Property hunter in Paris
Since 2011, our property hunters have been assisting the most discerning buyers in their property search in Paris and Île-de-France. 1,200 completed mandates, 45 days on average, 100% success-based fees.
A property hunter (chasseur d'appartement) in Paris works exclusively for the buyer: targeted search, off-market access, pre-visits, negotiation and support through to the notary signing. At Home Select, 16 specialist property hunters covering Paris and Île-de-France have completed over 1,200 mandates since 2011, with a 96% satisfaction rate and 4.9/5 on Google (250+ verified reviews as of 2026). Fees 2.5% of the purchase price, 100% success-based.
Jean Mascla
Founder, Home Select
Our statistics on 1,200+ apartments found
visits are enough
Thanks to an ultra-targeted selection, our clients visit an average of only 3 properties before making an offer.
to find
We identify the best opportunities in less than 45 days on average, thanks to our real-time activated network.
negotiation
We negotiate an average of 6% off the purchase price. You buy at the right price, with a Parisian expert by your side.
* Statistics based on all our cases since 2011
Alone or accompanied?
Home Select Estimates, February 2026
What our buyers say about Home Select
Discover authentic stories from our clients
"I used HOME SELECT because I tried to find my apartment myself by going around the agencies, something that was impossible."
"We tried to search ourselves but it's extremely complicated because of the distance, we also had trouble evaluating prices."
"We used HOME SELECT because we live abroad and it was too difficult for us to find an apartment."
"Thank you Catherine and Home Select for what we call the Extra Mile in the United States: explaining the French system, helping to get the work done... It was great."
Key figures of Paris real estate
Average apartment price in Paris
10,523 €/m²
49j
Avg. selling time
-6%
Avg. negotiation
Home Select Estimates, February 2026
Price per m² by arrondissement View all Paris & IDF dataPrice per m² by district
Top 6Our hunters optimize every step
Apartment hunting can quickly become complex. You need to act carefully and not neglect any step.
Precise qualification
Your dedicated expert validates all your requirements and guides you to start a "targeted search" thanks to our search mandate.
Dynamic search
Finding a home is a tedious task. Browsing listings, following up with agencies... Your real estate expert uses their privileged contacts to access exclusive properties.
Video pre-visits
Your dedicated intermediary conducts maximum pre-visits: detailed reports, videos, pros AND cons. Nothing escapes you.
Tailored purchase offer
When you've found the ideal apartment, your dedicated expert negotiates on your behalf with the seller to maximize your chances of getting the property.
Optimized financing
We share useful contacts for obtaining your loan. With a professional by your side, each step is secure and well-supervised.
Secured purchase
We assist you during this crucial moment: review of all documents related to the preparation of the deed of sale. We are present at the signatures with the notary.
Successful move-in
From monitoring renovations to administrative procedures, including moving, your hunter connects you with hand-picked professionals.
Why entrust us with your project?
Every detail matters. Here's what makes the difference when you're supported by Home Select.
A no-commitment mandate
You can cancel our mandate at any time: 1 month, 1 week, 1 day. We are confident in our service.
An ultra-reactive search
10,000 partners (agencies, notaries, property managers) alerted via email, SMS, networks. Your search circulates everywhere, immediately.
Exclusive off-markets
Access over 100 off-market properties every day thanks to our premium partner network.
Video pre-visits
Every property is pre-visited by us. Video + detailed report: you only travel if it's truly relevant.
6% average negotiation
Our expertise of the Parisian market and our negotiation techniques save you on average 6% on the purchase price. See our fees.
100% secure purchase
Every step is framed, reviewed, coordinated. You move forward serenely, without errors or bad surprises.
16 hunters, one mission
16 experienced property hunters with intimate knowledge of every Paris neighbourhood and a network of 10,000 partners to find your perfect home.
Our hunters' coverage areas
Paris and Île-de-France: price per m², trends and local expertise for each area.
1ˢᵗ arrondissement
Louvre
Louvre · Palais-Royal · Châtelet
2ⁿᵈ arrondissement
Place des Victoires
Bourse · Sentier · Montorgueil
3ʳᵈ arrondissement
Marché des Enfants Rouges
Haut Marais · Temple · Arts-et-Métiers
4ᵗʰ arrondissement
Église Saint-Gervais-Saint-Protais
Marais · Île Saint-Louis · Place des Vosges
5ᵗʰ arrondissement
Panthéon
Quartier Latin · Sorbonne · Mouffetard
6ᵗʰ arrondissement
Luxembourg
Saint-Germain · Luxembourg · Odéon
7ᵗʰ arrondissement
Palais-Bourbon
Tour Eiffel · Invalides · Orsay
8ᵗʰ arrondissement
Élysée
Champs-Élysées · Monceau · Triangle d'Or
9ᵗʰ arrondissement
Opéra
Opéra · SoPi · Grands Boulevards
10ᵗʰ arrondissement
Entrepôt
Canal Saint-Martin · Gare du Nord · République
11ᵗʰ arrondissement
Bastille
Bastille · Oberkampf · République
12ᵗʰ arrondissement
Bercy
Bercy · Nation · Bois de Vincennes
13ᵗʰ arrondissement
Bibliothèque François Mitterrand
Chinatown · Butte-aux-Cailles · BnF
14ᵗʰ arrondissement
Denfert-Rochereau
Montparnasse · Denfert · Alésia
15ᵗʰ arrondissement
Parc André Citroën
Grenelle · Convention · Beaugrenelle
16ᵗʰ arrondissement
Trocadéro
Passy · Auteuil · Trocadéro
17ᵗʰ arrondissement
Batignolles-Monceau
Batignolles · Ternes · Monceau
18ᵗʰ arrondissement
Butte-Montmartre
Montmartre · Abbesses · Jules Joffrin
19ᵗʰ arrondissement
La Villette
Buttes-Chaumont · Villette · Canal de l'Ourcq
20ᵗʰ arrondissement
Gambetta
Belleville · Ménilmontant · Père-Lachaise
Region
Île-de-France
70 cities covered
1,200+ happy buyers
Discover what our clients say about their experience with Home Select. 4.9/5 on Google with 250+ reviews.
"Excellent and very efficient collaboration with Gwénaëlle from Home Select in the search for a specific property. She was the perfect partner: professional, available, attentive, knowing her market and adapting continuously."
"Arnaud helped us find and close a beautiful apartment in the 17th. His style was very collaborative and never pushy, and took the time to understand our needs. I would highly recommend anyone looking for a place in Paris to work with him."
"It is difficult to express how essential Catherine and Ladan were to our desire to buy an apartment in Paris. Within just a few short months, they had tours of multiple apartments that fit our budget and goals."
"We were extremely satisfied with Sophie's services. She was efficient, available, and very perceptive about our needs. Thanks to her, we found our apartment in 3 months after searching on our own for a year and a half."
"Excellent service by great professionals. Being in NY, we managed to find an apartment in Paris and complete the whole purchasing process within 4 months. Home Select had all the right contacts to make everything happen remotely."
"Our property hunter was invaluable throughout our search. Her advice, professionalism and perfect knowledge of real estate helped us find a property meeting all our expectations. A truly bespoke service!"
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Your project
Find your apartment in Paris
with an expert by your side.
16 specialist hunters and a network of 10,000 partners to find the property you won't find on your own.
4.9/5
1,200+
Apartments found
