Buyer’s Q&A
What is a supported resale process?
A supported resale is one where the company's resale desk actively markets and matches buyers for an existing owner's share — vs an open-market resale where the owner finds a buyer independently. Supported resale is the standard model and meaningfully faster.
The short answer: A supported resale process is one where the company's resale desk actively handles the share's marketing, buyer matching, KYC, and share-transfer documentation on the seller's behalf. It's the standard process with our partners, and it works: hundreds of shares in homes like these have already been resold—in just over three months on average, and nearly three in four for more than the owner paid. You set the price; the commission (typically 3-6%) covers all the work.
Full guide: How to sell a fractional ownership share, step by step
What the company does in a supported resale
A supported resale through the company's desk typically includes:
- Initial valuation of the share against current market comparables
- Listing on the company's resale platform
- Marketing to the company's buyer waitlist (typically the largest pool of qualified buyers)
- Cross-listing through partner channels (e.g. Co-Ownership Property selection for partners)
- Buyer enquiry handling and qualification
- KYC checks on the prospective buyer
- Share-transfer documentation
- Payment escrow and completion administration
- Completing the transfer of the share to the buyer
Your only tasks: confirm you want to sell, set your price (with valuation guidance if you want it), and sign the transfer paperwork at completion. Co-owners usually get first refusal, which can make for an even quicker sale.
Why supported resale beats independent resale for most sellers
Three structural reasons. First, buyer-pipeline access — the company has the largest qualified-buyer pool for their inventory; independent listings don't reach this pool. Second, transaction-cost simplicity — the company's commission (3-6%) is comparable to what independent legal fees + marketing costs would total, but the company delivers the buyer too. Third, completion reliability — the process is well-rehearsed, from first enquiry to transfer.
Typical supported-resale timeline
| Step | Typical duration |
|---|---|
| Owner notifies company + valuation | 1-2 weeks |
| Listing live on company platform | Within 1 week of valuation |
| Buyer enquiry + interest | 4-12 weeks typical |
| Buyer KYC and documentation | 3-6 weeks |
| Completion and share transfer | 1-2 weeks |
| Total typical timeline | Just over three months on average |
What the seller pays for supported resale
A sales commission, as with any property sale — typically 3-6% of the sale price. The commission is deducted from sale proceeds at completion. The seller also pays: any outstanding fees prorated to completion date; any outstanding special assessments; their own legal fees if they engage a lawyer (recommended for high-value transactions; €1,500-€5,000 typical).
Selling to someone you know
If you already have a buyer in mind (family member, friend, business partner), the share transfers to them directly through the standard share-transfer process, with the documentation still handled for you.
Before you list
Typically you can sell after the first 12 months of ownership. We'll confirm the commission, what it covers and the valuation guidance for your home.
Where to find listings with strong supported-resale infrastructure
Co-Ownership Property's selection includes homes from partners whose resale processes are documented and disclosed during the buyer-introduction process.
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