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From the valuation through to the notary appointment — on the major portals with professional marketing material, or discreetly off-market. For the price your property deserves.
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Sales · Lettings · Valuation · Essen
Estate Agent in Essen
Selling or letting in Essen? Few cities have such a pronounced north–south divide — we value your property using official data and current market data, and we know exactly where the dividing line falls.
The market
One City, Two Markets
With around 571,000 residents, Essen is the heart of the Ruhr region — and a housing market defined by a marked north–south divide. The official guideline land values (Bodenrichtwerte) for residential land range from €145/m² in the north to €890/m² in the southern locations, with a median of €390/m². Bredeney, Werden and Kettwig around Lake Baldeney are in a completely different price league from the districts north of the A40 motorway.
For owners, this means the right asking price in Essen depends on the precise location more than almost anywhere else — and on an honest assessment of the property's condition. We value your sale using official data, historical sale prices and current asking-price data, and tell you plainly what is realistic and which type of buyer is the right fit for your property.
Lettings
Letting in Essen
Almost three quarters of Essen's homes are let. According to the 2022 Census (Zensus 2022), the average net cold rent (Nettokaltmiete) was €6.72/m² — with wide variation between districts. Precisely where applicants are plentiful, careful vetting is what secures reliable income. We set the rent on a data-driven basis, screen prospective tenants diligently and guide the letting all the way through to handover.
For your future tenants, the service is commission-free thanks to the "polluter-pays" commission principle (Bestellerprinzip).
What we do for you
Sales, lettings and valuation — in Essen.
Lettings
A rent in line with the market, carefully vetted applicants and a smooth process right through to handover. In the end, you decide who your tenant will be.
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Free and well-founded: official guideline land values (Bodenrichtwerte), historical sale prices and current asking-price data — carefully analysed for your address.
EnquireOff-market
Not every sale belongs in the shop window. Through our pool of 20,000+ contacts, we can offer your property discreetly on request.
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You don't have to do this on your own. We take all the time you need — and we only act once you feel completely sure.
Klaudia Jossberger
Owner · Richter Immobilien-Transaktionen
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Your property in Essen: sell or let?
- Free, well-founded valuation based on official data and current market data for Essen
- Response within 24 hours — including appointments at your home
- Off-market option: discreetly reaching 20,000+ pre-registered contacts
- Free initial consultation and valuation — commission only on success
Prefer to call? 0211 8 797 2020 — we'll gladly take the time to answer your questions.
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Frequently asked questions
What owners most often ask
What is my property in Essen worth?
Essen has a pronounced north–south divide — the official guideline land values (Bodenrichtwerte) range from €145 to €890/m². We value free of charge based on official data, historical sale prices and current asking-price data, and discuss the result with you in person.
What will the sale cost me?
The initial consultation and valuation are free. The agent's commission only becomes due upon a successful sale — and we agree the amount with you transparently in advance.
What costs are involved in letting?
For residential lettings, the "polluter-pays" commission principle (Bestellerprinzip) applies: you, the landlord, commission us, and your tenants pay no commission. We set out the terms transparently in advance during the initial consultation — with no hidden costs.
Is it worth selling in the north of Essen too?
Yes — what matters is a realistic price and the right type of buyer, such as investors. We tell you honestly what your property can achieve and market it specifically where the demand is.
Do you handle the entire letting process?
Yes — from setting a market-appropriate rent and screening applicants to viewings and the handover. And in the end, you decide for yourself who becomes your tenant.
Are you on the ground in Essen?
We are active throughout North Rhine-Westphalia and regularly out and about in the Ruhr region. Viewings and appointments at your property go without saying — and we work hand in hand with fellow local agents.
Can I sell discreetly, without a public listing?
Yes. Through our off-market pool of more than 20,000 contacts, we offer your property directly to pre-registered prospective buyers — no portal, no sign, no parade of casual viewers.
Let's talk about your property in Essen
An initial conversation is free and without obligation. Tell us what's on your mind — as discreetly as you wish.
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