What is the purpose of a real estate hunter?

3/2/2025

In a complex and ultra-competitive real estate market, finding the ideal property can be a real obstacle course. Between administrative procedures, time-consuming visits and sometimes arduous negotiations, many buyers feel overwhelmed. What is a real estate hunter? This professional dedicated to tailor-made research supports buyers in all stages of their project, allowing them to save time and buy with confidence.

In this article, we explain everything about this profession, its advantages and how it differs from other real estate professionals.

1. What is a real estate hunter?

The real estate hunter is a real estate professional whose role is to find a property that perfectly meets the criteria of its customers. Contrary to a real estate agency classic or a real estate agent, who represent sellers through a sales mandate, the hunter acts exclusively for buying customers.

A profession governed by the law

The real estate hunter must respect the Hoguet law, which regulates real estate professions. To exercise, he must:

  • Owning a professional card of real estate agent.
  • Subscribe a professional liability insurance.
  • Work under a exclusive research mandate, which formalizes its mission and its commitment to its client.

2. The missions of a real estate hunter

The real estate hunter takes care of all the stages of a real estate search, in order to simplify the journey of its customers:

  1. Understand the purchase or rental project : From the start, the hunter talks with his customers to precisely define their needs (budget, location, type of property).
  2. Search for suitable properties : Thanks to its network and its knowledge of the market, it identifies available goods, including those accessible before they are put online (off-market).
  3. Organize visits : The hunter pre-selects the accommodations, avoiding his customers from visiting properties that do not meet their expectations.
  4. Support and advise : The hunter guides his customers through all stages, from visits to Signature of the authentic instrument.
  5. Negotiate the best price : Thanks to his expertise, he helps buyers get the property at best price, while securing the real estate transaction.

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What is a real estate hunter?

3. Why call on a real estate hunter?

What more does a real estate hunter bring?

Hiring a real estate hunter has many advantages for buyers:

  • A considerable time saver : No need to spend hours looking for ads or organizing unnecessary visits.
  • Optimized search : The hunter knows the market like the back of his hand and can find properties first hand.
  • Tailor-made support : Customers benefit from personalized follow-up, from the development of the project to the Signature of the act.
  • Strengthened security : With its expertise and its professional card, the hunter guarantees a transaction with complete peace of mind.

4. Real estate hunter vs real estate agent: what are the differences?

It is important not to confuse these two jobs:

  • The real estate agent works mainly for the seller, representing his property in the context of a sales mandate.
  • The real estate hunter, for its part, acts only on behalf of buyers, focusing on their specific needs.

This distinction allows the hunter to offer total neutrality and objectivity in his research, unlike a real estate agency classic.

5. Who can call on a real estate hunter?

The real estate hunter is aimed at several buyer profiles:

  • Individuals : families, young couples, or expatriates looking to invest or settle in France or abroad.
  • Businesses : to support their employees in their relocation or to find new professional offices.

6. How do you choose a good real estate hunter?

To ensure a successful experience, it is essential to choose a real estate hunter who:

  • Has a professional card and respects the law.
  • Offers comprehensive and personalized support.
  • Work under a exclusive research mandate, guaranteeing its commitment.

Conclusion: What is a real estate hunter and why choose one?

Calling on a real estate hunter means entrusting your project to an expert capable of securing the real estate transaction, while saving valuable time.

Whether it's finding your main residence, a rental investment, or relocating your employees, this real estate professional is an essential partner to successfully carry out your project.

Ready to carry out your purchase project without stress? Contact us now to benefit from the expertise of our real estate hunters.

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