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Selling inherited property – dissolving a co-heirship without dispute
You have inherited a block of flats, a rental property, or a residential complex and want to settle the estate in an orderly manner? We buy directly for our own portfolio – without an estate agent, without financing contingencies, and at a purchase price that all co-heirs can understand.
- Non-binding purchase price indication for the estate property – usually within 48 hours
- One point of contact for all co-heirs: one offer, one notary appointment, one payout
- Grant of probate not yet arrived, land register not yet amended? Our offer awaits you
- Backlogs in renovation, vacancies, old rental agreements, or outstanding loans are not reasons for us to refuse.
Non-binding · discreet · feedback usually within 48 hours
Direct buyer instead of intermediary
Why inheritance communities sell to the Rosenbaum Group
The Rosenbaum Group is a family-owned business and buys residential properties for its own long-term portfolio. For heirs, this means they are not negotiating with an intermediary who will pass the property on, but directly with the buyer and decision-maker – and that is why a sale from an estate rarely takes longer than six weeks with us.
A price that all co-heirs can understand
We reveal how our purchase price is calculated: actual rents, rental potential, backlog of maintenance, location. This makes the decision in a co-heirship easier because no one has to feel they have accepted an offer without a basis.
No auction to divide is necessary
A partition auction can take months, cost a lot of energy and usually results in a loss of part of the market value. A joint sale to a direct buyer is generally the more economically advantageous route – provided there is a solid offer on the table that all co-heirs can discuss.
We are waiting for the certificate of inheritance and the land register.
It often takes months for an estate to be settled. Our purchase offer remains valid during this time, and we will arrange the notary appointment to coincide with the correction of the land register – without renegotiation, simply because it took longer.
No advance payments from heirs
You don't need to renovate, clear out, or have the flat vacated before selling. We buy as is, including household contents and existing tenancies.
Discretion towards tenants and neighbours
No exposé, no portal listing, no viewing groups in the stairwell. The sale remains a matter between the heirs' estate, the notary, and us.
Experience with complex estates
Post-inheritance, usufruct, executorship, a co-heir under guardianship, unknown heirs: We have already handled such constellations and know what evidence the notary needs and when.
More about our Property Acquisition, our Purchasing regions and already purchased items.
The dispute
Inheritance community and property: three paths and their consequences
A community of heirs is designed to be dissolved: it is to be partitioned, not managed jointly on a permanent basis. For a rented property, there are three practical ways to achieve this – and they differ primarily in duration and outcome.
1. A co-heir takes over and pays out
The simplest approach is when one of the heirs wishes to keep the property and is able to pay the others out. There are almost always two hurdles: financing the payout amount and determining what value to assign to it. A concrete purchase offer from an external party serves as a useful benchmark here, even if the property is ultimately acquired internally.
2. Joint sale to one buyer
All co-heirs sell together, the purchase price is distributed according to the inheritance quota. This is usually the fastest and cleanest solution: one notary appointment, one payment, and then the community of heirs is done with regard to the property. The prerequisites are agreement – and a buyer who reliably completes the transaction.
3. Partition auction
The last resort, when no agreement can be reached: each co-heir can apply for it at the local court. It often lasts a year or more, incurs fees and expert reports, and the winning bid is not infrequently below the price of a private sale. Those who can avoid this path should do so.
Which path suits your estate community is also a legal question. We do not replace notaries or lawyers – we ensure that a robust purchase offer is available, on the basis of which you can make a decision.
Documents
What we need – and what we'll get ourselves
Many heirs hesitate because they believe they need to compile a complete file first. This is not the case. For an initial purchase price indication, the address, approximate living space, and current rental income are sufficient.
Helpful of you
Rent statement or the latest utility bills, an extract from the land register, floor plans, calculation of living space, as well as a will, inheritance contract, or certificate of inheritance, if available.
Let's get
Current land registry and cadastre extracts, information from the encumbrance register and contaminated sites register, development plan, as well as our own technical and economic assessment of the property.
Is something completely missing?
Older estates often lack building plans or rental agreements. We still buy them – we factor in the uncertainty instead of letting the sale fail because of it.
Vom ersten Gespräch bis zur Auszahlung
Der Ablauf unterscheidet sich beim Nachlass nur an einer Stelle vom normalen Ankauf: Der Notar muss die Erbfolge nachvollziehen können. Alles andere läuft wie gewohnt – wir kaufen für den eigenen Bestand und entscheiden selbst, ohne Bank und ohne Gremium.
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1Week 1
Kontakt und Eckdaten
Sie schildern uns das Objekt – telefonisch oder über das Formular. Für den Anfang genügen Adresse, Baujahr und die Information, ob vermietet ist.
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2Week 1
Indicative purchase price
In der Regel binnen 48 Stunden erhalten Sie eine Preisspanne, die Sie in der Erbengemeinschaft in Ruhe besprechen können. Unverbindlich und kostenfrei.
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3Week 2
Viewing
Ein Termin, ein Ansprechpartner. Wenn Sie weit entfernt wohnen, reicht ein Schlüssel bei der Verwaltung oder einem Nachbarn.
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4Week 3
Verbindliches Angebot
Wir legen einen festen Kaufpreis vor – ohne Finanzierungsvorbehalt und ohne Gremienvorbehalt. So wissen Sie in der Erbengemeinschaft, woran Sie sind.
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5Week 4
Erbnachweis und Unterlagenprüfung
Der Notar prüft Erbschein oder Testament und die Grundbuchlage. Ist das Grundbuch noch nicht auf die Erben berichtigt, klären wir mit ihm die Reihenfolge.
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6Week 6
Notarisation
Alle Miterben unterschreiben – auf Wunsch mit Vollmacht durch einen Vertreter. Der Verkauf ist damit verbindlich, zum vereinbarten Preis.
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7Woche 7
Vormerkung und Löschungen
Der Notar lässt die Auflassungsvormerkung eintragen und veranlasst die Löschung nicht übernommener Belastungen.
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8Woche 10
Payment of the purchase price
Der Kaufpreis wird fällig und in einer Summe überwiesen – auf ein gemeinsames Konto der Erbengemeinschaft oder nach den im Kaufvertrag festgelegten Quoten.
From first contact to payment of the purchase price – plannable, binding and discreet. Agreed terms are not renegotiated.
Alle Zeitangaben sind Richtwerte aus unserer Ankaufspraxis. Die tatsächliche Dauer kann unter anderem von der Bearbeitungszeit des Grundbuchamts und der Vorlage des Erbnachweises abhängen.
Direct purchase from the estate – no estate agent
Sell inherited property
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For orientation
Taxes and deadlines when selling an estate property
When selling an inherited property, the same three issues always arise. We can't and don't want to provide tax advice – but we can tell you what you should discuss with your tax advisor.
Inheritance tax
It falls to the estate, regardless of whether you keep or sell the property. For the valuation, the value on the date of death is decisive. If a purchase price achieved later deviates significantly from this, that is a point your tax advisor should be aware of.
Speculation period
The ten-year period applicable to the deceased continues to run for the heirs – it does not start afresh. If the deceased purchased the house more than ten years ago, it is often possible for private individuals to sell it tax-free. The date of purchase at that time is the decisive factor.
Estate liabilities
Open loans, outstanding utility bills, compulsory portion claims: such items must be settled from the estate. A swift sale provides liquidity for this, rather than the heirs having to advance the money themselves.
These notes are for general guidance only and do not constitute tax or legal advice. Please speak to your tax advisor and notary before selling.
Frequently Asked Questions
Selling an inherited property – your questions
Can we sell if not all co-heirs agree?
A sale of the entire property requires the consent of all co-heirs, as it is a disposition of the estate. In practice, agreement is usually not fundamentally lacking, but only regarding the price. This is precisely what our purchase price indication is for: it gives the estate a concrete figure that can be discussed.
Do we need the certificate of inheritance before we can sell?
Not for the offer or the negotiations. For the notarisation, the notary must be able to verify the line of succession – either by means of a certificate of inheritance or, in the case of a notarised will or inheritance contract, often without one. We can adjust the timetable accordingly and wait until the proof is available.
What happens to the mortgage still on the house?
There are two common approaches: we take over the loan, or it is paid off from the purchase price and the land charge is discharged. Which is more favourable depends on the interest rate and remaining term. We will agree this with the bank before the notary appointment.
How quickly can the notary appointment take place?
Once the inheritance has been settled, the period between our binding offer and the notarisation is usually three to six weeks. The purchase price is due as soon as the reservation of title has been registered and any encumbrances not assumed have been deleted.
Do we have to pay a broker's commission?
No. We buy directly for our own portfolio; there is no estate agency agreement and no commission – neither for the community of heirs nor for us.
We live far away or abroad. Is that still possible?
Yes, that is often the case with inheritances. We carry out the on-site inspection, and the certification can be done by power of attorney, so not all co-heirs need to travel to the property.
The house is rented out and in need of renovation. Would you buy it?
Yes. A backlog of renovation work, old tenancy agreements, partial vacancy or an unresolved damp problem are not grounds for us to rule a property out. We factor in the maintenance requirements and carry out the renovation ourselves after purchase.
Where we buy
Inheritance properties in Berlin and Central Germany
We mainly purchase properties in Berlin, Brandenburg, Saxony, Saxony-Anhalt and Thuringia. If you have inherited a property in one of these areas, you can find the relevant page for your town here:
Berlin · Potsdam · Leipzig · Dresden · Chemnitz · Halle (Saale) · Magdeburg · Erfurt · Jena · all purchase regions
Let’s talk about the property you’ve inherited
A brief phone call or three fields in the form are sufficient. You will receive a non-binding indication of purchase price with which you can continue working within the estate co-ownership – no agent, no costs, no obligation.