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Knowledge that comes before the contract.
97 articles on selling, valuation, inheritance, energy performance certificates and financing — as well as what works differently in the Eifel, around Trier and on the border with Luxembourg compared with elsewhere. Written by an estate agency that works here, using its own figures from the region.
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Buying & Financing · 06.10.2026 · 7 min read
Buying land and building: What must be clarified beforehand
Assess a building plot with confidence: Find out how to clarify the development plan, site servicing and preliminary building application before buying and avoid costly mistakes when building your home.
Selling & Marketing
From the first idea to key handover. 19 posts.

Selling & Marketing · 06.10.2026
Selling a house in Trier: Process, price and timeframe
Selling a house in Trier: How to prepare the price, documents, marketing, notary appointment and handover of the keys reliably and without time pressure.
Read article · 5 min.
Selling & Marketing · 28.09.2026
Selling a house in Koblenz: Process, price and duration
How selling a house in Koblenz works: pricing, documents, marketing, the notary appointment and handover explained in clear terms – clearly and without empty promises.
Read article · 5 min.
Selling & Marketing · 16.09.2026
Selling a house in Bollendorf: process, price and duration
Would you like to sell your house in Bollendorf? Here is how to plan the valuation, marketing, notary appointment and handover without unnecessary uncertainty.
Read article · 5 min.
Selling & Marketing · 12.09.2026
Selling property to family, neighbours or acquaintances
What should be included in the contract when selling to family, neighbours or acquaintances to protect the price, handover arrangements, provisions concerning defects and personal relationships.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 12.09.2026
Selling a property in winter: What determines the price
Selling a property in winter: Find out what really determines the price and how effective marketing can succeed even in winter in the Eifel, Trier and along the border.
Read article · 6 min.

Selling & Marketing · 11.09.2026
When the buyer pulls out: What sellers can do
Consequences, financing contingencies, credit checks and reservations explained clearly – to make your sale more predictable and secure.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 10.09.2026
How long does it really take to sell a house?
How long does it take to sell a house? The guide explains every stage, from the valuation through to payment of the purchase price, and shows where delays often occur.
Read article · 6 min.

Selling & Marketing · 09.09.2026
Selling a house in Prüm: process, price and timeframe
Selling a house in Prüm: How valuation, preparation, marketing, the notary appointment and handover work – with clear next steps for local property owners.
Read article · 5 min.

Selling & Marketing · 09.09.2026
Selling a house in need of renovation: the honest approach
Selling a house in need of renovation: disclose defects, find suitable buyers and reliably determine a realistic asking price.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 08.09.2026
Sole agency agreement with an estate agent: meaning and benefits
An exclusive agency agreement creates clear responsibilities. Find out which obligations apply, how the term affects the agreement and when it makes sense.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 08.09.2026
Conducting viewings properly: process and mistakes
How many appointments are advisable, how long should they last and who should be allowed into the house? A clear guide to safe viewings when selling a house.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 07.09.2026
Property Details and Photos: What Makes a Good Listing
A good property listing builds trust. Find out how the order of images, photos and the property description can encourage suitable prospective buyers to make an enquiry.
Read article · 7 min.

Selling & Marketing · 05.09.2026
Home Staging: Why an Empty House Sells More Difficultly
Learn why an empty house often stays on the market longer and how home staging convinces potential buyers. With insights from the Eifel and Trier.
Read article · 4 min.

Selling & Marketing · 04.09.2026
The right asking price: How to successfully market your property
Learn why a too high starting price often costs more than a too low one – and how to avoid pitfalls with price anchoring and marketing duration.
Read article · 5 min.

Selling & Marketing · 03.09.2026
Which documents are needed for selling a house? The complete list
Overview of all documents for the house sale. What you need each for, where to get every paper, and how long the procurement takes.
Read article · 6 min.

Selling & Marketing · 03.09.2026
Brokerage commission when selling a house: Who pays what since 2020?
Who pays the broker commission when selling a house? Since 2020, new rules on sharing apply. Here you will learn how the commission is regulated.
Read article · 5 min.

Selling & Marketing · 02.09.2026
Selling a house in Bitburg: process, price, duration
How does the house sale in Bitburg work? Clear guide from the decision to the handover of keys – with experiences from real estate sales.
Read article · 4 min.

Selling & Marketing · 02.09.2026
Selling a house with or without an agent: The honest calculation
Sell your house yourself or with an agent? Here you will learn what personal effort really costs in a property sale – in terms of time, price, and risk.
Read article · 6 min.

Selling & Marketing · 31.08.2026
Selling property: process from initial consultation to notary
Who does what, when – and how long does it really take? The sales process explained step by step, from practical experience in the Eifel and around Trier.
Read article · 8 min.
Value & Price
What really determines a price — and what destroys it. 17 articles.

Value & Price · 02.10.2026
How much is my house in Koblenz worth?
Which documents matter, what is checked during the on-site appointment and how this results in a reliable assessment of your house in Koblenz.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 30.09.2026
Property Prices in Koblenz: What Determines the Price
The factors that shape property prices in Koblenz: location, condition, demand and what owners can learn from real listing data when selling.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 22.09.2026
Property prices in Kenn: What determines the price
How location, condition and demand shape property prices in Kenn. With our own property data and a clear next step for owners.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 21.09.2026
What is my house in Bollendorf worth? This is how the on-site valuation works
How does an agent determine the value of your house in Bollendorf? What documents and information are needed? Practical experience from the Eifel provides guidance.
Read article · 4 min.
Value & Price · 19.09.2026
What a plot of land is worth: layout, development, and building rights
A plot is not just a plot – how shape, development, and building rights make adjacent areas completely different in value.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 19.09.2026
Valuation report: When is a short report sufficient – and when not?
Short appraisal or full appraisal? Learn which valuation report is really necessary for banks, courts, tax offices, or inheritance cases — and when you can save money.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 18.09.2026
Market value and market price: Where real estate prices diverge
What market value and fair value legally mean and how buyers, sellers, and families realistically deal with real estate in the Eifel.
Read article · 4 min.
Value & Price · 17.09.2026
Modernisations before selling: What increases value
Which improvements increase the sale price, and which merely cost money? A clear guide for property owners in the Eifel, Trier and near the Luxembourg border.
Read article · 7 min.
Value & Price · 17.09.2026
Property prices in Bollendorf: what determines the price here
What is my property in Bollendorf really worth? Insights into how location, condition and demand shape the price – and what estate agents’ completed sales show.
Read article · 3 min.
Value & Price · 17.09.2026
Understanding the standard land value: What the figure means
What does the standard land value really say about your property? How is it determined, why does it often differ from the purchase price – and why you should know it.
Read article · 4 min.
Value & Price · 16.09.2026
Online property valuation: what it can do and where it gets it wrong
Why online calculators are often inaccurate for properties in the Eifel: data availability, outliers and the condition that no model can see. What the figure is really worth.
Read article · 7 min.
Value & Price · 15.09.2026
Comparison value, asset value and income value explained clearly
Comparative value, asset value or income value: Find out when each method is relevant, why values differ and how to interpret the results correctly.
Read article · 7 min.
Value & Price · 14.09.2026
What is my house in Prüm worth?
What is your house in Prüm worth? Find out which documents are required, what is checked during the on-site appointment and how a realistic value is determined.
Read article · 5 min.
Value & Price · 14.09.2026
What is my property worth? A professional valuation
How is a reliable property value determined? Find out which methods, documents and regional factors are crucial for a sound valuation.
Read article · 7 min.

Value & Price · 11.09.2026
Property prices in Prüm: What determines value
Understanding property prices in Prüm correctly: How location, condition and demand shape value and what actual local sales reveal.
Read article · 5 min.

Value & Price · 08.09.2026
How much is my house in Bitburg worth? On-site valuation
Find out how an on-site property valuation in Bitburg is carried out, which documents are required and how to assess the asking price correctly.
Read article · 5 min.

Value & Price · 04.09.2026
Real estate prices in Bitburg: what determines the price here
Anyone who wants to buy or sell a property in Bitburg asks: What is my house, apartment, or land really worth? Here you will learn what matters.
Read article · 3 min.
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A reliable assessment instead of a number from the calculator — free of charge and without obligation.
Inheritance, Gifts, Separation
When a property concerns several people. 7 posts.

Inheritance, Gifts, Separation · 01.10.2026
Speculation tax on property sales: the ten-year period
Speculation tax on property sales: When the ten-year period applies, how owner-occupation provides protection and what exactly matters in cases of inheritance, gifts or separation.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, Gifts, Separation · 30.09.2026
Selling a house when the owner needs care: power of attorney and legal guardianship
Who is permitted to sell a house when the owner needs care, which power of attorney is valid and when legal guardianship becomes necessary. A clear roadmap for families in the Eifel and Trier.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, gifts, separation · 29.09.2026
Avoiding a partition auction: Why it is costly
A partition auction ends co-ownership but often costs money and control. An overview of how the proceedings work, how the proceeds are distributed and better alternatives.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, gifts, separation · 29.09.2026
Certificate of inheritance and land register before selling a property
Certificate of inheritance, correction of the land register or certificate of executorship: Which documents are actually required before selling a property.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, Gifts, Separation · 28.09.2026
Transferring property: gifts, usufruct and right of residence
What a lifetime transfer means for owners and their families: differences, risks, rights of recovery and sensible next steps in later life.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, gifting, separation · 26.09.2026
Divorce and property: four ways forward
Sell, buy out, rent out or auction: How separated couples can find a viable solution for their home, mortgage and fresh start in the Eifel region.
Read article · 7 min.
Inheritance, gifts, separation · 24.09.2026
Selling an Inherited Property: Heirs’ Associations & Taxes
What communities of heirs need to clarify before selling a house: consent, deadlines, taxes, documents and finding a fair way forward together.
Read article · 6 min.
Buying & Financing
What buyers should check, calculate and clarify. 12 articles. The newest is at the top.
Buying & Financing · 06.10.2026
Buying an older property: identifying cost traps and carrying out the right checks
Buying an older property without any nasty surprises: How to identify risks involving damp, electrics, structural integrity and the roof, and plan inspections and financing with confidence.
Read article · 6 min.
Buying & Financing · 05.10.2026
House-buying checklist for the viewing
The house-buying checklist shows you how to inspect the basement, roof, windows and utility lines, identify risks and ask targeted questions during the viewing.
Read article · 7 min.
Buying & Financing · 03.10.2026
Financing fell through: What property buyers can do
What applies before and after the notary appointment, what risks arise and how buyers can secure reliable property financing in good time.
Read article · 7 min.
Buying & Financing · 03.10.2026
Property financing: fixed interest periods, repayments and special repayments
How fixed interest periods, repayments and special repayments shape your property financing. A clear guide to making sound decisions without unnecessary pressure in the Eifel.
Read article · 7 min.
Buying & Financing · 02.10.2026
Additional purchase costs in Rhineland-Palatinate: an overview
What additional purchase costs are incurred in Rhineland-Palatinate? This guide clearly explains real estate transfer tax, notary fees, land registry fees and estate agent commission for buyers.
Read article · 6 min.
Buying & Financing · 01.10.2026
Buying Property with Equity: How Much Is Needed?
How much equity do you need when buying a property? Find out how ancillary costs, the loan-to-value ratio and bank requirements shape your financing.
Read article · 7 min.
Buying & Financing · 01.10.2026
Buying a House in Koblenz: What You Should Consider
Buying a house in Koblenz: How to assess the building’s condition, the immediate neighbourhood, transport links and local amenities before deciding on a property and the purchase price.
Read article · 5 min.
Buying & Financing · 23.09.2026
Buying an apartment in Kenn: listings, prices and checks
Buying an apartment in Kenn: How to check the listings, price, documents and homeowners’ association before arranging your notary appointment, fully prepared.
Read article · 5 min.
Buying & Financing · 18.09.2026
Buying a house in Bollendorf: what buyers should pay attention to here
Are you considering buying a house in Bollendorf? Here you will learn what to specifically watch for regarding building condition, location within the town, access routes, and utilities.
Read article · 4 min.
Buying & Financing · 12.09.2026
Buying a house in Prüm: What buyers should consider
Buying a house in Prüm: How to assess the building's condition, immediate surroundings, travel routes and local amenities before making a commitment and evaluating the costs.
Read article · 5 min.

Buying & Financing · 05.09.2026
Buying a house in Bitburg: What buyers should consider regarding condition and location
Those looking to buy a house in Bitburg often face unfamiliar questions. Here you will learn how to properly check condition, location, and daily routes.
Read article · 3 min.
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Border region Luxembourg
Living in the Eifel, working across the border. 5 posts.

Luxembourg border region · 24.09.2026
Buying a home as a cross-border commuter: taxes and financing
Where cross-border commuters pay tax on their income, how working from home changes things and how banks around Luxembourg assess home financing. A clear roadmap for you.
Read article · 7 min.
Luxembourg border region · 23.09.2026
Buying property in Luxembourg: documents and process
Anyone buying in Luxembourg or Rhineland-Palatinate should review contracts, documents and financing at an early stage. This guide clearly explains the differences and risks.
Read article · 7 min.
Luxembourg border region · 22.09.2026
Sell a property in Luxembourg, buy in Germany
How to coordinate the sale, financing, notary appointments and move across the border without losing sight of contracts, taxes or liquidity.
Read article · 6 min.
Luxembourg border region · 22.09.2026
Living in the Eifel, working in Luxembourg: the calculation
Living in the Eifel, working in Luxembourg: How to realistically assess journey times, commuting costs and quality of life before buying a property.
Read article · 6 min.
Border region Luxembourg · 21.09.2026
Buying property as a cross-border commuter to Luxembourg: What to watch out for?
Cross-border commuters to Luxembourg face special questions when buying property. This guide shows how financing, purchase, and prices work in the border region.
Read article · 4 min.
Locations & Markets
What matters in a single location — with our own data. 27 articles.

Property in Habscheid
Buying property or selling a house in Habscheid
Buying property or selling a house in Habscheid: Find out what shapes the location, demand and marketing, and what owners should pay attention to now.
Read article · 7 min.
Properties in Merzig
Merzig property market: buy, sell, understand
The Merzig property market explained clearly: location, demand, selling and buying. With regional context and an honest look at opportunities and limitations.
Read article · 6 min.
Property in Mückeln
Buying a property or selling a house in Mückeln
Buying a property or selling a house in Mückeln: location, demand, pricing and real estate agency practice explained clearly – honestly, specifically and with local expertise.
Read article · 7 min.
Properties in Rosport-Mompach
Rosport-Mompach property market: Buying and selling
Anyone looking to buy or sell in Rosport-Mompach needs local knowledge. The article covers the location, demand, risks and the next sensible step.
Read article · 7 min.
Property in Kasel
Real estate agent in Kasel: Buying and selling a house
Buying or selling a property in Kasel: Find out how the market in the Ruwertal works and what really matters locally when it comes to location, price and marketing.
Read article · 7 min.
Property in Mastershausen
Mastershausen property market: buying and selling
What buyers in Mastershausen are looking for, how owners can sell at a realistic price and what matters in terms of location, price, condition and local marketing.
Read article · 6 min.
Property in Zemmer
Zemmer property market: buying and selling houses
Buying a property or selling a house in Zemmer: find out how location, demand and marketing interact and what you should look out for locally.
Read article · 7 min.
Real estate in Mettlach
Real estate market in Mettlach: buying, selling, finding an agent
The real estate market in Mettlach in a personal profile: opportunities, common mistakes, tips for buyers and sellers, and what to watch for with agents.
Read article · 6 min.
Real estate in Koblenz
Real estate market in Koblenz: buying, selling, getting advice
What defines the real estate market in Koblenz – opportunities, challenges, regional specifics. Guidance for buyers, sellers, and interested parties.
Read article · 5 min.
Real estate in Pellingen
Real estate market in Pellingen: buying, selling, getting advice
Learn how the real estate market in Pellingen is developing and what buyers and sellers should know when buying or selling a house.
Read article · 4 min.
Property in Konz
Buying property in Konz: market, sales and estate agents
Buying property or selling a house in Konz: Find out what shapes location, demand and marketing, and what matters when choosing an estate agent.
Read article · 7 min.
Property in Schweich
Schweich property market: Buying and selling
Schweich property market: Find out what buyers are looking for, what sellers should consider and how an estate agent prepares a sale reliably and securely.
Read article · 7 min.
Properties in Nusbaum
Nusbaum property market: buying and selling
Buying a property or selling a house in Nusbaum: Find out what defines the area, what matters when setting the price and how a local estate agent works – for you.
Read article · 7 min.

Properties in Kenn
Kenn property market: Buying and selling with confidence
Buying or selling a property in Kenn: location, demand, price factors and honest practical experience to help you make a sound decision in the Trier area.
Read article · 7 min.

Property in Winterspelt
Buying property in Winterspelt: market and estate agents
Buying property or selling a house in Winterspelt: honest guidance on location, demand, marketing and the work of local estate agents in the border region.
Read article · 7 min.

Property in Nohn
Buying property in Nohn: market, location and selling
Buying a property or selling a house in Nohn: what shapes location, demand and marketing, and how you can make an informed decision without sales pressure.
Read article · 6 min.

Real estate in Kordel
Buy or sell a house or property in Kordel: Your market overview
Real estate market in Kordel: What is life like here? What should buyers and sellers know? Your experienced agent provides honest insights.
Read article · 5 min.

Real estate in Großlittgen
Real estate in Großlittgen: Buy, sell, and get advice
What is the real estate market like in Großlittgen? Anyone looking to buy or sell property here will find guidance and practical tips.
Read article · 5 min.

Real estate in Trier
Trier real estate market: Buy, sell, get advice
What is it like to live in Trier? Who buys, who sells? Reliable guidance for everyone looking to buy or sell property in Trier.
Read article · 5 min.

Real estate in Gries
Real estate in Gries: buying, selling, proper valuation
How the real estate market works in Gries: what buyers are looking for, what sellers need to know, and who the quiet Südeifel is not suitable for.
Read article · 7 min.

Real estate in Morbach
Real estate in Morbach: buying, selling, accurate valuation
Morbach real estate market in the Hunsrück: what buyers are looking for, what sellers need to know, and how to realistically assess the value of your house.
Read article · 7 min.

Real estate in Hilscheid
Buying and selling real estate in Hilscheid — the market
Hilscheid real estate market: What buyers in the Hunsrück are looking for, what sellers need to know, and who the location is not suitable for. Honest, from our real estate practice.
Read article · 7 min.

Real estate in Bitburg
Real estate in Bitburg: buying, selling, understanding the market
The real estate market in Bitburg: what buyers are looking for, what sellers need to know, how close Luxembourg really is – and who the Eifel town is not suitable for.
Read article · 7 min.

Real estate in Bollendorf
Real Estate Bollendorf: buy, sell, properly evaluate
How the real estate market in Bollendorf really works: location on the Sauer, proximity to Luxembourg, what buyers are looking for and what sellers need to know.
Read article · 7 min.

Real estate in Neuerburg
Real Estate Neuerburg: buy, sell, properly evaluate
Neuerburg in the Enz Valley: how the real estate market really works there, what buyers should consider with hillside locations and old buildings, and what sellers should clarify beforehand.
Read article · 7 min.

Real Estate in Hermeskeil
Real Estate in Hermeskeil: What buyers and sellers need to know
Real Estate in Hermeskeil: what buyers in the Hunsrück really look for, what sellers should expect, and for whom this location is not suitable.
Read article · 7 min.

Real Estate in Prüm
Real Estate Market Prüm: What Buyers and Sellers Should Know
Buying property or selling a house in Prüm: How the market in Schnee-Eifel really works, what buyers are looking for, and when the location is not suitable.
Read article · 6 min.
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New listing
New properties, put into perspective rather than merely presented in pictures. 9 posts.

New listing · 02.10.2026
Apartment in Merzig: Who Property 273 May Be Right For
An assessment of the apartment in Merzig: who Property 273 may be right for, which questions are important before the viewing and what the market indicates.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 26.09.2026
Buying an apartment in Koblenz: Property 269 in context
Apartment in Koblenz for €249,000: Who Property 269 is suitable for, what the market comparison provides and which questions really matter before the viewing.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 26.09.2026
Commercial property in Koblenz: an objective assessment of property 263
Buying commercial property in Koblenz: who property 263 may be suitable for, which questions matter before viewing and how to assess the listing objectively in advance.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 25.09.2026
Apartment in Koblenz: who property 266 is suitable for
Apartment in Koblenz for €219,000: an overview of the target group, market and questions to ask before viewing. You will find all the specific details on the property page.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 25.09.2026
Apartment in Koblenz: putting property 265 into perspective
Apartment in Koblenz for €219,000: who property 265 may suit, which questions matter before the viewing and how to assess the listing objectively.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 25.09.2026
Apartment in Koblenz: Who property 264 is suitable for
Who is the apartment in Koblenz suitable for? An overview of the price, period property, market and the questions prospective buyers should consider carefully before arranging a viewing.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 15.09.2026
Buying commercial property in Bollendorf: Property 61 explained
Who is the commercial property in Bollendorf suitable for? We explain the price, plot and the key questions to consider before viewing and buying, clearly and understandably.
Read article · 4 min.
New listing · 10.09.2026
Property in the region: Putting property 272 into perspective
Property in the region: Who property 272, with 167 m² of living space, is suitable for, which questions matter before the viewing and what needs to be clarified now.
Read article · 4 min.

New listing · 10.09.2026
Property in the region: Property 271 in perspective
Who is property 271, with 104 m² and 2 rooms, suitable for? A clear assessment of the target group, market, viewing and questions that remain to be clarified before buying in the region.
Read article · 3 min.
Renting & Property Management
From tenancy agreements to termination for personal use. 1 article.
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