Question 1

How do you determine my property’s market value?

Accepted Answer

We combine current Geneva market data, recent comparable sales, location advantages and your property’s individual features to produce a well-supported valuation. Your dedicated advisor visits the property and reviews its layout, condition, finishes and renovation history. You then receive a realistic price range in writing, designed to help you achieve the best possible sale price. It is not an inflated figure that could discourage buyers.

Question 2

Are property valuations free and non-binding?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Your valuation with Immobilière Genevoise is free and carries no obligation to sell or to sign a mandate with us. Many owners simply want to know what their Geneva apartment or house is worth before a move, an inheritance or a refinancing. If you decide to sell later, we pick up exactly where we left off.

Question 3

How long does it usually take to sell a property with Immobilière Genevoise?

Accepted Answer

A correctly priced property in Geneva will often take around three to six months to progress from listing to completion at the notary. The exact timeline depends on the neighborhood, property type, condition, buyer financing and asking price. Setting an accurate price from the outset remains one of the most effective ways to attract serious buyers and avoid unnecessary delays.

Question 4

What taxes apply when selling real estate in Geneva?

Accepted Answer

The main one is the impôt sur les bénéfices et gains immobiliers (IBGI), the cantonal tax on the capital gain between your purchase and sale price. The rate is degressive with how long you have owned the property: up to 50% for a sale within the first two years, down to 0% after twenty-five years. Transfer duties and notary fees are normally borne by the buyer. We go through your figures with you and confirm what applies with your notary.

Question 5

Should I renovate my property before listing it?

Accepted Answer

Rarely a full renovation. In Geneva, buyers pay for location, volume and light far more than for a new kitchen, and heavy works seldom return their cost at resale. What does pay off is presentation: fresh paint, minor repairs, decluttering and professional photography. We tell you honestly, before you spend anything, which improvements will raise your sale price and which will not.

Selling in Geneva starts with the right strategy

We handle the sale, from strategy to signature

Local valuation and pricing

Marketing and qualified viewings

Negotiation & closing

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Selling FAQs, answered

How do you determine my property’s market value?

Are property valuations free and non-binding?

How long does it usually take to sell a property with Immobilière Genevoise?

What taxes apply when selling real estate in Geneva?

Should I renovate my property before listing it?

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