Seven reasons to use a property hunter

Your property hunter reviews hundreds of listings every week, previews the promising properties and weeds out misleading adverts and flats that fall short of your brief. The result: you only visit the genuine gems, and on average 3 viewings are enough for Home Select clients to find the right home. It is a decisive advantage for busy professionals who cannot give up their evenings and weekends to the search.

15% of the properties we find for our clients come from the off-market, meaning apartments that are never published on the mainstream portals. Through a network of more than 15,000 partners (estate agencies, notaires, managing agents, building caretakers), Home Select receives more than 100 off-market properties every day. This exclusive access gives you a head start over other buyers.

Home Select's deep knowledge of the Paris market, built on more than 1,200 transactions since 2011, allows us to negotiate an average 6% off the seller's asking price. Our hunters master every negotiation argument: comparative market analysis, condition of the property, time on the market, technical weak points. On an €800,000 apartment, that represents a potential saving of €48,000.

Unlike the estate agent, who represents the seller, the property hunter works exclusively for the buyer. They have no interest in steering you towards an unsuitable or overpriced property. This independence guarantees an honest opinion on every home visited: quality of the location, true condition of the apartment, potential for appreciation and any points needing caution.

Buying an apartment in Paris carries technical risks that only a seasoned professional can identify. Our hunters analyse the diagnostic surveys (energy rating, lead, asbestos, electrics), review the minutes of co-ownership general meetings, estimate the real cost of works and make sure the property hides no latent defects. This expertise protects you from nasty surprises after signing.

From the first phone call to the handover of the keys at the notaire's office, your property hunter stands beside you at every stage. Drafting the purchase offer, following the preliminary contract, coordinating with the broker on financing, liaising with the notaire, checking the legal documents: you are never left alone to face the complexity of a Paris property transaction.

At Home Select, you pay only if we find your property. No registration fee, no deposit, no upfront financial commitment. Our fee comes to 2.5% of the purchase price (minimum €10,000 incl. VAT) and falls due only when the final deed is signed. This model aligns our interests perfectly with yours: we are motivated to find the right home, fast.