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Jean Mascla, founder of Home Select, property hunter in Paris

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Jean Mascla

Jean Mascla is a founder at Home Select, working mainly across Paris. 15 years of experience.

jean.mascla@homeselect.paris +33 6 22 47 61 14

Experience

15 years

Expertise area

Paris

Languages

French, English

"The quality of service I expected was not always delivered. I created Home Select to change that."
Jean Mascla
About

An engineer by training, then an executive in a large corporation, client relations have always been the structuring element of my professional experiences. I decided to develop my own business offering services with the level of excellence that matches my standards.

Having been a client of real estate services many times (primary residence purchases, long-term wealth purchases), I often realized that the quality of service I expected was not always delivered.

Home Select is a property hunting firm founded in Paris in 2011 by Jean Mascla. Before taking on its development full time, I covered central Paris and western Paris as a property hunter.

Fifteen years on, Home Select brings together 16 property hunters, all independent agents, and has guided more than 1,200 buyers. The firm specialises in the search for prestige apartments and homes in Paris, and works for the buyer only: defining the brief, shortlisting, viewings, negotiation and follow-up through to signing at the notaire.

I now devote myself to that development, with a team that shares these standards of high-quality service, in a real estate sector that has begun to transform.

Beyond Paris

Jean lives in the Aix countryside and opens Provence himself: Home Select now conducts prestige searches across France, city by city, from Aix-en-Provence and the Provence hub .

Testimonials

In Home Select clients' own words

4,8 /5

Google rating

130+ Google reviews · 96% satisfaction

Google

Total satisfaction

Without the help of Ms Sautarel, I would never have been able to find it so quickly (4 viewings were enough).

MF Maya F.

Home Select Response

Hello Mrs Forbin,

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Google

Valued responsiveness

Home Select is amazing! She found exactly what we were looking for, with diligence, tenacity and warmth.

ML Max L.

Home Select Response

Thank you both for this lovely comment. If I had to give this search a name, it would be: PERSEVERANCE. It really was not easy to tick every box. I had to rely heavily on my network to meet your requirements. Your responsiveness, both of you, helped me a lot. I am very happy to have been able to meet your brief! And all in good spirits!!! See you soon for drinks at your place!!! Lisa

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Google

Family project success

Hello, I came across your site through an advert sent by email, I think. I dealt with Home Select, whose professionalism was exemplary, and after the third viewing I found an apartment matching in every way what I was looking for. I will not hesitate to contact her again for myself or my children.

IL Isabelle L.

Home Select Response

Thank you, Mrs Lantrain, for this lovely comment. It was easy for me to quickly understand your apartment search thanks to your very specific criteria. I am delighted that my network responded very quickly to your search and shared off-market properties with us. Thank you for your responsiveness, which made our collaboration so much easier in a constantly changing market. Finally, it was a pleasure to have met a wonderful woman too! Lisa

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Google

Found in 2 months

I was recommended Home Select: exceptional service. I could not find an apartment, so I was pointed towards Home Select. In 2 months it was done! A great apartment found, matching the criteria I gave. I recommend Home Select and Home Select's services without hesitation.

AG Axel G.

Home Select Response

Thank you, Axel, for this feedback. It was a pleasure to support you in your project. I am delighted that the property lives up to your expectations. Thank you.

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Google

Found in 1 week

Home Select's support was essential for my purchase (a 2-room flat in Paris 11). Without it, I would never have got started. She really listened to me and reassured me, carrying out all the checks so that I would not have any unpleasant surprises after the purchase. Excellent service. Found in just 1 week!

GM Grace M.

Home Select Response

Hello Graceline,

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Google

Trust well placed

A reputable agency. All the viewings were carried out on video by the agent, very handy. We saved a lot of time.

VV Valipex V.

Home Select Response

Thank you for the positive feedback. We do indeed make a lot of videos in order to show our clients the apartments from every angle. This is a huge time-saver when it comes to decision-making (viewing, remote offer, then thinking it over calmly by watching the videos again).

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Google

Found with success

CB Cedrik B.

Home Select Response

Many thanks for this wonderful review. Please do not hesitate to recommend us.

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Google

Proven expertise

AM Anna M.

Home Select Response

Hi Anna,

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Google

Family project success

excellent advice, personalised support, smooth communication

ED Eric D.

Home Select Response

It has been a pleasure working with you, Charlotte and Eric, and I am delighted to have helped find you the Parisian home you had been dreaming of. Your responsiveness and your good cheer contributed enormously to the success of this search!

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Google

Goal achieved

I was supported with great expertise, attentive listening and undeniable warmth.

BA Beatrice A.

Home Select Response

Thank you, Mrs Angelelli. The goal of finding an apartment to suit your son, so that he could have a good home, was achieved in a very tight market with limited supply!

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Publications

Analysis by Jean

Jean Mascla writes the analysis published on the Home Select blog: how to choose a property hunter, what the profession charges, and where it differs from an estate agency.

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Frequently asked questions about this hunter

Which areas does Jean Mascla cover?
Jean works mainly across Paris. Deep knowledge of these areas means they can spot the best opportunities, including off-market properties.
How do I get in touch with Jean Mascla?
You can reach Jean through the contact page or by calling +33 1 78 76 78 10. The first 30-minute call is free, with no commitment.
What kinds of properties does Jean search for?
Jean handles a wide range of searches: main homes, pieds-à-terre, prime properties and long-term wealth purchases. They tailor the approach to each client's specific brief.
How long does a search with Jean take?
Home Select completes a search in 45 days on average. The timeline varies with the complexity of the brief, the budget and the criteria. Jean keeps you informed at every stage.
Are the fees the same across all Home Select hunters?
Yes. Home Select applies the same fee structure across the team: 2.5% of the net purchase price on the Exclusive offer, with a minimum of €10,000 incl. VAT, and 1.5% on the Confidential offer for projects of €2M and above. Fees are paid only on success, after the final notary signing.
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Profile updated on 8 September 2026