The 14 Best Real Estate Agents in Berlin

BSK Immobilien suits owners who want the backing of a bank, since it is the brokerage arm of the Berliner Sparkasse. From Fasanenstraße in Charlottenburg it sells and values homes, commercial units and investment properties in every Berlin district and the surrounding region. Beyond a standard sale, owners can choose a partial sale or a sale with a right of residence. Financing, property management and energy advice are available from the same group.

Berlin First suits sellers of houses and upmarket apartments, particularly in the west of the city. The Charlottenburg agency on Bleibtreustraße has a team of 15 and a separate luxury service for properties from 1.5 million euros. It sells single-family homes, apartments, villas, plots and apartment buildings and supports buyers from first viewing to key handover. A free online valuation gives owners a first price indication before an agent visits.

ADEN Immobilien is a strong fit for international buyers and investors, with offices in Berlin and Paris. Since 2008 the agency has guided foreign clients through Berlin property, with a team of 25 working in six languages and a website in German, English and French. It sells apartments and apartment buildings, lets homes and commercial units and advises investors on portfolios. Buyers on its VIP list see new offers 48 hours before they go public.

Living in Berlin is a good match for owners in the eastern districts and the suburbs beyond Hellersdorf. The all-female team led by managing director Vivien Hermel works from Hönower Straße and handles sales, rentals with tenant credit checks, free online valuations and property management. Listings focus on apartments in areas such as Kaulsdorf, Mahlsdorf and Weißensee, as well as Hoppegarten and Neuenhagen. Owners can choose between service packages, which helps match the cost to the work needed.

DK Real Estate suits buyers who need help with financing as well as finding a property. Managing director Dennis Kowtzun runs the agency from Koenigsallee in Grunewald, with Dorian Rouhani heading acquisition and sales. Services cover buying, including off-market offers, selling with home staging and 3D tours, valuations checked against bank criteria, financing and investment advice. New-build projects are part of the portfolio, and the website is available in English.

Owners of period apartments who want a sale handled from first valuation to the notary will find IMMODO a good match. The Schöneberg agency on Eisenacher Straße focuses on sales, with a free valuation, property presentation including virtual home staging, negotiations and document handling. It also draws on an off-market buyer database and can arrange renovation plans and craftsmen. Recent listings range from Altbau flats in Prenzlauer Berg to homes in Wilmersdorf and Schöneberg, and the website has an English version.

Agas Immobilien suits landlords and sellers who want one agency for both sales and lettings across all twelve districts. Led by CEO Matthias Wedel, the team handles the full rental process for landlords, from pricing to tenant checks and handover. Sellers get a free valuation, photos by a photographer, 360-degree tours and home staging. The agency also buys houses and apartments directly, which can suit owners who need a quick sale. Its FAQ explains how commission is shared.

Owners of villas, family homes and upmarket apartments who want a large team behind their sale are DAHLER Berlin's typical clients. The franchise partner of DAHLER & COMPANY works from Kurfürstendamm with more than 50 staff, including a dedicated head of rentals. It sells residential property, markets new-build projects and handles investment properties through DAHLER Invest Berlin. Past sales range from Grunewald and Zehlendorf to Prenzlauer Berg, and the office also opens on weekends.

Black Label suits sellers and buyers who want advice in a language other than German. The owner-run agency, led by managing director Achim Amann, works across Berlin and Brandenburg from offices in Westend and Potsdam. It sells apartments, houses, plots and new builds, offers free valuations and advises capital investors. The team advises in more than ten languages, including English, French, Mandarin and Farsi, and the website has a section for international clients.

IMMOBERLIN suits owners across Berlin and Potsdam who want a sale run by a long-established agency. Owner Carsten D. Topel's firm has more than 30 years of experience in property sales and works from Wildpfad in Grunewald. It sells apartments, houses, villas, plots and apartment buildings in Berlin, Potsdam and the surrounding area. Owners get free online valuations and tools such as virtual home staging, energy certificates and a notary cost calculator, and the firm can also buy properties directly.

Next Estate is a natural fit for owners selling Altbau or new-build apartments in Prenzlauer Berg, Mitte and Friedrichshain-Kreuzberg. The full-service agency works from Kollwitzstraße near Kollwitzplatz and handles buying, selling, valuations and investment properties. Sellers get free home staging with real furniture, which helps empty apartments photograph and show better. The team works jointly rather than as individual agents, and the website is available in English.

Owners in Kreuzberg, Neukölln and Friedrichshain who want an agent rooted in those neighborhoods are goldschwarz's core clients. Active in the Berlin market since 2009, the agency on Reichenberger Straße sells apartments, houses and apartment buildings, from valuation and exposé to viewings, negotiation and the notary appointment. Its blog covers local areas such as the Bergmannkiez, Schillerkiez and Wrangelkiez. Commission is agreed individually, and the website has an English version.

Homesk suits landlords and tenants dealing with rental apartments, including furnished ones. The Kreuzberg agency on Mittenwalder Straße handles both lettings and sales, from rental flats and commercial units to owner-occupied apartments, houses and plots. It also works for property management companies, advising on rents and handling tenant management. Free valuations and non-binding consultations are offered, which helps owners decide whether to sell or rent.

Guthmann Estate suits owners of apartment buildings and investment apartments who want a data-led valuation. Founded in 2006 by Peter Guthmann, the Kreuzberg agency on Blücherstraße sells and buys owner-occupied apartments, investment apartments and whole buildings in all twelve districts. It publishes its own market reports on apartments and apartment buildings. Sellers pay only on success, and the firm sets out clearly when the statutory split of commission applies.