In a market that’s as dynamic as it is tense, selling a property in the Geneva region can quickly become a journey fraught with pitfalls. Between less-than-serious buyers, lengthy negotiations and administrative obligations, it’s essential to have the right support to sell in the best possible conditions. Here’s how Drive Home helped our client Marie sell her apartment in the suburbs of Geneva in less than 45 days, with a significant increase in value.
👩 Customer profile : Marie, 35, expatriate in Paris
Marie is a Swiss woman who has been living in France for 3 years. She owned a 61 m² F3 apartment located in Geneva, which she had purchased in 2015 as her primary residence. When she moved to Paris, she initially rented out her property to individuals, but remote management quickly became a burden.
Objective : sell her property quickly, without sacrificing profitability, and delegate the entire process from France.
Constraints :
No Swiss territory
No availability to organize visits or diagnostics
Apartment still occupied by a tenant at the time of the project
Little knowledge of the current market
📞 Step 1 : Property audit and sales strategy
After an initial call with Drive Home, a dedicated consultant was assigned to Marie’s project. Together, they :
Carried out a full audit of the property (general condition, any work to be done, utilities, diagnostics to be carried out)
Draw up a precise estimate of the selling price, based on up-to-date sector data (price per m², sales lead times, market tension)
Determined a marketing strategy adapted to the tenant’s end-of-lease schedule.
The apartment, well located (close to Cornavin station), with a good layout, but in need of light refurbishment, was valued at €326,000.
🛠️ Step 2 : Preparing the property and adding value
Even though Marie wasn’t on site, we managed all the property staging remotely :
Use of a professional photographer to create an attractive advert
3D visuals to show buyers the potential for refurbishment
Technical diagnosis (DPE, electricity, asbestos) handled by our local network
Virtual homestaging to make the ad perform better on portals
We also worked respectfully with the tenant-occupier to organize visits in suitable time slots, while respecting their comfort and rights.
📢 Step 3 : Online posting and shortlisting of buyers
The ad was posted simultaneously on several channels :
National portals (Homegate, Immoscout24, Immostreet)
Network of independent real estate agent partners
Priority listing with our base of qualified buyers
Our team filtered the requests to avoid unnecessary visits. Out of 21 requests received in 10 days, 9 buyers were pre-selected, then 5 physical visits were organized in two weeks.
💬 Step 4 : Negotiating and securing the sale
By the third week, we had received two offers at the price, and one slightly higher, at €332,000. Thanks to the competitive bidding, we managed to :
Maximize the value of the property
Obtain a signed compromise in 26 days
Negotiate a suspensive clause to protect Marie’s interests (financing conditions, release of the tenant at the end of the lease).
Everything was managed remotely : electronic signature, liaison with the notary, sending of documents, monitoring of deadlines.
📦 Step 5 : Delivery of the vacant property and finalization of the sale
One of the major challenges of this project was to synchronize the release of the property by the tenant with the buyer’s entry into possession. We played a crucial role in
Human management of the relationship with the tenant, with advance notice and support towards a new tenancy
Coordinating the inventory of fixtures, exit diagnosis and handover of keys
Finalization at the notary’s office, with remote power of attorney.
The property was delivered unoccupied, as agreed in the compromis.
📊 Result : A fast, profitable and stress-free sale
In less than 45 days between the first estimate and the signing of the compromis, Marie has :
Obtained a price €6,000 higher than the initial valuation
Realized a net capital gain after repayment of the loan
Managed the entire project remotely, without having to travel
Relieved of the stress associated with renting, management and taxes.
“Drive Home literally took a load off my mind. I could never have managed it from France. Everything was smooth, human and, above all, profitable. Thank you to the team for your responsiveness!”
🧠 What this case study teaches us
Many homeowners are in a similar situation to Marie :
Expatriates or geographically distant
Rented, for sale or in transition
Lack of time or market knowledge
Drive Home offers comprehensive support to secure, accelerate and make the sale of a property profitable, even in a complex context :
Strategic analysis from the outset
Coordination of diagnostics, valuation, visits and sales
Fluid, human communication, accessible even at a distance
🏠 Why sell with Drive Home in the Geneva area ?
The Geneva area is a :
Tense, with high demand
Sometimes regulated, especially in tense areas
Where competition is fierce, and reaction time crucial
Our in-depth knowledge of each sector (Geneva inner city, Petite Couronne, major transport hubs) enables us to adapt our strategies:
Setting the right price
Targeting buyers
Pace of visits and follow-ups
Effective promotion (photo, 3D, video, home staging)
🤝 In conclusion
The sale of Marie’s apartment in Geneva perfectly illustrates the promise of Drive Home: a turnkey, personalized service, to sell quickly, well and without constraints, even remotely.
Whether you are an owner in Geneva, in the suburbs, or in another region, we offer you :
A clear and realistic estimate
A modern marketing strategy
A complete management of the process
A human, professional and responsive support
Do you have a property for sale in the Geneva region?
Let’s talk about it now for a free, no-obligation study.