Buy real estate with Bitcoin or crypto — in France or the U.S.
Whether you're buying in France or buying from France, RealOpen lets you use your crypto — Bitcoin, Ethereum, USDT, and more — to fund luxury real estate. We convert your digital assets via private OTC trades, then wire euros or dollars directly to the notaire or escrow agent. You buy like a cash buyer — no need for the seller to accept crypto.
Buy Real Estate in the U.S. from France
You don't need a U.S. bank account to buy property in the U.S. with crypto. RealOpen converts your digital assets into dollars and sends them directly to the escrow agent — by the book.
Our platform simplifies the complex process for international buyers:
- Secure BTC, ETH, USDT… to USD conversion
- Compliant proof of funds for U.S. real estate offers
- Direct transfers to U.S.-based escrow accounts
- Full documentation for notaries, attorneys, and French tax authorities
Buying in the U.S. from France — Traditional vs RealOpen
Buying real estate in the U.S. from France usually means international transfers, expensive currency conversions, and messy coordination between banks, agents, and tax authorities.
RealOpen streamlines everything: crypto→USD conversion, verified proof of funds, and direct transfers to U.S. escrow.
No need for a U.S. bank account, SWIFT transfer, or wasting time on exchanges.
| Steps | Traditional Banking | RealOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Opening a U.S. bank account | Often required | Not needed |
| EUR → USD conversion | Bank fees + FX spread (2-4%) | OTC crypto conversion at optimized rates |
| International transfer (SWIFT) | High cost + 2-5 day delays | Domestic wire to U.S. escrow |
| Funds availability delay | Uncertain (depends on bank + compliance) | Same-day availability |
| Proof of funds documentation | Hard to get, sometimes rejected | Auto-generated (USD) |
| Coordination with escrow/title | Buyer's responsibility | Handled by RealOpen |
| Eligible for U.S. real estate purchase | Cumbersome and opaque process | Optimized for foreign buyers |
Buy Property in France with Crypto
Buying property in France is nothing like buying real estate in the U.S. — no MLS, no centralized estimates, and pre-approval letters mean nothing. Luckily, you're not alone.
We work with top-tier agencies in Paris and the French Riviera — experienced in crypto, international buyers, and off-market luxury properties.
- Off-market and confidential listings
- Support for non-resident buyers
- Full crypto-to-euro conversion handling
Whether you're looking for an apartment in Paris, a villa in Cap d'Antibes, or a farmhouse in Provence, our team guides you through every step — with ease.
Things to know about buying in France:
- No MLS: Listings are scattered across agencies, local portals, and notaries. Our agents know where the real inventory is — even the ones that don't show up online.
- Notary required: Every transaction goes through a notaire. We work with bilingual notaries experienced in crypto funds and international buyers.
- Crypto is legal: In France, digital assets are taxed as personal property. We help structure and document the sale to reduce your tax burden.
- The best deals are private: The most prestigious properties are never publicly listed. Our local network opens the right doors.
How RealOpen Makes Buying in France with Crypto Simple
1. Lock in your euro conversion rate
When you're ready to move forward, we provide a real-time crypto→euro conversion rate (BTC, ETH, USDT — your choice) and lock it for 10 minutes. That ensures your buying power while you send funds.
- Live OTC rate locked for 10 minutes
- Total matches exact euro purchase price
- Eliminates volatility risk during transfer initiation
2. Send crypto from your wallet
You get funding instructions and send the crypto directly from your own wallet — no exchange account required.
- Use any wallet you control
- Executed after blockchain confirmation (BTC = 2 confirms)
3. RealOpen wires euros to the notary
Once your crypto is received and verified, RealOpen sends the exact euro amount directly to the notaire handling your transaction.
- Funds wired directly to the notary's escrow account
- You appear as a traditional “cash” buyer to the seller
- We provide all necessary documentation for legal and tax compliance
Why not just sell your crypto on an exchange?
Sure, you could try to sell your crypto on an exchange, wait for funds to hit your bank, and then wire it to the notaire. But delays, withdrawal limits, volatility, and taxes make it a nightmare.
Most platforms are built for trading — not real estate. No locked rate, no dedicated support, and no formal proof of funds.
With RealOpen, you get a locked OTC quote, fast funding, and same-day euro settlement — directly to the notary.
| Feature | Retail Exchange | RealOpen |
|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed rate | None | Locked for 10 minutes |
| Conversion fees | 1-3% | Typically under 0.5% |
| Euro settlement time | 1-5 business days | Same day |
| Wire to notary | Not supported | Fully supported |
| Required documentation | Handle it yourself | Full trade + transfer summary provided |
| Real estate support | None | High-end local partners |
| Real estate-ready | No | Built for it |
Frequently asked questions
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