Real estate agent is a protected appellation

The real estate agent is an appellation recognized since 2018 and protected by the Elan Law

Coming to modify the Hoguet Law, the law Elan introduces a crime of unauthorized use of the title of real estate agent in France.

In summary, the article n°14 provides for a strengthening of penalties with a 6 months imprisonment and 7500 euros fine for anyone using the name of real estate agent, engaging or assisting in operations without being professional card holder.