The art of property negotiation
Negotiation is at the heart of what we do. Comparables analysis, identifying defects, reading the seller, a calibrated offer strategy. The result: an average 6% reduction on the asking price.
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clients
4,8/5
6%
average reduction
€60,000
average saving
1,200+
successful negotiations
15 years
of experience
Why does negotiation matter in Paris?
In Paris, the asking price is rarely the final price. Even in a tight market, there is almost always room to negotiate. The difference lies in knowing how to use it.
A private buyer, emotionally attached to the property, often negotiates poorly. A property hunter, by contrast, negotiates with objectivity and professionalism. It is their core craft.
The maths is simple: on a property listed at one million euros, a 6% reduction is €60,000 saved. Our fee (2.5% of the net seller price) is more than offset.
Recent negotiation examples
Asking price
€600,000
Reduction secured
-€36,000
Asking price
€850,000
Reduction secured
-€51,000
Asking price
€1,100,000
Reduction secured
-€66,000
Asking price
€1,500,000
Reduction secured
-€90,000
These examples are representative of our average. Each negotiation is unique.
How does a hunter negotiate the price of a property?
Comparables analysis
We look at recent sales in the neighbourhood and the building to establish the true market price.
Identifying weaknesses
Works required, nuisances, high charges: every objective defect becomes a lever in the negotiation.
Reading the seller
Motivations, deadlines, constraints: understanding the seller lets us shape a winning offer.
Offer strategy
A calibrated first offer, anticipated counter-proposals and the right moment to push.
A professional bearing
Your hunter negotiates without emotion, defending your interests with objectivity and firmness.
Agent relationships
Our long-standing relationships with Paris estate agents smooth the negotiation. They trust us, and it shows.
Negotiating alone vs with a hunter
You negotiate alone
- Emotionally attached to the property
- Unfamiliar with the real market prices
- Afraid of "losing" the property
- Facing an agent who defends the seller
Your hunter negotiates
- Complete objectivity
- Access to genuine market data
- A proven negotiation strategy
- Long-standing relationships with Paris agents
Frequently asked questions
Can you always negotiate the price?
Is the 6% guaranteed?
How do you know the 'real' market price?
Does the seller know I have a hunter?
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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.
