Megève Sotheby's International Realty

What Megève Sotheby's International Realty does

Megève Sotheby's International Realty is a French luxury real estate brokerage operating under license from the Sotheby's International Realty France-Monaco affiliate network. The firm was founded in 2007 by Olivier Roche and is headquartered in Megève, with additional offices in Courchevel, Méribel, and Alpe d'Huez, giving it coverage of the four principal high-end French Alpine ski markets. The company is small, with a disclosed staff of six, and operates a hybrid resale, seasonal rental, and new-development model.

The brokerage monetizes primarily through commissions on residential resale (5% TTC, or all taxes included), land sales (7%), and seasonal rentals, with a disclosed Megève rental book of 59 chalets and 34 apartments. Listed properties span €1.58M to €6.9M+ for sales and €9K to €280K per week for rentals, targeting an international high-net-worth clientele. The firm has also built a new-development vertical featuring named programs including Kalista, Zen Haven, Les Prairies d'Ormaret, La Belle au Bois, and Domaine du Mage, extending its offering beyond traditional resale into developer sales mandates.

There is no disclosed proprietary technology, data platform, or AI/ML capability; the model is relationship-driven, leveraging the Sotheby's brand and the local office footprint to source mandates and match buyers to inventory. The unit economics of the business are typical of luxury Alpine brokerage: a small number of high-ticket transactions per year, with material dependence on the seasonal cycle and the broader French Alpine luxury property market.

Name

Megève Sotheby's International Realty

Legal name

SASU OR IMMO MEGEVE

Website

https://megeve-sothebysrealty.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2007

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Megève Sotheby's International Realty is a French luxury real estate brokerage operating four offices across Megève, Courchevel, Méribel, and Alpe d'Huez, serving international high-net-worth buyers and renters of Alpine chalets, apartments, and new developments under the Sotheby's affiliate brand.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Luxury Residential Real Estate Brokerage

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121), Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (531210)

SIC

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

akta.pro primary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Luxury real estate brokerage
• Mountain chalet sales
• Seasonal vacation rentals
• New development marketing
• Property management services

Headquarters

HQ city

Megève

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Property Sales Commission: The agency earns commissions on the sale of residential properties (5% TTC) and land (7% TTC), with fees charged to the seller. This is the primary revenue stream for the brokerage, covering services including property valuation, marketing, viewings, negotiation, and transaction management.
2. Seasonal Rental Management: The agency manages a portfolio of high-end chalets and apartments for seasonal rental in Megève, Courchevel, and Méribel. Revenue is derived from rental management fees and commissions on weekly rental rates ranging from approximately €9,000 to €280,000 per week. Services include property preparation, guest concierge, and ongoing maintenance coordination.
3. New Development Sales (VEFA): The agency markets off-plan (VEFA — Vente en État Future d'Achèvement) new luxury apartment and chalet programs such as Kalista, Zen Haven, La Belle au Bois, and Les Prairies d'Ormaret. These developments are sold to investors and end-users, often with para-hotel structures enabling VAT recovery (20%) and reduced notary fees. New development prices range from €620,000 to €2,990,000.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Megève Sotheby's International Realty is a luxury real estate brokerage that sells and seasonally rents prestigious chalets, apartments, and new off-plan developments in the French Alps (Megève, Courchevel, Méribel, Alpe d'Huez). It operates through four physical offices, earning commissions on property sales (5% TTC residential, 7% TTC land) and rental management fees on weekly chalet and apartment rentals ranging from €9,000 to €280,000 per week.

Product overview

Megève Sotheby's International Realty operates as a luxury real estate agency specializing in the sale and seasonal rental of high-end properties in the French Alps. The company offers three core service lines: luxury chalet sales (properties ranging 185-1359 m²), luxury apartment sales (including new developments sold off-plan under para-hotel structures), and seasonal rentals of chalets and apartments with weekly rates from €9,000 to €280,000. The company manages new development projects including Kalista, Zen Haven, Les Prairies d'Ormaret, La Belle Au Bois, and Domaine du Mage. Additional services include rental management with investment optimization guidance and premium concierge services. The agency operates three offices in Megève, Courchevel, and Méribel, supported by the Sotheby's International Realty global network.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Luxury Chalet Sales

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Sotheby's International Realty France - MonacocoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMegève Sotheby's International Realty is an independent affiliate of Sotheby's International Realty France - Monaco, which is itself the exclusive licensee of Sotheby's International Realty® in France and Monaco. The France-Monaco network comprises more than 50 independent real estate agencies. Megève Sotheby's International Realty benefits from the Sotheby's brand prestige, global referral network (1,110+ agencies in 83+ countries), and access to international ultra-high-net-worth clientele. The relationship is franchise-like, with the affiliate operating under a licensed brand and potentially sharing in network-wide marketing initiatives and client referrals.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves9 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Cimalpes: Specialist luxury Alpine real estate agency operating across the French Alps (Megève, Courchevel, Méribel, Val d'Isère, etc.). Direct competitor offering chalet/apartment sales, seasonal rentals, and new development marketing — identical service mix and target customer.
• Engel & Völkers Megève: International luxury real estate franchise with a Megève presence. Competes directly on luxury chalet/apartment sales and seasonal rentals in the same French Alpine resort market, targeting a similar international HNWI buyer base.
• Barnes Megève: Direct competitor in luxury Alpine real estate in Megève. Barnes is a major international luxury real estate network with a strong presence in the French Alps, offering overlapping services in luxury chalet sales, seasonal rentals, and concierge, with similar target clientele (HNWIs).
• Alpvision Real Estate: Independent specialist Alpine real estate agency operating across the French and Swiss Alps. Direct competitor in luxury chalet/apartment sales and seasonal rentals in the same resort markets.

Broad incumbents

• Christie's International Real Estate: Global luxury real estate network affiliated with Christie's auction house. Comparable to Sotheby's as a fellow auction-house-branded luxury real estate franchise; competes in the international trophy property segment across resort markets.
• Coldwell Banker Mountain Properties: Global luxury real estate franchise with a mountain resort specialty. Competitor in luxury Alpine property sales and rentals, though broader in scale and geography than Megève Sotheby's.
• Savills French Alps: International real estate advisory with a French Alps presence. Competes on luxury Alpine property sales and rentals, though as a broader real estate services firm rather than a pure-play luxury broker.
• John Taylor (Luxury Real Estate): European luxury real estate firm with significant presence in the French Alps (Megève, Courchevel, etc.). Competes directly on luxury chalet sales and seasonal rentals with a similar boutique positioning.
• Knight Frank French Alps: Global luxury real estate firm with a French Alps desk. Broad incumbent in international luxury property; competes in the same trophy Alpine property segment but offers Megève Sotheby's much broader geographic and category reach.

Emerging players

• Mountain Collection Megève: Boutique luxury Alpine real estate and seasonal rental specialist in Megève. Direct competitor focused on the same high-end chalet and apartment segment, with a smaller footprint than Megève Sotheby's four-office network.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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