A single female CFO was looking for a bright three-bedroom flat in the 16th arrondissement with a precise, non-negotiable list of criteria: high floor, dual aspect, no overlooking neighbors, a prestigious building with a concierge. The Home Select property hunter analyzed 42 properties in three months before identifying a 75 sqm apartment on rue de la Pompe, negotiated at 680,000 euros instead of 715,000 euros.
Mission summary
- Property hunter: the Home Select property hunter
- Area: 16th arrondissement, La Pompe / Victor-Hugo neighborhood
- Property type: three-bedroom, 75 sqm, 6th floor with elevator
- Initial budget: 750,000 euros
- Asking price: 715,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 680,000 euros (-5%)
- Search duration: 3 months
- Buyer profile: female executive, 42 years old, single
The project
Our client held a CFO position at a CAC 40 company. Accustomed to making quick decisions in her professional life, she applied the same rigor to her property project. Her criteria, established after a year of unsuccessful solo viewings, were precise:
High floor (5th minimum), dual aspect (east-west or south), no direct overlooking, living room of at least 25 sqm, building with concierge and well-maintained common areas, proximity to the Victor-Hugo or Rue de la Pompe metro stations. Maximum budget: 750,000 euros.
The search strategy
With such targeted criteria in an arrondissement where stock is limited, our property hunter adopted an exhaustive strategy: covering 100% of listings published within the perimeter while simultaneously activating the off-market network.
Over three months, 42 properties were identified and analyzed on paper. 31 were ruled out before any visit (insufficient floor level, overlooking, high charges, co-ownership works). 11 were visited by our property hunter. 4 were the subject of a complete file presented to the client. Two were visited with her.
The property found
A three-bedroom flat of 75 sqm on the 6th and top floor of a 1935 Art Deco building, with elevator and concierge. South-east dual aspect, a 27 sqm living room bathed in light, two bedrooms (14 and 11 sqm), semi-open kitchen. Oak parquet flooring, 2.70 m ceiling height, open view over the rooftops with no overlooking.
The building had undergone a recent facade renovation (2022), had a comfortable works fund, and monthly charges of 350 euros, concierge included.
The negotiation
The asking price of 715,000 euros corresponded to 9,533 euros/sqm. Our property hunter identified two negotiation points:
- The condition of the bathroom: the tiling and fixtures dated from the 1990s, requiring an estimated renovation budget of 12,000 euros
- A slight market correction: recent transactions in the neighborhood showed a trend at 9,100-9,400 euros/sqm for comparable properties
The offer at 670,000 euros prompted a counter-proposal from the seller at 695,000 euros. After a well-argued exchange, an agreement was reached at 680,000 euros (9,067 euros/sqm). The client signed the preliminary agreement within the week.
What this mission illustrates
1. Structured patience is the key to demanding searches. When criteria are numerous and non-negotiable, only a property hunter in Paris can maintain exhaustive monitoring over several months without losing rigor. Analyzing 42 properties to retain a single one is a normal ratio for this type of mission.
2. Professional viewings filter out the noise. Out of 42 properties identified, 31 were ruled out before a visit thanks to document analysis. This screening work saves the client from wasting time on properties that do not match. This is the essence of the Home Select buying service.
3. Precise criteria are not an obstacle but a compass. A demanding brief, far from complicating the search, allows the property hunter to focus energy on genuinely compatible properties. This is why the first step of any mission is the rigorous definition of criteria.
Do you have precise criteria for your property search in Paris? Contact Home Select for a personalized study of your project.
Frequently asked questions
How many properties does a property hunter visit on average before finding the right one?
At Home Select, a property hunter visits on average 15 to 25 properties and shortlists 3 to 5 for the client. For searches with very specific criteria, this figure can rise to 40 or 50 properties analyzed before finding the perfect match.
Can a property hunter manage a client with very precise, non-negotiable criteria?
This is precisely the added value of a property hunter. When criteria are numerous and non-negotiable, the volume of properties to analyze increases significantly. A professional structures this search, filters out dead ends and focuses energy on genuinely compatible properties.
What is the average price of a three-bedroom flat in the 16th arrondissement in 2026?
The average price of a three-bedroom flat of 65 to 80 sqm in the 16th arrondissement ranges between 8,500 and 11,500 euros/sqm in 2026, i.e. a budget of 550,000 to 920,000 euros depending on the micro-neighborhood. The Passy and Trocadero areas are the most expensive.
