Sébastien Salin
Co-founder
Licensed real estate agent (CPI)
Based in Hong Kong
The team behind Salin & Poirier
I understood what I wanted to do the day I tried to buy a property in France from Hong Kong. I had a precise project, a serious budget, a real intention to follow through. And yet, every person I found was working for the seller, knew only one neighbourhood, or was only available during hours when I was asleep.
I eventually figured it out. But I realised that most people had neither my network nor my patience. And that this was a structural problem, not bad luck.
That is the origin of Acheterpourlouer — and, fifteen years later, of Salin & Poirier. A firm designed for buyers who live elsewhere, who are looking for something exceptional in France, and who need someone who is genuinely on their side.
My network spans every French region — built over fifteen years of transactions with agents, notaires and private sellers who trust me because I have always delivered. Alongside Malik Poirier-Dif, who brings twenty-five years of international finance and private wealth management, we have built something fundamentally different: a firm where our only loyalty is to you.
“I am a licensed real estate agent. But I only work for buyers. That is not the same thing.”
15+
Years of expertise
30+
Countries represented
7
Regions of France
100%
Buyer's side only
Our values
Buyer's side only
We never represent sellers. Our loyalty is entirely to you — which means our advice is always in your interest, never influenced by a commission from the other side.
Absolute discretion
Everything you share with us stays between us. Many of our clients prefer that their purchase remain entirely private — we understand, and we protect that absolutely.
Truly international
We have advisors in Paris, New York, Dubai, Singapore, Hong Kong and Bangkok. When you call, someone in your timezone picks up — in your language.
Deep local roots
Our strength is our French network. Agents, notaires, and private sellers who trust us. This is how we access properties before they're listed — and negotiate with authority.
White-glove service
From first call to keys in hand, we handle everything. You don't need to speak French, understand French law, or navigate the French administration. We do it for you.
Honest advice
We tell you what we think, even when it's not what you want to hear. If a property isn't right, we say so. Long-term relationships matter more to us than short-term commissions.
A free, confidential conversation about your project. No pressure, no commitment.
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