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Behind the Scenes with a French Estate Agent | Life in France, Property, and More Want to support this channel? You can order prints of my artwork here: https://living-well-in-france-shop.fourthwall.com, or click the SHOP button under this video. Thank you! Ever wondered what it’s really like to move to France, raise a family as an expat, and work as an estate agent in the French property market? In this exclusive behind-the-scenes interview, meet Jacqui, a warm, friendly estate agent who has been living in France for over 31 years. Jacqui shares her inspiring journey — from moving to France with kids, learning the language, and adapting to French culture, to the realities of buying, renting, and selling property in France. She also explains the role of a notaire, inheritance laws, and what estate agents really earn. Whether you’re dreaming of moving to France, curious about expat life, or researching the French property market, this video is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. If you're looking to improve your French, I highly recommend one-on-one lessons with iTalki. Here's my affiliate link: https://www.italki.com/affshare?ref=af28243923 If you need to move money to France, open a Wise account and get your first transfer up to $600 free using my affiliate link: https://wi.se/livingwellinfrance (New customers only). 📌 Chapters & Key Moments 00:00 Intro 01:15 Why We Moved to France 02:24 Moving to France with Kids 04:25 Learning French and Settling in as an Expat 06:10 Why we wanted to bring up our Children in France 09:05 Life as an Estate Agent in France 18:25 What an Estate Agent really Earns 29:21 Renting In France 31:21 French Law and Property 31:40 What is the Role of a Notaire 33:08 Inheriting from Abroad when Resident in France 🏡 Topics Covered in this Video Moving to France as a family Expat life in France and cultural adjustment Raising children in France vs abroad What it’s like to work as an estate agent in France How much estate agents really earn in France Renting a property in France (what you need to know) French property laws explained simply The role of the notaire in buying property in France Inheritance rules for expats living in France 👉 If you’re considering a move to France or want an insider’s perspective on the French property market, don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell 🔔 so you don’t miss future videos! 💬 Share your questions about moving to France or buying property in the comments — Jacqui and I would love to hear from you. Contact Jacqui here: [email protected] Website: Beauxvillages.com #LivingInFrance #FrenchProperty #ExpatLife #EstateAgentFrance #MovingToFrance Reading List: These are books I've read and really enjoyed. All about France, the French, creativity and learning French. They are affiliate links which means, if you purchase via this link, I will get a small commission at no extra fee for you. Thank you for helping support this channel! The Bonjour Effect: The Secret Codes of French Conversation Revealed https://amzn.to/3HyJ6Yb The Culture Map https://amzn.to/45ktWPl Big Magic: Creative Living Beyond Fear https://amzn.to/45jW2u6 1000 Years of Annoying the French https://amzn.to/3HynGue The French Revolution: A History: The Original Classic https://amzn.to/47Tik7B Everything you always wanted to know about the French* (*but were afraid to ask): Social-historical-humorous essay on the French people (English Edition) https://amzn.to/3VXeOll French All-in-One For Dummies: with CD https://amzn.to/4n770cI French Short Stories for Beginners: 20 Captivating Short Stories to Learn French & Grow Your Vocabulary the Fun Way! https://amzn.to/4nEA8rD Learn French Fast for Adult Beginners: 8-in-1 Workbook: From Beginner to Advanced: 15-Minute Daily Lessons and Exercises, Short Stories, Plus a Rich Vocabulary Collection (Easy French) https://amzn.to/3I8fZvf If you would like to view my available paintings, please take a look at my website: www.jdyachtpaintings.com Other videos on this channel you might enjoy: Surprising French Habits that Lead to a Happy Life https://youtu.be/gWmpe0Qd78I?si=4V1DZ9XsPXbQHhpA I Came for Love, I Stayed for France. https://youtu.be/baQdAOIcloM?si=tRuz_fuDk1UCVRjJ Leaving the US for France: Facing Fear and chacing Dreams https://youtu.be/dANxbqkocNM?si=Lz2Q_F3HndYYP1Ud Moving from the US to France| Starting over with my dog. https://youtu.be/ktxlnnRVe0M?si=SzuFGEfqF605kJS1 Are you Actually French? 14 Cultural Habits Only the French Understand. https://youtu.be/EO-XFSWrGNQ?si=skwqBKHhejOjNhMg France isn't Religious, but Catholocism still shapes French life https://youtu.be/-8dXcsXxh6c?si=N3AfcWzsCHkCFK-z Struggling to Make Friends in France? Here's what works. https://youtu.be/YlQTN4IQfeE?si=nGzHOLI-0dC6V9jp The Truth about the French way of Life - What we can Learn from France https://youtu.be/AQksPTRpG3w?si=76aniOitlV5sZEfC