Question 1

What services does Your Home Berlin offer?

Accepted Answer

Your Home Berlin covers four areas: buying curated, move-in-ready properties in Berlin; selling with expert guidance and international reach; renting, both finding a rental and listing a property; and full property management for owners.

Question 2

What services does our property management fee include?

Accepted Answer

Evaluate the property and determine an accurate rental rate
• Perform detailed documentation of the interior and exterior including photos
• Offer recommendations on repairs and cosmetic improvements that maximise monthly rent
• Gather data on rental rates in the area and work with owners to determine the optimal rental rate. Rent research will vary, but should include looking at the recently rented comparables according to size and type
• Discuss with owners the pros and cons of different policies such as accepting pets, allowing smoking etc
Market the property for rent
• Prepare home for rent. Clean home and optimise interior appeal
• Create ads tailored to the property and advertising medium. Paid and free rental listing websites
• Work wth other realtors and leasing agents to find a tenant
• Offer a 24-hour hotline where potential tenants can listen to detailed information about the property
• Take calls from potential tenants to ask questions and arrange viewings
• Meet with potential tenants for viewings during the week and on weekends
• Provide potential tenants with rental applications that comply with fair housing laws
Tenant screening and selection
• Perform a background check to verify identity, income, credit history, rental history, etc
• Grade tenant according to pre-defined tenant criteria
• Inform tenants who were turned down
Rent collection
• Ensure the owner is receiving rent on time.
• Hunting down late payments
• Sending out pay or quit notices
• Enforcing late fees
Evictions
• Filing the relevant documentation to initiate and complete an unlawful detainer action
• Representing the landlord in court
• Coordinating with law enforcement to remove the tenant and his or her possessions from the unit
Legal
• Advise in the event of a legal dispute or litigation
• Understanding and complying with the latest local, state and federal legislation that applies to the rental and maintenance of rental properties.
Inspections
• Perform periodic inspections on a predefined schedule
• Send owner periodic reports on the condition of the property
Maintenance, Repairs, and Remodelling
• Provide and oversee an in-house maintenance crew
• Establish a preventative maintenance policy to identify and deal with repair needs
• Provide a network of licensed, bonded and fully insured contractors who have been vetted for good pricing and good work that is up to code
• Assign jobs to different parties (in-house employees, handymen and professional contractors) based on who will do the best job at the best price
Tenant move out
• Inspect unit and fill out a report on the property’s condition when the client moves out
• Provide tenant with a copy as well as estimated damages
• Forward the balance of the security deposit to the tenant
• Clean unit and perform needed repairs or upgrades
• Put the property back on the market for rent

Question 3

What services are NOT included in our property management fee?

Accepted Answer

The following services are not included in our property management fee. However, they can be contracted separately.

Major renovation or refurbishment projects
• Provide recommendations on how the project can maximise rental income.
• Prepare preliminary cost estimates
• Obtain multiple independent bids for the work
• Act as general contractor overseeing the work
Interior Design / Interior Decorator
• Lighting
• Appliances
• Built-ins and custom cabinets
• Doors and windows
• Hardware
• Flooring
We can work with owners on an interior design project. We can draw up a budget, take care of sourcing all the materials, and our in-house interior designer will be able to work with you on request to ensure you end up with the apartment of your dreams.

Question 4

Does Your Home Berlin work with international and international clients?

Accepted Answer

Yes. The agency combines international perspective with local Berlin expertise, and works in English with buyers, sellers, renters and owners based outside Germany.

Question 5

Where is Your Home Berlin based?

Accepted Answer

The agency is based at Warschauer Straße 78, 10243 Berlin, and operates across the Berlin market.

Question 6

Can Your Home Berlin manage my property if I live abroad?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Property management is a core service, covering day-to-day administration for owners who are not in Berlin, including holiday rental operations through its partner service TidyUp Berlin.

Question 7

How do I arrange a consultation?

Accepted Answer

You can book a free 15-minute consultation with founder and CEO Rafael Laguna directly through the website, or get in touch by WhatsApp, phone or email or Calendly link available on the website.

Question 8

What types of property does Your Home Berlin list?

Accepted Answer

Listings include apartments for sale across Berlin neighbourhoods such as Neukölln, Prenzlauer Berg and Mitte, alongside furnished and unfurnished rentals.

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