Michaël Zingraf Real Estate

What Michaël Zingraf Real Estate does

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate is a privately held French luxury real estate agency founded in 1977 and headquartered on Boulevard de la Croisette in Cannes. The company operates through a network of 26+ physical agency locations spanning France's most prestigious markets — the Côte d'Azur (Cannes, Nice, Mougins, Opio, Saint-Jean-Cap-Ferrat, Saint-Tropez, Cap d'Antibes, Estérel, Cabris), Provence (Aix-en-Provence, Gordes, Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, Ménerbes, Lourmarin), Paris (Rive Gauche), the French Alps (Megève), and coastal/Normandy regions (Deauville, Cabourg, Biarritz) — with international offices in Gstaad, Switzerland and Grand Baie, Mauritius. The firm holds the exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliation for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region, providing access to a global network of ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers. Its portfolio includes 766+ exceptional properties listed across multiple property types (villas, apartments, châteaux, bastides, chalets, vineyard estates, new developments).

The company monetizes primarily through transaction commissions: 6% + VAT (7.2% incl. VAT) on villa and apartment sales, 8% + VAT on land, 10% + VAT on lease assignments and businesses, and 25% incl. VAT on holiday rental commissions. Secondary revenue streams include brand licensing fees (Licence de Marque franchise program), property management services, and fiscal/investment advisory. Customer segments are concentrated on ultra-high-net-worth individuals (UHNWI) seeking discretion, access to off-market inventory, and multilingual, expert handling of high-value transactions in France and select international destinations. The firm is led by Directeur Général Jean-Claude ANNAERT and operates as a SAS (Société par Actions Simplifiée) with capital of 253,200 euros, registered in Cannes under RCS 328 695 432. No proprietary technology platform is disclosed; the business is a traditional agency model enhanced by the Christie's brand, a digital marketing presence (website, e-magazine, social media), and a capital-light franchise expansion lever.

Name

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate

Legal name

Michael Zingraf Real Estate

Website

https://michaelzingraf.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1977

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate is a French luxury real estate agency founded in 1977, operating 26+ offices across France plus Switzerland and Mauritius as exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliate for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, serving ultra-high-net-worth buyers and sellers of prestige properties via commission-based sales, rentals, property management, and brand licensing.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Real Estate Property Managers (53131), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Real Estate Buyer Representation (FSAEAJAG), Real Estate Advisory & Consulting (Strategy, Portfolio & Location) (FSAEAJAH), Residential Real Estate Asset Management (BPAJAMAA)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate brokerage
• Prestige property sales
• Seasonal rental services
• Property management advisory
• Christie's affiliate network

Headquarters

HQ city

Cannes

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices23 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales Commission: Commission-based revenue from sale transactions on luxury villas, apartments, and properties. Commission rates are 6% + VAT for villas and apartments, 8% + VAT for land, and 10% + VAT for lease assignments and businesses.
2. Holiday Rental Commission: Seasonal rental services with commission rate of 20.83% + VAT (25% incl. VAT) charged to property owners.
3. Brand Licensing: The company offers franchise/license opportunities for entrepreneurs to open Michaël Zingraf Real Estate agencies under the brand, leveraging the company's 45+ years of expertise and Christie's International Real Estate affiliation.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate operates a luxury real estate brokerage specializing in the sale and seasonal rental of exceptional properties (villas, apartments, chalets, châteaux, penthouses, vineyard estates) across France's most prestigious destinations and select international markets. The firm delivers a comprehensive service suite covering transactions, property valuation, new developments, viager transactions, property management, and fiscal/investment advisory, delivered through a network of 26+ agencies and an exclusive Christie's International Real Estate affiliation.

Product overview

Michaël Zingraf Real Estate is a luxury real estate agency operating since 1977, offering a unified platform of property services centered on sales and rentals of prestige properties. The core offering comprises property sales (Vente) and rental services (Location), supplemented by specialized modules including property valuation (Estimation), new developments (Programme Neuv), vineyard estate sales (Propriétés Vitivoles), viager/life annuity transactions, property management, and fiscal advisory services. The company also operates Michaël Zingraf Collection, a digital lifestyle magazine, and offers brand licensing opportunities. All services are delivered through a network of 27+ agency offices across prime French and international locations, with exclusive affiliation to Christie's International Real Estate providing global reach.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Michaël Zingraf Collection: Lifestyle and editorial magazine/blog content showcasing luxury properties and art de vivre across prime destinations.

Products and services

• Luxury Property Sales (Vente) Luxury property sales service covering residential properties including villas, apartments, chalets, châteaux, and estate properties across prime French and international locations.
• Luxury Property Rentals (Location) Short-term seasonal rentals and long-term leasing of luxury properties, including a dedicated new website for Côte d'Azur vacation rentals.
• Property Valuation (Estimation)

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

API docs

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AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Christie's International Real EstatecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMichaël Zingraf Real Estate is the exclusive affiliate of Christie's International Real Estate for the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region (Région Sud) in France. This affiliation provides access to Christie's prestigious global network of ultra-high-net-worth clients and enhances international visibility for luxury property listings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Barnes: French-founded luxury residential real estate agency with a multi-city network in France and internationally. Directly competes with Michaël Zingraf in the same UHNWI luxury segment across Paris, Côte d'Azur, Provence and Alpine resort towns.
• Sotheby's International Realty France: Luxury residential affiliate of Sotheby's, the auction-house analogue of Christie's. Competes head-to-head with Michaël Zingraf for trophy French listings and cross-border UHNWI buyers, leveraging a similar auction-house brand affiliation model.
• Engel & Völkers France: Global luxury residential brokerage with a strong French footprint serving prime locations. Comparable to Michaël Zingraf in targeting UHNWI and second-home buyers across France's premium markets.
• Knight Frank France: International real estate consultancy with French operations covering luxury residential sales, lettings and investment advisory. Comparable in client base (UHNWI, family offices) and breadth of advisory services.
• Daniel Féau: High-end Parisian residential real estate specialist. Direct competitor in the Paris luxury market that Michaël Zingraf also serves through its Rive Gauche agency.
• Emile Garcin: Privately held French luxury real estate agency covering Paris, Côte d'Azur, Provence, Alps and beyond. Closely comparable in size, segment (luxury/UHNWI), and commission-based business model.
• Coldwell Banker France: French arm of a global residential real estate brand offering luxury and high-end listings. Competes for similar French luxury listings and international buyer flow.
• Espaces Atypiques: French network specializing in unique and atypical properties with a strong digital and content-led brand. Comparable on the 'exceptional property' positioning and the use of editorial content to attract UHNWI buyers.

Emerging players

• Sextant Properties: Tech-enabled French luxury real estate agency operating with a leaner digital-first model. Comparable segment (luxury French real estate) but with a different cost structure and growth playbook that pressures traditional brokers.

Broad incumbents

• Orpi: Largest French residential real estate network by agency count. Competes broadly with Michaël Zingraf in residential brokerage across France, though at a more mass-market price point and without the Christie's UHNWI positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/Michael_Zingraf
• Facebookfacebook.com/MichaelZingraf
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/michael-zingraf-immobilier

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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