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How to get your property valued correctly
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A reliable valuation is the starting point for any property project. Here’s how the value of a property in the 7th arrondissement is calculated and how to avoid common mistakes.
What forms the basis of a sound estimate?
A credible estimate is based primarily on actual transactions in the sector (DVF database, public data), rather than on the prices quoted in advertisements, which are often higher than the actual selling prices.
Next come the criteria specific to the property: floor area, number of rooms, condition, aspect, outdoor areas, parking, energy performance (DPE) and exact location.
The price per square metre: a guide, not an absolute truth
The average price per square metre provides a useful indication of prices in the 7th arrondissement, but two properties of the same size can vary considerably in value depending on the floor they are on, the view, any nuisances or any renovation work required.
That is why an online estimate provides an initial range, which can then be refined with greater accuracy following an on-site visit.
Pitfalls to avoid
Overvaluing a property to ‘keep some leeway’ is counterproductive: the property loses value on the market. Undervaluing it means losing money. Relying on a single source, or on a neighbour’s opinion, often leads to mistakes.
The valuation offered by Marius Duclos is free of charge and non-binding: it provides you with an objective basis on which to make a confident decision.
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Common Questions
Yes, the valuation is free and there’s no obligation. You’ll receive an initial estimate online, which is then refined during a home visit.
