HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO HIRE A REAL ESTATE HUNTER IN NICE ?

Hiring a property finder in Nice is not more expensive than buying through a traditional real estate agency.
The difference lies in the value added: personalised search, full market coverage, professional negotiation and support from start to finish.

Below is a clear and updated explanation of how my fees work.

Why I work only under an exclusive search mandate

Many buyers hesitate when they hear the word « exclusivity ». In reality, an exclusive search mandate is an advantage, not a restriction. It is the most effective way to find a property in the best conditions.

It guarantees total objectivity

I am paid only if the mission is successfully completed, at the signing of the deed with the notary.
Because I am the only person authorised to carry out your search, I have no interest in influencing you toward a property that does not fully meet your expectations.
My objective is simple: finding the right property, at the right price, with complete transparency.

It gives you access to more properties

There are two possible scenarios.

If the property is sold by a private owner

A private seller accepts a visit because:

I represent a serious and qualified buyer
they do not pay any commission
I explain that I am remunerated only by my client

This gives you access to properties that are not listed with agencies.

If the property is marketed by an agency

The most attractive properties in Nice are often exclusively held by real estate agencies.
To negotiate collaboration and secure a visit, I must represent you officially and exclusively.
Without exclusivity, my ability to access these opportunities would be limited.

It ensures efficiency and commitment

A successful search in Nice requires:

daily monitoring of the market
direct contact with local agencies
outreach in selected buildings
rapid action on rare opportunities

This level of involvement is only possible within an exclusive and trusting partnership.

How my fees work

I do not charge any upfront fee.
All costs related to the search, visits, negotiation and follow-up are at my expense.
Fees are due only on the day the deed is signed with the notary.

My actual fees

Below is the fee structure I apply as an independent property finder.

If the property is found directly through a private seller

Price of the property	Fees (TTC)
Over 400 001 €	3.6 %
250 001 € to 400 000 €	3.99 %
200 001 € to 250 000 €	4.99 %
120 001 € to 200 000 €	5.9 %
80 001 € to 120 000 €	5 990 €
50 001 € to 80 000 €	5 500 €
Up to 50 000 €	4 990 €

These rates are generally lower than those applied by traditional real estate agencies.

If the property is found through a real estate agency

Two scenarios are possible.

The agency agrees to share its commission

In this situation:

you do not pay anything extra
I am paid directly by the agency
the advertised price remains unchanged for you

The agency refuses to share its commission

This usually concerns rare or exclusive properties.
In this case, my fee is as follows:

3 % TTC added to the agency’s advertised price
minimum fee of 5 900 € TTC for properties priced below 120 000 €

Summary : does it cost more to hire a property finder

It does not cost more than searching on your own.
Even with a maximum fee of 3 %, the total cost remains similar to buying through a traditional agency.

Searching alone often leads to:

missed opportunities
unsuitable visits
incorrect bidding strategies
loss of time
risk of choosing the wrong property or neighbourhood

Working with a property finder allows you to benefit from:

access to a wider selection of properties
rapid action on rare opportunities
market-based negotiation
time savings
avoidance of costly errors

Paying a fee for a property you might never have visited on your own is not an additional cost, but a practical advantage in a competitive market such as Nice.