IN PRACTICE WITH OLEG
Selling time: three separate timelines
When planning a move or another purchase, separate property preparation, finding a buyer and the period between agreement and completion. A quoted timeframe without a defined start and finish is hard to use. No single number of days describes every apartment sale in Cannes.
1. Before listing
List missing documents, necessary work and the people who must approve decisions. A closed second home, several owners or ongoing works each require specific arrangements. The timeline becomes useful when every action has an owner and a date to confirm, rather than a blanket promise of a quick sale.
2. While the property is marketed
Record the first listing date, material changes and the first offer separately. Days online alone do not explain the outcome. Review viewing availability, relevant enquiries and recurring objections. Agree a review point with your advisor and a possible action: add information, improve presentation or reassess pricing.
3. From agreement to completion
The notary specifies the formalities, conditions and dates applicable to your transaction. Checks, any financing and outstanding documents can affect the timeline. Confirm deadlines before booking a move or committing to another purchase. I coordinate documents and communication; legal timing is confirmed with the notary.
Illustrative example: a planned move
An owner wants to move in two months. Instead of promising completion before departure, we review preparation, availability and dependencies. If the timing looks tight, we discuss remote arrangements and the details to confirm with the notary. The preferred date guides the plan; it does not become a guarantee.
