The sales agreement, "compromise de vente", is a preliminary contract, a document in which buyer and seller agree to buy and sell a determined property for a specified price.
It is a firm and final commitment of two parts: it determines the conditions of the sale.
Important:
Average time before signing of the final contract: 2 to 3 months
The transfer of ownership is concluded that at the signing of the sales contract at the notary, when all conditions are met for the sale (obtaining the loan, planning documents ...).
At the signing of the contract, the purchaser pays the remainder of the amount due and the amount of legal fees (fees of the notary, registration fees and allowance for miscellaneous expenses of publication and registry)
A copy of the title deed is sent to the buyer after completion of all formalities.