Exclusive Listing vs. "Verbal Agreement": What Is the Real Risk for the Seller?
In the Sicilian real estate market, there is still a myth that is hard to dispel: the idea that signing nothing and relying on a handshake leaves the owner "more free." Many sellers think: "Go ahead and propose it, if you find a buyer, we'll work things out."But are we sure this freedom is an advantage? In reality, when dealing with luxury homes and land, a verbal agreement is often the first obstacle to a successful sale. Let's look at why the transparency of a written agreement is your best ally.

