specifics for you to consider whether to include them as part of your final search criteria.
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English language options
This lesson will go through some of the most popular options with an English language option.
This lesson will go through some of the most popular options with an English language option.
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This lesson will show you some popular French language options to search.
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Some specialist options to consider.
This lesson will show you some options to consider if you are looking for something very particular.
This lesson will show you some options to consider if you are looking for something very particular.
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Navigating the French language websites
This lesson covers how to use some of the French language websites, and gives some key phrases that will assist you to decode the listings.
This lesson covers how to use some of the French language websites, and gives some key phrases that will assist you to decode the listings.
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Strategies to get around how the locations in listings work in France.
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Some specific hacks
The lesson covers some ways that you can get really specific and also use some of the information available for more than one purpose.
The lesson covers some ways that you can get really specific and also use some of the information available for more than one purpose.
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A few practicalities
This lesson covers some key things to consider as you start searching listings.
This lesson covers some key things to consider as you start searching listings.
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This lesson covers some strategies to narrow down your shortlist.
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Strategies to try if you're not finding what you want
This lesson covers some strategies to consider if you’re not finding enough potential options.
This lesson covers some strategies to consider if you’re not finding enough potential options.
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This lesson covers which route to first contact might work best for you.
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2 things you should include about yourself
This lesson covers how in your first message it can be important to establish with the real estate agent how serious you are.
This lesson covers how in your first message it can be important to establish with the real estate agent how serious you are.
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3 questions to ask about location
This lesson covers some strategies if you can’t get the specific location of a listing you’re interested in.
This lesson covers some strategies if you can’t get the specific location of a listing you’re interested in.
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Strategies for direct owner sales (FSBO)
This lesson covers the differences when contacting the owners direct (FSBO listings), and how you might still be able to work with an agent.
This lesson covers the differences when contacting the owners direct (FSBO listings), and how you might still be able to work with an agent.
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Bonus content!
Included here is a case study which looks at a chateau listed with two different agents, and the strategy I used to find it so that the owner could be contacted directly even though not listed as FSBO. Also includes language and a template you could use to make first contact with FSBO listings.
Included here is a case study which looks at a chateau listed with two different agents, and the strategy I used to find it so that the owner could be contacted directly even though not listed as FSBO. Also includes language and a template you could use to make first contact with FSBO listings.
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French Chateaus
This lesson covers some background on Chateaus in France, some differences in looking for them, and a phrase to watch out for if it is included in the listing information.
This lesson covers some background on Chateaus in France, some differences in looking for them, and a phrase to watch out for if it is included in the listing information.
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Côte d'Azur
This lesson covers some tips on how you can search for properties in Côte d'Azur if the website you’re using doesn’t have it as a location.
This lesson covers some tips on how you can search for properties in Côte d'Azur if the website you’re using doesn’t have it as a location.
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Ready to get serious about your French property search and actually move forward with finding your dream French property?
Ready to leverage our years of French real estate expertise combined with our unique cultural insight to FINALLY find your Dream French property? We've developed an online course specifically focused on helping American property hunters in France get a handle on the main differences, and learn our expert strategies to find your dream property in France! Do your homework on this important financial decision! Invest in yourself and your own knowledge and confidence!
✺ FAQs - Frequently asked questions ✺
Is this online course suitable for English speakers?
Yes, absolutely!! We specialize in helping Americans find and successfully purchase property in France! Every part of our online course - from our video lessons, to our downloadable workbooks, additional materials and cheat sheets are all in English! No French required here!
Can I get a taster of the online course for free?
You can see our free 30 minute masterclass where we share the top 7 mistakes that we’ve seen American buyers make when purchasing property in France and how you can avoid them! While this free masterclass is not part of the course as such, it gives you a good idea of the depth and value of the information we provide as part of our course - you can watch your FREE MASTERCLASS HERE!
Does this course cover FSBOs in France? Direct seller / owner properties?
Yes, unlike other online information which is often provided by French real estate agencies and which will never tell you how to make direct contact with the sellers, we are different! FSBO / direct sales and our expert strategies how to make this work for you are included in our course!
I find the French property listings very confusing. Will this course cover that?
Yes, absolutely! Understanding property listings information - what they contain, what is often missing, and what is often misleading (on purpose) is a key part of this course!
The French terms and measurements are so confusing! Does this course include that?
Yes absolutely! No translation apps required here! We cover some of the key French terms and phrases you need to know for your property search including the key measurements and how properties are presented (number of rooms, bedrooms, habitable space), so you can identify the right property for you!
Does this course include advice on working with French realtors / brokers and French real estate agencies?
Yes, absolutely! We include our expert advice on how to actually get a useful response (not just silence) from a French real estate agent / realtor or broker! It’s harder than you might think and we share our top tips here!
Does this course cover costs and fees for French property purchases?
We have focused on understanding the costs and fees as they are presented in most French property listings - that is to say fees related to real estate agents / brokers / realtors and notaires. However, we are working on a separate course (and guide) that is a deep dive on all the fees, costs and expenses you should be aware of when it comes to finding, purchasing and maintaining your French property.
You can join the waitlist here to be the first to know when that course and guide are live!
I have a question about this course and if it’s right for me that’s not covered in this FAQs. How can I get my question answered?
No problem! Wondering if this course is right for you? Send us your questions at info@frenchpropertyfocus.com and we'll get back to you asap! We even have released a number of short intro calls (15 minute time slots) to clarify any questions that you might have on whether this course is right for you!