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Sales · Lettings · Valuation · Cologne
Estate Agent in Cologne
Selling or letting in Cologne? There are worlds between one Veedel and the next — we value your property using official data and current market data, and find the right buyer or tenant, discreetly if you wish.
The market
A city of a million, a tenants' market, Veedel logic
With over a million residents, Cologne is the largest city in North Rhine-Westphalia — and one of the highest-demand housing markets in the state. Of its more than 567,000 homes, only 2.5% stood vacant at the 2022 Census, and three in four homes are rented out. Anyone selling here is selling into a market where ownership is scarce.
At the same time, scarcely any city shows such pronounced differences between locations: the official guideline land values (Bodenrichtwerte) for residential land range from €370/m² on the city's edge to €3,100/m² in the very best areas, with a median of €870/m². A late-19th-century period building in Ehrenfeld or Nippes, a freehold apartment in the Südstadt, a house in Lindenthal, Marienburg or in Deutz on the right bank of the Rhine — every Veedel has its own pricing logic. That is why, with us, every sale begins with a valuation drawn from official data, historical sale prices and current asking-price data — not with a figure plucked from the air.
Lettings
Letting in Cologne
Three quarters of Cologne's residents rent — demand is enormous, and the art lies in the selection. The average net cold rent (Nettokaltmiete) stood at €9.39/m² at the 2022 Census; where your property realistically sits depends on the Veedel, the size and the condition. We set the rent on the basis of data, vet applicants carefully and see the letting through to the handover.
For your future tenants, our service is commission-free thanks to the "polluter-pays" commission principle (Bestellerprinzip) — and with Cologne's level of demand, that means you can choose the right applicant from a large field.
What we do for you
Sales, lettings and valuation — in Cologne.
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 Cologne: sell or let?
- Free, well-founded valuation using official data and current market data for Cologne
- 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 Cologne worth?
That depends very much on the Veedel — in Cologne the official guideline land values (Bodenrichtwerte) range from €370 to €3,100/m². We determine the value free of charge from 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.
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. In Cologne's sought-after locations in particular, this is often the calmer route.
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 Cologne?
Our office is on the Königsallee in Düsseldorf — around 40 kilometres from Cologne. We are regularly out and about in the Rhineland, viewings and appointments at your home are a matter of course, and we work with local agent colleagues.
How long does a sale take?
That depends on the property, the price and the location. In a high-demand market like Cologne, things often move briskly with a realistic starting price and good preparation — whereas an inflated starting price costs time and money.
Let's talk about your property in Cologne
An initial conversation is free and without obligation. Tell us what's on your mind — as discreetly as you wish.
0211 8 797 2020hallo@it-richter.com · Königsallee 61, Düsseldorf