Paris apartment hunter for a property with high potential entirely to be redone

Discover a search quickly conducted by Catherine Ziegler, our apartment hunter specialized in Paris 2nd. Yael navigates between several branches, established in different countries. Until now, he was staying with friends, but now he wants to buy a home of his own. A property with great potential in a geographic area, relatively small and for a relatively tight budget. A challenge beautifully taken up by Catherine!

Why is Yael looking for an apartment?

Yael is a young man in his thirties who has spent his whole life in the 16th arrondissement of Paris. After graduating from a good business school, he created an event company a few years ago. Flourishing, it now employs around fifty people and has several branches abroad. Yael navigates between different accommodations. Until now, he stayed with friends during his stays in Paris, but now he wants to have his own home.

Why does he need an apartment hunter?

Because of his professional activity, Yael does not stop traveling: although he spends half of his time in Paris and the other half abroad, this does not allow him to have the necessary responsiveness to make his real estate purchase project in the capital a reality.

Why is he contacting HOME SELECT real estate hunter?

After talking to those around him about his desire to find Parisian housing, Yael obtained the contact details of Catherine Ziegler, an apartment hunter within the HOME SELECT network. A close friend had the opportunity to use his services and he is extremely satisfied. On this recommendation, the young man contacted her directly and offered her an appointment in his Parisian offices.

What are the particularities of Yael's research?

Arriving there, Catherine discovers the universe in which Yael evolves: the decoration - generous, colorful and luxurious - that he suggests to his customers, remains close to the one he personally loves. He is looking for a large 2 room apartment of at least 70m² with an airy double living room, with high ceilings. At the imperative bedroom, he wants a second bedroom that he can transform into a dressing room.The search area focuses mainly on the 2nd arrondissement, but he wants Catherine to look at the 9th district, in the friendliest neighborhoods. But beyond these considerations, but beyond these considerations, Yael wants, as a born negotiator, to make a good deal: for this, he has given himself a budget that he does not want to exceed, even if financially, he could get a more comfortable envelope. On the other hand, as he is in the world of decoration and dreams, he wants to be able to redo everything in his future apartment!

Why is the search going to be complicated?

The search promises to be particularly complicated — whether because of Yael's relatively tight budget or because of the equally limited geographic location. As a reminder, the 2nd arrondissement of Paris is the smallest of all Parisian districts. But this does not prevent Catherine from setting up the HOME SELECT application and immediately sending an email to all her contacts, located in the desired area, to present Yael's request.

Was Catherine able to show him visits?

Shortly after the signing of the research mandate, Catherine organized a visit for a property, entirely to be redone, located on the 2nd floor without an elevator, offering a high ceiling (3m). Even if it is quiet, it is too dark, with an opposite too close and common areas that are not well enough cared for for Yael's like.Fifteen days later, our apartment hunter offers him two more visits to the 9th arrondissement. The first is located in a young neighborhood, in a bright, ashlar building. But since he overlooks a courtyard and is not a Haussmannian, Catherine understands that these two criteria are essential for the young man. The second is, in turn, perfect in terms of style and condominium. It is a 68m² hotel suite, with superb moldings, a clean modern kitchen, a very beautiful bedroom with numerous closets, but a small bathroom, narrow and integrated into the bedroom. Even if Catherine is getting closer and closer to Yael's wishes, he cannot validate this apartment for several reasons: the bathroom, an expensive one, because it is already completely renovated when he would like to put his foot in it, and last but not least, the address. The latter does not reflect the image he wants to convey professionally and personally.Shortly after, they visit a new apartment in the heart of a small modest condominium, located in a neighborhood that Yael loves, but it is not prestigious enough for his taste and only has “only” 2.70m in height.Catherine then decides to make a point with the young man: during the previous visits, she understood that the environment of apartment and its condominium are essential! Can she search in the 16th arrondissement sector on the Trocadéro side? A promising sector considering Yael's requirements, while remaining very accessible compared to the location of his office. After obtaining her agreement and relaunching her network with this new data, Catherine actively continues her research.

How did Catherine Ziegler get the right ad?

One Friday, she receives an announcement full of promises, from a real estate agency, “the real estate municipality”, which is used to giving priority to the hunters of the HOME SELECT network. Located in the 11th arrondissement, it recovered the sale of a property in the 16th arrondissement that will not suit its local customers in the 11th arrondissement. Immediately, Catherine contacts the agency and plans a visit for the next day.

Why was this good done for Yael?

A stone's throw from the Trocadero, the apartment is in a Haussmannian building, surrounded by two-storey mansions, offering a beautiful immediate visual environment. Located on the 1st floor, it offers a beautiful ceiling height of 3.20m with a double living room, a bedroom, a kitchen and a bathroom for an area of more than 70m². A property entirely to be redone, with great potential.

How did the acquisition process go?

Based on Catherine's photos and videos, Yael is already very excited: another visit is scheduled for the following Monday. Totally under the spell, he wrote an offer that was below the price — Catherine having managed to know that a small negotiation was possible given the condition of the apartment! After its acceptance, the acquisition process started, but our apartment hunter often had to remind the young man, so that he could meet the key deadlines — in particular that of the notaries for the signing of the final act.

Has any work been done?

When the keys were handed over, Yael took matters into her own hands: the apartment needed to be completely redone, but it was just what she liked. As a result, he was able to freely follow his desires!

“The key is the network! ”

Catherine received an exclusive property thanks to the agency “La Commune Immobilier” - and more precisely, thanks to Guillaume and Amaury. Their efficiency and professionalism allowed him to close a sale and to satisfy all the protagonists! A business that is rolling!

“Catherine, my head, my ears and my

Very busy, Yael particularly appreciated the availability of Catherine who carried out pre-visits and it was only based on her feelings and her documents (photos and videos) that he followed up or not. The collaboration went really well — to the point that he already talked to his friends about the good services of our real estate hunter.