How do you sell property in Greece to international buyers?

To sell Greek property to an international buyer, establish who can sell it, prepare the transaction documents and present one accurate listing with a defensible asking price. Agree the agency mandate and fees, qualify enquiries and have the appointed professionals address title, technical, tax and contract matters before completion.

Editorial update: 2 November 2026. Sources and the limits of this guide are explained below.

What should an owner prepare before marketing a Greek property?

Start with the title and ownership details, the seller’s authority, existing plans and permits, declared areas, energy information and any tenancy or co-ownership. Ask your lawyer, engineer and notary which current certificates and clearances your sale requires. Record missing information early. The government’s electronic property-transfer procedure describes the notary-led transaction file; a marketing brochure serves a different purpose.

How do you set an asking price that international buyers can assess?

Compare homes in the same micro-location, with similar main living area, floor, condition, outlook and legal position. Separate advertised asking prices from evidenced completed sales and formal valuations. Explain what is included, such as parking, storage, furniture or works. A buyer’s nationality is not a reason to claim an unsupported premium.

What information should the listing answer?

Show a clear euro asking price or explain that a written price is available on request. State the exact area, accommodation, condition, practical access, known running costs and what remains to be confirmed. Use current photographs and a readable floor plan. Label renders and proposed finishes. For developments, identify the unit, specification, current construction stage and contractual delivery terms.

How do you reach buyers in the U.S. and other countries?

Prepare accurate English information and a response process for buyers in different time zones. Link the listing to a useful area guide, provide a route to request details and explain how a viewing can be arranged. Keep prices, areas and availability consistent across agents, portals and social posts. Our international property-marketing guide explains content, distribution and enquiry handling.

Which costs and taxes should a seller confirm?

Request a sale-specific estimate covering agreed agency fees and VAT, legal or technical work, certificates, outstanding obligations and any finance discharge. Ask your notary and accountant how seller status, acquisition history and the proposed completion date affect taxation. The buyer normally bears transfer tax where it applies; that does not remove the seller’s own costs.

AADE currently describes the suspension of Article 41 individual real-estate capital-gains taxation through 31 December 2026. This is not an exemption for every seller, company or business activity, and foreign tax obligations may remain. The 2027 position must be checked against enacted rules. Sources: AADE income categories; AADE transfer tax. See the capital-gains guide for the current-rule and proposed-change distinction.

Can you sell a home in Greece while living abroad?

A suitable power of attorney may authorize a representative to handle specified tasks. Have a Greek lawyer or notary prepare the wording and confirm identification, execution, translation and any authentication requirements before signing it abroad. The banking and proceeds arrangements need separate confirmation. The Greek consular instructions cover the U.S. consular route; do not assume an ordinary notarized signature is sufficient for every transaction.

What happens between an offer and completion?

Record the offered price, property reference, included items, financing, due-diligence conditions and proposed dates. Have the appointed lawyer review any reservation or preliminary agreement. Resolve the required legal and technical matters, prepare the tax and notarial file, agree the documented payment route and complete deed registration and handover. A fixed completion promise is premature while material documents are missing.

What should you agree with an agent?

Identify the legal entity, relevant registration, represented parties, marketing authority, services, exclusivity, commission or fee, VAT, payment trigger and end of the mandate. Ask who handles enquiries and updates withdrawn listings. Agree whether photography and advertising are included or separate. Avoid signing overlapping appointments without understanding their terms.

Frequently asked questions

Can I sell Greek property to an American, Canadian or Australian buyer?

Foreign buyers can generally acquire Greek property, subject to their status, any designated border-area approval and property-specific restrictions. Have the buyer’s lawyer confirm the exact transaction rather than promising that nationality never affects the process.

Can a foreign buyer purchase my land?

Ownership and development rights are separate. Give the buyer the legal and engineering information needed to assess the plot, access and permitted development. Do not market land as buildable based on size or a sea view alone.

Should I advertise a guaranteed rental return or Golden Visa eligibility?

Only make a property-specific claim that has a documented basis. An asking price does not establish residence eligibility, and estimated rent does not establish a guaranteed return. Obtain the appropriate independent professional conclusions.

What should I send BUY GREECE®?

Send the location, property type, asking price, photographs or plans, current marketing status and whether you are the owner or an authorized representative. Share sensitive identity and title documents only through an agreed private process.

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About this guide

Published by BUY GREECE® editorial team. This is an owner-preparation and marketing guide. It does not quote a commission or promise a sale, price premium or completion date. Tax references were checked against the linked AADE guidance on 2 November 2026. General information; independent legal, technical, tax and valuation advice should address your particular property before you sign or pay.