PRACTICAL PROPERTY GUIDE
How do you sell a French property from abroad?
Organise contacts, access, power of attorney, documents, timing and communication with a remote sales plan.

OS7 METHOD
This guide supports the “Coordinate” stage
A remote sale is coordinated around authority, access, approvals and timing.
- 01ObserveUnderstand the project, property and market signals
- 02PositionPosition the property against its real competition
- 03PresentReveal value without misrepresentation
- 04CoordinateCoordinate the launch across the right channels
- 05QualifyQualify serious buyers
- 06SecureStrengthen the agreement
- 07CompleteKeep the transaction on track through completion
REMOTE SALE WORKSHEET
Can your sale progress without you being present?
For each information flow, name a responsible person, secure channel, deadline and backup option.
| Workstream | Organisation needed | Responsible person / backup |
|---|---|---|
| AUTHORITY | Who can act?Power of attorney, signatures and identity to confirm with the notary. | Organise : __________ |
| ACCESS | Who opens the property?Keys, alarm, occupancy, upkeep and works. | Organise : __________ |
| DIGITAL FILE | Where are the documents?Versions, confidentiality, translation and sharing. | Centralise : __________ |
| APPROVALS | How will decisions be made?Time zone, language, response time and history. | Set the terms : __________ |
Tables and lists without input fields are worksheets to print and complete on paper.
My notes and next steps
BEFORE DECIDING
Checks that complete the worksheet
Keep useful answers, documents and dates so you can compare your situation without starting over.
- CONTACTSPEOPLE INVOLVED
Owner, representative, notary, building manager and service providers.
Name - LANGUAGESUNDERSTANDING
Working language and any translation needed.
Plan for - KEYSACCESS & SECURITY
Key holder, spare, alarm and emergencies.
Log - SIGNINGFORMAT & TIMING
Remote steps to confirm with the notary.
Confirm - TAXQUALIFIED PROFESSIONAL
Personal questions to refer appropriately.
Forward - TIMETABLETIME ZONES & DEADLINES
Plan ahead for meetings, replies and absences.
Coordinate
CONTINUE
Useful pages for your next decision
DIRECT CONTACT
Your project deserves a response tailored to your situation
Address, timetable, intended use and priority: share the essentials and Oleg will reply personally.
- Direct conversation
- A clear next step
- Cannes & the French Riviera
