Antoine Verdet is the founder of NICOLSON Realty, an independent real estate advisory firm specialising in high-end residential properties and hospitality assets in Paris and the South of France.

Since founding NICOLSON Realty in 2017, he has advised private clients, entrepreneurs, investors and family offices on the acquisition and sale of distinctive properties, often involving confidential or off-market opportunities. Transactions typically range from €2 million to over €10 million.

His approach goes beyond traditional real estate brokerage. Antoine acts as a strategic advisor and transaction partner, assisting clients throughout the entire process: market analysis and sourcing, property assessment, price positioning, negotiation, due diligence, coordination of legal, technical and financial experts, and execution through to closing.

In the residential market, NICOLSON Realty focuses on a deliberately selective number of assignments, primarily in Paris and the South of France, with particular expertise across the Var, Aix-en-Provence, Marseille and the most sought-after Mediterranean coastal markets.

Alongside residential real estate, Antoine has developed a dedicated Hospitality & Investment practice, advising on the acquisition and disposal of hotels, hospitality assets and properties suitable for conversion into serviced or para-hotel operations.

This activity combines real estate expertise with a strong understanding of the operational dimension of hospitality investments. Working alongside a network of hotel operators, entrepreneurs and specialist advisors, Antoine helps clients identify opportunities, assess their potential and structure transactions by bringing together the real estate, operational, financial and tax considerations that ultimately determine the quality of an investment.

His background in marketing, sales and operational management has shaped a pragmatic and execution-driven approach. Particular attention is given to market depth, valuation, investment rationale and negotiation strategy — with a constant focus on protecting the client’s interests and creating the conditions for a successful transaction.

Antoine has also developed strong relationships with international buyers and advisors, particularly in the United States. His longstanding relationship with Antoine Crumeyrolle, a broker with Compass in San Francisco, facilitates transatlantic transactions and provides access to a network of qualified US-based buyers and investors.

More than an intermediary, Antoine Verdet acts as a trusted real estate advisor — bringing together market intelligence, access, negotiation and execution to help clients make and implement high-stakes real estate decision