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Find the ideal real estate agent with Auctoa for selling or renting your inherited property – neutral, data-driven, and transparent.
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Why choosing the right estate agent is crucial for your success
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The Auctoa Process: How We Find the Best Estate Agent for Your Inherited Property
The sale of an inherited property often involves complex decisions and emotional aspects. A key factor for a successful sale is choosing the right estate agent. But how do you find the expert among countless offers who represents your interests best and achieves the best price for your property? Auctoa takes this challenge off your hands. Our AI-driven agent matching process is designed to recommend the ideal agent for your specific situation in a transparent and data-driven manner. First, we analyse your property and your individual needs in detail. Our intelligent algorithm then matches this information with our comprehensive database of qualified and vetted agents. We consider not only professional expertise and local market knowledge but also proven sales success and customer reviews. You receive from us one or more well-grounded recommendations, including a transparent presentation of the respective agent profiles and their performance promises. This neutral and data-driven approach ensures that you can make an informed decision—free from commission interests and regional dependencies. Trust Auctoa to find the agent who will handle your inherited property professionally, efficiently, and achieve the best possible results.
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Our broker service: Your benefits at a glance
Neutral Selection
Objective recommendations based on AI and data.
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Exclusively qualified and experienced real estate experts.
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Get to the right agent quickly without time-consuming research.
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Our agent referral service is free of charge for you.
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We find agents with expertise in your region.
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Clear information about broker services and terms.
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Optimal conditions for your successful property sale.
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Specifically tailored to the needs of property heirs.
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Quality Criteria: How can you recognize a good real estate agent?
A good estate agent is more than just an intermediary; they are your strategic partner in property sales. But how do you identify a truly qualified expert? Look out for the following quality criteria: **1. Proven experience and market knowledge:** A reputable agent can demonstrate successes in your region and with comparable properties. They know the local market, current prices, and demand situation. **2. Professional property valuation:** They provide a realistic, data-driven valuation and transparently explain how the offering price is composed. Be cautious of exaggerated price promises. **3. Comprehensive range of services:** A good agent offers a complete service – from creating high-quality brochures to conducting viewings, negotiating contracts, and accompanying you to the notary appointment. **4. Transparent communication and availability:** They keep you regularly updated on the sales progress, are easily reachable, and answer your questions competently and clearly. **5. Membership in professional associations:** Membership in associations such as the IVD (Immobilienverband Deutschland) can be an indicator of reliability and continuous professional development. **6. Positive references and customer reviews:** Research online for other customers' experiences or ask the agent for references. Auctoa checks these criteria for you to suggest only qualified agents.
The benefits of neutral broker mediation through Auctoa
When selecting a real estate agent through traditional methods, owners often encounter the problem of a lack of transparency or biased recommendations. Auctoa revolutionises this process by providing a consistently neutral agent mediation service. Our primary goal is to find the best agent for *you* and *your property*, free from external influences or commission arrangements. **1. Objectivity thanks to AI:** Our algorithm evaluates agents based on clearly defined performance indicators, experience, and customer feedback. This minimises human bias. **2. No vested interest in specific agents:** Auctoa is not a real estate company and has no agents under contract. Our recommendations are solely based on the suitability of the agent for your property and your objectives. **3. Access to a wide network:** We collaborate with a variety of certified agents across Germany, enabling us to identify the right expert for you, even in specialised niches or less central locations. **4. Time and cost savings:** The extensive search and evaluation of potential agents is eliminated for you. We present you with a pre-qualified selection. **5. Greater security for inheritors:** Especially in an emotionally challenging inheritance situation, our neutral instance provides important guidance and protects against poor decisions. With Auctoa, you make an informed choice based on facts, not chance.
Estate Agent Comparison: Regional Expertise vs. Nationwide Networks – What is More Important?
When searching for the ideal real estate agent, the question often arises: Should you prefer a local expert with deep knowledge of the immediate environment or an agent who is part of a large, regional network? Both approaches have their pros and cons. **Regional Expertise:** An agent who has been active in your city or region for years knows the local peculiarities, price fluctuations, and specific buyer demographics very well. They often have a strong personal network on-site and can directly target potential buyers. This is particularly valuable for standard properties in established locations. **Regional Networks:** Agents who are part of a larger network can benefit from a broader marketing reach and a larger pool of potential buyers, including those from different regions or even abroad. They often have access to more advanced marketing tools and standardized processes. This can be advantageous for special or luxury properties, or when the target audience needs to be sought regionally. **The Auctoa Solution:** Our approach combines the best of both worlds. When recommending agents, we take into account both proven local expertise and the agent's ability to optimally market your property—whether through local strength or regional reach. Our data-driven matching ensures that the recommended agent possesses the competencies best suited to *your* specific property and sales situation. This way, you don't have to choose between local roots and regional impact, but receive the agent who ideally unites both or sets the focus that is most important for your success.
Costs and Commissions: What You Need to Know When Hiring an Estate Agent
The appointment of a real estate agent is typically associated with a commission, which becomes due upon success, i.e., upon the successful sale or rental. The amount and distribution of the agent's commission is regulated by law in Germany, but may vary depending on the federal state and contract design. **Statutory regulation on commission sharing in sales:** Since December 2020, the "Law on the Distribution of Broker Costs for Mediation of Purchase Contracts for Apartments and Single-Family Homes" applies. This states that if the agent acts for both the buyer and the seller, the commission is usually shared equally. If only one party engages the agent, this party generally bears all costs, but can attempt to pass a portion on to the other party if agreed. **Commission for rental (principal principle):** In the rental of residential space, the principal principle applies. This means: Whoever commissions the agent also pays them. Usually, this is the landlord. The commission may not exceed two net cold rents plus VAT. **What is included in the commission?** The agent's commission usually covers all services provided by the agent, from the creation of the exposé to marketing activities, viewings, and contract negotiation. Clarify in advance exactly which services are included. **Auctoa and Transparency:** Agents mediated via Auctoa present their terms transparently. We help you understand cost structures and compare offers. Our goal is for you to find not only the best but also a fair partner for your property sale.
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Exclusive or General Mandate: Which Contract Form is Sensible for You as an Heir?
When you entrust an estate agent with the sale of your inherited property, you will encounter different types of contracts. The most common are the non-exclusive agreement, the sole agreement, and the qualified sole agreement (often referred to as an exclusive agreement). For you as an heir, choosing the right type of contract is crucial for the success of the sale and your collaboration with the agent. **1. Non-exclusive Agreement:** With a non-exclusive agreement, you can commission several agents at the same time. You are also allowed to try selling the property yourself in parallel. Only the agent who successfully mediates the buyer earns a commission. This sounds flexible, but often leads to no agent being truly committed, as the risk of coming away empty-handed is high. Additionally, multiple agents marketing the property can make it appear unprofessional. **2. Simple Sole Agreement:** Here you commission only one agent. This agent commits to acting on your behalf. However, you as the owner are still permitted to sell the property yourself. If you succeed with a private sale, the agent does not receive a commission. **3. Qualified Sole Agreement (Exclusive Agreement):** This is the most common and often recommended form. You commit exclusively to one agent for a certain period. This agent is obliged to make every effort to market your property. In return, you commit not to engage other agents and also not to undertake any sales activities without consulting the agent. Even interested parties who approach you directly must be referred to the agent. **Advantages of the Qualified Sole Agreement for Heirs:** It motivates the agent to exert maximum effort, as their commission is assured upon success. They invest more in marketing and a professional presentation. For you as an heir, this often means a quicker sale at a better price and significant relief. Auctoa generally recommends the qualified sole agreement with a carefully selected agent to best protect your interests.
Checklist: The most important questions for your potential real estate agent
The initial conversation with a potential real estate agent is crucial to determine whether the chemistry is right and whether the agent is the best choice for selling your inherited property. Good preparation helps you ask the right questions and assess the agent's competence. Use our checklist as a guide: **1. Experience and Specialisation:** "How long have you been working as an agent?", "Do you have experience with selling inherited properties?", "What comparable properties have you recently sold in this area and at what price?" **2. Market Knowledge and Valuation:** "How do you estimate the current market value of my property and on what data is it based?", "What sales strategy would you suggest for my property?" **3. Services and Marketing:** "What specific marketing measures do you plan (online platforms, social media, print, etc.)?", "Do you create a professional sales brochure with high-quality photos/videos?", "How do you organise viewing appointments?" **4. Costs and Contract Details:** "What is your commission and when is it due?", "What contract duration do you propose?", "What type of agency contract do you use (exclusive mandate etc.)?" **5. Communication and Reporting:** "How and how often will you update me on the sales progress?", "Who will be my dedicated contact person?" **6. References and Memberships:** "Can you provide references from previous clients?", "Are you a member of a professional association (e.g. IVD)?" **7. Personal Impression:** Do you feel well advised and understood? Does the agent appear professional and trustworthy? Take your time for this conversation. An agent who answers your questions comprehensively and transparently is usually a good choice. Auctoa supports you in identifying qualified agents in advance, so you can have these conversations with a solid pre-selection.
Inherited Property: What Role Does the Estate Agent Play in Estate Settlement?
The sale of an inherited property is often part of a complex inheritance settlement, especially when multiple heirs are involved (inheritance community). An experienced estate agent can take on an important, neutral, and mediating role in this process, even though they are not permitted to provide legal advice. **1. Neutral valuation as a basis:** The agent determines a realistic market value for the property. This objective assessment serves as the foundation for decisions within the inheritance community (e.g. payout of a co-heir, determination of the minimum sale price). **2. Mediation between heirs:** Different interests and viewpoints of co-heirs can complicate the sales process. A good estate agent acts as a moderator, consolidates communication, and helps find common ground. They can clearly illustrate the pros and cons of various sales strategies. **3. Professional sales execution:** The agent handles the entire sales process, from marketing to the appointment with the notary. This significantly relieves the inheritance community, especially if the heirs live far away or are heavily involved in their careers. **4. Transparent information for all parties involved:** They ensure that all co-heirs are regularly and comprehensively informed about the status of sales efforts. This builds trust and prevents misunderstandings. **5. Support in decision-making:** Although the agent cannot replace legal or tax advice, their market expertise can provide valuable insights for decisions, such as pricing or accepting an offer. **Important:** The inheritance community must agree on an agent and jointly commission them. Commissioning via Auctoa can help find a universally accepted, neutrally vetted agent and thus facilitate the inheritance settlement process.
Digital Broker Mediation vs. Traditional Search: What Suits You Better?
Digitalisation has also reached the property market and offers new ways to find a suitable estate agent. But which method is right for you: the traditional search through recommendations and local providers or the modern, digital estate agent mediation à la Auctoa? **Traditional estate agent search:** This approach often relies on personal recommendations from friends, family, or neighbours. You specifically look for estate agent offices in the area or check local advertisements. **Advantages:** Personal contact from the start, often good knowledge of the local market by the agent. **Disadvantages:** The selection is often limited, quality assurance is difficult, and comparing offers is time-consuming. Subjective recommendations are not always objective. **Digital estate agent mediation (e.g. Auctoa):** Platforms like Auctoa use technology to suggest the best possible agent for you. This is based on your property data, your needs, and extensive agent profiles. **Advantages:** Wide selection of vetted agents, data-driven and neutral recommendations, high transparency in services and costs, time savings through an efficient process, often AI-supported analyses for optimal matching. **Disadvantages:** The initial contact may be less personal, although good platforms quickly establish personal contact with the recommended agent. **What suits you better?** For heirs who value a quick, transparent, data-driven, and neutral decision, digital estate agent mediation offers clear advantages. You benefit from a broader market overview and an objective pre-selection. Auctoa combines the efficiency of digital processes with the expertise of qualified local agents. Thus, you get the best of both worlds: a modern, smart solution that safely leads you to the right agent and helps you optimally manage the sale of your inherited property.
