Real estate hunter in Paris to find a place with a certain cachet!

Discover research conducted quickly by Sophie Ithurbide, one of our HOME SELECT apartment hunters. “Chased” from its premises, the OBO company was actively looking to buy its future offices: in addition to an adequate location, the premises also had to have a certain cachet! A bet cleverly taken up by Sophie!

Why did OBO decide to buy its future premises?

Until now in rental, the OBO company was not not authorized to renew a commercial lease — the space being requisitioned for other purposes by the owner of the premises. The company therefore decided to seize this opportunity and to acquire its next premises.

How many real estate hunters were competing?

The OBO company met two real estate hunting agencies. To represent HOME SELECT, Jean Mascla entrusted this file to Sophie Ithurbide, specialized in commercial research. She therefore went to OBO's current premises, to discuss their project together: the other agency had just met them.

Why did she choose HOME SELECT real estate hunter?

La quality of its interventions and The excellent contact that she established with the company's representatives, allowed her to make the final decision: OBO entrusted the search for its premises to HOME SELECT!

What was the key element in finding a local?

Operating in the world of fashion, the company OBO wanted stay in the dynamic neighborhoods of this sector — namely the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th (central), 7th, 8th, 9th and 16th districts of Paris. With a budget of 2 million euros, they wanted — above all else — a place with charm! For this, they were ready to carry out all the necessary work.For their activity, good had to do at least 150 m² and offer an elevator from the 3rd floor. Insofar as it presented a beautiful luminosity, it could be part of a Haussmannian or loft style. If they did not have an audience to welcome, the premises had to be properly served for its employees.

How does Sophie go about starting the search?

To organize the research, Sophie Ithurbide sets different alerts via the HOME SELECT app.

What organization did she set up with the company?

Quickly, she obtained several proposals, which she immediately transmitted to the buyer's assistants, with whom she would make future visits. But the cards of the various premises do not trigger no particular infatuation.

How did she find the ad that will change her search?

Barely 15 days after the signing of the exclusive mandate, Sophie Ithurbide receives An email from the National Federation of Real Estate Hunters: she has a property for sale, likely to meet her requirements!

How could an old foundry, revisited as a loft, not seduce the OBO company?

Located in the 3rd arrondissement of Paris, on rue de Montmorency, the property is right next to their current office! It is an old foundry, built on 2 floors, and presented in the manner of a loft: there is no doubt that it has a very nice stamp, which should seduce its buyers! Not to mention that the total surface is 170 m², for a total of €1,990,000: all the boxes seem to be satisfied!

Did the OBO company hesitate to position itself?

Immediately, Sophie submits the sheet of this property to the buyer's assistants, who decide, enthusiastic, to come and visit it. Our real estate hunter therefore calls his colleague to arrange an appointment: she is available immediately! Since the assistants can also free themselves, the Visit is organized in the wake : convinced of the potential of the local, they bring in their boss for the final validation. In a few hours, an offer at the price is made and validated! Although the property had been transformed into a loft for residential use, its destination had not been changed in terms of urban planning: there was therefore no no action to take at that level. And on the condominium side, it accepted both uses.

Was work necessary before the premises were occupied?

Of course, major work was to be expected : it was necessary to transform a house into commercial premises. To do this, the OBO company called on all the necessary trades (architect, surveyor, etc.), to properly orchestrate this change and create a space in their image !

“A highway!!! ”

Specialized in commercial research (offices, locals), Sophie acknowledges that, on this issue, everything came together wonderfully!

“We already recommended it to one of our contacts”

The OBO company did not regret a single minute choosing HOME SELECT! Totally delighted with her collaboration with Sophie, she has even already gave his contact details to a law firm for her to do their research.