Furer SA

A family agency, now part of a larger group

Furer SA is a real estate agency founded in 1893 on the Riviera in Vaud, based across two offices in Montreux and Vevey. The agency operates across the Riviera, Chablais, and the Alpine regions of Vaud and Valais, offering buying, selling, rental, property valuation, and management services. In 2023, Furer joined the Groupe Comptoir Immobilier while maintaining its separate identity and values.

The agency has spent over 130 years building a presence in one of Switzerland's most popular regions for residential property. The site says Furer has operated "since four generations" in the family's own ownership, and remains rooted in those founding principles. The principals, Philippe and Anne-Lise Furer, carry the family name forward, emphasizing continuity and the personal attention that defines smaller, owner-run agencies.

What Furer offers someone arriving to rent or buy

For someone relocating to the Riviera, Furer handles both rental and purchase across a substantial inventory. The agency markets rental apartments across its region, from simple studios to multi-room dwellings, with monthly rates ranging from approximately 1550 CHF to 1950 CHF or higher for furnished apartments. The breadth of rental listings suggests the agency manages or brokers a large portfolio, giving arriving residents multiple neighborhoods and price points to explore. For purchases, the listings shown include properties from 625000 CHF to 3.9 million CHF, spanning apartments, homes, multi-family buildings, commercial spaces, and offices, offering options across several price tiers and property types.

Furer also serves foreign buyers who cannot yet obtain residency, a critical service for expatriates unfamiliar with Swiss acquisition law. The site specifically states "We guide you on the regulations, fees, taxes and financing options" for non-residents acquiring property, addressing one of the largest hurdles new arrivals face. This targeted offering distinguishes Furer from brokerages focused only on residents.

Beyond residential property, the agency manages commercial spaces, offices, and multi-family buildings. For someone already established in the region, Furer offers property management (gérance) of rental buildings and HOA administration (PPE) alongside renovation consulting and the handling of property transactions. The breadth of services means an arriving resident can place all property-related needs with one firm rather than juggling multiple specialists.

The specifics the agency publishes

Furer's team comprises 25 experienced staff members, led by Philippe and Anne-Lise Furer, the current family principals. The agency operates from two locations: Avenue Paul-Ceresole 2 in Vevey (phone +41 21 923 06 06) and Avenue Claude Nobs 2 in Montreux (phone +41 21 966 03 22). The Vevey office handles property management and PPE administration; the Montreux office handles sales and valuations. This geographic split suggests the agency has tailored its office locations to serve different service lines or different neighborhoods.

The services menu on the site lists administration PPE, valuation, property management, renovation, selling, and managing the agency's own lettings portfolio. The site publishes prices for many listed properties but does not show a standard commission rate for sales or a management fee for rental properties. For foreign non-residents, the site says the agency guides buyers through regulations and options, but publishes no specific fees or timelines for that process, requiring direct contact to discuss terms.

The 2023 partnership with Groupe Comptoir Immobilier gave Furer access to the larger group's development and project services. The site describes the collaboration as "marked by shared values," and mentions that Furer clients now benefit from "broadened expertise and tailored support assured by experienced teams from two historic houses," though it does not itemise what additional services that partnership brings or how fees may have changed as a result. The partnership appears designed to expand Furer's reach without diluting its brand identity.

Furer serves both French and English-speaking clients, advertising multilingual service. The site displays listings across numerous towns in its operating regions: Montreux, Vevey, Clarens, Blonay-Saint-Légier, Martigny, Bex, Lavaux, and towns in Italy's Verbano-Cusio-Ossola region. The site also mentions serving Lavaux-Oron and surrounding areas in the Vaud cantons, indicating the agency's reach extends across the entire Riviera and into neighboring regions.

What the agency does not publish

Furer's site does not give standard commission rates for sales or management fees for rental properties, though it says potential sellers can contact the agency for an estimate. The site does not say how long a sale typically takes, how long rental placements usually require, or what holding costs might apply to unsold properties.

For non-residents, the guidance Furer promises is not detailed on the public site; those seeking help with foreign-buyer regulations are directed to "contact us" without a timeline or fee structure stated upfront. The site describes Furer as offering "renovation with energy transition" as part of its partnership services but lists no examples, timelines, or costs for those renovations. An arriving resident would not know the price range of renovation work Furer undertakes or whether the agency acts as contractor, coordinator, or broker for such projects.

The site does not name a head of the team, list individual agents, or break down specialties by staff member. While the leadership structure names Maud Graenicher as co-director of operations, Juan Munoz and Quentin Epiney as members of the general management, the site does not explain their roles or the structure of client-facing teams. The site says the agency is "always available and attentive to your needs" but does not publish standard response times or office hours beyond a phone number.

Who Furer suits and who it doesn't

Furer is suited for someone relocating within the Riviera region who values a long-established local agency with specific knowledge of the area and the region's property market. The agency's 130-year presence and focus on the Riviera mean it likely has relationships with local authorities, banks, and contractors familiar with the region's unique architecture and market dynamics. The partnership with Groupe Comptoir Immobilier may appeal to buyers seeking access to a larger network and development opportunities.

Someone seeking a single point of contact for multiple services (buying, renting, property management, renovation, HOA administration) can work with Furer for the full scope. The agency's offices in both Vevey and Montreux and presence across multiple towns in the region make it accessible if you are already familiar with where you want to live or work.

The agency is less suited for someone shopping far beyond the Riviera. While Furer lists properties in Valais and Italy, its core and deepest local expertise is the Riviera and Chablais. Someone seeking a nationwide property search would be better served by a larger broker with presence across Swiss regions. A buyer unwilling to discuss fees before contacting the agency may prefer a competitor who publishes commission rates upfront. An arriving resident needing immediate temporary housing may find the Furer site's listings sufficient but would also want to review other platforms, as Furer's role is primarily as a transaction broker and management firm rather than a short-term rental specialist.

Furer remains a traditional agency rooted in family ownership, now enriched by affiliation with a larger group. For Riviera arrivals, it offers depth in the local market, stability as a four-generation business, and the breadth of services that allows one agency to handle rental, purchase, and ongoing management.