Payment Methods & Escrow Services
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At Your Home Sold™, we place the highest priority on transparency and full legal compliance in all our financial transactions. For your convenience and security, we offer the following methods of payment for our real estate and escrow services.
1. Payment Methods
🏦 Bank Deposit / Wire Transfer (Recommended Method)
The most recommended and secure payment method is to transfer the amount directly to one of our corporate accounts.
- Advantages: Full traceability and immediate confirmation of the transaction.
- Note: Please always mention the name/full name of the client in the reason for payment.
- Beneficiary: CANOPUS PRIVATE COMPANY
- Distinctive Title: CANOPUS P.C.
- TAX No. : EL 800502794
| BANK | ΙΒΑΝ |
|---|---|
 | GR4701402900290002002003111 |
 | GR4602602530000470200744786 |
 | GR0801101220000012200523103 |
 | GR9301710340006034170415853 |
 | GR4705700000000881563910180 |
💳 Payment by Debit/Credit Card
We accept payments via POS (only at Galatsi Real Estate Agency) or via a secure online platform 24/7/365 (worldwide). Before using your card, please check the maximum transaction limit set by your bank for your card.
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💶 Pay with cash
We accept cash payments up to a maximum amount of 500,00 € only at the cash desk of Galatsi Real Estate Agency.
⚠️ Legal Notice: Restrictions on the Use of Cash
In accordance with current Greek legislation (Article 20 of Law 3842/2010) and the provisions of Law 4557/2018 (Prevention and Suppression of Money Laundering - AML), which apply to both individuals and professionals/businesses:
- Payment of the Brokerage Fee in cash is prohibited if the total amount exceeds 500,00 € per transaction.
- Furthermore, according to recent amendments, payment of the purchase price for real estate is permitted EXCLUSIVELY through banking / wire transfers, regardless of the amount, for reasons of full traceability.
2. 🤝 Escrow Services
Beyond classic real estate services, Your Home Sold™ can act as an escrow agent for the safe keeping of agreed sums of money (e.g., deposits, guarantees) and the faithful fulfillment of agreed terms until the transaction is finalized.
Operating Framework as Escrow Agent
- Legal Basis: Our operation as an escrow agent is based on the relevant provisions of the Civil Code and falls within the scope of permitted related activities provided by legally operating real estate brokerage companies.
- Fund Security: Escrow funds are deposited in the above corporate bank accounts (Client Trust Accounts), which are maintained with the required transparency and traceability and are recorded in our company's accounting books. These amounts are considered as funds foreign to the company and are reserved until the agreed condition is fulfilled (e.g., signing of a contract).
- Procedure: Funds are secured through a written agreement between the interested parties and Your Home Sold™, which clearly sets out the terms for the release or return of the amount and any compensation.
🛡️ Why does Escrow secure your transaction?
We understand that some buyers may consider paying the deposit ('engagement fee') directly to the seller. It is important to be aware of the risks of this practice and the necessity of legal escrow.
🚨 The Risk of Direct Deposit to the Seller
When you deposit money directly with the seller, the amount loses its escrow status and the seller can use it immediately. This creates two main risks for you:
- Difficulty of Return: If the sale is canceled for reasons beyond your control (e.g., legal impediments to the property), the refund of the amount depends on the seller's good faith and may require time-consuming and costly legal action.
- Lack of Control: There is no guarantee that the seller will keep the amount available until the agreement is finalized.
- The only appropriate and acceptable way to deposit money directly to the seller/owner is through a notarial preliminary agreement, which, however, will incur additional costs and, upon signing, you will be required to pay the full agreed brokerage fee, which is non-refundable under any circumstances if, for example, for any reason, including force majeure, a final contract is not ultimately signed. Even in this case, however, if the seller is still not "willing," you will have to resort to costly and time-consuming legal action.
✅ The Guarantee of Your Home Sold™ Escrow Service
As escrow agents, our process is based on the Civil Code, which requires us to act as impartial custodians.
- Legal Commitment: The amount deposited with us remains effectively, practically, and legally committed and separated from our company's funds.
- Protection: We commit to releasing the funds only when the terms you have agreed to are explicitly fulfilled. This way, we ensure that your money is protected and will be released to the beneficiary, whether it is the seller (upon signing the contract), us (by offsetting the brokerage fee owed), or yourself (in the event of legal cancellation of the transaction) with additional compensation of 50% for the expenses you have incurred.
We strongly advise: By choosing official escrow through Your Home Sold™, you are choosing the most economical, secure, and legally protected way to protect your funds. Do not expose your money to uncontrolled risks. See more about Fraud Prevention in real estate transactions.
3. 📞 Contact
Compliance with all of the above procedures ensures 100% legality and security of all real estate transactions and accompanying cash flows. For any further clarification regarding payments and escrow, please contact Your Home Sold™.