The Luxe Process
Step 1: Smart Valuation
Start with a clear assessment of your villa’s value—properties here typically appreciate around 15% annually.
The X Real Estate team offers three valuation tiers:
1. Quick Sale Value
2. Current Market Value
3. The “No Rush” Price
Once you choose, we’ll walk you through the required documents according to French regulations and send over a Mandat (the selling contract).
In French real estate, note that if an offer meets your mandate price without contingencies, you’re generally obligated to proceed or pay the commission.
Step 2: List Your Way
Let X Real Estate know if you prefer full exposure or a discreet sale. Your property, your strategy.
Step 3: Offer & Purchase Process
Once an offer is accepted, the buyer has 40 days to exit the transaction.
After placing their 10% deposit (at the compromis de vente signing), French law gives them an additional 10-day cooling-off period.
After that, the Saint Barth government has a rare two-month option to step in and buy (but almost never does).
Step 4: Smooth Closing
When the reflection periods are over, you’ll receive the final deed in your language, with closing following one to two weeks later.
Important Financial Considerations
Yes, you read that right—no property tax while you own.
If you’re a foreign owner selling within eight years, expect a minimum of 35% in capital gains tax.
This tax decreases by 10% every year post-eight, and by year 18, you’re fully exempt.
