Real estate hunter for an expatriate looking for a rental investment

Found!Discover a search quickly conducted by Romain Landreau, our apartment hunter in Paris for French expatriates. From his host country, in Asia, Francis decided to seek the services of a professional, to help him find and make his first rental investment a reality. A business — entirely carried out 100% remotely — and successfully managed by Romain!

What is Francis' real estate project?

Expatriated in an Asian country for a few years, Francis is not yet considering returning to France. However, he wants to develop his assets and invest in a 2-room apartment to rent it out.

Why does he need an apartment hunter?

The use of an apartment hunter was immediately obvious for Francis. He was not there to carry out the active research required for any acquisition in Paris. Not to mention that he expected advice and opinions from this expert for his first rental investment.

How did he find the HOME SELECT real estate hunter network?

After a search on the Internet, Francis visited several Parisian hunting sites, before setting his sights on HOME SELECT, whose seriousness and values he appreciated. After receiving the contact form, Jean Mascla asked Romain Landreau if he wanted to take over the file, knowing full well that his apartment hunter liked working with expatriates. Available, Romain was enthusiastic and immediately got in touch with Francis on WhatsApp.

What are the criteria included in the search mandate?

After presenting how HOME SELECT works and clarifying the question of his fees, Romain collected the criteria selected by Francis: a 2-room apartment with parquet floors, moldings, fireplace, on a high floor and without work. Ideally, in an area close to the metro and shops, whether in the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 8th or 17th arrondissement. All of this, with a budget that is perfectly consistent with the various requirements.

How did the search for Francis go?

Given the geographical distance and the time difference, Francis and Romain used WhatsApp for the transmission of property forms, as well as for their validation or invalidation. Our hunter then had to provide photos and videos to his client, as well as his general and detailed impression after each visit. For the first, Romain went to see a 2-room apartment located on Avenue des Ternes, in the 17th arrondissement. But, as both rooms overlooked this very noisy street, Francis did not want to make any offers. Following this visit, our hunter turned to apartments overlooking the courtyard or a small street. Then, he went to see a good street Laugier, still in the 17th arrondissement. Interested, Francis wrote an offer on this apartment. Despite Romain's advice, he preferred not to do it at the cost. Sold during the day, he did not have the opportunity to make a counter-proposal: with this visit, the young man realized the very tense nature of the Parisian market and the necessary reactivity associated with it.

Through what channel did you find the property?

After receiving an alert from the HOME SELECT application, Romain took a closer look at this announcement, which appeared on seloger.com. As the description is attractive, the hunter immediately sets up an appointment to visit the same day and transmits, at the same time, the characteristics of the property to Francis.

What is the description of the ad?

Located rue de l'Arc de Triomphe in the 17th arrondissement, on the first floor without an elevator, the apartment has a surface area of 60m², with parquet floors, moldings and fireplace, and in which no work is required. As it faces a small one-way street, it is extremely quiet.

Did Francis know how to react quickly enough?

Having learned his lesson, Francis immediately wrote an offer at the price, after sending the videos and photos taken during Romain's visit. Not to mention the WhatsApp debriefing by our hunter, who finished convincing the young investor in his choice. The same evening, the offer was accepted by the seller. Romain then took care of all the administrative procedures, including the power of attorney for signature at the notary, the promise of sale and the authentic act. Upon receiving the keys, Francis had still not seen it that, already, his first tenant was moving in...

“Good communication and responsiveness”

This file proves, if necessary, that a collaboration can work perfectly, using modern means and make it possible to buy an apartment remotely without even visiting it!

“First investment made! ”

Francis greatly appreciated this collaboration, which opened the doors to a good rental investment, meeting exactly the criteria he had targeted beforehand.