Assess the asking price
Discuss comparable options, the property’s condition and the seller’s circumstances. Build a negotiation approach grounded in the available evidence.
Independent buyer representation · Italy
Love the home.
Is the price right?
A property listing shows the appeal. Before making an offer, get buyer-side support to question the price, clarify missing details and coordinate the checks your purchase needs.
Book a free 30-minute callEnglish or Italian · Discuss your plans and next step · No obligation
Price · Missing details · Checks before commitment
Licensed real estate agentIn real estate since 2014Independent buyer representationEnglish & Italian support
Found a property in Italy?
Before the offer.
Ask the right questions.
The listing agency is marketing a particular property. I work from your requirements and help you decide what to clarify, negotiate and review before committing.
Find the missing information
Clarify the actual location, access, ownership documents and outstanding questions. Specialist technical and legal checks are handled by qualified professionals.
Understand the next commitment
Coordinate with the relevant professionals on conditions, deadlines and the buying process. Tell me about prior agency contact and anything already signed.
Real buyer journeys
The right home starts
with the right questions.
An initial location is a starting point. These anonymised examples from my work show how a buyer’s priorities can change the search.
A search shaped around cycling
My client initially considered Milan because friends lived there. As we explored how he wanted to use the property, his love of cycling and interest in seasonal rentals became central. I found an apartment on Lake Garda that brought those priorities into the search.
The value: looking beyond the first location to how the buyer actually wants to live.
Choosing the setting, not just the property
A client was weighing an apartment in Venice against a villa on the coast near Rome. We viewed both areas. Venice felt too busy and tourist-oriented for him; his interest in yachting, travelling with his wife and sea views led him to choose the coast near Rome.
The value: comparing different regions through the same buyer brief.
Finding a better everyday fit in Stresa
These buyers arrived with Lake Como in mind. After viewing the area, they found the steep terrain and roads less comfortable for their needs. I suggested Lake Maggiore. They ultimately bought in Stresa.
The value: adapting the search when first-hand experience changes the priorities.
These are individual client experiences, not promises of a particular outcome. Rental income was a consideration in the Garda search, not a guaranteed return.
Already found a property?
Support before
you commit.
You can involve me after you have shortlisted a home. We first clarify your needs, any prior agency contact and the scope of my role.
Negotiation experience
In one purchase, the asking price was €2.5 million and the agreed price was €2.2 million. That €300,000 reduction was a result of that transaction, not a promised saving. Every negotiation depends on the property, seller and circumstances.
Support when questions arise
In another case, I joined after the property had been selected, when questions about its ownership history and other risks had arisen. My involvement focused on helping protect the buyer’s interests before moving forward.
Legal, technical and notarial checks remain the responsibility of the appropriate qualified professionals.
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From first call to notary
A clear next step.
At every stage.
You have one point of contact to coordinate the search, the agencies and the professionals involved in your purchase.
Discuss your plansDefine your brief
Location, budget, intended use and timing. We agree the scope of the search and the terms of working together.
Shortlist and view
I contact agencies, clarify key details and organise relevant viewings around your availability.
Check and negotiate
Coordinate the appropriate checks, evaluate the price and prepare a negotiation plan before a binding commitment.
Complete the purchase
Coordinate the agreed steps with the notary and other professionals through to the final signing.
Your agent in Italy
Hi, I’m Maxim Semenov.
I have lived in Italy for around 20 years and work with international buyers who want local support and clear communication throughout their purchase.
My background combines international education at MGIMO and Bocconi with corporate purchasing experience. Today I bring that buyer’s perspective to your property search and negotiations.
Licensed Agente Immobiliare · REA VA-397718
Independent support for buyers across Italy
Independent support for buyers across Italy
Before we speak
A few practical questions.
Do I need to choose a region before our call?
No. We can start with your priorities, budget, travel needs and intended use. The introductory call helps identify a sensible next step; it is not a full property search or a technical property report.
Do you work for the buyer or the seller?
I represent the buyer. The search starts with your requirements and can include properties advertised by different agencies. My role and fees are agreed with you before the work begins.
What if I have already contacted a listing agency?
Tell me before we proceed. Prior contact can affect commission arrangements. We need to clarify the position with that agency before assuming how the buyer’s commission will be handled.
Who carries out the property checks?
I coordinate the process and document requests. Qualified technicians and the notary carry out the specialist checks within their roles. We clarify outstanding issues and the appropriate conditions before you commit.
What does your service cost?
The free introduction has no obligation. We discuss the service you need, the fee structure, viewing arrangements and third-party costs, then confirm the scope and terms in writing before work starts.
What happens on the free call?
We spend 30 minutes discussing your budget, timeframe, preferred location and where you are in the search. You leave with a clearer next step and an understanding of how I can help. First complete a short questionnaire, then choose a time in Google Calendar.
Free 30-minute introduction
Before you commit,
let’s talk.
On our free 30-minute introduction, we discuss the property, your main concerns and the scope of buyer-side support. Detailed document reviews and specialist checks are separate paid services.
In 30 minutes, we clarify your buying priorities, budget and timing, discuss whether my support fits, and agree your next step.
The introduction is free. Property searches, detailed assessments and specialist checks are separate paid services, agreed before work begins.
Short questionnaire, then choose a time · No payment required
