Who is a Property Finder?

Property Finding is a practice that differs from traditional real estate intermediaries, since the Property Finder acts in the exclusive interest of its Client, establishing a bond of trust and working to achieve its objectives. To provide an excellent service, the Property Finder must have a deep knowledge of the real estate market in which it operates and must have a vast network of contacts rooted in the territory.

The origin of the Property Finder role dates back to the United States in the early '90s and has subsequently been adopted in the United Kingdom, France, Canada, Australia, and Italy, where it is known by various names, including Home Hunter, Flat Hunter, Home Seeker, Property Hunter, Property Advisor, and the more "Italian" Cacciatore di Case.

Typically, the Property Finder charges an "Engagement/Retainer Fee" before commencing the search for a property and a "Success Fee" upon the successful conclusion of the deal.

In Italy, Property Finders are experienced professionals in the real estate sector, duly licensed under Law 39/89, as they engage in a form of mediation, albeit "atypical." Recently, European legislation has also fully enabled architects to carry out real estate consultancy services and therefore also home hunting. These figures specialize in the search for properties for purchase or rental on behalf of their clients.

Furthermore, unlike traditional real estate agencies, the Property Finder significantly expands the scope of their search across the entire reference market, without excluding private sellers, real estate auctions, and funds.

Additionally, they have access to properties that are not formally on the market (off-market) and of which the Property Finder is aware through their well-established professional relationships.