Property hunter fees in Paris
of the net seller price
- Defining your brief
- Off-market search included
- Pre-viewings and shortlist
- Viewings with you
- Technical analysis
- Price negotiation
- Coordination with the notary
- Full end-to-end support
6%
avg. nego.
1 200+
clients
4,8/5
The price, in plain terms
How much does a property hunter cost in Paris in 2026?
A property hunter in Paris costs between 2% and 5% of the purchase price depending on the firm, with a market average around 4% and a minimum fee most often close to €10,000. Nearly every firm works on success only: nothing to pay if no property is found. At Home Select, the fee is 2.5% incl. VAT of the purchase price (minimum €10,000 incl. VAT), payable by the buyer only at the signing of the deed before the notary, with no upfront fee or retainer. Since 2011, the average 6% reduction negotiated off the seller's price (1,200+ completed transactions) has generally more than covered the fee.
Our commitment
Zero risk: you only pay on results
No application fee, no deposit, no charge if the search is unsuccessful. You only pay our fee on the day you complete at the notary's office.
€0
when signing the mandate
€0
throughout the search
€0
if no result
Your savings
How much do you actually save?
The true cost of a property hunter is measured after negotiation: on average, our hunters secure a 6% reduction on the asking price. In every example below, calculated on that assumption, the net gain after fees is positive.
Property price
500,000 €
Property price
800,000 €
Property price
1,200,000 €
Property price
2,000,000 €
Estimate your net saving
Move the slider: observed average negotiation (6%) minus the fee (2.5% incl. VAT, €10,000 minimum).
Indicative simulation based on the averages observed since 2011 (6% negotiation across 1,200+ purchases). Every negotiation depends on the property and the context: this result is not a promise. Fees incl. VAT, payable by the buyer, due only on success.
The price reduction our hunter secured more than covered their fee. In the end, we saved €28,000 net on our purchase.
Home Select client, purchase in the 7th arrondissement
Understanding the differences
What drives the price of a property hunter
Team size and network
A firm with several hunters pools a far larger network than a solo hunter. At Home Select, 16 hunters draw on 15,000 partners (agents, notaries, building managers, concierges) who send over 100 off-market properties per day. That sourcing shows in the fee, and in the speed of the search.
Off-market access
In Paris, 15 to 25% of transactions in premium arrondissements happen without a public listing. Firms that maintain a genuine off-market network carry higher running costs, but open access to properties you will never see on the portals.
Level of support
Some hunters simply forward listings. Others include pre-viewings, technical analysis, negotiation and support through to the keys. Check precisely what is included: at Home Select, the service covers the entire journey.
How the fee is charged
The Paris market norm is 100% success-based payment. Be wary of file fees or upfront deposits. At Home Select: nothing to pay until you sign at the notary.
Track record
A firm established for over 10 years, with a verifiable volume of mandates, knows real prices and seller behaviour. Home Select: founded in 2011, 1,200+ buyers assisted, 6% average reduction negotiated off the asking price.
Frequently asked questions about fees
Are your fees included in the notary fees?
What happens if you don't find my property?
Are your fees negotiable?
When are the fees due?
Why 2.5%, and not less?
Are your fees inclusive of VAT, and who pays them?
Are there any hidden fees?
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.
