The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber Overview and Services

The CIM: Overview and Services

Publié par Paolo Petrini

The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber Overview and Services

The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber (CIM) is the reference body for real estate professionals in Monaco, recognised by the Princely Government since 1945 and responsible for overseeing member agencies, their practices and their guarantees, according to the rules in force in 2026. Known for its central role in organising the Monegasque real estate market, the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber brings together agencies that meet strict criteria of seriousness, transparency and financial guarantees. It intervenes in all areas of real estate in Monaco, including the sale, rental and management of properties.

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Fees and Guarantees of CIM Member Agencies

Member agencies of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber, such as Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, are subject to strict requirements to ensure a high level of reliability and protection for clients. To be admitted, they must in particular be covered by professional and operational civil liability insurance, as well as have a Bank Financial Guarantee issued by CFM Indosuez bank, in accordance with the regulations in force.

Beyond these financial guarantees, member agencies must meet selective admission criteria and comply with a rigorous internal regulation, which includes:

  • compliance with a precise schedule of fees, approved by the competent authorities;

  • constant rigour in procedures and case management;

  • quality and transparency of advice provided to clients;

  • proven expertise in their respective fields of activity.

To ensure the seriousness and professionalism of all its members, the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber also has a disciplinary committee responsible for sanctioning any breach of ethical rules, whether towards clients or other agencies. By calling on Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, you therefore benefit from reliable, supervised support in accordance with the most demanding standards of the Monegasque real estate market.

 

Sales and Rental Fees of the CIM

The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber provides a regulated fee schedule applicable to member real estate agencies as part of sales, rental and property management operations in Monaco. The aim of this schedule is to ensure transparency of practices, protect clients and harmonise operating conditions within the Principality.

Update 2026: The fees presented below correspond to the current rates framed by the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber, which may evolve in line with decisions of the institution.

Regulated Fees for CIM Member Agencies

The fees below correspond to the official schedule governed by the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber, applicable to member agencies in accordance with the rules in force in 2026.

Operations Seller / Lessor
or Borrower
Buyer
or Tenant
Sale of a building completed or terminated (by seller or buyer) 5 % 3 %
Sale of business assets and industry 6 % 3 %
Transfer of all or part of lease rights 6 % 3 %
Sale of business – exercise of pre-emption right 6 %
Exchange of building or business assets 5 % 5 %
Management of business assets and industry
(management duration – maximum 3 years)
5 % 5 %
Mortgage – Pledge 7 %
Unfurnished or furnished rental
(unfurnished for one year / furnished for the rental duration / commercial and industrial for one year)
10 % 10 %

This schedule corresponds to the regulated fees applicable to member agencies of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber. It is provided for information and may change in line with decisions taken by the institution.

 

Benefits and Visibility of Listings via the CIM

As a member of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber, a real estate agency can publish its sales and rental listings on the official CIM website, the reference platform for real estate in Monaco. This institutional distribution ensures targeted and qualified visibility of properties to buyers and tenants seeking offers proposed by recognised professionals.

For clients of Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, this additional exposure increases the chances of realising real estate projects, while ensuring that the listings published meet the transparency, quality and reliability rules imposed on member agencies of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber.

 

An Exclusive Service for Our Clients in Monaco

As a Monegasque real estate agency, member of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber, Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco supports its clients in various real estate projects, whether apartments, high-end residential properties or premises for professional use. Our approach is based on strict selection of properties, in-depth knowledge of the local market and respect for the rules governing the profession in the Principality.

The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber constitutes the benchmark framework for real estate activities in Monaco. By imposing strict rules on member agencies in terms of ethics, financial guarantees and regulated fees, it contributes to the transparency and security of real estate transactions in the Principality. Calling on a member agency of the CIM, such as Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco, therefore allows you to benefit from professional support in accordance with the most demanding standards of the Monaco market.

In 2026, the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber thus remains an essential reference for understanding the regulatory and professional framework of real estate in Monaco.

FAQ
Monegasque Real Estate Chamber

Frequently Asked Questions about the CIM

  • What is the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber (CIM)?
    The Monegasque Real Estate Chamber is the professional reference organisation that oversees real estate activities in Monaco. Recognised by the Princely Government since 1945, it brings together agencies that adhere to strict rules on ethics, financial guarantees and professional practices.
  • What does the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber offer to clients?
    For clients, the CIM provides a framework of safety and transparency. It ensures that member agencies meet precise obligations, have solid financial guarantees and apply professional rules aimed at securing real estate transactions in the Principality.
  • Are the fees of real estate agencies regulated by the CIM?
    Yes, member agencies of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber apply a regulated fee schedule. This regulatory framework aims to harmonise practices, ensure fee transparency and protect clients in sales, rentals or property management operations.
  • What guarantees must an agency offer as a member of the CIM?
    Petrini Exclusive Real Estate Monaco is required, like any member agency, to have professional civil liability insurance and a recognised bank guarantee. These requirements protect clients and ensure the seriousness, reliability and compliance of the commitments taken by real estate professionals in Monaco.
  • How to become a member of the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber?
    To become a member, an agency must meet strict admission criteria, provide recognised financial guarantees, accept a rigorous internal regulation and submit to the CIM’s disciplinary board.
  • Are the real estate ads published by the CIM reliable?
    The advertisements published via the Monegasque Real Estate Chamber come exclusively from member agencies. They therefore provide a high level of reliability, as the properties are offered by professionals bound by CIM’s rules of transparency, quality and compliance.
Author
Paolo Petrini, expert immobilier à Monaco
Article written by Paolo Petrini

A recognised expert in Monaco’s real estate market, Paolo Petrini manages Petrini Exclusive Real Estate and has been guiding families and investors in their projects in Monaco for more than a decade, respecting the regulatory and professional framework in force. His local expertise and personalised approach ensure reliable analyses adapted to international requirements.

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