About us

Nobody should sign a lease blind.

Scoutmyplace exists because renting an apartment is already one of the most stressful things you do: building the file, fighting through tight markets, racing competing applicants. Adding "sight unseen" to that mix is unfair.

Why we exist

Built after 15+ years in real estate.

Renting an apartment in 2026 is a stressful, often unfair process. Tight markets push applicants to commit fast, sometimes within hours of seeing photos. Photos that hide noise, light, condition, neighbourhood feel, and a hundred other things that decide whether a place is actually livable.

For renters who can't physically visit, relocating from another country, between cities, juggling a demanding job, the gap between "listing" and "truth" becomes a real risk. Bad lease, lost deposit, months of regret.

Scoutmyplace was created to give those candidates more leverage in a tight market. A local scout walks through the apartment on your behalf, runs a structured 100+ point inspection, and delivers an honest report within 24 hours. No agent spin, no landlord gloss, just facts you can act on.

Our standards

What we hold ourselves to.

Rigor

A 100+ point inspection. Every visit, every time. No skipped steps when the agent is hovering, no shortcuts when the timing is tight.

Transparency

Photos, scores, and an unfiltered summary of what we observed. We work for you, not for the landlord, not for the agent. You make the final call.

Local expertise

Our scouts live in the cities they cover. They know the streets, the noise, the commute, the things photos always miss.

No kickbacks

We don't take fees from landlords or agents. Our incentive is one thing only: getting you to a great place to live.

Bastien Buffat
Bastien Buffat
Founder of Scoutmyplace

Over 15 years in the real estate industry, many international moves of my own, and regular work with expat clients led me to create Scoutmyplace. The goal is simple: give candidates back some control, and bring peace of mind to a process that can feel overwhelming, especially from afar. It's the service I wish had existed when I needed it most.

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