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In some regions, the search for a property currently seems almost hopeless. Many prospective buyers are desperately scouring search portals and wondering whether there are other ways to find a property with better chances of success. And there actually are: according to experts, around 30 percent of the real estate market is "invisible." What exactly does that mean, and how can an experienced professional real estate agent help you find properties beyond the major marketplaces?

Many owners are stuck in a property that no longer suits them. High demand and low supply in the real estate market often make it difficult to find something new at present. So the family of four is forced to stay in their apartment that is too small, and the elderly couple continues to live in their single-family home that has become too large. A property swap could be the solution. The easiest way to find suitable swap partners is with the help of a professional real estate agent.

Katja has not yet had time to mourn her grandfather. He left behind a house and numerous heirs. The community of heirs quickly agreed to sell the property in order to divide the inheritance more equitably. Together with her siblings Sina and Ralf, Katja agreed to take care of clearing out the house and selling it. But she only gradually realized how much work this would involve.

Since the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic, there has been a sharp increase in the number of people who are not only spending more time at home, but also using their homes for an ever-wider range of activities. Working from home, homeschooling, home production, and even business and private online meetings from home are now the order of the day. We spoke to an expert for whom the multifunctional use of his property has always been the norm – the Easter Bunny.

Selling real estate often involves fundamental changes in one's life situation. Most sellers have to take care of everything at once and are therefore under time pressure. Fighting your way through the bureaucratic jungle to gather all the documents for the sale can be very nerve-racking. A professional real estate agent is a great help in this situation—they are experienced and reliable and will obtain the necessary documents for you. But what documents are required?

It comes as a surprise to many: despite the coronavirus pandemic, real estate prices in metropolitan areas and their suburbs continue to rise. This is due to sustained high demand and the ECB's low interest rate policy. However, economic experts are predicting a trend reversal within the next five years. Now is the best time for real estate sellers to sell, while those looking for property are currently facing a very difficult market.

In Attendorn Neu-Listernohl, 15 modern condominiums are being built—barrier-free, comfortable, and modern. The practically designed dream apartments offer quality of life and joie de vivre for singles and couples of all ages. The central, quiet location and the natural surroundings of the Biggesse leave nothing to be desired.

What 360-degree tours are for interiors, drone videos are for exteriors. They allow interested parties to gain a comprehensive impression of the property and the surrounding area without leaving their living room. This is a particularly important advantage in times of pandemic. In addition, drone footage enables potential buyers to decide more quickly whether a property meets their expectations. This shortens the marketing process.

Many owners would like to remain in their familiar home into old age, but would like to "liquidate" the considerable capital tied up in their property and use it to support themselves. The good news is that this is possible! There are various models of real estate retirement that are suitable for this purpose. In any case, it is important that a lifelong right of residence or right of usufruct is stipulated in the purchase agreement. But what is the difference between these two rights, and which one is better for you?