Real estate and investments with style and charm, properties with character and history, are the focus of the successful duo Silke Niemann and Thilo Osterberg from KLEIN & OSTERBERG in Cologne. With a keen eye and knowledge of the real estate market in Germany and abroad, with style and savoir-faire and a pronounced penchant for design and exclusive luxury properties, the two owners are committed to your real estate project.
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Credibility, the be-all and end-all in the real estate business - who do we trust at Klein & Osterberg?
Silke Niemann
Two experienced experts who are highly professional in real estate in the high-end luxury segment. Our focus is on exclusive properties with a unique design, whether modern classical architecture or historical buildings or listed properties - such as condominiums for extra demands, selected architect's houses, courtyards and estates de luxe, monuments or noble villas in a class of their own - both nationally and internationally. With this specialization and the soon to be opened branch office in other European countries, we are ideally positioned to support interested parties in buying and selling or in realizing their investments worldwide.
As certified real estate agents with additional qualifications, we support our clients with passion and expertise from the first meeting to the successful completion of the transaction. Our personal commitment, in-depth knowledge of the sector and our expert eye for properties with character, style and history are the best guarantee for a successful real estate project.
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Why is the People Manager so closely linked to the real estate business?
Silke Niemann
Our work is about people who sell their valuable possessions. There are stories behind them, a whole life's work. It is also about people who want to fulfill their dream home - who are looking for something special, for style, location and ideal condition. Individuals and their ideas come together at all levels, which requires a great deal of empathy and diplomatic skill. Our aim is to meet all our clients appropriately and to accompany and inspire them reliably and unerringly in their project with individually developed strategies!
And quite realistically, given the sums involved, our customers can rightly expect excellent service, that little bit extra and perfect commitment.
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People and real estate, one cannot exist without the other - where do you start with real estate?
Silke Niemann
Word of our USP has gotten around. Clients entrust their projects to Klein & Osterberg because we offer comprehensive support at the highest level with our full-service package. From professional property valuations to high-quality photo and video productions and targeted, tailor-made marketing, we take care of every detail. There are no coincidences or half-heartedness with us. The goal is to bring the right people together with the right places and properties, and we are your experienced companion on this exciting journey all the way to the notary and beyond.
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The real estate business is sometimes referred to as a contact sport - how do you see this?
Silke Niemann
In fact, this industry is heavily dependent on personal contacts and relationships - characterized by active communication and networking. This is why it is essential to build up and maintain a good network in all areas of the upmarket real estate business for partnerships in order to be truly successful.
Just as we have customer inquiries from all countries, we also cooperate throughout Europe and are networked with numerous players, which enables us to support our customers with a select network of service providers from Germany to Switzerland in order to implement their projects satisfactorily.
How quickly we are enthralled by the sight of an old fairytale villa. Everything breathes history and the spirit of times gone by. We can hardly believe our luck, and in our minds we are already starting to settle in. To avoid being taken in by a mirage, it's better to call in an experienced expert. With the real estate professionals from KLEIN & OSTERBERG, the fairy tale of a dream home really does come true.
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When does a property become a listed building and what makes it attractive?
Thilo Osterberg
The criteria for listed buildings, be it cultural-historical aspects or characteristics of particular building features and styles, vary from state to state. The fact is that they represent an extremely solid investment and, with their masonry steeped in history, are not lacking in historical charm and thus create a very special flair. In addition, there are tax benefits and possible subsidies, which can have a positive effect on the budget. However, when purchasing such a property, it is also important to bear in mind that renovation work or maintenance measures may be subject to strict conditions, depending on what the listed building refers to.
Don't let this take away your enjoyment of these beautiful properties. As proven experts in the field of monument protection and historic buildings, we support our clients with in-depth specialist knowledge and many years of experience and navigate them unerringly through all the shoals, from the initial consultation through to successful completion.
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Your co-owner likes to call you “the eye” - you are the one who has a keen eye for historical treasures. What needs to be considered here?
Thilo Osterberg
At first glance, many an outdated building, whether large or small, appears to be simply beautiful and looks fabulously transfigured, perhaps even overgrown like Sleeping Beauty's castle. But there are also many hidden defects lurking here that should not be overlooked or even ignored despite all the dazzling charm. The beams, roof trusses and cellar in particular speak a language of their own that you need to be able to read. And what about the fabric of the building? What is hidden behind these old walls? Can the dream home be moved into quickly, or does a thorough and comprehensive renovation await the new owner? These are all important points that need to be clarified in advance to avoid any nasty surprises.
In many cases, there are hardly any plans or living space calculations for older buildings. In addition, it is important to consider where there may have been illegal constructions in the past that have since been mercifully forgotten. All these and many more are important factors that play a major role in the valuation and are also reflected in the legal aspects, such as warranty and liability.
It is clear that only a real specialist, a competent and reputable broker like us at Klein & Osterberg, can reliably cover the entire range of issues at hand and work out an individual strategy for its clients and strive for the best possible solution.
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Exceptional and exclusive properties in exceptional locations are the focus - with your expertise this leads to a match, to the success of the dream home ...
Thilo Osterberg
That's the short form. Passionate, committed and experienced, with a soft spot for real estate and special buildings, and above all with our excellent service, personal support and full-service package, we always ensure the best possible results at the highest level. This naturally includes our perfectly organized and well-maintained network of reliable cooperation partners, with whom we support our clients throughout Europe in the implementation of their projects.
