During the interview, Christine and Diana explore the Paris buyer’s market and all that is involved in searching for and finding that perfect pied a terre without stress in the City of Light!
Christine and Diana cover several topics regarding the home-buying process in Paris, France such as the difference between a real estate and buyer’s agent; the financing aspect of buying property in Paris; and a variety of questions posed by viewers.
Christine and Diana also review three real estate listings of Paris apartments to discuss buyer expectations and the details to pay attention to during the initial search.
Here is a highlight of the topics covered during the interview:
7:00 - The differences between a real estate agent vs. a buyer’s agent
8:13 - The differences between the property purchase process in France vs. the U.S.
11:11 - Overview of the Paris real estate market
18:21 - Expectations for bringing your pet to Paris
21:20 - Financing the property purchase
23:26 - Getting a mortgage for buyers age 60+
26:05 - Renting out a Paris apartment
27:48 - Process of succession and inheritance of a Paris apartment
29:30 - Expectations for the down payment on a Paris apartment
31:05 - As a foreign buyer, can owning a property in Paris extend the length of the 90-day visa?
31:41 - Are there HOA fees (or equivalent)?
33:35 - Renovating the Paris apartment
34:10 - Air conditioning installation in Paris apartment
35:09 - An overview of the home buying process in Paris
38:34 - Planning renovations before moving into Paris apartment
39:30 - Christine’s experience working with clients who live abroad
40:27 - Is the closing date negotiable?
41:38 - Have clients purchased their Paris apartment without seeing it in person?
42:33 - Does Tomette Paris work exclusively in Paris or elsewhere?
42:48 - How does compensation work for buyer’s agents?
44:21 - Does it help to have dual citizenship from another country besides the U.S. when purchasing an apartment in Paris?
46:03 - Tomette Paris contact information and free guide
47:12 - About Paris Fan Club
About Diana Bishop and the Paris Fan Club
For twenty years, Diana Bishop led a successful career as an international journalist and TV news correspondent and covered major national and international events for CBC, CTV, Global, and NBC News. Bishop interviewed key newsmakers of the day from presidents and prime ministers to iconic figures and influencers—Nelson Mandela, Celine Dion, and Betty Friedan, leader of the women’s liberation movement, were among her favorite interviews.
Bishop has applied her skills as a journalist, author, and a leading personal brand and global marketing specialist, to create Women of a Certain Age in Paris—an experiential brand that invites women to engage with Paris and France through the Paris Fan Club, Paris Book Club, and more.
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