How to sell your Property in Greece to US & International Buyers

By Buy Greece LLC — the technology-driven brokerage based in both the United States and Greece. Last updated June 2026.

The most valuable buyers for Greek property today are international — Americans, the Greek diaspora and high-net-worth investors driving record foreign demand. Most Greek sellers, though, only reach a local audience through fragmented agents. BUYGREECE is the only brokerage based in both the United States and Greece, which means we market your property directly to the buyers paying the strongest prices, with a compliant, professional sale process from valuation to closing.

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At a Glance

• Who this is for: Greek property owners and developers who want international reach and the best price.
• What we do: value, market and sell your property to US and international buyers, end to end.
• Where we sell: the Athens Riviera, north Athens, the islands and the Peloponnese.
• Seller advantage in 2026: capital-gains tax on resale is suspended for individuals through 31 December 2026.
• How we work: a technology-driven, data-backed, fully compliant cross-border sale.

Why International Buyers Pay the Best Price

• Foreign real-estate FDI reached €2.75 billion in 2024, up 28.9% year-on-year (Bank of Greece).
• Foreign buyers make up 20–33% of transactions nationally and 70%+ in prime micro-markets.
• Greece welcomed ~37 million visitors in 2025, and prices are projected to grow 4–7% in 2026.

American and international buyers consistently pay top prices for Athens Riviera and island property — but only if they can find your home, understand it in English, verify it, and transact compliantly. Reaching them is the difference between a local sale and the best sale.

The Problem Greek Sellers Face

• Listings reach only a local audience through fragmented agents.
• No English-language marketing, renders or data to attract foreign buyers.
• International buyers cannot easily verify the property or transact remotely.
• No compliant pathway for US buyers, who require AML/KYC standards and bank-traceable payments.

Why Sell With BUYGREECE

• Direct access to US & international demand. We reach the American, diaspora and international buyers Greek-only agencies cannot.
• US-grade compliance. AML, KYC and FinCEN-aligned processes that international buyers and their advisors trust.
• Right pricing. A data-backed valuation using current prices and yields for your exact area and property type.
• Technology-first marketing. Professional listing, renders and data-backed positioning on our platform and international channels.
• Full coordination. Marketing, viewings, legal, notary, payment and closing managed in one place.

What We Handle

• Professional valuation and pricing strategy.
• English-language listing and marketing to our US and international buyer network and channels.
• Qualified-buyer screening and viewings, in person and virtual.
• Legal coordination, contracts and the notarial closing with licensed Greek lawyers and notaries.
• Compliant cross-border payment handling.

The Selling Process

1. Valuation & strategy — we assess and price your property against current market data.
2. Marketing — professional, English-language listing and targeted exposure to international buyers.
3. Sale — qualified viewings, negotiation, and legal and notarial closing.
4. Completion — compliant cross-border payment and handover.

Costs & Taxes When Selling in Greece (2026)

• Capital-gains tax: suspended for individuals through 31 December 2026 — a meaningful advantage for sellers in the current window.
• Agent commission: typically 2–4%, agreed up front.
• Seller certificates: an energy performance certificate and tax-clearance documents are required; we coordinate these.
• Buyer-side costs (transfer tax and notary fees) are paid by the buyer, not the seller.

What We Sell

From an Athens Riviera apartment (Glyfada, Voula, Vouliagmeni, Kavouri, Varkiza, Elliniko), to an island villa (Mykonos, Crete, the Cyclades and Ionian), to north Athens and Peloponnese homes, to a developer's full project — we position each to the right international audience.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I sell my Greek property to American buyers? Yes — that is our specialty. As the only US-and-Greece-based brokerage, we market directly to American and international buyers driving the strongest demand.

How do you value my property? With a data-backed valuation using current prices and rental yields for your specific area and property type — not guesswork.

Do I pay capital-gains tax when I sell in Greece? For individuals, capital-gains tax on property resale is suspended through 31 December 2026, making the current window favourable for sellers. We coordinate the exact position with licensed Greek tax advisors.

What does it cost to sell my property? Typically a 2–4% agent commission agreed up front, plus the standard energy and tax-clearance certificates; buyer-side taxes are paid by the buyer.

Can I sell my Greek property remotely from abroad? Yes — we coordinate the full process, including the notarial closing by power of attorney, so you do not need to be in Greece.

How long does it take to sell a property in Greece? It depends on price, area and property type; correct pricing and international marketing are the biggest drivers of a fast sale, which is exactly what we optimise.

Do you handle the legal and payment side? Yes — we coordinate legal due diligence, the notarial closing and compliant cross-border payment end to end.

Contact Buy Greece LLC to list and sell your Greek property to international buyers.

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