Sometimes, the wish list for our clients buying an apartment in Paris can seem almost impossible.
Like one of our recent American search clients. They desired a property in central Paris with three bedrooms and three bathrooms, along with other essential requirements.
Here we tell you how Kerstin Bachmann and 56Paris Real Estate took on this challenge… and solved it.
Finding the perfect property
One of the best parts of our business is helping those who dream of their perfect property in Paris. And nothing is more rewarding than when we make those dreams a reality.
Of course, some people have a very precise idea of what they are looking for.
Our recent client from the US was looking for a three-bedroom, three-bathroom apartment in the center of Paris. Preferably in the Marais or Saint-Germain-des-Prés districts. And ideally in move-in condition – or if it required any renovations, they needed to be included in the budget.
A search like this is a challenge in itself.
In the historic center of Paris, where buildings date from the 18th and 19th centuries, sometimes older, it’s hard to find properties that have already undergone renovation and offer one bathroom per bedroom.
Plus, the construction of some period buildings makes this kind of layout virtually impossible.
So we knew the 56Paris team had a challenge on its hands...
The clock was ticking!
Where to start?
The 56Paris team began by researching all the current listings on the Paris market. There were hundreds to examine, from various real estate sources across the capital.
This led to a shortlist of about 35 properties that matched the criteria. From this, we arranged visits to the 15 very best ones.
The client flew over from the States, and was in town for just a week. The clock was ticking!
A major success
The days went by in a flurry of visits to the shortlisted apartments. But two really stood out and gave our client exactly what he was looking for.
Both properties were wonderful with their own strong points. One in the Marais and the other in Saint-Germain-des-Prés, they perfectly matched the search criteria. As with most property searches, there were certain minor trade-offs.
But all in all, this search was a major success, as these types of properties are extremely rare in Paris.
Based on our insight and advice, our client made his choice. The next stage was to secure the sale, despite the bump in the road up ahead.
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This client’s story will be continued in part two of this blog, which sees the completion of the sale and a tour of the property.
You can also watch videos about this successful search. Visit our website to view all episodes of A Client Story with Kerstin Bachmann and 56Paris Real Estate
Meanwhile, if you’re thinking about buying an apartment in Paris, the experts at 56Paris are here to help.
Whether you have a definite list of requirements or are just starting your buying journey, get in touch with the team at 56Paris today.
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