What Hosman does

Hosman (legal entity Vesta Home SAS, headquartered in Montreuil, France) is a digital-first residential real estate agency operating a hybrid model that pairs proprietary software with a network of 40+ in-house local agents across 8+ French cities. The platform handles the full transaction lifecycle — online and in-person property valuation (delivered within 48 hours), multi-portal listing distribution to 30+ sites including SeLoger, LeBonCoin, and Belles Demeures, professional photography and 3D/virtual tours, buyer matching against a 30,000+ contact database, visit scheduling, negotiation, and remote e-signing through a dedicated client web app. Adjacent product lines include Le Radar (proprietary sales-data analytics), La Boussole (market-intelligence newsletter), the Fine Properties luxury sub-brand, and a buyer-representation service (La chasse immobilière), with 172+ educational blog articles supporting organic SEO acquisition.

The firm monetizes exclusively through transaction commissions charged to sellers upon deed signature. A fixed-fee model averaging 2.32% — versus the French market average of 5.78% per the Autorité de la concurrence (2023) — translates to roughly €10,000–€13,000 per transaction and approximately €20,000 in average seller savings. The platform has accompanied 15,000+ sellers and completed 5,600+ sales since 2018, building what management describes as 10 years of R&D investment in proprietary data assets. Distribution is digital-first via hosman.co and the app, with a 40+ partner ecosystem spanning mortgage, utilities, moving, diagnostics, renovation, and co-ownership services. Three funding rounds have raised approximately €9.5M total from LBO France, UL Invest, Akiles, NCI Waterstart, and individual investor Andreas Wiele, with the most recent €3.5M round closed in April 2023.

Name

Hosman

Legal name

Vesta Home

Website

https://hosman.co

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Hosman is a French digital-first residential real estate agency that combines proprietary technology with a network of 40+ in-house agents to sell homes at fixed fees averaging 2.32% versus the 5.78% market norm, serving individual property sellers and buyers across 8+ French cities since 2017.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Brokerage Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (53121)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531)

akta.pro primary industry

Buyer Representation Services (BPAJAAAJ)

akta.pro secondary industry

Luxury & High-End Residential Brokerage (BPAJAAAC)

Keywords

• Residential real estate brokerage
• Digital property platform
• Fixed-fee commission agency
• Property sales service
• Online property valuation

Headquarters

HQ city

Paris

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Transaction Commission: Fixed-fee commission model charged to property sellers upon successful transaction completion. Fees are charged at signing of the final deed (acte authentique). The company charges a fixed fee regardless of property sale price, making it more economical for higher-value properties.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Hosman operates a digital-first real estate brokerage that facilitates the sale of residential properties in France, charging a fixed transaction fee (averaging 2.32%) instead of the traditional percentage-based commission. Services include online property valuation, professional photography and virtual tours, distribution of listings to 30+ real estate portals, dedicated local agent support, digital transaction management with remote signing, and a buyer representation service (property hunting). A premium sub-brand, Fine Properties, serves luxury properties.

Product overview

Hosman is a French digital real estate company that operates as a new-generation real estate agency. The platform consists of a core real estate transaction platform enabling property sales and purchases through fixed-fee commissions (averaging 2.32%), complemented by online property valuation tools, buyer and seller matching services, and a web-based client portal. The offering includes specialized sub-brands such as Fine Properties for luxury segments, Le Radar for sales analytics, and La Boussole for market intelligence. Educational resources including seller's, buyer's, and owner's guides support the transaction process, while a brokerage referral program incentivizes customer recommendations. The company positions itself as a tech-enabled agency combining human expertise with digital tools.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Hosman Seller Service (L'offre vendeur) End-to-end residential property sale service for individual property owners in France. Includes 48-hour property valuation, professional photography and virtual tours, listing distribution to 30+ French portals and a 30,000+ buyer database, dedicated local agent support, digital transaction management with remote signing, and a fixed-fee commission averaging 2.32% versus the market average of 5.78%.
• Property Hunter (La chasse immobilière) Buyer-representation service where a dedicated Hosman agent actively searches for properties matching buyer criteria, schedules and conducts viewings, and handles price negotiations on the buyer's behalf. For individual buyers in France who want a single agent to manage the property search and acquisition process.
• Fine Properties Premium property service under the Hosman brand for exceptional and luxury properties, offering personalized agent expertise and bespoke marketing for high-value residential real estate in France.
• Property Valuation Service Standalone online and in-person property valuation service for French property owners, producing precise price estimates and a detailed property dossier within 48 hours via algorithmic analysis combined with expert human review. Available with no engagement required and serves as the entry point into the full brokerage service.
• Brokerage Referral Program (Parrainage) Customer referral program that pays existing clients up to €600 (€200 at mandate signing, €400 upon sale completion) for each new seller they refer to Hosman.

Quantifiable outcome

• 2.32% average commission vs 5.78% market average (2.49x cheaper)
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments1 record

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Credit AdvisorcoreTechnology or IntegrationMortgage broker partnership providing loan services. Partners with integrated calculator on property listings showing financing options and personalized rates.
• WymGosupportingImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerProperty diagnostics partner enabling clients to order all required property diagnostics online through their platform.
• MaterasupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerCoproperty syndics partner offering 1 month free service for Hosman clients. Helps property buyers manage shared property aspects.
• PapernestsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerUtility and administrative services partner helping clients manage contracts and subscriptions during property transactions. Has 1.5M customers.
• Hello WattsupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerEnergy supplier comparison and switching service. Helps clients save up to €300/year on energy costs with 3-minute comparison.
• NextoriessupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerMoving services partner providing free relocation assistance with dedicated expert support and vetted moving companies.
• OqorominorGTM or Marketing PartnerRental management platform partner helping property buyers with rental property management needs.
• Mistral HouseminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenovation services partner offering turnkey renovation solutions for properties.
• Square RénovationminorGTM or Marketing PartnerRenovation partner providing comprehensive and secure renovation services to increase property value.
• PaperassupportingGTM or Marketing PartnerAdministrative services partner handling property co-ownership documents and pre-statement preparation for €60, delivered in 24 hours.
• NeedhelpminorGTM or Marketing PartnerHome services platform connecting clients with providers for small renovations, wall/floor work, and moving services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• iad France: France's largest network-based real estate agency with a multi-thousand agent network. Closest direct competitor to Hosman's tech-enabled, fixed-fee brokerage model, both serving residential sellers and buyers with hybrid digital/agent approaches.
• Proprioo: Paris-based PropTech real estate agency offering fixed-fee residential brokerage in France. Highly comparable tech-led model with similar customer base, digital tools, and commission positioning as Hosman.
• Liberkeys: French digital real estate agency with a fixed-fee, agent-assisted model targeting individual sellers. Closely parallels Hosman in service design, target customer, and tech-enabled approach.
• CapiFrance: Established French network real estate agency with a reduced-fee model. Competes with Hosman in the residential brokerage space, particularly for individual sellers seeking alternatives to traditional agencies.
• OptimHome: French network real estate agency with a tech-enabled flat-fee model. Competes head-to-head with Hosman for individual residential sellers seeking lower commissions than traditional agencies.
• Safti: Major French independent real estate network offering residential brokerage with reduced commissions. Directly comparable to Hosman in target customer (individual sellers/buyers), commission structure, and national footprint across France.

Emerging players

• MeilleursAgents: Leading French online real estate valuation and agency comparison platform. Adjacent to Hosman's brokerage business via its valuation engine and data tools, with partial overlap in seller/buyer lead generation.

Others

• SeLoger: France's largest real estate listing portal. Functions as an infrastructure/distribution layer that Hosman relies on for listing distribution; not a direct competitor but a critical ecosystem partner and indirect competitor via portal-based agency models.

Broad incumbents

• Orpi: Major French real estate franchise network with nationwide coverage. Comparable incumbent in residential brokerage against which Hosman's tech-led, lower-cost model competes for share.
• Century 21 France: One of the largest traditional real estate franchise networks in France with hundreds of agencies. Represents the incumbent model Hosman disrupts, offering comparable residential brokerage but with full-commission pricing.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/hosman_co
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/hosman

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds3 records

Investors4 records

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M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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