Every three to five years, it's time for companies to look for new office space. To find a suitable new property, you can either search for it yourself or hire a real estate agent who will assist you with their expertise and passion. We have listed some advantages and disadvantages. Weigh them up for yourself...
The real estate market is constantly changing
Every few years, companies look for new office space or rethink the performance of their current property. Many companies think that finding a suitable solution can't be that difficult. What could have changed in the real estate market in just a few years? Quite a lot, actually! As in most other industries, quite a lot changes on an annual basis. First, there are fundamental changes in the market situation. In addition, the technical equipment of a property continues to develop. Furthermore, the wording of rental agreements is adapted to the times, and there are a number of things to consider that may not be immediately apparent. If you don't pay attention, you can quickly end up with higher ancillary costs without meaning to. To avoid any pitfalls in your search, it makes sense to hire a real estate agent.
The pros and cons of searching online
Nowadays, most of our lives take place online: we make purchasing decisions online and book travel and insurance online. So why not hire an online consultant to take care of your property search? For many, this is the fastest, easiest, and most straightforward solution. There are a wealth of real estate portals you can turn to, which use standardized search criteria (location, size, maximum rent) to filter out a selection of suitable properties.
What are the advantages of searching online? And what are the potential disadvantages?
Pros of online searching
- The information and photos are conveniently available online
- This saves valuable time and gives you a quick overview of the real estate market
- You can search for properties at short notice
- Another important point: anonymity!
- A viewing appointment can be arranged quickly and easily using a contact form
- There is a wealth of information about the provider
Cons of online searches
- No personal advisor who can provide you with all the information and requirements
- Multiple listings result in a high number of duplicate offers, which can lead to double commission fees
- Many of the listings are entered by real estate agents. So you don't save any time or money
- It is not possible to make a targeted and specific selection based on your own requirements (workplace concepts, room layout, etc.)
- Independent filtering is very time-consuming
- There is no legal support
- The market environment is not taken into account
Some things should just be done offline
Does everything always have to be done online? We don't think so! Sometimes it pays to be a little "old-fashioned" and value personal advice. Especially if you don't want to deal with duplicate listings and a wide variety of providers that waste your time and nerves, we recommend a personal advisor! Our advisors will guide you through ten professional steps on your way to finding your perfect property. One of our advisors will accompany you every step of the way, from recording all your search criteria and finding suitable properties to arranging viewings, advising you on the contract and providing support afterwards.
We have also listed a few advantages and disadvantages for you!
Per personal consultant at Larbig & Mortag
- Has all the information about your personal requirements
- You get a personal impression of the consultant during the initial meeting (including references)
- Remuneration is usually only paid after a successful rental agreement has been concluded
often, commission-free offers can be obtained through the agent/consultant (if not already offered commission-free) - a targeted selection of properties is made after reviewing your requirements
You save time and stress - Off-market offers are presented
no duplicate offers - 100% market overview, as all offers are checked
- Coupling processes are possible (e.g., for office searches with conditional search for new tenants)
- You get a market overview even at short notice
- Anonymity is guaranteed by the real estate consultant (we offer you a confidentiality agreement)
- Consideration of the market environment
- Initial legal assessment and recommendation of a tenancy law specialist for detailed contract review
Cons of a personal advisor
- Nothing! There are no disadvantages to using a personal advisor.
