Paris apartment hunter for a couple looking for a family apartment

Found!Discover a search quickly conducted by Catherine Ziegler, our apartment hunter specialized in Paris. Louis and Rose wanted to find a large family apartment that would depend on one of the 3 key high schools in the 8th district.^E And of the 9^E arrondissement (Carnot, Condorcet or Chaptal) to register their eldest son there.

Why did Louis and Rose want to buy now?

Tenants of an apartment on a high floor for many years, Louis and Rose want to acquire a property in a district that has a good public establishment: their eldest son must very soon enter middle school. During their personal research, the couple tried to position themselves on a property sold by an individual: unfortunately, the latter never wanted to negotiate its price, which was relatively expensive compared to the market.

Why did they ask an apartment hunter for help?

After having searched intermittently, depending on the availability left by their work, the couple came to realize that the search for housing required constant reactivity and vigilance: they therefore decided to entrust the management of it to a real estate hunter.

How did they find out about HOME SELECT real estate hunter?

Having obtained Catherine Ziegler's contact information from a friend, Louis and Rose contacted our apartment hunter.

What was the main criterion of the research mandate?

Over lunch, the couple and Catherine meet and discuss research methods: the priority being to target the 8^E and 9^E districts and more precisely the school map of Carnot, Condorcet and Chaptal high schools and colleges. Moreover, having always lived on the right bank, they struggle to project themselves on the other shorel.In terms of the property itself, they want an apartment of at least 160 m² with 4 bedrooms (considering the fact that they have 3 children), on a high floor (minimum 3^E) and Haussmannian type (parquet, molding, fireplace, beautiful ceiling heights, beautiful volume). Finally, as Louis and Rose have some time before moving, they can plan more or less important work, wishing at least to put the property back to their liking.

How did the research start?

Our apartment hunter sends a few property sheets to his customers, to clearly identify their request: a selection that will not be retained because of their location. Overall, Louis and Rose blame each of these apartments for the absence of neighborhood life (business district) .Then, Catherine is encouraged to make a pre-visit to an apartment located in the 9^E borough. Unfortunately, even if it keeps all its promises, or even more (bigger, good budget...), it is at 1^Er 1st floor, overlooking a very busy street: two aspects that are totally unacceptable for the couple!

How did Catherine, our apartment hunter find it?

During a conversation with a colleague, during HOME SELECT's annual back-to-school meeting, Catherine discovers the sheet of a property that will soon be put up for sale (off-market): a family apartment that could definitely be suitable for Louis, Rose and their 3 children... On the phone, the real estate agent informs her that the sellers have not yet found their next home in the provinces: they are therefore not yet ready to launch the procedure.

Did the property correspond to the original request?

Located in the 8^E Arrondissement (on the edge of the 9^E), the apartment depends on the Condorcet middle school/high school, while being relatively close to their current home: the location is perfect! Placed at 3^E Upstairs, its Haussmannian style is enough to seduce the couple, since there are 3m20 high ceilings, beautiful parquet floors and a magnificent fireplace. As requested, it includes 4 bedrooms, 2 shower rooms, a separate kitchen (which can be semi-open).

How was the sale organized?

Upon receiving the form sent by Catherine, Louis and Rose were very enthusiastic and asked her to go do a pre-visit as soon as possible with the real estate agent. On site, even if she will manage to “steal” some photos, the current owner does not want Catherine to make videos and photos for her customers. Despite this, the couple confirmed their interest. Not everyone being in a hurry, the first visit is organized only 3 weeks later. Determined to make an offer, and taking advantage of the situation, they try to negotiate a long sale that should work out both parties: on the one hand, Louis and Rose are tenants and should only own property in the year they enroll in the school; on the other hand, the sellers have time to acquire their other property, while enjoying as long as possible current. Concretely, the latter will not pay rent, but the funds were withheld at the notary's office — the respective insurances covering the other risks...

Did Louis and Rose do any work on the apartment?

Following this negotiation that was profitable for all, Louis and Rose had all the time they needed to draw up estimates for their work: the couple had an interior decorator friend - very Parisian, very trendy - who took care of the operations. They changed everything — keeping only the wooden floors (even if they were repainted). For example, they took advantage of the high ceilings to make rooms with mezzanines.

“The network is one of the keys to success! ”

This file revealed all the relevance of HOME SELECT's monthly and quarterly meetings since on this occasion, hunters present their good deals and their “premium” information: let's not forget that this apartment was finally never “officially” for sale!

“The off-market property we needed! ”

Louis and Rose spent a lot of time looking for their apartment by their own means, but, by entrusting the prospecting to Catherine, they were able to take advantage of an “off-market” property that they were able to fully appropriate, all within a very reasonable budget.