Guide
Sell well informed.
We explain what really matters when selling an apartment in Berlin – without jargon and without sales pressure.
Sale.
Selling a flat in Berlin
Selling a flat in Berlin: free valuation, clear pricing strategy and personal support right through to the notary. Commission only payable upon success.
Selling a House in Berlin
Selling a house in Berlin: free valuation of house and plot of land, discreet or public marketing, and support until handover.
Selling a Rented Flat as an Investment
Selling a rented flat in Berlin: Valuation based on yield, targeting investors, and discreet handling without disturbing the tenancy.
Selling Multi-Family Homes in Berlin
Selling a multi-family home or income-generating property (Zinshaus) in Berlin: valuation based on capitalised earnings, discreet outreach to vetted investors, smooth transaction management up to the notary.
Selling Commercial Property in Berlin
Selling commercial property in Berlin: office, shop, practice, warehouse or mixed-use property – valuation, buyer outreach and transaction management by the agent.
Selling Gastronomy & Retail Premises in Berlin
Sell or transfer a restaurant, café, bar or retail premises in Berlin: property, inventory, transfer fee (Ablöse) and lease agreement – we find successors or buyers.
Selling Land in Berlin
Selling land in Berlin: We check building law and standard land value (Bodenrichtwert), assess the potential, and approach property developers, project developers, and builders.
Selling a flat – what needs to be considered?
Selling a flat in Berlin: Process, documents of the owners' association (WEG), costs for sellers and typical mistakes – explained clearly by the local estate agent.
Sell a house with or without an estate agent?
Selling a house without an estate agent or with one? Effort, risks, costs, and sale price in an honest comparison – with a checklist for Berlin owners.
Selling a Financed House and Buying a New One
Selling a house with an existing loan and buying a new one at the same time: bridging finance, early repayment penalty, sequence, and typical pitfalls.
Appointing an agent – Costs and what to look out for
What does it cost to appoint an agent for a house sale? Commission, agency agreement, bank and Sparkasse agents in comparison – with a checklist for Berlin.
Selling a property that is not paid off
Selling a house or flat even though the loan is still running? Redemption, land charge (Grundschuld), early repayment penalty (Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung) and use as collateral for a new property.
Sell an Old House – Even with Renovation Needs
Selling an old house or a house in need of renovation in Berlin: Value, energy requirements for buyers, renovate or sell as-is – and how to achieve the best price.
Selling a villa and luxury property in Berlin
Selling a villa, city palace, or penthouse in Berlin: discreet marketing, international buyers, high-quality presentation, and realistic pricing.
Property wanted for purchase in Berlin
We are looking for apartments, houses, and multi-family homes in Berlin for pre-qualified buyers. Free valuation and discreet sale for owners.
Received a purchase offer for your property – what now?
Have you received a purchase offer for your flat or house? Here's how to check the price, financing and conditions – and how to react correctly.
How long does a property sale take?
How long does the sale of a flat or house in Berlin take? Realistic time planning from valuation to purchase price payment and key handover.
Life Situations
Selling an Inherited Property in Berlin
Selling an inherited property in Berlin: Certificate of inheritance (Erbschein), rectification of the land register (Grundbuchberichtigung), community of heirs, and taxes – we guide you in a structured and empathetic manner.
Selling a Flat in Berlin during Divorce
Selling a jointly owned flat during separation or divorce in Berlin: neutral valuation, discreet marketing and fair settlement for both sides.
Selling a house during divorce in Berlin: What to do now
Selling a house during divorce in Berlin: the 8 steps in the correct order, timeline, costs, taxes, and what a neutral estate agent handles for both parties.
Selling a House due to Divorce in Berlin
Selling a house due to divorce in Berlin: sale, takeover or rental compared, distribution of proceeds, prepayment penalty, taxes – and an estate agent who treats both equally.
Selling a co-ownership share in Berlin
Selling a co-ownership share of a house or flat in Berlin: Your rights as a fractional owner, what a share is really worth, the four ways – and how to avoid a price reduction.
Avoid partition auction in Berlin
Partition auction in Berlin: Process, duration, costs and typical losses – and how you can still avert it through a private sale even after the application has been submitted.
Selling property due to care needs or moving into a care home
Selling parents' flat or house in Berlin when care or a care home placement is imminent: Power of attorney, guardianship court (Betreuungsgericht), social welfare office (Sozialamt), donation and sale – clearly explained, with a timeline.
Selling a House After the Death of a Spouse in Berlin
Selling the joint house in Berlin after the death of a spouse: Deadlines, land register (Grundbuch), inheritance tax, children as co-heirs – and how we can support you during this time.
Unmarried Separation: selling a shared property in Berlin
Unmarried, separated, and joint owners in Berlin: No equalisation of accrued gains (Zugewinnausgleich), but instead the land register (Grundbuch), real estate transfer tax, and claims for compensation. What to do now.
Avert a forced auction: Sell your property in Berlin in time
Repayments no longer affordable, bank threatening with forced auction? How to save your equity in Berlin through a quick, private sale – step by step.
Selling Property in Berlin – From Abroad
Do you live abroad and own a flat or a house in Berlin? Here's how to sell without travelling: Power of attorney, apostille, taxes, transfer – we handle everything locally.
Selling your property later in life: House or apartment in Berlin
House too big, stairs too steep, garden too much? Selling your property later in life in Berlin: Sell and rent, life annuity, usufruct (Nießbrauch) or sale to children – honestly compared.
Relocation or Job Change: Selling a Flat in Berlin
New job in Munich, Hamburg, or abroad? Selling a flat in Berlin when relocating: Sell or rent, timeline, avoid dual burden, sale after moving out.
Services
Property valuation in Berlin
Free property valuation in Berlin: We determine the realistic sales value of your flat based on location, condition, and comparable sales.
Letting Property in Berlin
Letting a flat in Berlin: rent assessment according to the rent index (Mietspiegel), credit checks, viewings, and legally compliant tenancy agreements from a single source.
Discreet Property Sale in Berlin
Discreetly selling property in Berlin: Off-market marketing without public listings, vetted prospective buyers, and confidential handling.
The Estate Agent Contract
Estate Agent Contract for Property Sale in Berlin: Term, commission only upon successful completion, services, and your rights – explained before you sign.
Knowledge
Flat prices in Berlin
Flat prices in Berlin by district and location: What determines the price per square metre and how do you set the correct asking price for your flat?
Estate agent fees for flat sales in Berlin
What does an estate agent cost when selling a flat in Berlin? Commission, division between buyer and seller, and what you can expect for your money.
Selling a flat without an estate agent in Berlin
Selling a flat privately without an estate agent in Berlin? What you should know about pricing, documents, viewings and purchase contracts – honestly assessed.
Properly prepare your apartment sale
Checklist for selling an apartment in Berlin: Which documents you need, what's worthwhile before the sale, and how to avoid delays.
Energy Performance Certificate for Apartment Sales
Energy Performance Certificate when selling an apartment in Berlin: When it is mandatory, what type you need, and how to obtain it.
Notary Appointment for Property Sales
This is how the notary appointment for an apartment sale in Berlin proceeds: Contract draft, notarisation, purchase price payment and handover explained clearly.
Speculation Tax on Property Sales
Speculation tax on the sale of a property: When the 10-year period applies, when owner-occupancy provides an exemption, how the tax is calculated – and how to avoid it.
Early repayment penalty (Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung) on sale
Selling a property with an ongoing loan: What the early repayment penalty (Vorfälligkeitsentschädigung) is, how the bank calculates it, and how you can reduce or avoid it entirely.
What are the costs of selling a property?
Which costs does the seller bear when selling property in Berlin? Energy performance certificate, notary deletion, early repayment penalty, estate agent, and potential tax – explained transparently.
Process & Checklist for House Sale
The process for house and flat sales in Berlin: from valuation, documents, marketing and viewings to the notary appointment and handover – as a checklist.
Selling a tenanted apartment in Berlin
Selling a tenanted apartment in Berlin: tenant rights, tenant's right of pre-emption, termination due to owner-occupation (Eigenbedarf) and how the tenancy status affects the price.
Right of Pre-emption & Milieuschutz in Berlin
Milieuschutz (social preservation) and municipal right of pre-emption in Berlin: Where they apply, how they affect sales, what permits are required, and what this means for the price.
Documents for selling a property: All paperwork, signatures, and deadlines
What documents you need for the sale of a house or flat in Berlin, what you sign and when, and who is responsible for obtaining what – presented as an animated 26-week timeline, including costs and procurement durations.
Determining house value – how to proceed correctly
Determining house value: Which factors determine the value, which methods exist and why online calculators only provide rough ranges. Free valuation in Berlin.
Market value of a property
What is the market value (Verkehrswert) of a property, how is it determined and what applies in relation to the tax office (Finanzamt)? Clearly explained for owners in Berlin.
Property Appraisers in Berlin
When do you need an expert for your property, what does a valuation report cost, and when is a free estate agent's valuation sufficient? Overview for Berlin.
Property Valuation for Inheritance
Inherited a property? This is how the value for inheritance tax and inheritance distribution is determined, which allowances apply, and when a valuation report is useful.
Property Prices in Berlin – Development and Forecast
Are property prices falling in Berlin? An assessment of price development, the most important influencing factors, and what sellers can deduce from this regarding the right time.
Purchase price payment before land register entry – is it safe?
Why the buyer pays before the transfer of ownership, what the priority notice of conveyance (Auflassungsvormerkung) achieves, and how sellers and buyers are secured when buying property.
Selling a house below market value – to family or friends
Selling a house cheaply to children or relatives: mixed gift (gemischte Schenkung), gift tax (Schenkungsteuer), tax allowances (Freibeträge) and speculative gains tax (Spekulationssteuer) – what owners should consider.
Are Property Prices Falling in Berlin?
Are property prices falling? Development over the last 20 years, crash scenarios and what owners in Berlin can realistically expect now.
Calculate property yield – keep or sell?
How much yield does your investment property truly generate? Calculate gross and net yield and decide whether keeping or selling is more sensible.
Rent prices in Berlin – what do they mean for owners?
Rent prices in Berlin by location and condition: Rent Index (Mietspiegel), rent cap (Mietpreisbremse) and how the achievable rent influences the selling value of your flat.
Determining the real estate value – what the tax office sets
What is the real estate value, how does the tax office calculate it for inheritance and gifting, and how can you challenge an excessively high value?
Property sale and VAT
Is VAT incurred on property sales? VAT exemption, option for commercial properties, input tax adjustment, and agent's commission explained.
Calculate the purchase price of a property
How do you calculate the correct purchase price of a property? Square metre prices, comparative values, land value index (Bodenrichtwert) and purchase price factor clearly explained.
Moving after a Property Sale – the Checklist
Checklist for moving after selling your flat or house: Handover, meter readings, re-registration, changing address, and planning moving costs correctly.
Districts
Selling a property in Charlottenburg
Selling your property in Charlottenburg-Wilmersdorf: Valuation of period (Altbau) and modern (Neubau) properties around Kurfürstendamm, Savignyplatz, and Lietzensee with a local estate agent.
Selling an Apartment in Prenzlauer Berg
Selling an apartment in Prenzlauer Berg: Valuation of renovated period apartments around Kollwitzplatz, Helmholtzplatz, and Bötzowviertel – with local expertise.
Selling a flat in Kreuzberg
Selling a flat in Kreuzberg: Valuation and marketing in Bergmannkiez, Graefekiez, Wrangelkiez and on the Landwehrkanal with a local estate agent.
Selling a flat in Neukölln
Selling a flat in Neukölln: Valuation in Reuterkiez, Schillerkiez, Rixdorf and Britz with differentiated market knowledge and a local estate agent.
Selling a flat in Friedrichshain
Selling a flat in Friedrichshain: Valuation around Boxhagener Platz, Samariterviertel, and Rummelsburger Bucht – period properties, new builds, and investment properties.
Selling a flat in Zehlendorf
Selling a flat in Zehlendorf, Dahlem, or Steglitz: Valuation of quiet residential areas with greenery and lakes, and addressing affluent owner-occupiers.
Sell apartment in Mitte
Sell apartment in Berlin-Mitte: Valuation of old buildings (Altbau) and new builds (Neubau) around Hackescher Markt, Rosenthaler Platz, and Gendarmenmarkt with a local estate agent.
Selling a property in Schöneberg
Selling a property in Schöneberg: Valuation of old buildings around Bayerischer Platz, Winterfeldtplatz and Rote Insel with a local estate agent.
Selling an apartment in Wilmersdorf
Selling an apartment in Wilmersdorf: Valuation of spacious old building apartments around Ludwigkirchplatz, Rüdesheimer Platz and Volkspark with a local real estate agent.
Sell apartment in Steglitz
Selling an apartment in Steglitz: Valuation of apartments around Schloßstraße, Lankwitz and the Botanischer Garten with a local estate agent.
Sell apartment in Pankow
Selling an apartment in Pankow: Valuation of period properties and new builds around Bürgerpark, Florakiez, and Französisch Buchholz with a local estate agent.
Selling a Flat in Tempelhof
Selling a flat in Tempelhof: Valuation of flats around the Tempelhofer Feld, the Fliegersiedlung and Alt-Tempelhof with a local estate agent.
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