6 good reasons to call on a property hunter
Result? The hunter is responsible for finding, selecting and visiting the goods in place of the buyer before presenting only those that correspond to his criteria. Discover 6 major advantages of using the services of a real estate hunter.
Save time
The first reason to call on a real estate hunter is that he only defends the interests of the buyer (i.e. you). Its mission is to find the real estate of your dreams for you. You don't need to go through the classified ads or visit all the properties that seem interesting: he takes care of it for you. A significant time saver, you can become an owner much more easily. You simply have to describe your request well in advance to the property hunter (criteria, sector, budget, surface area, typology of the property, etc.).
Take advantage of a “tailor-made” search
There are several types of research mandates, but the most common are exclusive mandates that generally last 3 months, renewable once by tacit renewal. By taking advantage of his network (seller, diagnoser, condominium trustee, construction companies, etc.), the property hunter carries out a “tailor-made” search. He can also find rare opportunities thanks to the off-market, even before the property is officially on sale. You therefore have access to real estate gems, all without competition.
Benefit from a constant monitoring of the market
Insofar as the real estate hunter is only paid if his mission is successful, he is constantly prospecting. He constantly monitors new offers: ads from real estate agents, notaries (transactions or auctions), portals for individuals, etc. After an initial sorting, he makes the necessary calls to obtain additional information on properties that match your criteria, then travels to visit. After each visit, you will receive a detailed report with photos, reviews, and market comparison. Hiring a property hunter therefore means benefiting from a turnkey search.
Partnering with the services of a recognized professional
The apartment hunter is subject to the Hoguet law: to play the role of intermediary in real estate transactions, he is required to have a professional real estate agent card, issued by the prefecture. The T Card (transaction card) is then valid for three years. A professional holder of this card is therefore recognized and it is a proof of his expertise and his seriousness. For even more security, you can call on a property hunter who is a member of:
- the French Federation of Real Estate Hunters (FFCI);
- The National Federation of Real Estate Hunters (FNCI).
Save money
The apartment hunter will make you save a lot of money on the purchase price. Indeed, he will defend your interests with the seller (or the real estate agent in charge of the sale) by basing the negotiation on concrete elements. He can thus get you a price reduction since he has the necessary knowledge to negotiate and he knows market prices perfectly. Thus, the cost of his fees can be made profitable by his negotiating skills.
Pay only if successful
The apartment hunter is only paid if the sale is finalized and signed at the notary. Its commission represents between 2 and 6% of the total transaction amount. Note that it is forbidden for a real estate hunter to charge you administrative fees: if he does not fulfill his mission, you do not have to pay a single cent out of your pocket.
By using a property hunter, you avoid unnecessary visits and the mental load of the search. You benefit from his expertise and his wise advice to find the property of your dreams, all at the best price. If you are looking for the rare pearl in Paris, Talk to me about Paris will be happy to assist you in your purchase project!
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