The business of real estate is diverse, complex and full of pitfalls for the uninitiated. When circumstances make it necessary to venture into the market, either as a private individual or an institution, whether buying or leasing a property, the performance of the property agent can make or break the experience. First-hand, local knowledge together with extensive experience in the property market is crucial, as is a focus on providing a professional service to customers. In French-speaking Switzerland, the real estate company of choice is Groupe Bernard Nicod.