A property finder service works exclusively for the buyer, not the seller, sourcing suitable properties, managing negotiations, and guiding the purchase from search through to completion. The agent’s sole obligation is to the client’s interests, with access to both listed and off-market opportunities that a buyer searching independently would never reach. At Trevi Elite the property finder fee is generally 2% to 3% of the purchase price plus VAT; the exact rate is calculated on request. An upfront fee is agreed at the first meeting: generally 10% to 20% of the total commission, with a minimum of €2,500 plus VAT. It is deducted from the total commission and is non-refundable. The balance is paid 50% at the signed preliminary contract and 50% at the deed.
