Selling your property
Here is some essential advice on the sales process, as well as practical information to know before you get started.
The different steps to sell your property in the 3 Vallées
Get a valuATION
Our real estate agency is at your service to assess the value of your Courchevel La Tania property regarding the realestate market in the 3 Vallées. To carry out an accurate valuation, we need the following information and documents :
- Property title
- Identity documents of the owner(s)
- Keys of all units sold (including the cellar),
- Important co-ownership documents : charges, minutes of general meetings, etc.,
- Technical diagnostics (if available) to assess their impact on the sale.
These documents are essential for accurately determining the value of your property. Our valuation is based on actual sales, current market conditions (supply and demand), and our expertise gained from over 30 years of local presence.
Listing a property for sale
The mandate
Once the price has been set, the property owner can choose between two types of mandate:
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Exclusive mandate: This mandate is entrusted to a single agency, which offers more comprehensive services to sell quickly. The exclusive mandate makes it possible to enhance the value of your property by limiting it to a single agency, thus avoiding too wide a distribution and guaranteeing you a single contact.
- Simple mandate: This mandate is entrusted to several agencies, which multiplies your contacts. Selling costs are generally higher for this type of mandate.
In order to provide potential buyers with as much information as possible and to facilitate the preparation of the mandate, we require the following documents as soon as possible :
The ‘LOI ALUR’ file
The documents required vary depending on the type of property. In general, you will need the following documents :
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Co-ownership regulations and amendments, including a description of the division: This detailed document sets out the co-ownership rules that sellers and buyers must comply with. It often includes a description of the division of the property, setting out the different types of lots (flats, cellars, ski lockers, communal areas, etc.) and the co-ownership shares allocated to them. Any amendment to the co-ownership regulations must be appended to this document.
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Co-ownership costs for the last two years: Allows buyers to see the financial costs associated with the property.
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Minutes of the last three years: Informs buyers of works recently voted on and to come, offering a clear vision of the state of the co-ownership.
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Building maintenance booklet: This document summarises the major work carried out in the building, as well as the suppliers involved.
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Asbestos diagnosis of common areas: Just like the asbestos diagnosis for the property sold, this document provides information on the presence or the absence of asbestos in the common areas of the building.
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Pre-stamped and dated: Often required when the compromise is signed, this document sets out the charges for the current and future financial years, in order to distribute them fairly between sellers and buyers in accordance with the terms of the compromis.
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Other potentially necessary diagnostics: Depending on the case, d’other diagnostics may be required, such as lead diagnostics (for properties built before 1949) and gas diagnostics (for serviced flats)
The technical diagnostics
In the case of an exclusive mandate, we are responsible for carrying out these diagnostics. If necessary, you will need to provide us with the following documents :
- "Loi Carrez" certificate: this document confirms the surface area of the property sold. It remains valid indefinitely as long as the surface area has not been modified by any works.
- Energy Performance Diagnostic (EPD) : this document evaluates the property's energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. It is used to determine the energy efficiency class, which is essential for property advertisements and therefore for sales. The DPE is valid for 10 years.
- Electrical diagnosis: this diagnosis describes the current state of the property's electrical installation. It does not oblige you to carry out any work and is provided for information only. It is not required for installations less than 15 years old and is valid for 3 years.
- Asbestos diagnosis: this diagnosis identifies the presence or absence of asbestos and products likely to contain it from a list defined by decree. Properties built after 1 July 1997 are not affected. Certain diagnoses established previously may be invalidated by updating the list of items to be checked. In the absence of asbestos, the certificate is valid indefinitely.
- State of Natural, Mining and Technological Risks (SNMTR): Details the risks to which the building is exposed and the dates of decrees relating to natural disasters declared in the commune. It is valid for a limited period of 6 months and is usually requested once the buyer has been found.
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Other diagnostics potentially required: Depending on the case, other diagnostics may be required, such as lead diagnostics for properties built before 1949, or gas diagnostics for equipped flats.
Other documents
Inventory: For goods sold furnished, a detailed and costed inventory is made. Additional details may be required depending on the circumstances.
The compromise
The sale agreement is a preliminary contract that outlines all the terms agreed upon for the transaction. It is signed by all parties involved: the sellers, the sellers' solicitor, the buyers, the buyers' solicitor, and our Courchevel La Tania estate agency. This document includes the legal notices, a detailed description of the properties, and all other essential information. The buyer must pay a deposit to confirm their commitment.
If the agreement includes a contingency, the buyer must also provide proof that they are seeking financing.
The sale
Prior to the signing of the preliminary sale agreement, notaries take care of the administrative formalities, in particular with the land registry.
Once all the documents have been received, the notary proceeds with the signing of the deed of sale and submits any requests for transfer (change of ownership) to the state and the property manager.
The role of the Agency
The agency's role is to market the property by publishing property advertisements on its website, organising viewings, collecting the documents required for the sale and monitoring the file with the notary, among other things. It plays a central role as an intermediary between sellers, buyers and notaries.
On site, the agent responsible for the sale can provide detailed information to customers, particularly for secondary residences located far from the homes of sellers and buyers. The Agence Saulire team has a thorough understanding of Courchevel La Tania and the local property market.
We therefore take particular care to support you as a seller, but also to help prospective buyers choose the right apartment in the mountains.
