from €1,200
Eine rechtskonforme Marktwertermittlung gemäß ImmoWertV and §194 BauGB. Für Kaufverhandlungen, Steuerbescheide, Scheidungsverfahren und Erbstreitigkeiten.
Käufer bei Preisverhandlungen, Verkäufer zur Marktwertermittlung, Scheidungspaare und Erben bei der Vermögensaufteilung. Das Gutachten ist rechtsgültig und gerichtsfest.
Not all valuations are created equal. Here's what each type offers and when you need it.
Perfect for private sales, internal decisions, and quick reference. Not court-admissible.
✓ Budget-friendly · ✓ Fast
Comprehensive market value assessment per §194 BauGB. Legally binding and court-admissible. Required for official proceedings.
✓ Court-accepted · ✓ Legally valid
Determines fair rental value per local regulations. Essential for landlords, Mietpreisbremse disputes, and short-term rental yield analysis.
✓ Rent-focused · ✓ Regulatory
Example: A 1920s Altbau with standard 50-year Afa has 2% depreciation. A Restnutzungsdauer-Gutachten showing 20 years remaining life gives you 5% Afa — saving thousands per year in taxes. Establishes remaining useful life of your building. Shorter remaining life = higher annual depreciation (Afa) = lower taxable rental income.
✓ Tax-saving · ✓ Income reduction
Full report in English, legally valid and court-admissible per ImmoWertV. No translations needed—accepted by German courts, Finanzamt, and banks.
We follow Deutsche Sachverständigen Gesellschaft standards. Rigorous comparable sales analysis (Vergleichswertverfahren), income approach (Ertragswertverfahren), and cost method (Sachwertverfahren).
No desk-based estimates. Our appraiser visits your property, documents condition, measures, photographs, and assesses structural and market factors firsthand.
Comprehensive photo set included. Optional thermal imaging option reveals heat loss, insulation gaps, and moisture issues—valuable for buyers and refinancing scenarios.
After delivery, we offer an optional call to walk through findings, explain methodology, answer questions, and discuss implications for your situation.
Our reports meet all German standards for legal proceedings: divorce courts (Scheidung), inheritance disputes (Erbschaft), tax assessments (Finanzamt), and mortgage lending.
Comparable Sales Approach
Compares your property to similar properties recently sold in your neighborhood. Most reliable when there are many recent comparable sales (typical for apartments in Berlin). Adjusts for differences in size, condition, location, and amenities.
Income Capitalization
Values property based on its net income potential. Essential for rental properties, investment apartments, and Airbnb hosts. Capitalizes annual net rental income at a market-determined yield rate to determine property value.
Cost-Based Valuation
Values land plus the cost to reconstruct the building, less depreciation. Useful for unique properties, new construction, major renovations, or when comparable sales are scarce. Accounts for building condition and age.
Professional appraisers typically use two to three methods depending on property type. For an apartment in Berlin with rental income, we might weight Vergleichswertverfahren 60%, Ertragswertverfahren 30%, and Sachwertverfahren 10%. We then reconcile the three approaches into a single defensible market value opinion. Your report shows all calculations, so you understand how we arrived at our conclusion.
A quick checklist to determine if a professional valuation makes sense for your situation.
Why: A professional valuation gives you leverage in negotiations. Buyers use it to ensure they're not overpaying relative to market comparables. Sellers use it to establish fair asking price. Mortgage lenders often require it.
Why: German family courts (Familiengerichte) require an official valuation to fairly divide marital assets. The valuation determines how much one spouse receives in settlement or alimony offset.
Why: The Finanzamt (tax authority) requires a valuation to calculate inheritance tax. If multiple heirs, the valuation ensures fair distribution of estate value. Disputes are common without professional documentation.
Why: The Finanzamt's assessed property value (Grundsteuer, Erbschaftsteuer) may be outdated or undervalued. An independent appraisal supports appeals and can result in lower tax bills.
Why: In case of fire, flood, or other damage, insurers need professional documentation of pre-loss value. A current appraisal strengthens your claim and speeds settlement.
Why: When government or developers acquire land for public projects (Enteignung), they must pay fair market value. An independent appraisal ensures you're not undercompensated.
Why: For financial reporting (HGB, IFRS), company auditors require professional valuations of real estate holdings. Needed for investor reports, mergers/acquisitions, and financial audits.
Calculates property value based on net rental income. Most relevant for Airbnb and short-term rental owners because it directly ties to your revenue stream.
Compares your property to similar recently-sold properties in your area. Good for establishing market baseline.
Values the land plus reconstruction cost of the building. Useful for newer construction or major renovations.
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If your building is older, a Restnutzungsdauer-Gutachten (Remaining Useful Life Assessment) can significantly reduce your taxable rental income:
Building age: 60 years
Annual income: €30,000
Standard Afa: 2%/year
Deduction: €600
Taxable income: €29,400
Assessed life remaining: 25 years
Annual income: €30,000
Optimized Afa: 4%/year
Deduction: €1,200
Taxable income: €28,800
Tax impact: An extra €600 deduction × 42% tax bracket = ~€252/year saved. For multi-unit properties, this compounds quickly.
Keep 12+ months of booking data, calendar screenshots, and platform statements. Valuers use occupancy rates to justify income assumptions.
Cleaning, management fees, platform commissions (Airbnb takes ~15%), insurance, maintenance invoices. Net income is what counts.
High ratings and occupancy are proof of stable income. Bring screenshots to your valuation appointment.
In Berlin, short-term rentals are not subject to rent caps—but document this clearly if you face tenant disputes.
Ready to dive deeper? Our comprehensive guide covers income capitalization, seasonal adjustments, market comparables, and tax optimization strategies for short-term rental owners.
Read Our Airbnb Valuation Guide →Initial call to understand your needs. We request key documents for analysis and to guide our on-site inspection.
Documents to prepare:
Grundbuchauszug (property register extract), Teilungserklärung (if condo), floor plans, recent utility bills, proof of recent renovations, rental income records (if applicable).
Timeline: 1–2 days
Our appraiser visits the property for a thorough 1–3 hour inspection. We document condition, take photos of all rooms, measure key areas, assess structural elements, and note any damage or upgrades.
What to have ready:
Ensure utilities are accessible, provide recent renovation receipts/photos, point out any upgrades or special features, confirm current rental arrangements if applicable.
Timeline: 1–3 hours
Back at the office, we analyze market data, research comparable sales, calculate valuations using Vergleichswertverfahren (comparable approach), Sachwertverfahren (cost approach), and Ertragswertverfahren (income approach if rental). Results reconciled into final opinion.
Deliverable:
30–50 page professionally formatted report in English, including photos, methodology notes, comparable sales data, and legal compliance documentation per ImmoWertV.
Timeline: 5–10 business days
Report delivered via email in PDF format. We include an optional 30-minute video walkthrough to explain methodology, discuss findings, answer questions, and advise on next steps.
What you receive:
Official report with market value opinion, detailed comparable sales analysis, all calculations, photographs, and signature pages for bank/court submission. Revisions available if needed.
Timeline: Immediate + optional call
A professional valuation isn't just a number — it's a financial tool. Here's how it saves you money, protects your interests, and gives your Steuerberater exactly what they need.
Wenn Sie Ihre Immobilie vermieten, sind die gesamten Kosten des Gutachtens als Werbungskosten on your tax return. Your Steuerberater applies it directly against rental income in your Anlage V. Dies gilt für Verkehrswertgutachten, Mietwertgutachten und Restnutzungsdauer-Gutachten.
Wenn Sie eine Immobilie erben, schätzt das Finanzamt deren Wert — oft zu hoch. Ein Verkehrswertgutachten, das einen niedrigeren Marktwert nachweist, kann Ihre Erbschaftsteuer um Tausende reduzieren. Die Gutachtenkosten selbst sind ebenfalls vom Nachlass absetzbar. Wichtig: Muss innerhalb von 6 Monaten nach dem Erbfall erfolgen (BFH-Urteil).
In a Zugewinnausgleich (matrimonial asset division), müssen sich beide Seiten auf den Immobilienwert einigen. Ein gerichtsfestes Verkehrswertgutachten liefert einen unabhängigen, rechtlich bindenden Wert, that neither party can dispute. Without one, you risk the other side's lawyer undervaluing — or overvaluing — everything.
Die Standard-Afa-Abschreibung beträgt 2% über 50 Jahre. Ein Restnutzungsdauer-Gutachten, das eine kürzere Restlebensdauer nachweist — z.B. 20 Jahre = 5% jährliche Afa — bedeutet für eine property with €200,000 building value, that's €10,000/year deduction instead of €4,000. Your Steuerberater files the amended schedule with the Finanzamt.
An independent valuation gives you hard evidence at the negotiation table. If the asking price is €350,000 but the Verkehrswertgutachten says €310,000, you have a certified document to back your offer. Our Berlin clients typically negotiate €5,000–€25,000 off the Kaufpreis.
The Finanzamt uses standardised formulas that often overestimate property value — especially for older buildings with deferred maintenance. A Gutachten per §198 BewG gives you the legal right to prove a lower value, reducing your Grundsteuer, Erbschaftsteuer, or Schenkungssteuer.
Tip for your Steuerberater: Send them the Gutachten as a PDF — they attach it directly to your Steuererklärung. For investment properties, the cost goes in Anlage V (Zeile 46, Werbungskosten). For inheritance, it reduces the Bemessungsgrundlage. For Restnutzungsdauer, your Steuerberater files an amended Afa schedule.