“Why should I hire a real estate agent if I can just find a property myself and ask an Italian lawyer to check it?”
It’s a fair question — but the answer lies in what each professional actually does.
1. Choosing the right location
A lawyer will not help you choose the best region for your lifestyle, investment, or relocation goals. Italy has 20 regions and over 100 provinces, each with drastically different prices, taxes, infrastructure, and living conditions.
2. Finding and assessing properties
A lawyer will not search the market for you. And unless you speak Italian, finding targeted listings, contacting agents, and negotiating terms will be a serious challenge. Even if you speak English, many local agents do not — they work almost exclusively with Italians.
3. Market expertise
A lawyer can check a property’s legal status, but they will not tell you if it is overpriced, what rental income to expect, or how it compares to other options. That is the role of a real estate agent.
In short: a lawyer can verify one property you have already chosen. A buyer’s agent can guide you through the entire process — from strategy to property search, negotiations, legal checks, and post-sale support.
If you want to buy property in Italy safely, profitably, and without costly mistakes, you need a partner who works in your interest from day one.
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