Code of Ethics
Sud’Arrange is a member of the “Fédération Nationale des Chasseurs d’Immobiliers” (FNCI), a national association of property hunters in France.
The federation aims to uphold clear values and create transparency in the activities and methods of property hunters. Its goal is to enforce these commitments and guide the young profession of property hunting in a direction that fully serves the interests of buyers.
For this reason, every member of the federation adheres to a code of ethics that clearly defines the role of the property hunter in relation to private individuals and professional sellers.
Code of Ethics
Members of the association are professional real estate agents specializing in advising on property purchases or rental transactions. To guarantee transparency and neutrality, they represent and defend only the interests of their clients.
Members of the FNCI hold a real estate transaction license issued by the Prefecture (local government) of their headquarters. They are covered by professional liability insurance and possess financial guarantees, except for provisions under the European “Services” decree of July 12, 2010, which exempts license holders without capital transactions.
Members’ Commitments and Responsibilities
Members of the association commit to respecting the French Hoguet Law (Law n° 70-9 of January 2, 1970, and its subsequent amendments), which sets the conditions for real estate and business asset transactions.
The obligations of federation members towards their clients are contractually defined. Every property search is accompanied by a search mandate specifying key information, including the description of the desired property, the methods to be used, the contract duration, the property hunter’s fee, and a service agreement for any additional services.
Information obtained from clients by federation members is strictly confidential and may under no circumstances be shared or published without the prior consent of the client.
Members commit to providing their clients with complete transparency, including a list of all relevant properties and scheduled viewings. They also commit to keeping the client regularly informed of the progress of the search.
For each property viewing conducted by a federation member, a clear and detailed report is prepared, allowing the client to decide whether to proceed with a full visit. Members also commit to representing their client through to the signing of the final sale or rental deed.
