Selling in Paris in 2026 is no longer as straightforward as it was in 2021. The right asking price, the right presentation and the right network of qualified buyers are what separate a four-week sale from a property that sits on the market for six months. Since 2011, Home Select has known both sides of the market.
Home Select has spent fifteen years on the buyer side, a rare edge when it comes to selling: Home Select knows exactly what buyers look for, how they view a property, what prompts them to make an offer and what puts them off. A listing built with the buyer in mind is what separates an advert that lingers from a property that sells.
An honest valuation
No inflated valuation to win the instruction. Home Select cross-references recent notarised sales, micro-market tension, the condition of the property and service charges. You leave the first meeting with a realistic price range that will sell, not a headline figure.
Professional presentation
Photography by a professional property photographer, video and 3D floor plan where appropriate, copy written for buyers rather than for Google. Optional light home staging with Home Select's partner interior designer. The cost is included in the mandate, not added on top.
Qualified buyers
Targeted exposure to a pool of active buyers: Home Select has helped more than 1,200 buyers since 2011, with several hundred actively searching at any one time. Every visitor is financially pre-qualified and every offer checked for credibility.
4 to 8 weeks·The average time between signing the mandate and signing the preliminary contract on Home Select sales.
The Home Select method
How your sale unfolds
Four steps to sell your Paris property in the best possible conditions.
01
Valuation and strategy
Week 1
A visit to your home, a study of recent notarised sales in the same building and the surrounding streets, and an analysis of micro-market tension. The asking price and the marketing strategy are agreed together (sole, joint-sole or multi-agency). The mandate is signed.
02
Preparing the property
Weeks 1 to 2
A professional photo shoot, editorial copy, a 2D or 3D floor plan, presentation advice (tidying, repainting if needed) and optional light home staging. The property needs to look its best from the very first viewing.
03
Targeted marketing
Weeks 2 to 6
Listings on the main portals (SeLoger, LeBonCoin, Bien'ici), exposure to Home Select's active buyer base and partner agency network. Each candidate is financially pre-qualified before viewing. Grouped viewings where possible, to create a touch of positive competition.
04
Offers, negotiation and preliminary contract
Within 4 to 8 weeks
Each offer is analysed (price, conditions, financial standing) and you receive neutral advice on whether to accept or counter. Once an offer is accepted, Home Select sees you through to the preliminary contract and completion: legal review, tracking of suspensive conditions and coordination with the notaries.
Comparison
Why a property hunter
On your ownHome Select
Search duration6 months45 days
Viewings before deciding40+3
Time invested150 h15 h
Negotiation0 to 2%6%
Off-market accesslimitedfull
Home Select has observed these averages across 1,200 completed searches in Paris since 2011.
They sold or bought with Home Select
Client stories
Without any hesitation, I recommend Home Select for an apartment search. The service is of a high standard, the listening is attentive, the questions are precise, the advice is sound and the follow-up is very professional. A real help in finding your rare gem! In just 5 months, we found the apartment that met all our criteria, and we also managed to sell our previous home without having to worry about advertising or viewings. Catherine was always available and very professional
Very good experience with Sophie Ithurbide! A good go-between for seller and buyer, and good advice! A big thank you to her!
Anne Lecourt handled my search with efficiency and professionalism. Above all, she really listened, because my criteria were not straightforward... I also appreciated the follow-up on the sale right to the end. Thanks again!
Frequently asked
Your questions on selling
What are your selling fees?
Home Select's selling fees are on a sliding scale according to value and quoted in full transparency before the mandate is signed. They are paid only on success, at completion at the notary's office. They can be borne by the seller (a standard mandate) or by the buyer (a buyer mandate), depending on your preference and the agreed strategy.
Sole, joint-sole or multi-agency mandate: which should I choose?
A sole mandate (one intermediary) statistically achieves a sale price 5 to 8 per cent higher and a quicker sale, because your property is properly showcased. A joint-sole mandate adds your right to sell privately to a buyer from your own network. A multi-agency arrangement tends to dilute the effort. Home Select recommends the sole mandate other than in specific cases.
How long does it take to sell a Paris flat?
Home Select averages four to eight weeks between signing the mandate and signing the preliminary contract. For sought-after properties (Paris 6th, 7th and 16th, four-room and larger in good condition), two to four weeks is achievable. For more challenging properties (EPC D or E, ground floor, works required), expect eight to twelve weeks.
Should I do any work before selling?
Rarely. Other than in extreme cases, major works are not recouped on resale: buyers prefer to make their own choices and the discount they apply for works is smaller than the real cost. Home Select does, however, consistently recommend off-white paint where walls are heavily coloured, tidying and decluttering, and small cosmetic fixes (sealant, light bulbs, taps).
What should I prepare before the first meeting?
Ideally: title deeds, your latest property tax notice, the most recent service charge statements and minutes of the last three years of general meetings, and any diagnostic surveys already carried out (EPC, lead, asbestos, electricity, gas, ERP, Carrez area). If you do not have them, Home Select will refer you to a partner surveyor.
Do you sell off-market?
Yes, on specific request. For prestige properties or sellers who require complete discretion (family or professional reasons), Home Select offers a private sale outside the public listings, exposed only to its matched pool of active buyers. The timeline may be longer, but confidentiality is absolute.
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