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Why You Will Not See Property Listings on This Website
Buyers relocating from North America to France are often surprised to discover that the French real estate market operates very differently from what they are used to. There is no national MLS or IDX system, and agencies do not have any obligation to represent the buyer. In France, realtors work solely in the best interest of their sellers, and if a buyer wants to view a property, they must create a profile with the agent’s agency. This process can take days—or even weeks—and it usually applies to only one or two properties, since agencies primarily focus on selling their own listings. Without dedicated buyer representation, American and English-speaking buyers can spend months navigating the system, often with little to show for their time.
SHOKO has developed a system that changes that entirely. Working through her agency, Expertimo, she handles all communications with listing agents, securing property visits by demonstrating that buyers are qualified and ready to move forward. She advocates exclusively for the buyer, just as she did for over 20 years in North America and in Toronto, Canada, where she primarily represented buyers in dual-representation markets. Even though the French market can be complicated and closed to outsiders, SHOKO has the tools, experience, and creative approach to overcome these challenges, providing American buyers with access, guidance, and results that would otherwise be nearly impossible to achieve on their own.
How French Real Estate Differs from North America
Unlike in the United States or Canada, property searches in France rely on agency mandates and professional networks rather than centralized online listings. Even major agencies show only a small fraction of the available properties, and many homes are sold quietly through private networks. Public websites cannot reflect the entire market, so buyers who attempt to navigate it alone often face delays, limited options, and uncertainty.
Why Buyer Representation Matters
In France, realtors are legally and ethically bound to represent the seller’s interests. There is no fiduciary duty to the buyer, which means that without a dedicated advocate, buyers are left to manage the process on their own. SHOKO’s role is to act exclusively on behalf of her clients. She communicates with listing agents, negotiates access, and ensures that buyers are fully qualified, giving both sellers and agents the confidence to allow property visits. This approach opens doors that would otherwise remain closed.
Trusted French Property Portals for Orientation
While no portal shows the full market, it is useful for buyers to get a sense of pricing, property types, and regional differences. SHOKO recommends these widely used platforms as reference points:
SeLoger is France’s leading real estate portal, featuring a very large volume of listings mainly from professional agencies.
Bien’ici is a modern property website known for its interactive map search and listings from major real estate professionals.
Leboncoin Immobilier is a highly popular classifieds platform offering both private and agency property listings, often at competitive prices.
Logic-Immo is a long-established real estate website focused primarily on listings from professional agencies.
Expretimo is a growing French real estate network with an increasing number of agents, leading to a steadily expanding volume of property listings.
How SHOKO Helps American Buyers Succeed
With SHOKO, buyers do not need to create multiple agency profiles or wait weeks to see a single property. Her system allows pre-qualified buyers to view homes efficiently and strategically. SHOKO works with a network of trusted agents across France, ensuring that her clients have access to properties in major cities, villages, and rural regions alike. By combining North American buyer-first experience with in-depth knowledge of the French system, SHOKO gives her clients a significant advantage in a market that can otherwise feel closed and overwhelming.
When You Are Ready
If you are serious about buying property in France, SHOKO is ready to guide you. Her approach ensures that you are represented, qualified, and positioned to access the best properties, regardless of where they are located. In France, the most desirable homes are rarely found online—they are found through trusted networks and professional advocacy. With SHOKO and her trusted real estate throughout France, buyers gain both access and peace of mind.
If you are still in the United States, Canada, or elsewhere, contacting SHOKO is simple and flexible. Initial conversations can take place by Zoom or Microsoft Teams, as well as by phone, WhatsApp, email, or direct message—whatever feels most comfortable for you. These discussions are designed to clarify your goals, answer questions, and determine whether buyer representation in France is the right next step. To begin the conversation, you are invited to reach out directly through the contact page.
Contact SHOKO here!