Selling real estate Berlin: apartment, single or multi-family house, costs, procedure & Co.
Sell property Berlin – Berlin is known as the capital, as a university city and as a historical stronghold. As an international location, Berlin is an attractive place to live for people from all over the world. While the district of Wilmersdorf in
Apartment & house for sale in Berlin: Berlin districts
Berlin is individual, creative and full of opportunities. More than 3.5 million people have moved their center of life here. Since 2001, Berlin has been divided into twelve different districts. The new district structure has brought about a levelling of the population figures. Even though all districts differ in their flair and popularity, popular residential areas can be found within each district.
The most popular neighborhoods are:
- Pankow
Charlottenburg - Wilmersdorf
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Prenzlauer Berg
- Kreuzberg
- Wannsee
- Steglitz
- Schöneberg
Berlin: Map and location
Berlin offers everything from fashion, art, finance, start-ups, and the list goes on. There is hardly a person who would not find their passion in this city of 3.75 million. This is also evident in the sprawl of the city and the different districts. For this reason, it is often described as’ many cities in one’.
Most popular residential areas: Pankow, Charlottenburg, Treptow & Co.
Here you can get an overview of the most popular and sought-after districts in Berlin. These include Pankow and Reinickendorf, among others. In addition to a brief summary of the respective property market, you will also find the area, number of inhabitants, population density and the associated districts of the respective district.
- Treptow-Köpenick is the largest district in terms of area.
- Berlin Pankow is the most densely populated district
Pankow: Respected and popular area with moderate prices
The most populous and one of the most prestigious areas of Berlin, where property prices are sometimes lower than in Mitte. This includes the famous Prenzlauer Berg and
- Area: 103.01 km²
- Population: 377,996
- Population density: 3,669.5 inhabitants per km²
- Districts: Blankenburg, Blankenfelde, Buch, Französisch Buchholz, Heinersdorf, Karow, Pankow, Niederschönhausen, Prenzlauer Berg, Rosenthal, Stadtrandsiedlung Malchow, Weißensee, Wilhelmsruh
Prenzlauer Berg: Cosy suburban atmosphere for young families
The quiet district of Prenzlauer Berg is located between Weißensee and Friedrichshain in the Berlin district of Pankow and was once an independent and autonomous district.
- State: Berlin
- Administrative district: Pankow
- Altitude: 91 m above sea level
- Area: 10.955 km²
- Population: 165,003 (Dec 31, 2019).
- Population density: 15,062 inhabitants/km²
- Postcode: 10119, 10247, 10249, 10369, 10405, 10407, 10409, 10435, 10437, 10439, 13187, 13189
- Area code: 0301
- License plate number: B
Charlottenburg: Old building apartments with big city flair
The demand for living space in this Berlin district is constantly growing. This is because Charlottenburg is constantly reinventing itself and includes the areas around Kurfürstendamm and Savignyplatz.
- Area: 64,72 km²
- Population: 325,233
- Population density: 5,025.2 inhabitants per km²
- Districts: Charlottenburg, Charlottenburg-North, Grunewald, Halensee, Schmargendorf, Westend, Wilmersdorf
Wilmersdorf: Green district near the city centre
Wilmersdorf is probably one of the greenest districts in Berlin – the Grunewald forest covers almost half of the district’s total area. Another superlative is the high property prices. With a few exceptions, Wilmersdorf is a first-class, well-kept residential area.
Treptow-Köpenick: Old town, lakes & popular district on the Spree river
The south-eastern part of the city is growing rapidly: the banks of the Spree are overgrown with new buildings and the beautiful old town continues to grow. There are also many “green” zones – parks, lakes and groves: for example Treptower Park, Köpenicker Wald, Mügelsee, the Spree itself or Adlershofer Park.
- Area: 168,42 km²
- Population: 245,299
- Population density: 1,456.5 inhabitants per km²
- Districts: Adlershof, Altglienicke, Alt-Treptow, Baumschulenweg, Bohnsdorf, Friedrichshagen, Grünau, Johannisthal, Köpenick, Müggelheim, Niederschöneweide, Oberschöneweide, Plänterwald, Rahnsdorf, Schmöckwitz
Reinickendorf: Condominiums close to forest & meadows
This area is dominated by condominiums, so that the ratio of owners to buildings is very high here. Condominiums are becoming increasingly important due to the future closure of Tegel Airport.
- Area: 89.46 km²
- Population: 245,083
- Population density: 2,739.6 inhabitants per km²
- Districts: Borsigwalde, Frohnau, Heiligensee, Hermsdorf, Konradshöhe, Lübars, Märkisches Viertel, Reinickendorf, Tegel, Waidmannslust, Wittenau
Berlin Mitte: Close to the centre, loud and lively
City centre. Mitte is considered the center of art and culture, media and politics, as well as science and research. In addition to many famous buildings and sights such as the Brandenburg Gate, Humboldt University and Museum Island, the area is also known for its culture, economy and real estate.
- Area: 39,47 km²
- Population: 342,247
- Population density: 8671.1 inhabitants per km²
- Districts: Gesundbrunnen, Hansaviertel, Mitte, Moabit, Tiergarten, Wedding
How do I sell a property? Square metre prices, property valuation & Co.
The city is characterized by numerous sights and recreational areas, but also by the good infrastructure. As a place to live, Berlin is very popular with people of all ages. If you decide to offer a property for sale in Berlin, you can usually achieve purchase prices that are above average compared to other German cities of this size.
Statistics: Cities in Germany with the highest purchase prices – comparison
Alongside Munich, Frankfurt, Stuttgart and Hamburg, Berlin is one of the top 10 cities with the highest purchase prices for condominiums in Germany. Not only that: prices per square metre have also risen continuously throughout Germany. The real estate market is booming and there is no end in sight in the near future.
The purchase price per square meter has increased by about 65% within the last 4 years.
See the cities in Germany with the highest purchase prices for condominiums in a comparison of 2015 and 2020. Also: Berlin’s prices per square metre in comparison:
- 2015: Purchase price per square metre 3,303 euros
- 2019: Purchase price per square meter to 5,578 euros
Determine property value: Purchase Price Criteria
The purchase price for your property is determined by various factors. These include the location, the infrastructure in the immediate and wider surroundings, but also the size, interior design and condition of your property. If you have recently renovated your property, this can have a positive effect on the purchase price, whether through a new heating system or with the help of an architect or craftsman. However, since real estate in Berlin is in high demand, properties with a greater or lesser need for renovation can also sell well. The purchase price is then, of course, usually below those for properties in top condition. First conclusion: You can often sell your property in Berlin even in poorer condition.
Here are some of the most important criteria that affect the value and therefore the selling price of your property:
- Location
- Infrastructure / Surroundings
- Size
- Equipment
- State of development
- Refurbishments / Refurbishment requirements
Tip! Find here even more info & tips around the topic of evaluating a house.
Attractiveness of the city: Demographic development & population figures in Berlin
What makes Berlin so attractive as a city? As a city to live and work in, Berlin enjoys great popularity. This can be seen in the population figures. Since the mid-1980s, the number of inhabitants has been rising continuously.
The more influx, the faster the sales success
The influx to Berlin continues unabated! For you as a seller of a property, this development usually means a quick sales success for your property. This is particularly the case if your property is located in the core city or in one of the sought-after districts. But also properties in peripheral locations outside the actual city area – for example in Ingelheim – can be sold at short notice for a good price according to our experience.
Here is a comparison of Berlin’s population figures from 1960 to 2019:
- 1960: 2.202.241
- 1995: 3.471.418
- 2010: 3.460.725
- 2015: 3.520.031
- 2019: 3.669.491
Real estate agent: tasks & tips
Real estate agents not only support you objectively and independently in the valuation of your property, but also organise for you ideally the perfect and individually tailored to your property sales process. This begins with the creation of a professional exposé, is implemented through the choice of the appropriate sales channels for the target group and is rounded off with the organization and implementation of all viewing appointments and sales negotiations with interested parties. However, when choosing a real estate agent, one should pay attention to certain criteria and especially to respectability and the respective reputation.
- Brokerage contract: The decisive factors & facts
Professional support protects against unpleasant surprises
Even and especially in sought-after locations, the choice of the right way to sell your property is decisive for success. In price negotiations, for example, it is particularly important to “keep your nerve” and not make any hasty concessions. Notarial contracts can also be “tricky”, so that the support of an experienced real estate expert during the sales process protects you from unpleasant surprises. Therefore, also talk to your real estate agent about his services AFTER the valuation of your property. In addition, a good real estate agent also advises on the topics of tax-free sales, finances & Co!
Frequently asked questions for sellers
9 Questions you need to ask yourself as an owner before selling:
- Do you have a follow-on property in mind?
- Is there a need for renovation / refurbishment of the apartment?
- Are all records and documents available?
- Are early repayment penalties payable?
- Are the declaration of partition, building insurance, minutes of the owners’ meeting, utility bills, list of rents, etc. available?
- Are there lists of the maintenance of the condominium (maintenance costs)?
- Should inventory be sold?
- Is there a right of first refusal?
- Value of the apartment?
Tip. Read on now: Selling an apartment.
Berlin: Real estate in the capital
Capital, university city, historical stronghold and as an international location an attractive place to live for families, couples, singles and students. Accordingly, Berlin faces a continuously growing population due to immigration.
Berlin property market: Overview
Berlin offers everything from fashion, art, finance, start-ups, and the list goes on. There is hardly a person who would not find their passion in this city of 3.75 million. This is also evident in the sprawl of the city and the different districts. For this reason it is often described as’ many cities in one’. A walk through Berlin-Mitte is very different from Kreuzberg and Prenzlauer Berg is not often confused with Zehlendorf.
Buy, rent and sell real estate in Berlin – Berlin is not only in Germany the “place to be” when it comes to real estate, in all of Europe and worldwide Berlin is known. Next to London and Paris, Berlin is the hotspot in Europe for Europeans themselves, tourists and real estate investors. Here you will find the big overview, on the subject of buying, selling, renting, investment and everything else you need to know about the Berlin real estate market.
Selling real estate in Berlin: house, apartment and land
As an international location, Berlin is an attractive place to live for people from all over the world. While the district of Wilmersdorf in
- Pankow
Charlottenburg - Wilmersdorf
- Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg
- Prenzlauer Berg
- Kreuzberg
- Wannsee
- Steglitz
- Schöneberg
Living in Berlin: Popular residential areas
We present the most beautiful districts of the German capital and tell you where you can buy the best, highest quality and most exclusive properties to set up your new home, or which districts are best suited to invest in a property as an investment. Here we present the most popular residential areas – from upscale Grunewald to charming Schmargendorf and quiet Dahlem to historic Charlottenburg. Back to overview: Living in Berlin.