Awarded – but not advertised: Why ADEN Immobilien doesn’t rely on seals to earn trust

In a market like Berlin, where countless real estate agencies compete for the attention of buyers and sellers, visibility and credibility matter more than ever. Many promote themselves with seals, rankings and awards – often prominently placed. ADEN Immobilien takes a different approach.

We are among the most awarded real estate agencies in Berlin – and have been for many years. Yet anyone browsing our website or brochures will notice: there are no badges. Not because we don’t have them, but because we choose not to put them front and center.

An overview of our awards

Since 2020, we have received the FOCUS Top Real Estate Agent Award every year – based on peer evaluations, market analyses and client feedback. In parallel, Capital magazine has repeatedly ranked us in its Makler-Kompass as one of Germany’s top real estate agencies.

ImmoScout24, one of Germany’s leading property platforms, lists us as a top-rated partner – with outstanding reviews and an above-average closing rate.

Kununu, the employer review platform, ranks us among the most attractive workplaces in the industry. Even international outlets like Bellevue have honored us multiple times.

We value awards – even if we don’t showcase them

We are proud of every single award we receive. Each one is a recognition of our daily commitment: to honest consultation, reliable service and the teamwork that makes it all possible. Every award honors our work and confirms our values.

And that’s exactly why we don’t promote them visibly on our website. Not because they’re unimportant – but because we believe trust is built through experience, not symbols.

Trust through recommendations – not through badges

We want owners and buyers to choose ADEN Immobilien because they feel in good hands – not because a badge says so. Our customers affirm this every week: with 5-star reviews, personal referrals and long-term partnerships.

Conclusion: One of Berlin’s best real estate agents – just different

Our repeated recognition by FOCUS, Capital, Kununu, ImmoScout and others is a great honor – because it reflects what we stand for: professionalism, client focus and genuine collaboration. Still, we stay true to our principle: we let our work speak for itself – not a logo.

If you’re looking for a real estate agent in Berlin who is highly regarded but down-to-earth – we’re happy to hear from you.

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Five years in a row: ADEN Immobilien named “Top Company” on Kununu

22. October 2025

We’re genuinely proud: ADEN Immobilien has once again been recognized as a Top Company on Kununu – for the fifth consecutive year. With a score of 4.9 out of 5 points and a 100 % recommendation rate, we are among the highest-rated real estate employers in Germany.

What this recognition really means These awards are based entirely on anonymous employee reviews – not on marketing claims. They reflect how our team actually experiences ADEN Immobilien every day: collaboration, trust, and shared values. […]

Booming Berlin – property prices continue to rise

15. December 2022

As the year got under way, the major research institutes and departments, assessors associations, statisticians and market observers published their figures relating to Germany’s property market. The results are illuminating and provide insight into potential future developments. This year, the trend is once again clear: property prices are continuing to rise across the board – though less dynamically than before.

Berlin – a city of possibilities Berlin is a modern, dynamic metropolis with international pulling power. The break-neck pace of development here over the past three decades is reflected in the diametric contrast of challenges […]

Residual Useful Life Assessment: 16-Year vs 50-Year AfA

19. December 2025

Residual Useful Life Assessment – Realistic Depreciation Instead of Flat Rates

For rented properties, depreciation for wear and tear (AfA) plays a central role in ongoing returns. Often, however, depreciation is calculated as a flat rate over a fixed period of use, without taking the actual condition of the building into account. Particularly in cities with many old buildings (e.g., Berlin), the flat 50-year depreciation can deviate significantly from reality. A residual useful life assessment makes it possible in such cases to adapt the depreciation to the actual economic useful life of the building – provided certain requirements are met. The following sections explain the basics, provide practical examples, and answer frequently asked questions.

What is a Residual Useful Life Assessment? A residual useful life assessment estimates how long a building can still be used economically from today’s perspective. It is not a market value or purchase price assessment, […]

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André Ahrends

Office Berlin Wilmersdorf

Real Estate Agent

German, English +49 30 61 67 51 15 andre.ahrends@aden-immo.com

Michael Bautz

Office Berlin Friedrichshain

Real Estate Agent

German, English +49 30 61 67 51 15 michael.bautz@aden-immo.com

Lars Drewes

Büro Berlin Wilmersdorf

Head of Sales

German, English +49 30 23 633 533 lars.drewes@aden-immo.com

Ole Eggerss

Office Berlin Charlottenburg

Real Estate Agent

German, English +49 30 61 67 51 15 ole.eggerss@aden-immo.com