Greg Delman

Why private sales are booming in Berlin — and how owners are saving €30k+ in commission fees in 2025.

A practical 5-step playbook for owners in Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte, and Friedrichshain.

Where to get each document, what it costs, how long it takes, and how long it stays valid.

How Berlin Altbau owners get up to 15% more by preparing the right way.

Phone-camera technique, lighting, and an AI exposé generator that outputs DE and EN in three minutes.

Filter the noise, spot the red flags, and keep only the serious buyers on your calendar.

Schedule, verify, host, and close viewings without inviting risk into your home.

Letters of intent, reservation deposits, and escrow — what works between handshake and notary.

The full document checklist, the realistic timeline, and how to pick a notary in Berlin.