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Frequently asked questions about real estate in Brussels
1. Sale
I would like to have my property appraised
We would be happy to value your property. It's free and with no obligation. Free, no-obligation valuation.
Do you provide a virtual tour and professional photos for every listing?
Yes, for both sales and rentals. Discover what we do to showcase your property.
Do you offer advice on how to present my property in the best possible light?
Yes, that is part of being a real estate agent. We style your property before taking photos. If necessary, we can also coordinate home staging for your property. Presenting the property in its best light is important and will help you get a higher price.
What are your rates?
My property has a zoning violation. What should I do?
We advise you to regularize the situation. This does not prevent us from starting the sale at the same time. Potential buyers will feel reassured knowing that steps have already been taken. We provide a list of trusted architects and lawyers you can work with to regularize your property. Feel free to ask me for advice; I am an architect by training. I can visit your property and advise you on what needs to be done.
My property has a poor EPC rating. Can you give me advice on how to improve it?
Yes. This is where we truly stand out from our competitors. With our background as architects specializing in renovations, we can tell you exactly what work needs to be done to improve your EPC rating. We can even provide concrete examples to back it up.
Why sell with a real estate agent?
For our database. We have many active buyers in our database. It is essential to generate maximum interest to secure as many offers as possible, allowing us to create competition among buyers.
To sell for a higher price. Selling with a real estate agent often helps you get a better price. Of course, agency fees will reduce this difference. However, if the agent manages to sell for 5% more and the agency fee is only 3% including VAT, that still leaves a 2% margin, or a capital gain of around €6,000 on a €300,000 property.
To secure the sale. The real estate agent must ensure that the interested buyer who made an offer has received all the information and legal documents required, preventing them from backing out later. This avoids any disputes, particularly regarding the price, when signing the preliminary sales agreement. Examples include soil certificates and flood risk reports.
It is also very important to get an accurate property valuation to choose the right selling strategy. You need to know the market price so you can add a 5% negotiation margin. If the price is wrong, you risk having to lower the listed price multiple times, which will create doubt in the minds of potential buyers.
For the visual quality of the listing. We use professional tools, such as a 3D camera, to create virtual tours and professional-quality photos. The listing needs to catch the eye and appear at the top of search results on Immoweb. Potential buyers will also use these photos and virtual tours to compare properties from home before making an offer.
For a complete sales file. The real estate agent's website contains more information than standard Immoweb listings—for example, details on sunlight exposure and access to all documents via a shared folder. The more information a potential buyer receives, the more reassured they feel, making them more likely to make a higher offer.
It is easier to sell a property that isn't your own. When you sell your own home, it is always difficult to detach yourself from a place filled with childhood memories. Subconsciously, you may pass this anxiety on to the potential buyer.
To avoid direct, heated negotiations with potential buyers. It is always best to have an intermediary to keep things calm. During negotiations, a real estate agent will not easily give ground, as it is also in their financial interest to get you the best deal.
Why sell your property with IZIKOZI?
We are transparent and honest. Our agency and administrative fees are clearly displayed on our website. With us, there are no unpleasant surprises.
We are a small, human-scale agency that stays close to its clients and knows every single one of them. You are never just a number to us. You will have a single contact person who knows your file inside and out.
What sets me apart from the competition, without sounding arrogant, is that we really roll up our sleeves. While others handle properties worth between €500,000 and €2,000,000, ours range from €160,000 to €750,000. Your property will be our top priority.
For the quality of our files, which includes virtual tours, professional photos, and a complete sales package with all necessary information and legal documents (to secure the sale). This includes the soil certificate, which can cause a 20-day delay for the notary drafting the preliminary agreement if it still needs to be requested. It also includes the flood risk certificate. If the buyer's notary discovers at the signing of the preliminary agreement that the property is in a flood zone, the sale comes to an immediate halt.
We know the city inside out. We have all lived in Brussels for over 20 years.
The fact that we are both real estate agents and architects reassures potential buyers, especially when renovation work is needed. Renovations can often seem daunting. We draw their attention to the quality of the materials used and can also answer any technical questions.
Why sell your property exclusively with us?
With a non-exclusive listing, the seller risks having to pay the commission twice if both agencies secure an offer at the asking price.
With a non-exclusive listing, you risk having your property advertised at different prices with varying features (living area, orientation, garden size, etc.), which creates confusion for potential buyers. This is very damaging because real estate transactions are built on trust.
Centralization and coordination of offers: This allows us to create competition between offers to secure the best possible price. Furthermore, you no longer run the risk of having to accept an offer from one agency without knowing whether another agency might bring you a better one the next day.
With an exclusive agreement, there is only one point of contact, making it much easier to organize changes and adjust your sales strategy.
To guarantee high quality. Creating a virtual tour and taking great photos takes time, and you often have to wait for good weather. With a non-exclusive listing, you don't have the luxury of waiting without falling behind the competition.
With a non-exclusive listing, the owner has to play babysitter between the different agencies—such as setting a single publication date for the ad and making sure all the information matches across the various listings.
Do you use artificial intelligence?
Yes. We use artificial intelligence to create presentation videos for your properties and for virtual home staging, which is included for free in our services. These tools allow us to showcase your property professionally, quickly, and at no extra cost to you.
2. Rental
Do you provide a virtual tour and professional photos for every property?
Yes, for both sales and rentals. Discover what we do to showcase your property.
Do you offer advice on how to present my property in the best possible light?
Yes, that is part of being a real estate agent. We style your property before taking photos. If necessary, we can also coordinate home staging for your property. Presenting the property in its best light is important and will help you get a higher price.
What are your rates?
My property has a poor EPC rating. Can you give me advice on how to improve it?
Yes. This is where we truly stand out from our competitors. With our background as architects specializing in renovations, we can tell you exactly what work needs to be done to improve your EPC rating. We can even provide concrete examples to back it up.
3. Property management
What are your rates?
My property has a zoning violation. What should I do?
We advise you to regularize the situation. This does not prevent us from starting the sale at the same time. Potential buyers will feel reassured knowing that steps have already been taken. We provide a list of trusted architects and lawyers you can work with to regularize your property. Feel free to ask me for advice; I am an architect by training. I can visit your property and advise you on what needs to be done.
My property has a poor EPC rating. Can you give me advice on how to improve it?
Yes. This is where we truly stand out from our competitors. With our background as architects specializing in renovations, we can tell you exactly what work needs to be done to improve your EPC rating. We can even provide concrete examples to back it up.