Home Select's property hunters in Paris and Île-de-France
Home Select brings together 16 property hunters specialising in Paris and Île-de-France. Since 2011, Home Select has acted exclusively for buyers and tenants: first-time buyers, families, long-term (wealth) buyers, retirees, expatriates, buyers of exceptional homes. Home Select has already run the search for more than 1,200 clients.
The profiles
Sixteen property hunters
Every search is led by one dedicated hunter, each with their own preferred areas and working languages. Browse the profiles to find the right person for your project.
Every search is handled by one named hunter, not an anonymous team. If you are buying from abroad, or would rather be looked after in your own language, here is who speaks what. Languages covered besides French: English, German, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, Farsi.
During the first conversation, Home Select pins down your areas, your type of property, your timeline and, where useful, your working language. Your search is then entrusted to the hunter whose expertise fits best: one dedicated contact from the first meeting to handover of the keys. Drawn to a particular profile? Mention it: Home Select takes it into account.
Four real cases
You are buying from abroad, or simply prefer English
A first conversation pins down your criteria, your budget and your timeline: that brief drives the whole search.
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Full-market sourcing
Home Select draws on listings, previews and the off-market properties surfaced by its network of 15,000 agents, notaires and managing agents. First proposals arrive within 48 hours.
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Pre-visits
Your hunter visits first, filters out the disappointments and sends you a report with a commented video.
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Accompanied visits
You only travel for properties that genuinely fit: Home Select keeps it to 3 visits on average before buying.
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Offer and negotiation
Your hunter builds and defends the offer: Home Select obtains a 6% average negotiation on the asking price, measured across more than 1,200 transactions.
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Securing the purchase
Checks on the preliminary contract, the surveys and the co-ownership documents, coordination with the notaire, handover of the keys and follow-up after completion.
Where Home Select stands
A team that acts exclusively for the buyer
Home Select is not an estate agency: it is a property hunter. Home Select's hunters are instructed by the buyer or tenant, never by the seller, and take no double mandate on the search.
In practice, the team searches, shortlists, visits, analyses and negotiates in your sole interest, from the first brief to the final signature. That independence from sellers keeps the advice aligned with your goal.
The collective
Why a team beats a lone hunter
Complementary areas
Home Select has sixteen hunters covering all 20 Paris arrondissements and 68 towns across Île-de-France: a search that spans several areas loses neither time nor ground.
A shared network
Home Select receives at least 100 off-market properties a day from its network of 15,000 agents, notaires and managing agents. Every hunter searches with the reach of the whole team, not just their own address book.
Intelligence that circulates
Prices observed on visits, the pulse of each area, properties about to surface: what the 16 hunters see is shared, and benefits every live search.
Guaranteed continuity
Your contact stays single and dedicated, but never works alone: the method has been shared since 2011, and the team steps in whenever your search requires it.
Home Select is a member of the FCI, the French federation of property hunters, and holds the professional licence (carte T) issued by the CCI Paris Île-de-France.
Home Select's values
Transparency
Home Select explains everything at every stage, from market conditions to room for negotiation. No grey areas, no surprises: you always know exactly where you stand.
Trust
Home Select builds strong, lasting relationships with its clients and partners alike. Discretion, loyalty and confidentiality sit at the heart of everything Home Select does.
Excellence
Home Select aims for the best at every step: sharp local expertise, exacting property selection and considered support from the first meeting to the notary signing.
Commitment
Every hunter is personally invested in your search. Availability, responsiveness and resolve: the Home Select team keeps going until the right property is found.
What Home Select's clients say
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Batiste P.
Google review · August 2026
Application completed in a week
Stéphane listened to our needs and helped us put together an application that got us the apartment we wanted, fast. All of it within a week! Thank you!
Home Select Response
Thank you Batiste, your feedback means a lot to us. Stéphane put your rental application together with the care Home Select has brought to every search mandate since 2011, and that is what makes the difference when renting in Paris: the right apartment always attracts other candidates, and the complete application is the one that reassures the landlord. Delighted that your favourite was secured so quickly. All the best, Jean, founder.
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Hanna S.
Google review · April 2026
Smooth in English
Very easy to work with, I wanted to have communication in English and on whatsapp and it went very smoothly.
Home Select Response
Thank you very much for your kind feedback. It was a real pleasure working with you. Your involvement and responsiveness made the process very smooth, and allowed us to secure a great apartment in just two visits. Thank you again for your trust, and I wish you all the best in your new home.
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Pascale G.
Google review · April 2026
Search completed in a month
Sophie Rivière understood my needs very quickly. She knows the Paris market well. Sophie is very responsive and available. Her excellent people skills make discussions smooth and pleasant. The search was successfully completed in one month. Three viewings were enough to find my property. Thank you Sophie for your advice and your support at every stage of this project.
Home Select Response
Pascale, thank you for this review, which goes straight to my heart. Your motivation, your responsiveness and your clear, practical thinking also contributed to an excellent collaboration between us. I wish you happy days in your new home, bathed in light and sunshine!
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Stéphanie et Nicolas P.
Google review · August 2026
Searching from abroad
A great experience with Home Select. Gwenaëlle's professionalism, availability and attentiveness allowed us to find an apartment in 2 months. Her support and advice were key and perfectly suited to an international search from Chicago. We highly recommend her services.
Home Select Response
A big thank you to you both for the trust you placed in me. I am delighted to have supported you and to have found, through our regular and constructive exchanges, the beautiful Haussmannian apartment you were looking for in the heart of Paris. I hope you enjoy it to the full. Gwenaëlle
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Maud O.
Google review · July 2026
Needs understood at once
Catherine is an excellent property search professional. She quickly understood our needs and supported us all the way to the final purchase. We will not fail to recommend her, and to show her the apartment once it has been brought up to date! Thank you Catherine.
Home Select Response
Maud, it was a real pleasure to support you in your project and to find you this true gem in the heart of the magnificent 5th arrondissement. I am convinced your son will thrive and be very happy there. Thank you for your trust and I wish you an excellent move. Kind regards, Catherine
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Carolyn S. D.
Google review · May 2026
Unwavering support
Catherine Ziegler is the best! She made the home finding experience pleasant and simple. Catherine was my advocate during the entire experience and went above and beyond to support me through the process at every step. I could not recommend Catherine more highly. I received incredible value for the fee I paid. Looking for a place in Paris? Catherine is your answer!
Home Select Response
Carolyn, thank you so much for this wonderful review: it truly means a lot to all of us. I was absolutely delighted to accompany you throughout your home search in Paris, and I am so happy to hear that you felt supported and cared for every step of the way. Creating a smooth, reassuring and enjoyable experience for our clients is exactly what we strive for at Home Select. Your kind words, trust and recommendation are the greatest reward I could receive. I hope you and your family will be very happy in this wonderful pied-à-terre in Paris. Catherine
Frequently asked questions about the Home Select team
How many property hunters does Home Select have?
Home Select has 16 property hunters, all specialists in Paris and Île-de-France. The professional licence (carte T) is held by Home Select, issued by the CCI Paris Île-de-France: each hunter works as a self-employed commercial agent authorised by the licence holder, with several years of experience on the Paris market.
How is a hunter assigned to my search?
During the first conversation, Home Select goes through your brief, your budget and your preferred areas, then matches you with the hunter whose local expertise and feel for your type of property best fit the search.
Can I choose my property hunter?
Yes, you can express a preference. Each hunter profile on this page sets out their areas, background and client reviews. If a profile inspires confidence, Home Select does its best to put you in touch.
Why choose a team rather than an independent hunter?
An independent hunter works alone, with one patch and one address book. Home Select backs your dedicated hunter with 15 other specialists, a shared network of 15,000 partners surfacing at least 100 off-market properties a day, and a method proven since 2011 across more than 1,200 searches.
What qualifications do Home Select's hunters hold?
The professional licence (carte T, loi Hoguet) is held by Home Select and issued by the CCI Paris Île-de-France: Home Select's hunters work as self-employed commercial agents authorised by the licence holder. Membership of the FCI (Fédération des Chasseurs Immobiliers) and the professional indemnity insurance are held by Home Select. They undergo ongoing training in property law, negotiation and the Paris market.
Which areas do Home Select's hunters cover?
Home Select has 16 hunters covering the whole of Paris (20 arrondissements) and 68 towns across Île-de-France, in Hauts-de-Seine, Val-de-Marne, Seine-Saint-Denis and Yvelines. Each hunter has preferred areas where they have built a deep local network.
What is the difference between Home Select and an estate agency?
An estate agency is instructed by sellers to sell their properties. Home Select, a property hunter in Paris, works the other way round: Home Select is instructed by the buyer or tenant to search, shortlist, visit, negotiate and secure the property, fully independent of sellers. Fees are only due when the search succeeds.
Home Select is looking for committed property hunters
Curious about life as a property hunter at Home Select, and keen to join a close-knit team? Talk to Home Select about the opportunities available to you.
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Then answer 3 quick questions to be matched with the right hunter.
Home Select processes your data (name, email, phone, project) to handle your request and contact you. It is recorded in our follow-up tool and read by the hunter in charge of your project. Our technical providers access it for hosting, email and checking that your email and number are real, some of them from the United States under the safeguards set by the GDPR. We keep it for three years after our last exchange, or five years after the end of our assignment if you entrust it to us, as French anti-money-laundering law requires. To access, correct or erase it, or to object to its use: contact@homeselect.paris. Details in our privacy policy.
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What is your project?
Takes 1 minute, free and no commitment.
Which areas?
16 property hunters, each specialised in their neighbourhoods.
Your budget?
€
You pay only when Home Select finds it.
Anything to add?
Optional. Add any useful details: specifics about your search, constraints or your availability.
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Your brief
Confidential search: your file goes to a senior hunter.
60 rue François 1er, 75008 Paris · FCI member
FeesOne month’s rent excluding charges, plus VAT, with a minimum of €2,000 including VAT. Payable only when the lease is signed. No application fee.
Step 1 of 2 · Your search
What are you looking for?
Furnished, unfurnished or both?
Which arrondissements?
Select one or more arrondissements.
€ / month
Charges included, as in the listings.
You would like to move in
Two minutes, no documents needed at this stage.
FeesOne month’s rent excluding charges, plus VAT, with a minimum of €2,000 including VAT. Payable only when the lease is signed. No application fee.
Step 2 of 2 · Your situation
Your situation
These answers let Home Select tell you quickly, and frankly, whether your search can succeed on the Paris market.
You are applying
€ / month
Before tax, regular bonuses included, for everyone applying.
Main applicant’s employment
Your company is based in France
Number of annual accounts filed
To strengthen your file
Optional for your profile. A guarantee reassures landlords.
Guarantor’s situation
€ / month
Who it is for, why you are moving, what matters to you. Do not include sensitive information (health, origin, religion, family situation).
Your contact details
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Reply within 24 business hours.
Home Select processes your data (name, email, phone, project, employment, income, guarantee) to review your rental request and contact you. Your answers are compared with the criteria landlords apply, then read by Home Select’s rental hunter. A request that cannot succeed receives a written reply within 24 business hours, and you can ask for it to be reviewed again at contact@homeselect.paris. Our technical providers access it for hosting, email and checking that your email and number are real, some of them from the United States under the safeguards set by the GDPR. A request that does not lead to an assignment is erased after three months; otherwise, we keep your data for three years after our last exchange, or five years after the end of our assignment if you entrust it to us, as French anti-money-laundering law requires. To access, correct or erase it, or to object to its use: contact@homeselect.paris. Details in our privacy policy.
FeesOne month’s rent excluding charges, plus VAT, with a minimum of €2,000 including VAT. Payable only when the lease is signed. No application fee.
Your file
Your file matches what Paris landlords expect
Book your meeting with Stéphane Martins, rental hunter. He confirms it after reading your file, within 24 business hours.
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Confirmation arrives by email and text message.
FeesOne month’s rent excluding charges, plus VAT, with a minimum of €2,000 including VAT. Payable only when the lease is signed. No application fee.
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Stéphane Martins, rental hunter, is reviewing your file and will reply within 24 business hours.
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