Why sell your farm property with Quatuor Transactions?
Selling an agricultural property is a complex and demanding process, which is why the Quatuor Transactions team is at your side. Our team will be with you every step of the way to ensure the success of your project under the best possible conditions.
Determining the sale price
Our negotiators are experts in the agricultural sector, with in-depth knowledge of the market, current trends and regulations specific to the farming industry. Their expertise enables them to accurately assess the value of your farm and guide you through the sale process. When you call on Quatuor Transactions to sell your farm, you can be sure that it will be valued accurately, and that you will get the best possible price when you sell, all within a reasonable timeframe.
Securing the transfer
When considering putting your farm up for sale, a number of issues arise, all aimed at ensuring a fair and satisfactory transaction for all parties involved.
Once the sale price has been set, the verification phase becomes essential. It is essential to ascertain the origins of ownership, the existence of any easements or rights of way over your farmland, and any potential impact of installations classified for environmental protection (ICPE). Technical and energy performance diagnostics for your home (DPE) must also be carried out to provide transparent information to future buyers. All this information is essential to the sale of your farm.
The Quatuor negotiator will work with you to draw up a sales strategy, particularly with regard to the perimeter, price, target clientele, sale of assets or shares, etc.
Choosing Quatuor also means benefiting from a unique advantage: our in-house legal department. Our legal experts work with your usual advisers (notaries, lawyers, chartered accountants, etc.) to draw up agreements and secure each transaction.
We check the financial capacity of project owners and systematically ask them to pay a deposit when they sign the escrow contract.
Securing your property through a mandate
The mandate is a contract between the seller and Quatuor-Transactions that lays the foundations for a relationship of trust. Whether a simple or exclusive mandate, it defines the scope of our support and the terms and conditions of the sale, in particular the price. The exclusive mandate is an additional guarantee of maximum investment by both the Quatuor expert and the seller in the success of the sale.
Over 70% of sales are made under exclusive mandate.
Our fees are transparent and are only payable when the final sale is signed.
Communicating effectively
Communication is vital in the process of selling your farm.
By working with us, you benefit from tailor-made communication for your farm, with maximum visibility. Our website, available in three languages, is optimised for top search engine optimisation. We regularly advertise on the most visited national platforms. You’ll also benefit from our active presence in the national and local agricultural media, not to mention our strong influence on social networks and our participation in national and international trade fairs and events.
Finding the right buyer
Quatuor Transactions has a database of over 7,000 potential buyers, both French and international, and a list of 20,000 newsletter subscribers. We meticulously qualify potential buyers and their projects during a personalised interview. What’s more, our partnerships with bodies such as FNAIM and CERFRANCE enable us to broaden our panel of potential buyers even further.
The selection of buyers ensures a smooth, secure and confidential experience for all parties involved in the property transaction. By identifying buyers whose needs and criteria match your farm, we increase the chances of completing the transfer of your farm under the best possible conditions. This approach also enables us to focus visits and negotiations on qualified candidates, thereby encouraging serious offers and rapid completion of the transaction.
Negotiation, a profession
Negotiation is a profession in its own right. It requires the ability to argue, to convince and to have excellent interpersonal skills, as well as availability. Our negotiators are well-versed in negotiation techniques and are committed to the transaction in order to reach a perfect agreement for both parties.
Your negotiator will always be present during visits to the farm, and will be able to guide and advise you throughout the transfer process.
Why do you ask for so many documents and so much information?
To sell your business as effectively as possible, we need to know it very well. During our visits, we give our candidates a presentation pack that summarises all the information we have gathered. Certain situations, particularly legal or tax ones, can have a major impact on the terms of the sale. Like you, we have an obligation to provide clear, transparent, objective information that is as complete as possible. Our experience shows that comprehensive information is an important reassurance for a buyer and will therefore be decisive in obtaining an offer to purchase. It is therefore to facilitate the sale and provide you with maximum legal certainty that we ask you for these documents.
Do you do a lot of viewings?
Our policy is not to show your property to everyone, and certainly not to just anyone. We respect your privacy by only showing people with the profile of ‘real buyers’ who have taken the time to study the detailed description we send them beforehand. They know in advance whether your property is really likely to suit them. After each visit, we will inform you of any action the buyer wishes to take. If we do a debriefing with him after the visit, it is often necessary to wait a few days to have a more precise position.
What do I need to prepare before the viewings?
The buyer’s first impressions are essential. We need to reassure the prospective buyer about the quality of the property they are considering buying, and allow them to see the property for themselves. Cleanliness, tidiness and maintenance are all important factors in giving the buyer a good impression.
We've had lots of viewings but no offers?
Your property is attractive to prospective buyers because of its geographical location, its farmland and its production. But one or more other criteria are holding them back. Your negotiator will tell you the reasons for the lack of offers and you can jointly take steps to move forward with the sale.
Are you planning to sell your business?
We are proud to offer an unprecedented level of comprehensive support, going beyond expectations to ensure your peace of mind at every stage of the transaction process.
Trust our team to bring your transaction to a successful conclusion with professionalism and expertise.
Our teams are at your disposal to discuss your transfer project!