An executive in professional relocation needed to find an apartment in Paris urgently, with a three-week deadline before his start date. The Home Select property hunter identified and secured a 38 m2 one-bedroom in the 11th arrondissement in 12 days, with a 4.5% negotiation on the listed price.
Mission summary
- Property hunter: Home Select
- Area: Paris 11th arrondissement (Oberkampf / Parmentier)
- Property type: One-bedroom, 38 m2
- Initial budget: 380,000 euros
- Listed price: 395,000 euros
- Negotiated price: 377,000 euros (-4.5%)
- Search duration: 12 days
- Buyer profile: Executive in relocation, single, 34 years old
The brief
Marc, 34, had just accepted a commercial director position at a Parisian start-up. Based in Lyon until then, he had a reduced notice period of three weeks. He wanted to buy rather than rent, as his Lyon apartment had already been sold. His goal: a bright one-bedroom close to the metro, in a lively neighbourhood, for a maximum budget of 380,000 euros.
The main constraint was time. Marc could make only one trip to Paris for viewings. He needed a property hunter who could shortlist properties, organise viewings in a single day, and handle the administrative steps remotely.
The search strategy
From the moment the mandate was signed, the Home Select property hunter simultaneously activated three channels. He set up alerts across all professional platforms for the 11th arrondissement, targeting one-bedrooms between 35 and 45 m2 under the 400,000 euro mark. In parallel, he contacted his network of local estate agents to flag any property in pre-sale.
The property hunter also contacted three building managers in the Oberkampf neighbourhood to identify any ongoing sales in their co-ownerships. This proactive approach generated 14 leads in 8 days, 5 of which matched Marc’s criteria.
The property
The fifth property visited by the hunter, a 38 m2 one-bedroom on the 3rd floor of a 1900 building on rue de la Folie-Mericourt, met every criterion. The apartment had a 22 m2 dual-aspect living room, a separate 12 m2 bedroom, a renovated semi-open kitchen and a brand-new shower room. The well-maintained building had low charges (120 euros per month) and no facade renovation planned for the next five years.
The property had been on the market for just 6 days. The hunter arranged a viewing the same day and sent Marc a detailed video report, together with the diagnostics and the co-ownership regulations.
The negotiation
The listed price was 395,000 euros, or 10,395 euros/m2. The hunter identified two negotiation levers. First, the shower room, while functional, needed a replacement hot water tank (estimated cost: 2,500 euros). Second, recent transactions in the co-ownership placed the average price at 9,900 euros/m2 for comparable properties.
The offer was submitted at 375,000 euros. After an exchange with the seller, agreement was reached at 377,000 euros, a saving of 18,000 euros on the initial price. The preliminary sales agreement was signed promptly, two days after the viewing.
What this mission illustrates
Responsiveness makes the difference in the Parisian market. In the 11th arrondissement, a correctly priced property receives an average of 4 to 6 offers in the first 10 days. A property hunter already mobilised allows you to position yourself ahead of the competition. The dedicated page for the 11th arrondissement details the average transaction timelines in this area.
A pre-approved financing file accelerates the entire chain. Marc had obtained his preliminary bank agreement before even signing the mandate. This preparation was decisive in convincing the seller to accept an offer below the asking price. Our guide to mortgage financing in 2026 explains how to optimise this step.
Negotiation is based on data, not intuition. By drawing on recent DVF transactions and a precise costing of the works, the property hunter built a factual case that secured a 4.5% discount. The techniques of property negotiation in Paris apply even in an urgent search context.
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Frequently asked questions
Can you find an apartment in Paris in less than two weeks?
Yes, provided you instruct a dedicated property hunter. Of the 1,200 missions completed by Home Select, 15% concluded in under 15 days, thanks to an off-market network activated immediately and total responsiveness on new listings.
What are the average prices per m2 in the 11th arrondissement of Paris in 2026?
The average price in the 11th arrondissement stands at around 9,800 euros/m2 in 2026, with variations from 8,500 to 11,500 euros/m2 depending on the micro-neighbourhood. The Oberkampf-Parmentier area is at the higher end, while the north of the 11th remains more accessible.
What timelines should you expect between signing the mandate and making an offer?
On average, a Parisian property hunter finds the property in 5 to 8 weeks. Urgent searches, with a clear brief and a pre-approved financing file, can conclude in 10 to 20 days. The key lies in preparing the bank file in advance.
