FFCI, first Federation of Buyer Agents

The profession of buyer agent – or apartment hunter – has been developing in France since the beginning of the year 2000 and revolves around one simple concept : a tailor made service for the purchaser.
This innovative activity has matured to become, in 2007, the French Federation of Real Estate Buyer Agents (FFCI) which ensures standards and quality vis-à-vis buyers, buyer agents, public authorities and professionals.

VIS-A-VIS BUYERS

- The FFCI offers a tailor made service to buyers seeking a residence or holiday home (apartment or house), office space, land, a building, etc.
« You have no time or are physically unavailable to search for your future housing? For a purchase in all tranquility, a FFCI buyer’s agent will take charge of your search. »
- Represented across France, the FFCI buyer agents commit to :

a code of ethics,
full representation of the client,
a qualitative approach and rigorous pre-selection of property,
strict compliance with the law (including professional licensing and no handling fees).

VIS-A-VIS BUYER AGENTS

- The FFCI represents the vast majority of buyer agents practicing or wishing to practice within the boundaries of the law.
« Let’s Speak as one voice to efficiently promote our profession. »
Represented in a vast number of French cities, members benefit by :

quality assurance and logistical support due to the grouping of human and financial assets,
greater visibility and means of communication on a national level,
partnership and exchanges on client projects,
representation vis-à-vis public authorities and professionals.

VIS-A-VIS THE PUBLIC AUTHORITIES AND PROFESSIONALS

- The FFCI represents buyer agents to public authorities, professional trade unions, the Association of Notaries, etc., by promoting and establishing itself throughout the profession as well as defending its interests.
- The FFCI is an active partner of real estate professionals (agencies, development companies, etc.) and operates with absolute transparency and in the interest of the client.

« Let’s talk and collaborate in the interest of the client’s total satisfaction. »