Jacqui helped us through the buying process
Special thanks to Jacqui Reddin-Williams, our estate agent and the Beaux Villages team for their help with the recent purchase transaction of our “dream home” in France. As Americans moving to France, the process of purchasing a home was very different than the process in the US. Primarily, the traditional and now more recent roles of a “buyer’s agent” and a “seller’s agent” in the US do not apply in France. Consequently, we were confused about the roles of agents and how to communicate during the offer period and subsequent development of the Compromis and the ultimate Acte de Vente. When we were introduced to Jacqui we initially considered her to be the seller’s agent and took a plutonic position toward her despite her assurance that she also worked on our behalf. She proved herself during the negotiation with the sellers even with our having hired someone to search and evaluate properties for us. During the negotiation she absolutely performed as an impartial arbiter representing our position with clarity and skill. She worked with us hand-in-hand every step of the way from drafting the Compromis de Vente with the French notaire to the final Acte de Vente. Far beyond the sale she provided a wealth of information about the local community, the French culture, highlights of the area, vendors, and service providers. Jacqui is clearly an experienced professional being accessible and responsive. She has also extended herself as a friend beyond the purchase transaction. We are grateful to her steady hand on the wheel and helping to make our dream come true.
