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Giving an estate agent access to a German property from abroad

A concise guide to participants, keys, accessible rooms and transparent agent introductions when the owner cannot attend.

Short answer

Confirm the agent's identity, time window, accessible rooms and complete key route in writing. Access coordination is not a property-management or brokerage mandate and should be scoped as a single appointment.

The viewing itself is rarely the difficult part. Problems arise when it is unclear who may enter, which keys are being used, whether all rooms are included and what should happen after the appointment.

1. Put four facts in the appointment brief

The local contact needs the participant's name and number, the exact time window, a list of accessible rooms and the agreed key return. Any photography or measurement by the visiting professional should also be clarified beforehand.

  • agent or professional attending
  • date and time window
  • accessible and excluded areas
  • key collection and return
  • permitted photographs or measurements

2. Keep access separate from brokerage

Opening the property for an appointed agent does not make Sachnah the broker or property manager. The owner remains responsible for selecting the professional and entering into any brokerage or service agreement.

If Sachnah introduces a potentially suitable contact, the introduction is described transparently and does not promise a sale price, time to sale or result.

3. Use a short appointment record

A useful note identifies the attendees, start and end time, accessed rooms and key return. It may also record practical questions raised for the owner without answering them on the owner's behalf.

4. Avoid permanent key custody by default

Sachnah is designed for individual documentation and coordination assignments, not ongoing property management, building surveillance or permanent key storage. If several appointments are anticipated, each stage and custody period should be agreed explicitly.

Frequently asked questions

Can you recommend an estate agent?

We can make a transparent introduction on request. You decide whether to instruct that agent and enter into a separate agreement.

Will you negotiate the sale price?

No. Access and appointment coordination do not include brokerage, negotiation or a promise regarding sale value.

Can other professionals attend?

Yes, if their identity, purpose, access and time window are included in the agreed appointment.

Scope and legal note

This guide provides general practical information. It is not legal, tax or valuation advice and cannot assess an individual case. Sachnah documents and coordinates within an agreed instruction; authorised parties and qualified advisers make legal, ownership, disposal and transaction decisions.

After the guide

Need a clear next step for your property?

Send the city, property type, access situation and the decision you need to support. We will outline whether a defined local visit could help.

No commitment at this stage.We clarify scope, access and next steps before anything is confirmed.
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What needs to be clarified locally?

A few details are enough. Your message is sent over an encrypted connection to the Sachnah function and forwarded to service@avog.info. This does not place an order.

You can also email service@avog.info directly.