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• Over 15 industries in one app
• Over 50,000 craftsmen professionals throughout Germany
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In the app you will find recommendations nationwide for:

• Floor
• Roof
• Electrician
• Facade
• Windows
• Tiles
• Garden & Landscape
• Heating
• Home staging
• Painter
• Awning & Shutter
• Sanitary
• Carpenter
• Solar
• Drywall
• Heat pump

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Craft: Who does what?

Who does what? A brief overview of the typical tasks.

Electrician

The electrician is responsible for the electrical installation in a building. He lays and connects cables, installs switch and distribution boxes, and installs sockets, switches, and lighting systems. The electrician ensures a safe and functioning power supply and takes care of the compliance with the applicable regulations and standards in the field of electrical engineering.

Facade workers

Facade workers have the task of designing and protecting the outer shell of a building. They undertake the plastering, sealing and painting of facades as well as the installation of thermal insulation composite systems. Facade workers not only ensure an aesthetically pleasing design, but also protect the building from the effects of weather and energy loss.

Window manufacturer

Window manufacturers specialize in the manufacture, installation and repair of windows. They take measurements, make the windows according to individual requirements and ensure professional installation. Window installers ensure that the windows provide good thermal and sound insulation and provide optimal protection against burglary.

Tiler

The tiler is responsible for the professional installation of tiles in various rooms. He prepares the substrate, measures and cuts the tiles to fit and ensures that they are laid evenly. The tiler takes care of a neat grout work and provides an attractive appearance of the tile surface.

Garden & Landscape

Gardeners and landscapers are experts in the design and maintenance of outdoor areas. They plan and lay out gardens, design terraces and paths, set plants and take care of the maintenance and upkeep of the greenery. Gardeners and landscapers ensure that the garden is harmonious and appealing and offer customized solutions for the individual needs of customers.

Heating

Heating installers are responsible for installing and maintaining heating systems in buildings. They take care of the installation of boilers, radiators, floor heating systems and other components needed to heat a house or apartment. Heating contractors ensure that the heating system works efficiently and provides a comfortable room temperature.

Home staging

Home stagers are experts in staging properties to facilitate their sale or rental. They optimize the interior design, using furniture, decoration and lighting in a targeted way to make the rooms look appealing and inviting. Home stagers ensure that the property appeals to potential buyers or tenants and stimulates their imagination.

Painter

Painters and varnishers take care of beautifying and protecting the interior and exterior surfaces of a building. They paint walls, ceilings, facades and other surfaces, pre-finish them and select appropriate colors and techniques. Painters provide a fresh, clean, and attractive appearance and help protect surfaces.

Awning & Shutter

Experts in awnings and roller shutters are responsible for the installation, maintenance and repair of these sun protection systems. They take measurements, install awnings or roller shutters on windows, terraces or balconies and ensure that they function properly. Awning and shutter installers provide the desired sun protection and privacy for residents.

Sanitary

Plumbers handle the installation, maintenance and repair of plumbing fixtures and fixtures in bathrooms, kitchens and other spaces. They install sinks, toilets, showers, plumbing, and wastewater systems and make sure they work properly. Plumbing technicians ensure proper water supply and sewage disposal in buildings.

Carpenter

Carpenters are experts in the manufacture, installation and repair of wooden structures and furniture. They make custom pieces of furniture, doors, windows or stairs and install them professionally. Carpenters provide high-quality woodwork and contribute to the individual design and functionality of rooms.

Solar

Solar technicians specialize in installing, maintaining, and repairing solar systems to generate environmentally friendly solar energy. They mount solar panels on roofs or in other suitable areas, install inverters, and ensure proper wiring. Solar technicians ensure that solar systems operate efficiently and help reduce energy consumption.

Drywall

Drywall builders are responsible for the interior finishing of buildings. They erect partition walls, clad ceilings and walls with plasterboard and carry out other drywall work such as installing insulation or filling the boards. Drywall builders create functional and aesthetic room structures and contribute to the flexibility of room design.

Heat pump

Heat pump installers specialize in the installation and operation of heat pumps. They ensure that the system is properly sized, install the heat pump components and connect them to the heating and hot water system. Heat pump installers ensure that the heat pump operates efficiently and contributes to the sustainable heat supply of the building.

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Selling land: Agricultural land, meadow, acre & Co.

You may have already read our great guide on selling land, or perhaps you have read more specific guides, for example on selling woodland land.

For those who are dealing with the matter of land sale for the first time, the question surely arises:

• How do I sell my agricultural land?
• Which step do I start with?
• Who advises me, prepares expert opinions & Co.

Here are a few pointers for selling farmland, agricultural land and other, more specific land. You can also read more about the process, mistakes and risks, as well as taxes when selling land.

Sell privately or with a professional?

The question is answered relatively quickly. There are various parameters that influence the selling price. These include, for example, the property valuation, as well as a solid and capital-strong buyer network, but also negotiating skills. After all, it is not “only” about a condominium, but about more complex, agricultural usable areas, with all the addition around soil expertise, forecasts and development possibilities.

Minimize effort, maximize profit

Selling agricultural land privately, for example through real estate portals, not the best idea.

1. What do you do with all the requests?
2. What documents, papers and expert opinions do you need?
3. Who sends info and makes phone calls for questions?
4. Who really has the credit rating and willingness to buy?
5. How many surveys do you want / need to do?
6. Who prepares and conducts the negotiations?
7. …

From credit rating (creditworthiness) to viewing appointments and negotiations: Time is money. Therefore, in this country 70% + sell with the help of professionals, such as an estate agent.

Sell privately?! Risk private sale

Time is of the essence. If you are not under pressure to sell, excellent. Then you may be able to make a mistake or two. But who wants to do that? Here is a recent example of a client who wanted to sell his property in Berlin. Private.

Example of agricultural land in the Berlin hinterland

Here is an example of a client who approached us, a typical case. It was an area in the Berlin area that was to be sold. The mistake in brief: private sale without sufficient credit check or financing confirmation from a bank. The result: months of delay and abandonment.

The seller has advertised privately on a known portal. Promptly came many messages, but almost all conversations ran into the void. Weeks passed.

Error: Insufficient creditworthiness and verification

After months, finally found a person who had the will and the credit rating – supposedly. So after the site visit talk about checking the financing, by the buyer’s bank and wait. Again, a few weeks pass.

Then you get after further weeks a feedback from the buyer and/or prospective customer that the financing was rejected with the first bank, therefore now with a second house bank one inquires. You wait.

After another few weeks passed, he still had no confirmation of financing from a bank, no preliminary purchase agreement, and no notary appointment.

Conclusion – pressure and frustration:

Suddenly there is more and more pressure to sell, and at the same time frustration rises.

You wouldn’t believe how many private sellers have this exact story happen to them.

That’s why over 2/3 of the properties are sold with professionals on the side (brokers and the like).

Professional land trading for agricultural land

Preparation is the key so that you do not lose months in the sale of A and B locations, and even years in C locations.

Preparation is the key: even with agricultural land

However, the work starts much earlier, which is another reason why working with a broker is advantageous.

Tip on the broker’s commission! Privately, the law currently provides that 50/50 is shared (buyer, seller). In commercial trade you can also put 100% on the buyer.

So, in principle, in the commercial trade it does not even cost you money. For this you get the network when it comes to a reputable real estate dealer.

• What documents and papers do you need?
• Which groups of buyers are you addressing with this particular property?
• Do you want everyone to know you want to sell your farmland?
• Should everyone know the value (your asset growth)?

Discretion: neighbours, envy and competition

In addition to the time factor (= money), for many sellers of agricultural land is also important that your property is made discreet, anonymous. From competition in the region to family, the neighbors or even receiving large sums of money. There are several reasons why a majority of sellers want to sell anonymously and discreetly.

Personal network: buyers and investors

Professional property trading looks quite different, of course. Here it is not about marketing in real estate portals, personal buyers are adressed, investors, funds but also foreign investors groups.

Investors from abroad: Profitable business

Foreign investors for a farmland? Yes! Many are looking for good returns and capital investment in this country. Due to the attractive returns in this country, but also the good soil quality and water quality (groundwater and water sources) in general, there are also very many investors from near and far abroad looking for land.

The big advantage for you as a seller, here the money sits a little looser than in the country – simply said.

Central for this is of course again a renowned real estate agency.

Exclusive is fast: supply and demand

Another strong advantage for you on the seller side:

Deals are being closed much faster.

Why? The properties are traded exclusively and the offers are made only to individuals. This exclusivity ensures the scarcity of supply and thus increases the demand on the customer side.

Time is money! Especially wealthy customers do not want to waste time

Wasting time, in which, for example, several interested parties are at one property. Business should be done quickly.

Find a real estate agent: Renowned office or from the region?

Therefore, consider working with a regional real estate agent who does what everyone does: Posting your farmland widely on all real estate portals. After that, hundreds of people will write, there will be many conversations, emails, plus phone calls. Very much time passes, few really have the creditworthiness, the will, as described before.

The process of finding a farmland takes months, sometimes even years.

Time is money! Addressing investors

Here is another psychological aspect that gives you advantages in off market trading:

When professional investors or their employees see that properties are listed on real estate portals, the question immediately arises: Why? Why has the property not found a buyer? No one would even continue to deal with this object. After all, there are thousands of advertisements. Who is supposed to see through all of them?

Family offices, real estate funds, etc.

Family offices, real estate funds and others therefore speak directly with renowned real estate offices and have only exclusive properties presented to them. Then everything goes very quickly.

In the off-market area, you will find the big family names, i.e. family offices, real estate funds, other institutions, which are approached individually and specifically, depending on the purchase profile.

This is all called off market trading.

Selling farmland: Procedure, taxes and tips

Would you like to learn more about selling agricultural land? Then take a look at our detailed guide on the subject of selling land. Here we talk about the concrete procedure, in all the individual phases of the sales process. You will learn more about the typical mistakes that are made when selling and of course everything about taxes when selling land.

• Sell land

Agricultural land / field with spring?

Selling a water well – appraisals, brokers, negotiations, process and taxes, there are also many questions when selling a water well. Is now the right time for you to sell? And if so, what is the most effective way to sell? Water is a scarce resource. Even though over 71% of our planet’s surface is water, there are fewer and fewer productive, clean water sources. Low supply, high demand: don’t just think regional buyers, think mutual funds and yes, food companies too. For that, you need a broker with an exclusive network. Whether a sole proprietor or a water cooperative, learn about the matter of selling here.

• Sell field with spring

Furnish bedroom properly – tips and tricks

Here we have 7 tips and tricks for you through which you can transform your bedroom into your favorite room. Even if you don’t want to implement all the tips, even small changes will go a long way.

Ban electrical appliances from your bedroom

The bedroom is a room where you should come to rest, switch off and relax. However, this does not work if you give other people the chance to disturb you again and again with a mobile phone next to your pillow and remind you of the stress of everyday life. The process of falling asleep is extremely protracted. For this reason it makes sense to keep the mobile phone in another room during the night. Even a television in the bedroom does not necessarily improve the quality of sleep. Faster than you think, you fall asleep watching TV and this prevents a peaceful sleep.

Furniture to fit the size of the room

Often you know before you have even found the right apartment or the right house, which dream – furniture should be in which room. Quickly you are then faced with the problem that the favorite bed does not fit into the intended room. It can also happen that the bed fits into the room, but does not have any effect at all, because the bed takes up more than half of the room and there is no more space for other pieces of furniture. The motto “less is more” should also remain in the back of your mind while furnishing the bedroom.

Calm, fresh colours

Most people want a color or even wallpaper for their bedroom. Since a room by some colors or wallpapers looks quickly exhausted, you should make sure to choose a color that looks fresh on the one hand, but also not too gaudy. With a light beige, a delicate pink or a discreet, light gray you are well served in the bedroom.

Books

A bookshelf in the bedroom is not only helpful if you want to read something before going to bed, because it also creates a cozy atmosphere. With a rocking chair matching the furnishings in front of it, there is another place in the bedroom where you can feel safe.

Finding your own style

For the bedroom, it is especially important to find a consistent style in which to decorate the room. If you bring too many different styles into the design of the room, the room can quickly look cluttered.

The ground

The first question you ask yourself when you want to redecorate your bedroom is which floor is the right choice. Since the bedroom floor is the first floor you touch in the morning, cold tiles are not necessarily the right choice. Many people prefer carpeting in their bedroom because of this. Another popular alternative that also looks particularly good is hardwood flooring. Visually similar to parquet, PVC is also an option for the bedroom floor. At this point, then taste and budget is required.

Deko

With the help of decoration you conjure up cosiness and romance in your bedroom. Burning candles on candlesticks, fairy lights and small vases with flowers make you feel at home and you can snuggle up in your blankets and read a book.

Read also:

• The perfect interior: colours, floor coverings & decoration
• Concepts for home furnishings

Partial ownership at a glance: Commercially usable separate property

• Condominiums consisting of commercially used units
• Cannot be used for residential purposes
• When converting condominiums into part-ownership, the consent of all condominium owners and the corresponding land register entry are required.

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Standard land value (Berlin) at a glance: To enable the comparability of properties

• Refers to the ground and thus to the undeveloped plot of land
• Purchase price collections are required for the determination
• Through purchase price collections, guideline value zones are formed, whereby the standard land values are determined.
• Average location value in euros per square metre for the floor
• In Berlin, standard land values from 1964 to the present can be accessed online free of charge

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