Your benefits

Our unique ParisScarabee Househunters 4 step search method continues where other brokers and househunters stop. We have bought and renovated, rented and sold several properties in Paris on our own behalf. And since 2006 for many satisfied clients. So we know how to play the game in the Paris real estate market. We know that there is more to it than finding the right property. We continue with essential, practical support after the keys of your flat are transferred. We work with you until you can actually live in your Paris apartment. And we are independent. We do not receive any kickbacks from other parties. So, you know for sure that we act solely in your interest. ParisScarabee Househunters: search, find, deliver. Read further below.

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The best of both worlds

ParisScarabee Househunters is built on our knowledge and experience in two countries: the Netherlands and France. We have studied, lived and worked in both countries. We are experts in the Parisian housing market, in particular in the commercial, technical, linguistic, cultural, legal and fiscal fields. We both speak French and English fluently.

The Dutch are known as good negotiators, with an open and direct style. The French value 'savoir vivre', art and fashion and craftsmanship. Because we have worked for years in both cultures, we have learned how one side can enhance and enrich the other. We know how to exploit the good sides of both cultures.

Honest and impartial advice

We are a househunter in Paris, not a broker. Therefore we do not have a broker portfolio with our own apartments that we are trying to sell. As a result, we have no conflicting interests. We can show you the full range of properties across all brokers and including private sellers. We have good contacts with a network of excellent real estate agents in Paris. They sometimes propose apartments to us before they put them up for sale the "open market".

We further guarantee that we do not receive any commission, premium or reward from any of our suppliers or partners. Possible benefits, for example a discount, are entirely for you.

Reliable partners

By French law, the transfer of ownership of French real estate may only take place in the presence of a competent (French) notary. If you know or have a good notary in Paris, we will work with him. But otherwise we can introduce you to a trustworthy local notary who is used to working with non-French residents. Likewise, we have a network of local contractors and other service providers with whom we have worked for many years.

The lowest possible price

ParisScarabee Househunters advises you on the best purchase price. We know with which offering price you should start the bidding process in order to get where you want to be. There is not always room for negotiation in the selling price. Many Parisian apartments are sold the same day they come up for sale, and often for the asking price. But if there is still room to lower the price, we will find it for you. We negotiate on the cutting edge. Without losing the deal. The Dutch merchant spirit at work with respect for the French way of doing business.

You also save time, money and effort by hiring us, because you achieve a better result faster and more efficiently. With our help you will prevent potential misunderstandings, annoyance and frustration and possibly even a bad buy.

Transparent remuneration, agreed in advance

ParisScarabee Househunters will agree with you in advance the total price for our services. Our intake interview is free of any obligation and charges. After that, and if you decide to hire us, we charge you a fixed retainer fee of 1000 Euro excluding 20% French VAT. And, if you ultimately decide not to buy anything, that’s all you pay us. Only if we succeed and you do buy your flat in Paris, you will pay us the remainder of the total fee we previously agreed upon.

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More choice from the existing stock of real estate

Renovating a flat in Paris may seem difficult. That’s why a lot of non-French buyers limit their search to apartments that have been totally renovated. But these come at a premium price. And, there are only a few of them on the market. Often the nicest apartments and the real bargains need a major makeover. That’s where our expertise kicks in. We help you with any refurbishment. From some small fixes to a total makeover. So, a renovation is not a barrier. As a result, you have much more choice from the existing range of flats on the market. Take a look at how we do that: / link to renovation work.

ParisScarabee Househunters has an international network

You cannot always come to Paris yourself to view all the apartments and arrange all the formalities. But you want to remain in control. For our international customers, we have an international network with local representations across multiple continents. These "advanced posts" in the world help customers, who live in other regions and time zones, to easily get and stay in touch with us.

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Contact

Please contact us for more information. We are available by phone 7 days a week from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. You can also send us an e-mail or WhatsApp message.

Telephone and WhatsApp:

In The Netherlands: + 31 6 11 24 35 12

In France: + 33 6 47 41 83 52

Email: info@parisscarabee.nl

Other international representatives

 

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