"What is Mandat de Vente in the sale of a property in France? - FrenchEntrée""

** In France, there are three different types of real estate sales contracts.

• "Simple sales agreement (mandat simple)"...
• Semi-exclusive sales agreement (mandat semi-exclusif)It allows the real estate agent to have exclusivity (meaning you cannot list your property with other agents), but you retain the right to sell your property on your own. This can be a beneficial situation for you, as you can either use the help of the real estate agent for the sale or sell the property yourself without the associated commission fees. However, be very careful when reading the contract if you choose such an agreement. In particular, make sure there are no clauses in the contract regarding commission fees that must be paid to real estate agents in the case of a private sale. You should also ensure that potential buyers do not visit the property through the real estate agent. If a buyer has already visited the property and signed an agreement (bon de visite), which essentially prohibits the buyer from negotiating directly with the seller on the price, you will not be able to legally sell the property to that buyer without going through the agent and paying the associated commission.
• Exclusive sales agreement (mandat exclusif)It provides the real estate agent with full exclusivity, which means you cannot list your property with other real estate agents or advertise it for sale on your own.