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Seven reasons to use a property hunter

Time saved, off-market access, expert negotiation, end-to-end support: the seven decisive benefits of using a property hunter for your Paris purchase. At Home Select, 96% of our 1,200+ buyers were satisfied, with a 45-day average search (against six months on your own), an average 6% reduction on the asking price and a 2.5% fee paid only on success.

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Tell us about your search
1

Considerable time saved

Your property hunter previews every promising flat, weeds out misleading listings and dismisses unsuitable homes. You only see the genuine prospects.

80%

time saved

2

Off-market access

15% of the properties we find are off-market. Our network of 15,000 partners brings us more than 100 off-market opportunities a day.

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off-market properties

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Expert negotiation

Our market knowledge allows us to secure an average 6% reduction on the asking price.

6%

average reduction

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An objective viewpoint

Your hunter has no interest in steering you towards an unsuitable home. You get honest advice and a firm advocate on your side.

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Technical expertise

Diagnostic checks, co-ownership review, works estimates: we secure your purchase at every step.

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End-to-end support

From the first call to the keys in your hand: preliminary contract, financing, the notary. You are never on your own.

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Fees paid only on success

You pay only if we find your home. No registration fee, no deposit, no risk.

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if no result

What is the difference between buying alone or with a hunter?

Without a hunter

  • Hours scrolling through listings
  • Disappointing viewings
  • No off-market access
  • Negotiating from a weak position
  • Risk of nasty surprises after completion

With Home Select

  • We search, you approve
  • Only relevant viewings
  • More than 100 off-market properties a day
  • 6% average reduction on the asking price
  • A secure purchase with an expert at your side
Property viewing with a property hunter in Paris
A street in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, Paris
"Without Home Select, we would never have found our flat. It wasn't listed anywhere online. They took 45,000 euros off the price, and the support from start to finish was outstanding. Thank you."

Marie & Thomas

Buyers in the 11th arrondissement

Who needs a property hunter?

Busy professionals

You haven't the time to search between meetings and family commitments.

Expats

You're buying from abroad and need someone you trust on the ground in Paris.

First-time buyers

You're new to the market and want to avoid costly first-time mistakes.

Investors

You want expert advice on yields and refurbishment costs.

Relocations

You're moving from another city and don't yet know the Paris market.

Seniors

You want to hand over the search to a trusted professional and be supported throughout.

Frequently asked questions

Is a property hunter really worth the cost?
Yes. The 6% reduction we typically achieve more than offsets the 2.5% fee. The time saved and the security around your purchase are difficult to put a price on. Since fees are paid only on success, you take no financial risk.
I know Paris well, do I really need a hunter?
Knowing the city is an asset, but a hunter brings off-market access, pre-viewings, expert negotiation and technical analysis. Even long-standing Parisians value these services.
What happens if the hunter doesn't find anything?
At Home Select, fees are paid only on success. If we don't find your property, you pay nothing. That is our commitment, and our incentive to succeed.

Your project starts here

Let's talk through your search over 30 minutes. First call free, no commitment. Our 16 property hunters are ready to find your home in Paris.

Home Select, property hunter in Paris since 2011.

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