In brief
In March 2025, the Home Select buying agent secured for a family with two children a 92 sqm four-room flat on the 4th floor in the Sablons neighbourhood of Neuilly-sur-Seine, negotiated from 950,000 to 885,000 euros (65,000 euros, 6.8%), in just 3 weeks against a school-enrolment deadline. The price obtained of 9,620 euros/sqm reflects the Sablons market (average around 9,800 euros/sqm in 2026), Neuilly (10,500 euros/sqm median) sitting between the 17th (10,300) and the 16th (11,000), the space gained at the same budget is around 5% against the 16th and none against the 17th. Home Select, a property hunting firm founded in 2011 and member of the FCI, has supported over 1,200 buyers with an average negotiation of 6% off the seller's price. Neuilly-sur-Seine is the most expensive town in Ile-de-France outside Paris, the natural extension of the 16th and 17th for families seeking larger floorplans at comparable building quality.
Key takeaways
- A 92 sqm 4-room in Neuilly-sur-Seine was negotiated from 950,000 to 885,000 euros (6.8% discount) in just 3 weeks
- Neuilly (10,500 euros/sqm median) sits between the 17th (10,300) and the 16th (11,000): roughly 5% more space than the 16th at the same budget, none against the 17th
- A tight school enrolment deadline was met by signing the preliminary contract within 8 days
- Properties on the market for more than 6 weeks in Neuilly typically present a negotiation margin
- Neuilly-sur-Seine is the most expensive town in Ile-de-France outside Paris
A family with two children were looking for a 4-room in Neuilly-sur-Seine on a budget of 950,000 euros, against a tight deadline tied to a school enrolment date. The Home Select property hunter found a 92 sqm flat in the Sablons neighbourhood in just 3 weeks and negotiated it to 885,000 euros, 65,000 euros below the asking price.
Mission overview
- Property hunter: Home Select
- Area: Neuilly-sur-Seine, Sablons neighbourhood
- Property type: 4-room, 92 sqm, 4th floor with elevator
- Initial budget: 950,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 885,000 euros (-6.8% from the asking price of 950,000 euros)
- Search duration: 3 weeks
- Buyer profile: Couple with 2 children (6 and 9 years old), finance executives
How long did this family have to buy in Neuilly?
Six weeks at most: the preliminary contract had to be signed before the end of June to enrol the children, aged 6 and 9, in the local Neuilly school for the September start. The budget was 950,000 euros and the first target the Sablons neighbourhood, followed by Bagatelle.
This couple, both finance executives, lived in a 3-room in the 17th arrondissement that had grown too small after the arrival of their second child. They wanted to leave Paris for more space while staying close to their offices at La Défense: Neuilly-sur-Seine was the obvious choice, 10 minutes from La Défense by metro, residential in feel, and with good schools.
How do you run a search in Neuilly in three weeks?
By going in hard from day one: 6 agencies in Neuilly-sur-Seine contacted on the day the mandate was signed, criteria sent over the same evening, and an undertaking to view any matching flat within 12 hours of it going live.
Alongside this, real-time monitoring across every property portal with a tight filter: 80-100 sqm, four rooms minimum, high or top floor, budget up to 950,000 euros.
In 3 weeks: 8 flats pre-selected, 5 viewed, 2 put to the couple for a final viewing.
Which 92 sqm 4-room was found in Sablons?
A 4th floor with lift on avenue Charles-de-Gaulle, in a well-kept 1970s block, listed at 950,000 euros, or 10,326 euros per sqm. Its 92 sqm comprise a 30 sqm dual-aspect living room with balcony, 3 bedrooms of 11 to 13 sqm, a separate kitchen and two shower rooms.
The building had a caretaker, a bicycle room and underground parking (one space included in the price). It had been renovated in 2021, the windows double-glazed at the same time.
How do you negotiate 65,000 euros off a flat priced at market?
By adding up verifiable facts: 18,000 euros to renovate the kitchen in full, 4,500 euros to sand and refinish the worn living room parquet, and two recent sales in the same block closed at 9,600 euros per sqm. The price went from 950,000 to 885,000 euros, or 9,620 euros per sqm, a cut of 65,000 euros or 6.8%.
The flat had been on the market for 7 weeks, a little longer than the Neuilly average, which hinted at a slight overvaluation. The offer of 870,000 euros was countered at 900,000. The deal settled with a commitment to sign the preliminary contract within 8 days, which met the seller’s wish for a quick close.
The couple signed the preliminary contract within the deadline, securing the school enrolment in time.
What does a Neuilly purchase closed in three weeks teach?
A deadline can become a spur to efficiency. Three weeks were enough out of the six available, with 8 flats pre-selected, 5 viewed and 2 put to the couple. A tight timeline forces you to rank your criteria and decide quickly. A property hunter used to fast searches knows how to concentrate viewings and move negotiations along. Three weeks is enough when the groundwork is solid.
Neuilly-sur-Seine remains a sensible choice for Parisian families. The real argument is not the price per square metre: at a median of 10,500 euros/sqm, Neuilly sits between the 17th (10,300) and the 16th (11,000), which is roughly 5% more space than the 16th at the same budget and none against the 17th. What sets it apart is the supply of large family flats, schools of the same calibre and direct access to La Défense and Paris on metro line 1.
A flat priced at market can still be negotiated. Even in a tight market like Neuilly, properties listed for more than 6 weeks leave room to negotiate. Recent sales in the same building are a hard argument to counter across the table from a seller.
Looking for a family flat in Neuilly-sur-Seine? Contact our team to benefit from our network in the Hauts-de-Seine.
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Frequently asked questions
01 Why can a property search in Neuilly succeed in 3 weeks?
Neuilly-sur-Seine has a relatively steady stock of properties in the family segment (80-120 sqm). When criteria are precise and the budget matches the market, a property hunter with a local network can identify opportunities quickly. The key is upstream preparation: a finalized financing file, prioritized criteria, and the ability to move fast.
02 What budget should you plan for a family 4-room in Neuilly-sur-Seine?
In 2026, a 4-room of 85 to 100 sqm in Neuilly-sur-Seine trades between 850,000 and 1,100,000 euros depending on the neighbourhood (Sablons, Bagatelle, Ile de la Jatte) and the condition of the property. The average price per sqm is around 9,800 euros, but renovated properties in the best locations exceed 11,000 euros per sqm.
03 Is Neuilly-sur-Seine suitable for families with children?
Neuilly-sur-Seine is one of the most family-friendly towns in the inner suburbs: excellent public and private schools, proximity to the Bois de Boulogne, quiet and safe streets, and direct access to Paris via metro line 1. The crime rate is among the lowest in Ile-de-France.
04 How was this 4-room in Neuilly negotiated down by 65,000 euros?
Listed at 950,000 euros (10,326 euros/sqm) and on the market for 7 weeks, the flat was bought for 885,000 euros (9,620 euros/sqm), a 65,000 euro saving of 6.8%. The Home Select buying agent built the case on three points: a kitchen needing full renovation (18,000 euros), worn living-room parquet (4,500 euros) and two recent sales in the same block at 9,600 euros/sqm. The offer of 870,000 euros, countered at 900,000, settled at 885,000 euros with a commitment to sign within 8 days. Home Select's average negotiation is 6% off the seller's price.
