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Everything you need to know before you hunt

5guides, written by working property finders

Enough to decide before you sign: what a mandate commits you to, what a firm costs, what off-market changes.

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Choosing and mandating a finder

How to choose a property finder: the 5 criteria that matter Network, exclusivity, fees, transparency, specialisation: what to check before signing a search mandate.
Property finder or estate agent: who really defends your interests? The agent works for the seller. The finder works for you. A full comparison to understand the difference before buying.
The property search mandate: what you sign and why Duration, exclusivity, fees, termination: everything a search mandate contains and what it binds. A complete guide by Home Select.

Understanding the market

How to buy an off-market property The best opportunities are never published. How to identify, access and negotiate an off-market property in France.

Buying in particular circumstances

Buying remotely: how not to get it wrong without being there Expatriate, non-resident or simply far from the market: Home Select runs your search and your acquisition from A to Z, without you travelling.

Comparing the firms

Luxury property finders in France: the 2026 comparison Around thirty firms compared on public, sourced and dated facts: fees, mandate, off-market, guarantees, reviews. Published by Home Select, open methodology.

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