Full market value report
Comprehensive investigation, derivation and documentation of the market value.
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Property valuation for private clients
You don’t need to know which valuation you need. That’s my job. Tell me what it is about, and I will tell you what makes sense.
Jens Krüger · Let’s talk: +49 172 868 5666
Private owners rarely need a property valuation without a specific reason. It is often about a purchase or sale, an inheritance, a transfer of assets, dividing assets after a separation or the question of what to do with a property in the long term.
What matters first is not the product, but the question the valuation is meant to answer.
Does the asking price fit the specific property?
Before buying a property, the first question is often whether the asking price is reasonable for that particular property. Depending on the situation, a personal pre-purchase consultation with a viewing may be enough: it does not include an independent property valuation or market value assessment, but the asking price can be put into professional context against the condition found and visible investment needs. If a documented market value is also required, a market value indication, a short-form valuation or a full market value report may be suitable, depending on the property and the task.
This expert assessment does not replace a comprehensive technical building survey. The scope and aim of the consultation are tailored to the specific purchase.
A sound basis for the decision to sell
When selling, your price expectation should not be based solely on an online calculator or on the amount you would like to achieve. An expert valuation can help you position the property realistically in the market before you decide to sell.
Depending on the property and the level of robustness required, a market value indication or short-form valuation may be sufficient. Where more extensive documentation is needed, a full market value report may be the right choice. The valuation remains separate from any later marketing decision.
When property forms part of an estate
An inheritance often involves more than a question of assets. It frequently also means deciding what should happen to a property that has belonged to the family for many years.
Selling, taking over the property as one heir, buying out the other co-heirs, letting or holding the property long term can require different decisions. For a community of heirs, a neutral property valuation can create a shared economic basis before deciding how to proceed with the property.
Guide: community of heirs – takeover, buy-out and valuation date → Request a property valuation for an inheritance →
When jointly owned property has to be reorganised
In a separation or divorce, the shared property is often one of the largest assets – and at the same time something where personal and financial questions are closely intertwined.
Depending on the situation, a sale, a takeover by one partner, a buy-out or questions of the equalisation of accrued gains (Zugewinnausgleich) may require a property valuation. Depending on the ownership and acquisition situation, different values and valuation dates may be relevant.
Guide: equalisation of accrued gains and property – valuation dates explained → Property valuation for divorce & accrued gains →
Putting property assets into clear context
For transfers within the family, a property valuation can help to establish the economic value of the property being transferred – for example when transferring it to children, as part of lifetime succession planning or when equalisation payments are to be agreed within the family.
My work is the expert valuation of property. The legal or tax assessment of a transfer remains with the lawyers, notaries or tax advisers responsible.
Hold, let, sell or transfer?
Not every reason for a valuation is linked to an imminent transaction. Owners sometimes want to know a property’s current market value and what role it plays within their overall assets.
An expert assessment can provide a basis for decisions about holding, letting, selling or a later transfer within the family. Depending on the depth required, a market value indication, a short-form valuation or a more extensive valuation may be suitable.
If a transfer to children or relatives is planned: property valuation for gifts and transfers.
Which properties are valued?
The range extends from detached and two-family houses and flats to apartment buildings and mixed-use buildings, commercial property, industrial and special-purpose property and undeveloped land.
For special or mixed-use properties, the valuation depends on the use, the structure of the property and the specific task.
Which valuation service fits?
Short-form valuation
An expert valuation with a deliberately reduced level of documentation.
Learn more →Market value indication
A first approximate orientation where the property and data basis are suitable.
Learn more →Pre-purchase consultation
A personal inspection and expert assessment before you buy a property.
Learn more →Floor area measurement
Measurement, calculation and plausibility checks of living, usable and lettable areas.
Learn more →Valuation review & update
Tracing existing valuations or updating suitable valuations to a later valuation date.
Learn more →The appropriate depth depends on the property, the reason for the valuation and what the result will be used for afterwards.
How do we start?
For a first assessment, a short description of the property and the reason for the valuation is enough. We can then clarify which valuation service suits your question and which documents are needed.