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PROPERTY VISIT GUIDELINES

Please read this before booking — we need at least 14 days' notice

Procedure

How viewings work

Viewing a property on Samos with Samos Housing

We arrange every viewing personally. Most properties need a little preparation first: an owner who lives abroad, a tenant who should be told in good time, a summer let, or a plot that has to be located on the ground. With a few simple steps, everything is ready when you arrive and your time on the island goes on seeing property, not waiting.

14 days' noticethe ideal time to plan
Free viewingswith standard notice
Up to 2 propertiesper visit of up to 2 hours
Bring your IDpassport or ID card

How it works

  1. Make a shortlistNote the reference numbers of the properties you like.
  2. Send your requestBooking form or WhatsApp, with your dates and budget.
  3. We prepareWe arrange owners, tenants, keys and the route.
  4. Visit togetherWe meet you and show each property in person.

Book about 14 days ahead

Please contact us around 14 days before the date you would like to visit. That is the time we need to reach owners off the island, let tenants know in good time, collect keys, confirm access to land and plan a sensible route. In July and August it is also the usual wait for a free slot.

In your request, please include:

  • the reference numbers you would like to see
  • your travel dates, and whether they are flexible
  • your approximate budget and what the property is for (home, holiday home, investment)

Already on Samos? Tell us. Vacant properties can often be shown within a few days.

Come in person if you are the buyer

We arrange viewings with the person who will make the buying decision. Your partner, family or adviser are welcome to come with you.

Owners and tenants open their homes for buyers, so we do not arrange visits on someone else's behalf or out of general interest. Seeing the property yourself and asking your questions on site avoids misunderstandings later.

Travelling sooner? Priority viewing

Flights and ferries do not always allow two weeks of planning. Send us your dates anyway: we would rather find a way than miss a serious buyer.

When a short-notice visit means rearranging our schedule, crossing the island at a day's notice or asking an owner for an exception, a priority fee applies:

Free14 days' notice or more
€100about 7 days' notice
€200within 48 hours

If you buy through Samos Housing, the priority fee is credited in full against our fee, so for a buyer who goes ahead it costs nothing. You choose the option on the booking form, and nothing is charged without your written agreement.

Your ID and the booking form

For the security of owners and tenants, we keep a record of who attends each viewing.

  • Fill in our booking form with your full name and passport or ID number
  • Bring the original passport or ID card on the day

Your details are kept confidential and used only to arrange your viewing.

How a viewing day works

  • Up to 2 hours per appointment
  • Up to 2 properties per appointment
  • Properties within about 20 km of each other

Samos is a large island with mountain roads. Two properties seen properly tell you more than six seen in a rush. If your shortlist covers different areas, we plan separate visits on different days.

Ready to plan your visit?

These guidelines let us prepare properly, so your time on Samos goes on the right properties and the owners who open their doors are treated with care.

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Frequently asked questions

Why do you ask for 14 days' notice for a property viewing in Samos?

Many properties we represent are rented, lived in, or owned by people who live off the island. About 14 days lets us reach the owner, give tenants proper notice, collect keys and confirm access, especially for land and houses that are not lived in all year.

Can I view a property with less than 14 days' notice?

Often yes, especially vacant properties. Send us your dates and we will tell you what is possible. If a short-notice visit means rearranging our schedule, a priority fee of €100 (about 7 days) or €200 (within 48 hours) applies, agreed in writing first and credited in full against our fee if you buy through Samos Housing.

Is there a charge for a normal property viewing in Samos?

No. Viewings booked with the standard 14 days' notice are free of charge.

How many properties can I see in one appointment?

Up to two properties within about 20 km of each other, in a visit of up to two hours. Longer shortlists are spread over separate visits on different days.

Can my partner or family come to the viewing?

Yes. The buyer needs to attend in person, and partners, family or an adviser are welcome to come along.

What do I need to bring to a property viewing?

Your original passport or ID card. We also ask you to fill in the booking form in advance with your full name and passport or ID number.

Before your visit, browse the properties for sale in Samos and make a focused shortlist. For the legal and tax side of buying, read our buyer's guide to property in Samos, or see the Greek Tax Authority (AADE) for your Greek tax number (AFM).