With the free property valuation from Sälzer & Partner, you as a property seller can find out quickly and precisely how much your property is currently worth and at what price it can be sold. To determine the optimum sales price, we combine our many years of experience and market knowledge with our unique price analyses using an innovative valuation tool.

We first get a personal impression of your property. This means that we take a close look at criteria such as location, furnishings and condition and ask you for various key details about your property. We evaluate your details - for example, the year of construction or the last renovation - on site with the help of the price assistant. The completely newly developed digital valuation program evaluates your details on the basis of recently sold, similar properties in your area. The result is the precise and optimal offer price for your property.

Owners looking to sell often do not know in advance how much their property is worth. As real estate prices are constantly changing, it is not sensible to set the original purchase price or only roughly estimate the price yourself. Especially when owners are emotionally attached to their property, they tend to ask too high a price. As only very few laypeople are familiar with the development of property values, the knowledge of experts such as estate agents or valuers is of great benefit. It is therefore worthwhile for sellers to have their property valued by Sälzer und Partner before selling.

There are various reasons for owners to have their property valued or the market value of their house or apartment determined. Anyone planning to sell their property needs a property valuation in order to set a realistic asking price in the property exposé. Potential buyers, on the other hand, would like to know with the help of a free property valuation whether the price for their desired property is reasonable and whether the purchase is worthwhile. A property valuation is also useful after a modernization or in the case of an inheritance, as it provides useful information on the current market value. In cities such as Aachen and Cologne, where the real estate markets are particularly dynamic, Sälzer und Partner offers professional valuations to give owners and buyers a reliable basis for their decisions.

Whether house valuation, apartment valuation or land valuation: there are various methods for determining the value of a property. The comparative value, asset value and income value methods of the ImmoWertV determine the so-called market or fair value of a property based on various criteria. In contrast to the standard value, this value indicates the price that can currently be achieved on the market. The different property valuation methods are necessary because different properties have different valuation factors. In the case of a rented house, for example, the yield plays a decisive role, whereas in the case of an owner-occupied apartment, a comparison with similar apartments is most suitable. If there are no comparable properties, a method that takes into account the standard land value and construction costs is required. Which method makes sense for your residential property therefore depends, among other things, on the type of property. In dynamic markets such as Aachen and Cologne, Sälzer und Partner offers professional valuations to ensure that owners and buyers have a sound basis for decision-making.

Anyone selling their property in Aachen or Cologne naturally wants to achieve the highest possible price. It can therefore be worth investing in the property before the sale. Important aspects such as the regular maintenance of the property over the entire period of ownership play a decisive role here. Broadly speaking, there are two ways to increase the value of a house or apartment: value-preserving and value-enhancing measures.

When a property in Aachen or Cologne is inherited, the heir must pay inheritance tax in most cases. To determine this tax amount, the tax office calculates the market value of the property. In doing so, it relies on data from expert committees, whereby individual characteristics of the property and land are often not taken into account. This can lead to the market value determined by the tax office being significantly higher than the actual market value of the property and the resulting inheritance tax being correspondingly high.

Sälzer and Partner offers professional appraisals in the triangle of Düsseldorf, Cologne and Aachen as well as surrounding areas to determine the realistic market value of inherited properties.

7.1 As an owner, can I value my property myself?

Owners are often in a position to quantify all the costs of their property. They know the purchase price of the property, the expenses for modernization measures and the costs for heating or floor coverings. However, they often lack the market knowledge to correctly assess supply and demand. In addition, they often have an emotional attachment to their property, especially if they live in it themselves. This can make a neutral and professional property valuation difficult.

7.2 How do real estate appraisers determine the property value?

Property valuers determine the market value of a property by carrying out a thorough appraisal and recording all relevant features that are included in the property valuation. The cost of the appraisal depends on the value of the property. If courts, insurance companies or tax offices require a property appraisal, only that of a recognized appraiser is admissible.

7.3 Is a real estate agent suitable for carrying out a free property valuation?

A competent real estate agent is familiar with the regional market and knows the current prices and price trends of properties. They understand how the location, condition of the building fabric and fittings affect the value of a property. Reputable estate agents usually carry out a free property valuation before signing a contract. Anyone who wants a professional valuation of their property will find a suitable partner in an estate agent.

In Aachen and Cologne, Sälzer und Partner offers expertise in real estate valuation. Their independent appraisals and professional brokerage services help owners determine the exact market value of their property and make informed decisions.

Real estate prices in Germany are subject to constant change, and only a few people keep an eye on the real estate market and its development over a longer period of time in order to realistically assess current prices. The situation is different for real estate agents and appraisers: Thanks to their specialist knowledge and many years of practical experience, they are able to carry out in-depth housing market analyses and make an accurate valuation based on the individual characteristics of a property. This helps sellers to set an asking price that neither deters potential buyers nor leads to a financial loss.

In order to determine the precise value of a property, the Sälzer und Partner estate agent will personally inspect your property on site in Aachen or Cologne and calculate the value using their unique valuation tool, the Sälzer und Partner price assistant, directly at your home. The tool knows the current asking prices of comparable properties in your region and thus calculates the optimum asking price.

9.1 How does the Sälzer und Partner property valuation differ from a valuation report?

The free property valuation from Sälzer und Partner differs from a property valuation by a real estate appraiser, particularly in terms of price. The cost of a professional property valuation by a certified expert is between 0.5 percent and 1 percent of the market value of the property to be valued. For a value of 300,000 euros, this would be between 1,500 and 3,000 euros. The property valuation by Sälzer und Partner, on the other hand, is free of charge for owners. Anyone simply asking themselves “What is my property worth?” or planning a specific property sale will find the Sälzer und Partner property valuation an inexpensive alternative to a valuation report. However, if the appraisal is required by an official body such as the tax office or a court, an expert's report is required.

9.2 How does the Sälzer und Partner property valuation differ from an online valuation?

An online valuation, which in the broadest sense also includes our Sälzer und Partner price atlas, offers owners an initial assessment of the value of their property. However, it does not yet take into account the individual fixtures and fittings, the condition or, for example, an existing real charge on a property. In contrast to pure online valuations, the Sälzer und Partner estate agent includes these decisive factors for the property value in his valuation. In this way, he determines the ideal sales price that reflects the specific market conditions in Aachen and Cologne.