Apartment hunter for a first-time buyer in need of supervision!

Found!Discover a search quickly conducted by Sophie Ithurbide, our apartment hunter specialized in Paris 11th. For this first acquisition, Ella turned to an expert to help her find the property in question, but also to assist her in her choices.

Why did Ella want to make this real estate purchase?

Currently renting, Ella is a 29-year-old girl who has already been living in Paris for several years. Determined to no longer throw money down the drain, she wanted to invest and make her first real estate purchase.

What quality was she looking for in an apartment hunter?

Beyond the fact that Ella works a lot, she also wants to be supported in making her choice: this “support” dimension naturally led her to contact a real estate hunter.

How did she find HOME SELECT?

After browsing the HOME SELECT website, Ella contacted our network who redirected her to Sophie Ithurbide, a specialist in this type of profiles (first-time buyers with little time, but ready to buy).

What key elements were included in his research mandate?

On the phone, our real estate hunter explains to him how HOME SELECT works and the benefits of an exclusive mandate. Quickly, Ella contacted her again to start the search. To better define her, they meet in a café next to her work. Working in the energy sector, Ella is looking, above all, for an apartment with individual heating, on which she can obtain discounts from her company. Otherwise, she hopes to find a 2-room apartment of at least 30m², both bright and quiet, for a total budget of €400,000. In terms of location, while Ella favors security, she has a slight preference for 11^E and 12 districts, near the Bastille district.

Why did Sophie make an adjustment from the start?

Given the surface area — very sought after in Paris, our real estate hunter was very direct with Ella: was she ready to be very reactive? Even if it means making an offer after a first visit? Faced with the statements of her client, Sophie immediately started looking for a 2-room apartment.

Why did this research start with a strong disillusionment?

After a few unsuccessful visits, Sophie obtains, through her personal network, a preview of an apartment with very promising benefits: located in Bastille, behind the Rue de Lappe, it meets all Ella's criteria. Immediately, the young woman writes an offer at the price. Unfortunately, they learn the next day that his proposal was refused, replaced by that of a buyer with no suspensive loan conditions. Illegal, this choice testifies to a recognized reality on the real estate market. Extremely disappointed, Ella must face the facts, despite a formal complaint, she will not get her right.Sophie resumes the research and organizes some visits, but the fact is that the apartments do not live up to Ella's expectations, materialized by the 2 rooms that she “missed” so unfairly...

How did Sophie's expertise make the difference?

One morning, Sophie receives an alert from the HOME SELECT app. Immediately, she contacts the real estate agent in charge of the apartment described. Many visits are already organized, but she gets a place at the beginning of the day... At that moment, she contacts Ella to ask her to come with her, aware that she will have to position herself very quickly.

What did these 2 rooms look like?

Located in an old building in the 11th arrondissement, on the Ledru-Rollin side, the apartment has a lot of charm, with its beams on the ceiling. With a surface area of 30m², it offers an open kitchen, offering a pleasant living room. Since this was a key criterion, individual heating is added to this positive observation, especially since it uses the energy that Ella coveted by!

When did Ella position herself on this property?

The visit is going very well, but Ella is not sure: on the one hand, her crush is always present in her head; on the other hand, she cannot determine if these 2 rooms are bright enough. Located at 3^E Floor without an elevator, it should be, but the extremely gray and rainy weather during the visit did not allow her to be fully convinced of it.Sophie, aware of her client's state of mind, highlights the positive aspects of the property, convinced that it was made for her. At the end of the visit, our real estate hunter is forced to force his decision: the property will leave during the day, with or without Ella. After a few minutes of thinking, she writes a proposal in Sophie's car. Our expert then takes a picture of it and sends it to the agent, who was in the process of making the second visit to the apartment... Being the first proposal at the price formulated on this property, it is accepted by the agency! The next day, Ella comes back with her mother to confirm her choice: under a beautiful sun, she finds that the apartment is bright enough! Everything is perfect!

Did Ella do any work before moving in?

Before moving in, Ella had the kitchen redone. She took the opportunity to install a glass roof between the bedroom and the living room, to have more light!

“A great encounter”

Ella is a very pleasant young woman, who immediately gave her confidence to Sophie. Our real estate hunter was happy to have quickly identified his request and to have found his apartment!

“In confidence! ”

From the start, Ella felt confident! Let's not forget that Sophie still managed to find 2 apartments that were suitable for Ella, even though Ella alone could not! But beyond her qualities as a hunter, Sophie was a good listener and accompanied this first acquisition perfectly.