The real estate agent in Wiesbaden.

Yes, in most cases hiring an agent in Wiesbaden is worthwhile—especially for sales, rentals to expats/Americans, or if you value your time, market knowledge, and legal certainty. The added value comes from better pricing, greater reach, qualified prospects, and a clean, reliable process.

Whether you should hire a real estate agent in Wiesbaden depends on your situation: time available, experience, risk tolerance, and the complexity of the property. If you want a market-appropriate price, low risk, and a predictable process, hiring an agent in Wiesbaden makes sense. For simple, internal cases it can work without an agent—but at minimum, a one-time professional consultation or a market assessment is recommended as a safeguard.

You can determine the value most reliably through an on-site appraisal using comparable sales data (comparative value), optionally supplemented by the income and cost approaches. Online tools provide a rough orientation but do not replace an assessment of condition, micro-location, and legal factors.

Comparative approach (standard for condos/houses)

• Basis: actual sale prices of similar properties (year built, location, size, condition).
• Plus local adjustments: micro-location, natural light, floor plan, view, noise, renovations.
• Result: market-oriented price range, useful for pricing strategy.

Income approach (for investment properties/multi-family houses)

• Basis: sustainable net cold rent (net rent) minus operating costs.
• Market factor/rate: capitalization rate derived from market, location, and risk.
• Result: value from a cash-flow perspective; important for investors and lending banks.

Cost approach (for owner-occupied houses/unique properties)

• Basis: land value (standard land value) plus building’s replacement cost (construction costs minus age-related depreciation).
• Result: technical value; useful when comparable data is lacking.

You’ll receive an initial online estimate very quickly. For a reliable valuation, we recommend an on-site appointment.

• Online pre-assessment: 10–15 minutes to enter data, quick indicator the same day
• On-site valuation: 45–90 minute appointment, report within 24–48 hours
• Special cases (e.g., multi-family house, heritable building right): 3–5 business days due to additional data research

Our market assessment to prepare for a sale or rental is free of charge for owners.
A legally binding appraisal in accordance with the ImmoWertV (e.g., for inheritance, divorce, or tax purposes) is a separate, fee-based service.

Online provides a rough guide. On-site provides the basis for decisions.

• Online: uses comparable data and assumptions (year built, location, condition) — good for orientation
• On-site: accounts for natural light, layout, renovations, noise level, view, and micro-location — precise and ready for sale decisions

No taxes are due if you have always used your house or apartment yourself, or have lived in it for at least the year of sale and the two years prior. Even after owning it for more than ten years, the sale is tax-free. Otherwise, a speculation tax applies, which is based on the personal income tax rate.

That depends on market, location, and condition. In Wiesbaden, the demand is currently high, especially in good locations - this allows attractive prices to be achieved.

The duration depends on location, condition, price, and demand. In popular districts of Wiesbaden, it can happen very quickly, while it may take longer for special properties. We provide a realistic assessment based on a market analysis.

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You as a seller typically pay:

• Agent commission: ~3.57 % of the purchase price (half of the total fee).
• Mortgage payoff & cancellation fees, if a loan is still active.
• Energy performance certificate: ~100–200 €.
• Optional costs: repairs, staging, cleaning, legal/tax advice.
• Capital gains tax - only if you sell within 10 years and it wasn’t your primary residence

The documents include:

• current land register extract,
• building plans and floor plans,
• energy certificate,
• evidence of building insurance and the last property tax assessment

For condominiums, you also need:

• declaration of division,
• minutes of the last owners' meeting,
• the maintenance fee statement
• and the financial plan

Yes, if demand is high (e.g., in prime areas like Sonnenberg or Rheingauviertel) and supply is limited.

Benefits: transparent market price, often higher proceeds, faster completion
Requirements: realistic reserve price, clear rules/deadlines, pre-qualified buyers
Not ideal for: properties requiring extensive renovation with a small target buyer group

Yes. Investors often look for rented apartments; the existing lease remains in place (§ 566 BGB).

• Price factors: rent level vs. market rent, tenant creditworthiness, remaining lease terms, reserve fund level, maintenance backlog
• Practical tip: Have the HOA meeting minutes, financial plan, reserve fund statement, and rent history ready—this speeds up decisions.