Property Hunter
Property Search in Paris: How Many Properties Do You Need to See?
In Paris, buyers view 30 to 50 properties alone versus 3 with a hunter. Home Select figures: 45 days of searching, quality over quantity.
·10 min read
Property Hunter
Everything about the property hunter profession in Paris: mandate, fees, off-market access and negotiation
A property hunter is a licensed professional mandated by the buyer to search, visit and negotiate on their behalf. Our articles explain how this regulated profession works: search mandate, professional T-card, success-based fees, off-market access. With over 1,200 completed missions since 2011, our 16 hunters share their Paris field expertise to help you understand how a property hunter can transform your buying project.
15 articles
Property Hunter
Buying as a Couple in Paris: How a Property Hunter Arbitrates Compromises
One wants the Marais, the other wants a garden. How an apartment hunter helps couples arbitrate their criteria and find the right compromise in Paris.
·13 min read
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Property negotiation: behind the scenes of an offer at -8%
Complete account of a property negotiation in Paris: offer strategy, DVF data, structured arguments. How a property hunter achieves -8%.
·12 min read
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Apartment Viewing with a Property Hunter: Why Their Expert Eye Changes Everything
What a property hunter sees during a viewing in Paris that you do not: co-ownership, noise, potential, hidden defects. On-the-ground insights.
·10 min read
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Is an Apartment Hunter Worth It? The Numbers in Full
2.5% fees vs 6% negotiation: is an apartment hunter in Paris a good investment? Full ROI calculation on a 600,000 euro purchase.
·10 min read
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Apartment Hunter in Paris: 8 Common Misconceptions Debunked
Too expensive, only for the wealthy, they choose for you: 8 common misconceptions about apartment hunters in Paris examined with full transparency.
·13 min read
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Buying Without a Property Hunter: The Most Common Mistakes
Overpaying, neglecting the co-ownership, rushing: the most frequent mistakes buyers make without an apartment hunter in Paris, and how to avoid them.
·11 min read
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FCI: What Is the Federation of Property Hunters?
The FCI (Federation of Property Hunters): role, commitments, guarantees for the buyer. Why choose an FCI member property hunter.
·10 min read
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Behind the Scenes of a Property Hunter: A Typical Day
What does an apartment hunter do all day? From the morning listing scan to the evening negotiation, a deep dive into a typical day in Paris.
·13 min read
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Hiring a property hunter when you live outside Paris
You live outside Paris and searching in the capital? A property hunter handles everything remotely: viewings, negotiation, notary. 40% live outside Paris.
·13 min read
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How does a search with a property hunter work?
How does a search with a property hunter work? From the first meeting to key handover, the story of a typical mandate in 45 days in Paris.
·12 min read
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The Search Mandate: Everything You Need to Know Before Signing
What is a property search mandate? Exclusive or simple, duration, clauses, withdrawal. What to understand before signing with a property hunter.
·14 min read
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Property hunter vs estate agent: the real differences
Property hunter or estate agent? Two opposite professions: one represents the seller, the other the buyer. Fees, access, negotiation compared.
·15 min read
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Property hunter fees in Paris: a complete breakdown
How much does a property hunter cost in Paris? From 2% to 5% of the price, success-only or retainer fees. Real ROI and pitfalls to avoid.
·18 min read
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Best property hunter in Paris: how to choose
How to choose the best property hunter in Paris? Key criteria, red flags, questions to ask. 14 years of experience, 1,200+ mandates. An objective guide.
·18 min read
Frequently asked questions
Why use a property hunter instead of searching on my own?
A property hunter saves you time (they visit on your behalf), accesses off-market properties invisible on public portals, and negotiates with the experience of hundreds of transactions. On average, our clients obtain a 6% reduction on the seller's price and find their property within 45 days.
Is a property hunter a regulated profession?
Yes. A property hunter must hold a professional T-card issued by the CCI, have professional liability insurance, a financial guarantee, and comply with the Hoguet law. Home Select is a member of the FCI (Federation of Property Hunters).
How do I choose a property hunter in Paris?
Check the professional T-card, FCI membership, fee structure (favour fees paid only on success), track record and client reviews. Meet the hunter during a free initial consultation to assess their market knowledge and responsiveness.
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