Checklist for a successful property sale

If you want to sell your property quickly and at the best price, you should be well prepared. From important documents to marketing and handling - here you will find a comprehensive checklist for the successful sale of your property.

Important questions before the sale

  • Is now the right time to sell my property?
  • How much is my property worth?
  • What sales price would I like to achieve?
  • How long may the sale last?
  • What taxes are payable on property sales?

Important documents

  • Is an energy performance certificate available or does it have to be applied for?
  • Land register extract
  • Current tenant list
  • Balance/deposit list
  • Building insurance
  • Operating cost statements for the last two years
  • Floor plans
  • Proof of renovation measures
  • Calculation of living space
  • What other documents are required and where can I find them?

Optimally prepare your property

  • Preparing the property for sale
  • Carry out cosmetic repairs
  • Have professional photos taken of the property

Effective marketing

  • Which offer price is in line with the market?
  • Who is the target group for my property?
  • Which channels are suitable for marketing?
  • Do I have enough time for marketing?
  • How high are the marketing costs?
  • Create a professional exposé
  • How do interested parties receive my exposé?
  • Arrange and organise viewing appointments
  • What should I look out for during viewings?
  • How do I deal with interested parties?
  • Managing interested parties and obtaining purchase offers
  • How do I choose the best buyer?
  • Credit check: Can the prospective buyer pay the purchase price?

Contract and handover management

  • Who chooses the notary?
  • What content should be included in the purchase contract?
  • How is the purchase price paid securely?
  • What belongs in the handover protocol?
  • How does the legally compliant handover take place?
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Legal notice: This article does not constitute tax or legal advice. Please consult a lawyer or tax advisor to clarify the facts of your specific individual case.

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Disclaimer: Note: This article reflects the status at the time of publication. It is not updated on an ongoing basis. We reserve the right to make changes to case law, the market or legislation.

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