Customized property search
Our service
Looking to buy an apartment or house taking advantage of a personalized property search service? Want to help your child become a homeowner? Trust a professional property hunter who searches for the best real estate opportunities on your behalf. Benefit from expert advice, a personalized approach and continuous support throughout your entire property journey.
Our property hunting service is designed to meet your unique needs, build lasting trust and guarantee your complete satisfaction. .
Our exclusive search mandate is tailored to meet the needs of future buyers looking for expert assistance in finding their perfect property.
From defining your real estate project to handing over the keys, our support is structured into seven key stages. Depending on your project's progress and your specific needs, we also offer a flexible, tailored package upon request.
Defining your Real Estate Project
- Personalized consultation: Meet with your dedicated property hunter, either in person or via video call—ideal for expatriates or those far from our offices on Rue Saint-Lazare in Paris.
- Understanding your needs: Discuss your expectations to craft a fully customized search strategy.
- Tailored search criteria: We help refine your project, guiding you through neighborhoods or towns you may not be familiar with, ensuring you find a property in the right environment.
- Financial assessment: A thorough review of your financing options to align with your property goals.
Project Validation
- Assessment of collected information: A thorough review of all gathered details to ensure your search is both realistic and achievable.
- Adjustments if necessary: If the search parameters seem impractical within a reasonable timeframe, we will suggest refinements to better align with your goals.
- Presentation of the search mandate: A customized proposal outlining the services tailored to your needs.
- Formalization of the agreement: Signing of the search mandate to officially kick off the process.
Property Search
- Expert market knowledge: Your property hunter, well-versed in the Parisian real estate market, leverages the COSIM network and specialized search techniques to ensure no opportunity in your target area is overlooked and utilizes advanced search techniques to ensure every opportunity in your desired area is uncovered.
- Targeted property selection: Based on your specifications, they carefully filter listings, contact sellers for additional details, and shortlist properties that align with your expectations.
- Detailed visit proposals: When a property matches your criteria, you receive an in-depth visit proposal, including location, property description, and photographs.
- Visit coordination: If you wish to proceed, your hunter arranges a viewing at a convenient time.
- Guided visits and expert advice: Your property hunter accompanies you on every visit, offering unbiased insights and pointing out any potential concerns to ensure informed decisions.
Negotiation
- Market expertise at your service: If a property catches your interest, your COSIM consultant—an experienced real estate expert—provides an accurate market price assessment based on current supply and demand, helping you make an informed decision.
- Work cost evaluation: We estimate any potential renovation or repair costs giving you a clear understanding of the total investment required.
- Strategic offer submission: Your property hunter submits a formal written offer to the seller and negotiates the best possible price on your behalf.
- Ongoing search: While negotiations are in progress, we continue exploring alternative options until the seller formally agrees to the preliminary sale.
Comprehensive Assistance
- Thorough documentation review: We gather all key property documents, including general meeting minutes, technical diagnostics, co-ownership regulations, charge statements, property tax details, and more. You receive a detailed analysis to simplify your review.
- Verification of past work: We ensure that any work completed by the seller complies with co-ownership regulations, town hall declarations, insurance coverage, and ongoing procedures, giving you peace of mind about the property's history.
- Reliable renovation support: If renovations are needed, we arrange a free visit from a trusted contractor who will quickly provide an estimate.
- Step-by-Step guidance: You receive a comprehensive checklist to guide you through every stage all the way to the final handover of keys. Additionally, COSIM offers a complimentary concierge service to assist with your move.
- Notary support: If you don’t have a notary, we can recommend a reliable and responsive professional. We also coordinate with your notary to draft the preliminary contract.
- Contract signing assistance: Your property hunter will be by your side during the signing of the preliminary sale agreement.
Key Handover
- Financing support: We connect you with trusted bankers and mortgage brokers who have successfully assisted our previous clients.
- Final work assessment: We help you define the scope of any necessary renovations and obtain a final estimate.
- Pre-Handover inspection: A final visit is scheduled to check the property, read utility meters, and ensure a smooth transition.
- Closing assistance: Your property hunter accompanies you to the signing of the deed of sale, ensuring everything is in order. This marks the completion of our mission and the settlement of our service fees.
- A Thoughtful gesture: To celebrate this milestone, we offer you a special gift as a token of appreciation.
Ongoing Support and Satisfaction
- At COSIM, your satisfaction is our top priority every step of the way.
- Our commitment extends beyond the key handover—we follow up with you several months later to ensure you are completely satisfied with your purchase and our services. Whether you're investing in rental property or searching for your future home, we remain at your service for any further assistance you may need.