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Expatriate, non-resident or investor: organizing a remote sale with complete security.
Yes, selling property in France from abroad is entirely possible, provided you are properly supported. Whether you live in Los Angeles, Seoul, New York or elsewhere, you can organize the sale of your real estate property in France without being physically present, thanks to a notarized power of attorney, secure electronic signature and the support of an agency structured for this, such as Fairway Luxury Real Estate.
Remote selling is a regulated, legal and increasingly common practice among expatriates and non-residents.
Organize the sale of your real estate property in France from anywhere, securely, thanks to the bespoke support of Fairway Luxury Real Estate.
French law fully authorizes non-residents to sell property located in France. You are under no obligation to be physically present to initiate or finalize a transaction, provided you are properly advised.
You can:
Every year, many French expatriates choose this option to anticipate their return, adjust their assets, or sell a property that no longer suits their lifestyle.
At Fairway Luxury Real Estate, we handle the entire process locally, from the valuation of your property to the final signature:
You remain in control, even from abroad.
Two options are available:
We support you in both cases with a clear, compliant, and transparent procedure.
We organize all mandatory technical diagnostics (energy performance, asbestos, electricity, etc.) on your behalf. We also assist you in collecting the necessary administrative documents (title deed, co-ownership regulations, latest service charge statements, etc.).
Our agents conduct the visits and keep you informed in real time. Offers are analyzed, compared, and reported to you with complete transparency. Our goal: to defend your interests as if you were present.
Signatures can be completed:
We also assist with fiscal and banking aspects, in full compliance with AML-CFT regulations.
A French-Korean couple living in Seoul for 15 years owned an apartment in Paris’s 10th arrondissement, acquired at the time for its compact size and dynamic location. Preparing their definitive return to France, with a project to buy a larger property in the Paris region, they wished to put their property up for sale before even coming back.
We managed the entire sale from Paris: diagnostics, photos, organizing visits, selecting a strong buyer. A notarized power of attorney enabled the deeds to be signed remotely. They were thus able to recover the funds needed for their new purchase before even setting foot at Roissy.
A family expatriated in New York, with two children enrolled at the French-American School, was preparing its return to France within the next 8 months. They still owned an apartment in the 9th arrondissement, bought when they were still living in Paris but no longer suited to their new family life.
Their wish: sell this property before their return and buy a new apartment, ideally close to Parc Monceau.
We handled the sale in the 9th remotely (diagnostics, listing, negotiation) and, in parallel, launched a targeted search in the 8th and 17th around Monceau. They came to Paris for two days: viewing the selected apartment, signing the preliminary contract, meeting with an architect and contractor. Everything had been prepared in advance. They were able to validate, sell and project themselves serenely.
The capital gain realized is taxed at:
Allowances apply:
There is also an exemption for returning to France, under conditions:
If you reside outside the EU, EEA, or Switzerland and the sale price exceeds €150,000, a certified tax representative is required. Fairway connects you with approved, responsive and reliable providers.
A complete, structured, and transparent service:
Selling real estate in France from abroad is entirely possible, legal, secure, and increasingly common.
With the right tools, solid organization, and bespoke support, you can achieve your project without unnecessary travel or compromise on results.
Are you abroad and looking to sell property in Paris or in France?
Contact us at bonjour@fairwayluxuryrealestate.com or via our website.
We will respond clearly, in your time zone, and with full regulatory compliance.
Yes, French law fully allows an expatriate or non-resident to sell property located in France. The sale can be managed remotely through notarized power of attorney or, depending on the case, electronic signature validated by the notary.
No, you can sign by authentic power of attorney, drafted from abroad through a local notary or a consulate. Some notaries also allow secure electronic signature, under conditions.
In the event of a capital gain, you will be taxed at 19% income tax and 17.2% social contributions. Allowances apply depending on the ownership period. If you reside outside the EU/EEA, a tax representative is mandatory above a sale price of €150,000.
Yes, this is even a frequent strategy among expatriates preparing their return. Fairway Luxury Real Estate can coordinate the sale of your existing property and the acquisition of your future home, while respecting deadlines and notarial requirements.
You can sell an occupied property, provided you respect the tenant’s rights (notice, right of pre-emption, etc.). We help you assess the rental impacts on the sale strategy and draft the notifications if necessary.
A technical diagnostics file must be provided (energy performance, asbestos, lead, electricity, gas, risk assessments, etc.). Fairway can organize these diagnostics remotely on your behalf.
It depends on the local market, the listing strategy and the price positioning. On average, a well-prepared sale takes between 1 and 3 months to find a buyer, then an additional 2 to 3 months until the final deed is signed.
We specialize in remote support. You benefit from a single point of contact, detailed reports, rigorous negotiation, and smooth management of the legal, fiscal and administrative constraints linked to your expatriate situation.
Selling from Abroad
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