Monday, February 3, 2025, Benjamin Glaise discussed the Stéphane Plaza affair on Sud Radio. For the occasion, he received a lawyer to talk about the repercussions on his real estate network.
© Bestimage The Stéphane Plaza case was highly publicized, leading to dramatic consequences for his real estate agencies.
IN BRIEF
- On January 9, Stéphane Plaza was tried for “habitual violence by a cohabitant” following accusations from two former partners.
- The prosecution requested an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a 10,000-euro fine, with a decision expected on February 18.
- The consequences of the trial are affecting its real estate network, pushing franchisees to consider leaving the brand.
Stephane Plaza is going through a very dark period. On January 9, the famous real estate agent was tried for “habitual violence by a cohabitant”. Two of his former partners have thus accused him of having exercised physical and psychological violence.
If Stéphane Plaza faces a sentence of up to 10 years in prison and a fine of 150,000 euros, the prosecution has finally requested 18 months in prison suspended sentence and a 10,000 euro fine. While the decision of the Paris Criminal Court has been postponed until February 18, the case has already of repercussions on its real estate network.
200% Deposit Bonus up to €3,000 180% First Deposit Bonus up to $20,000The Stéphane Plaza affair has consequences on its network
Since its launch in 2015, the Stéphane Plaza network has expanded throughout France with the opening of 660 agencies. However, these are in danger. On Monday, February 3, journalist Benjamin Glaise received Sarah Laasir, a lawyer specializing in real estate law, in Sud Radio.
Sarah Laasir spoke about the consequences of the affair for franchisees. “They are facing a hemorrhage within their teams. They have a lot of negotiators who leave their agencies, under the pretext of this affair. In addition, they are often confronted with questions, remarks (…) on the ground, when they do prospecting” she explained.
Several franchisees want to leave the network
If the agencies of the Stéphane Plaza network were able to benefit from his notoriety to develop, they are now suffering the consequences of her trial. Sarah Laasir thus revealed that she is in contact with “dozens of franchisees” who are thinking of leaving the network.
According to the lawyer, many franchisees “want to remove the brand to continue their activities in a peaceful manner”. Their relationship with the network, 51% owned by the M6 group, is however “framed by a contract”. To get out of it, franchisees would therefore have to face “financial conditions”. For the moment, however, most are waiting to know the verdict of the facilitator's trial.