Your real estate agent in Cologne | Vacation rental cologne

If you want to sell a flat or a house in the cathedral city , then you certainly need expert support. There are a lot of things to consider and of course a lot of work is required! But more on that later ... Who can help? The broker in Cologne ! A real estate agent is your personal assistant in terms of leasing or selling!

The Experience

For many years I have been working intensively on the topic real estate . Even as a young man, I bought my first condominium in Cologne with my first Bauspar contract! Of course that was really exciting! What is there to pay attention to? What will this cost me? And can there be problems?

Over the years, of course, you get more and more experience, both in the legal framework, as well as in the search on the market. Which things should be considered when making a purchase? Where can I find hidden defects?

The Property Search

In the past, the objects were still in the paper , today they are sometimes only online for hours, before someone slams them! Mostly looking for interested parties on the Internet. Among the best known and biggest marketing platforms are:

Immobilien.de
Immobilienscout24.de
Ebay-Kleinanzeigen.de
Kalaydo.de

Due to the low interest rate policy of the banks, the real estate market has unfortunately been "flooded" with people who just want to buy at any price. This results in significantly higher prices per square meter than 5 years ago. Many people want to park their money "safe" in "concrete gold" and therefore drive the prices skyward !

And since the purchase of real estate has now developed into a little folk sport, usually hunt 30 to forty prospective buyers only one apartment behind. Only the fastest, who without "ifs and buts" willing to directly pay the requested price, gets the property. A broker is thus absolutely in a perfect sales position! It was never easier to sell a simple apartment!

Speed asked

This is also the reason why real estate advertisements on the internet usually disappear after only a few hours: Brokers in Cologne are showered with emails and inquiries and telephone calls and delete quasi out of necessity very quickly the Show. Good to very good real estate probably comes only at completely overpriced prices on the market. Others are even sold just under the hand to loyal customers.

So if you've found a suitable apartment or house to buy, then you should be quick and "do not ask stupid questions" or do the broker's job: he'll find a buyer anyway will not contact you anymore! Can not be, you say? But! Personally, I have unfortunately often experienced. Promised calls simply stay off, Exposes etc. just will not be sent!

The price

Is the property overpriced? Which factors affect the price? Well, ultimately, I love this phrase for finding a purchase price: "A property is only as valuable as someone willing to pay for it!" What do I mean? Well, maybe someone already has a plot or a garage next to your house ?! And he just wants to buy this house, because it is so convenient for him. Then he will pay more than if these personal motivations did not force him to do so. The following factors therefore play a role:

The state
The size
The size of the property
The location
The personal motives of the buyer
Demand in the market
The interest rate at the banks
The financial situation in Germany
The state

A very important point in the purchase is the state ! Are the electrical wiring in mint condition or does the electrical system have to be completely renewed ? The water and heating pipes in good condition? Is there any heating at all? Which flooring is available? Does the bathroom (the tiles) have to be renewed? So, if the condition is not so good and you need to renew many things, then there are extra costs for you! You have to plan this and take it into account when financing so that you do not have to spend your money afterwards!

Of course, the roof and the insulation or the insulation of the walls are of particular importance. Watch out for mold growth in the upper corners of the rooms or in places that can not be heated well (from the inside). When these areas are cold or become humid and rise (through breathing or, for example, showers) and strike against these cold spots, the so-called dew point is hit and the moisture settles on these spots. If it can not dry directly, mold will be created!

The location

Where exactly is the property? Here, too, it is an elementary important point in purchasing price determination . Where is the apartment located? In Meschenich in a Hochaus in Kölnberg or in Lindenthal in an apartment building? The district Meschenich is considered a "problem district" and a skyscraper on Kölnberg rather dangerous or uncomfortable. The neighborhood Lindenthal is a classy neighborhood and an apartment building in this area is more likely to be owned by wealthy and intellectual people inhabited.

Where will the price be higher now? Exactly, in Lindenthal of course! People with a big budget, of course, would rather like to live a little more classy and quiet and are then more willing to pay more. Remember the indent above in the text:

A property is only as valuable as someone willing to pay for it!

Other important factors

So it's quite logical, if you live in a nice place, then you can also assume that the price is then high on the ground. In addition to the social factors and the people surrounding you, the following factors also play a big role in the "location" rating:

The infrastructure
local shops
The transport connection
Surrounding nature
External influences (noise, smell, view)
The view
Location on a famous building or important point ( Cologne Cathedral , the banks of the Rhine, etc.)

Financing

The few people pay to buy a property bar . Did you win or inherit in the lottery? You could pay the house in cash? Even then, under certain circumstances, you should not do it. Here tax as well as personal things play a big role and influence the decision whether with or without a bank! In any case, let your bank adviser explain in detail how you can best finance the property.

For tax questions, please contact your tax adviser in advance. If you want to buy a flat in Cologne from a broker , you have to be quick. All questions and the framework conditions at the bank should therefore already be clarified at best. It has to go fast!

It is best to play through the financing on an object that may not be as "important" as your dream home! Otherwise, you will get annoyed at the "flat of your life" because everything took too long and another prospective customer was much faster!

The notary

He is a very special person in the process of buying a property: notary . Because he cares that everything is "right things". What is the job of the notary? Well, he certifies the transfer of ownership and advises and protects both the seller, as well as the buyer in the context of the purchase.

He is a public official and independent in his work . The notary even has sovereign powers for the so-called "preventive administration of justice". The notary is thus preventively responsible for the security and the correctness of legal transactions. He thus exercises the control of law preventively. He writes documents and proofs, which have an absolute proof in court.

As with most other continental European member states, civil law in Germany is based on the so-called "two-pillar model". Through the "precautionary administration of justice" already mentioned above, the notary ensures that even legally unexperienced citizens are not disadvantaged and that everything is "dealt with in the right way". Legal disadvantage should therefore be prevented, rather even ruled out. The notary "thus prepares in advance".

The Berurkundung by the notary

Furthermore, the notary has the certification jurisdiction . Through this certification comes then a legally effective contract concluded!

These notarial deeds create an absolute and irreversible binding probative force . The authenticated declarations are binding for all courts according to §§ 415 ff. ZPO.

A notary is even officially included in the valid legal system of Germany! And can anyone become a notary when and how he wants? No, according to § 4 sentence 1 BNotO can be ordered in Germany only so many notaries, as necessary for an orderly administration of justice! A selection and appointment of a notary is always the responsibility of the state administration of justice.

In summary, one can say: the notary is a government-appointed middleman who ensures that no one is disadvantaged and that everything is done correctly. He will answer all your questions and explain everything to make you feel completely safe and comfortable.

With or without real estate agents?

If a broker cares about the marketing of the property , the buyer will incur additional costs. This is the so-called placement commission. Who has to pay this? And with what work and who has to pay them? Differences are made here with the points:

Marketing and selling a property
Marketing and renting a property

Put simply: When selling a property, the buyer bears the costs of the broker and the so-called ordering principle applies to the rental. This will be explained below.

The ordering principle

In 2015 there was an important legal change that you should know: on 01.06.2015 applies (only) in a rental of a property with the help and support of a broker, the so-called "ordering principle". So it is the brokerage commission for rentals. The person who orders the broker (here, the landlord), must pay the brokerage commission.

What is hereditary lease?

Sometimes real estate is sold that generates a so-called long-term lease. What is that you're going to say right ?! Because the leasehold is rare and you can call it a "dying model".

The Condo

When you buy a condominium, you usually acquire a share of a residential building. There are several other owners and form the so-called homeowner community (WEG).

The family house

That's usually the dream of every little family . Ideal for a couple with one or two children. The single-family home often offers a living space of 90 to 120 square meters and is therefore well suited for a family. The distribution is usually defined as follows:

hallway
Guest Lounge
kitchen
living room
2 children's rooms
1 bedroom of the parents
Bathroom
Cellar

And if you're lucky and have space, then there's usually a small garden with you. A garage is usually also available so that the whole family's bicycles can be parked somewhere.

Terraced house or freestanding?

That's a very difficult question and certainly a big factor influencing the price. A terraced house is usually a little cheaper and more affordable for families, but also leads to a better (albeit sometimes unwanted) getting to know the neighbors. Both the garden and the house walls are built directly next to each other. In old buildings you can sometimes even hear the quarrel or the love act in the neighboring house.

Detached house

The detached house offers a little more space and privacy than the terraced house. Here is usually enough air between the houses and thus nobody is the other "on the mind!"

The Villa

A gem and also a great value factor is a villa in Cologne . Lots of space, a large garden with park and a large plot. These are usually the key data of a villa. This usually has not only a very large living space, but also a large plot area.

What are the tasks of a broker?

As you may have already realized, there is a whole lot of work around the purchase or sale of a property! So that you have a small checklist, or simply can assess the work of the broker , here is a compilation:

The valuation
Compilation of all necessary documents
The advice
The object marketing (display of ads on the Internet)
Creating Photos and Videos
Creating a video
Creating an Expos
Organization of Sightseeing
Execution of the viewing dates
Qualification of all interested parties
Negotiate Sales
Checking the creditworthiness of the buyer
organization of the notary's office
On request, key collection

Want to sell your apartment or house?

If so, then just talk to me ! I like to advise you and am accessible via email or mobile (0163-4509425) . With our vast experience in buying and renting apartments, you can only win!

Whether you want to maximize your profit or just want to invest money, we'll help you. Do you want to use the high-priced time on the market to sell your property through the broker Cologne? Then you are exactly right here!