Guide: Private Sale

This guide contains:

  • How sales intention becomes sales success
  • What pitfalls to be aware of
  • How much time you should plan for a private sale
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Table of contents

Chapter 1

Sales preparation

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Here's what you need to know about the energy performance certificate

The energy performance certificate is designed to show at a glance whether a house "consumes" a lot or a little energy. […]

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These are the questions you need to ask yourself before selling your property

Selling a house? That can't be so difficult. At least, that's what real estate portals like Immoscout suggest […]

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Is it worth renovating the house before selling it?

Has it been a while since your property was last renovated? A damp basement, poorly insulated windows […]

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Why you need a land registry extract when selling your house

The land register extract consists of three parts. The first section states who […]

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What documents do I need to sell my house?

Energy certificate, land registry extracts, building plans – anyone wanting to sell their property usually searches high and low for […]

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How much will I get when I sell my property?

Most homeowners still remember how much their house cost when they bought it. But […]

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Chapter 2

Real estate marketing

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Which pricing strategies will help you negotiate the best price?

Determining the value of a property is one thing. Negotiating the desired price […]

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How to create a compelling exposé

A professional property description can definitely increase the chances of getting a good price and […]

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How to take good real estate photos

First impressions count. Given the high demand, many believe their property is also […]

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Where should I advertise my house?

Anyone who wanted to sell or rent a house in the past simply placed an advertisement in […]

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Chapter 3

Buyer selection

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6 steps to a successful site visit

To avoid having to conduct mass viewings, it is important, on the one hand, to identify the right candidates for viewing […]

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Here's how to find the perfect buyer in 3 steps

Choosing the right buyer begins even before the first viewings. Because with a large […]

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What should be included in the purchase agreement?

In Germany, all real estate transactions must be secured by notarized purchase agreements. The notary charges a fee for this […]

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What actually happens at a notary appointment?

Because a real estate transaction is a big decision and involves a lot of […]

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