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Real Estate Purchase: Timeline After Notarization of the Purchase Agreement

Signing the purchase agreement at the notary's office, combined with the notarization of the contract, is a major milestone in buying real estate. After the purchase agreement has been notarized, many buyers wonder what steps come next and within what timeframe. At this point, you can get information about the approximate timeline after the notarization of the purchase agreement. Please keep in mind that these are only estimated values which can vary from case to case and can also be significantly exceeded.

The purchase agreement has been notarized for about 1 week

Shortly after the notarization of the purchase agreement, both the buyer and the seller receive a notarized copy of the contract. The notary also submits an application for the entry of a conveyance notice (Auflassungsvormerkung) for the buyer at the responsible land registry. With the registration of the conveyance notice, it is visible to everyone that the buyer has a legal claim to the sold property.

The purchase agreement has been notarized for about 2 weeks.

Once the purchase agreement is notarized, the buyer can have a notarized charge on land (Grundschuld) established if they need to take out a loan to finance the real estate purchase. To do this, the buyer needs a charge on land establishment form from their financing bank, which they must present to the notary. The establishment of the charge on land can take place immediately following the reading and signing of the purchase agreement.

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The purchase agreement has been notarized for about 4 to 10 weeks.

Approximately four to nine weeks after the notarized purchase agreement has become effective, the buyer will receive the property transfer tax assessment from the tax office. They should also transfer this amount to the responsible tax office by the deadline, because only after payment will they receive the tax clearance certificate required for the transfer of ownership.
Generally, the notary will only send the purchase price maturity notice to the buyer once they can guarantee that the buyer will also receive ownership in accordance with the contract in the event of payment. This includes the entry of the priority notice of conveyance in the land register at the agreed rank, the cancellation of old encumbrances if these are not assumed by the buyer, and, in the case of the sale of an apartment, the consent of the administrator of the condominium owners' association.

When selling real estate, a negative certificate from the municipality is also required stating that they do not wish to exercise their Right of first refusal waives. As your real estate agency, we are also happy to assist you in obtaining the documents. Once the buyer has received the notification of the due date of the purchase price, they have time to transfer the purchase price by the deadline agreed upon in the purchase contract. If the buyer assumes the remaining loan of the mortgage registered in the land register from the seller's bank, the seller will only receive the remaining amount of the purchase price in their account.

The purchase contract has been notarized for about 6 to 12 weeks.

Once the receipt of the full purchase price in the seller's account has been confirmed, the notary will submit the application for the transfer of ownership to the land registry. Furthermore, the buyer then becomes the possessor and is entitled to use the acquired property. In addition, the buyer is subject to all duties and burdens, including the duty to maintain public safety on the property. If the seller still receives invoices related to the property, they can forward them to the buyer.

The purchase contract has been notarized for about 5 to 12 months

During this time, the buyer is ultimately entered into the public register, the land registry, as the owner of the property or land. Both parties are informed by the notary via a registration notice once the process is complete. In addition, the building insurance is transferred to the buyer.

Immediately after the transfer of ownership, the building insurance company must be notified in writing. It does not matter who does this, whether the seller or the buyer. After this point, the buyer can cancel the insurance within one month, either at the end of the insurance period or with immediate effect. The change of ownership must be reported to the tax office for property tax purposes within three months of the transfer of ownership.

Chronological sequence after notarization: The most important points at a glance

1 week: Notarized copy and priority notice of conveyance.
2 weeks: Land charge creation possible.
4–10 weeks: Property transfer tax assessment and purchase price maturity notice.
6–12 weeks: Transfer of the purchase price and submission of the transfer of ownership.
5–12 months: Registration of the buyer as the owner, building insurance, and notification of the change of ownership to the tax office.

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Good preparation speeds up the process after notarization

The multitude of processes that a notary has to handle takes a lot of time. You can be certain that the notary is making every effort to process your purchase contract and the other matters as quickly as possible. All necessary documents and important information will be sent to you automatically by the notary's office. If you have any questions, you should always provide the file reference number or the deed number. You can, of course, also contact your real estate office. We will support you in all matters.

The procedure of a real estate sale may sound complicated, but it is a clearly structured process. We as a real estate agency will do everything we can to ensure that all preparations are made to speed up the procedures. Should you still be unsure, please contact us. In cooperation with the notary, we will discuss all processes with you once again.

Even after the notarization of your purchase agreement, the sale of the real estate is far from complete. In the coming 5 to 12 months until the final transfer of ownership, there are a few pitfalls that sellers should be aware of:

Typical mistakes made by salespeople:

1. Missed deadlinesFailure to initiate the cancellation of land register encumbrances in a timely manner
2. Deficient documentationImportant documents for the handover are missing or incomplete.
3. Communication problemsUnclear agreements with the buyer and notary lead to delays
4. Tax pitfallsreal estate transfer tax issues blocking the sale
5. Insurance questionsUnclear transfer of building insurance and duty to maintain public safety

As a real estate agent with over 20 years of experience in Munich we have experienced and mastered these situations a hundred times over. The decisive difference: Sellers who work with us go through this process accompanied in a stress-free and professional manner.

This is how we concretely support sellers:

At Rogers Immobilien, our support does not end with the signature at the notary's office. While other real estate agents withdraw after the notarization, we actively accompany you until the final handover of the keys – and beyond.

Our vendor support after notarization includes:

– ✓ Regular status updates on the progress of the land register entry
– ✓ Proactive deadline monitoring for all relevant dates and deadlines
– ✓ Direct coordination with notary, buyer, and land registry office
– ✓ Professional handover organization with legally secure protocol
- ✓ Knowledgeable contact persons even for unexpected questions and problems

This is what our sellers say:

„The support from Rogers Immobilien was outstanding even after the notary appointment. We were informed about every step and never had the feeling of being left alone.”
– W. O., salesperson from Munich

„Particularly the support with the property handover and the clarification of all details with the buyer helped us a lot.”
– H.-G. J., Sales Representative

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Buyers and sellers: Professional guidance throughout the entire process

The process after notarization requires coordination, an overview, and experience – regardless of whether you are involved as a buyer or seller. As a real estate agent in Munich with over 20 years of experience, we guide both sides professionally through all the steps.

For buyersFrom the advance notice of conveyance to the land register transfer – we ensure that you are fully informed at all times and can look forward to your new home with peace of mind.

For sellersFrom notary coordination to the final handover – we keep track of all deadlines and ensure a smooth completion.

Do you have questions about the process? Contact us at phone. 089 70065020 – we are here for you with dedication, expertise, and heart.

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