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If you are looking for a property in France, it is absolutely essential to plan a trip there to look for homes in person. It is one thing to see a house in photographs on an online real estate listing, but it is not a good idea to buy anything until you have seen it close up. Also, visiting the area of France that you are buying in will give you a good idea of the overall feeling and atmosphere of the neighbourhood which is an impression that you cannot get any other way. ~

A house hunting visit is a short trip to France where you spend time looking around at the properties that you are considering and comparing them first hand. You might organize this yourself by making appointments with sellers, or you might have a real estate agent to guide you.#

Either way, here are some tips on how to have the best house hunting visit to France:
•    Plan on visiting several houses while you are in France rather than just one. It is a better use of your time and you might have a better chance of finding a property in France that you like.
•    When planning your trip, make sure that you have at least one full day to look at properties in France. If you are flying the same day, you will not have enough time and might have to miss out on seeing a property that you really liked if your plane is delayed.
•    Try to be on time when viewing a property, and if you are running late for any reason give the home seller or real estate agent a call to let them know.
•    Don’t try to bring the whole family along with you. If you have young children, they will soon be bored of driving around looking at properties in France and their needs can distract you from taking the time you need to look closely at a property. Also, if an agent gets the feeling like he is just the host for a sightseeing expedition, he might not take you seriously and might keep the best houses for his other clients.
•    Always bring your camera. Take lots of photos of the France properties so that you can remember which features each one had when you return home. You can also show your friends and family the photos to get their opinion on the many France properties that you have to choose from.
•    Be honest with the real estate agent, and express your needs to them. This will help them find you the house that you want.

Good luck finding your dream property in France!

Going on a house hunting visit is an essential step when buying a property in France. These tips will help to make the mission a success.