Work with Ekaterina
Consultations
A focused, paid session — not a sales call. You bring your situation and questions; you leave with a realistic budget, a clear process, and the confidence to act on the Berlin market.
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All About Purchase
60 minutes
225 €
A focused session covering everything you need to know before buying in Berlin — tailored to your situation, budget and timeline.
- Financial aspects: budgeting, mortgages, long-term commitment
- Market insights: trends, local conditions, decision factors
- The impact of location on lifestyle
- Legal and practical considerations
- Decision process: needs, research, informed choice
- Next steps, tailored to your situation
Fee fully credited toward the 1% buyer-representation engagement.
Book 60 minutesAll About Purchase + Q&A
90 minutes
350 €
The full purchase consultation plus extended time for your specific questions — contracts, districts, financing scenarios, anything on your list.
- Everything in All About Purchase
- 30-minute Q&A session with Ekaterina
- Home as an investment: yield, resale, long-term value
- Future alignment with your goals
Booking runs via Calendly; you'll answer a few short questions (budget, timeline, districts) so your session is tailored from the first minute. Prices last updated 3 July 2026.
Your consultation fee comes back to you
Decide to work with me on your purchase and the full 60-minute consultation fee is credited toward the buyer-representation fee (1% of the purchase price). The consultation costs you nothing extra — it becomes your first step.
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Book the 60-minute consultation (225€) and get your questions answered.
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Decide to buy with Home Philosophy — full search and buyer representation for 1% of the purchase price.
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The 225€ is deducted from that fee. Your consultation ends up costing nothing.
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FAQ hub
The buying process, costs and taxes, financing for expats — answered concretely.
Calculators
Buying costs, mortgage payments, rental yield — your numbers in ten seconds.
Email notes
Occasional notes on buying in Berlin — costs, districts, market shifts.
Before you book
Common questions
What benefits do I get from your consultation?
You get essential guidance before purchasing in Berlin: realistic expectations, accurate financial planning, an assessment of your priorities, and the legal implications of your specific situation. And if you engage me for your purchase afterwards, the full 60-minute consultation fee is credited toward the buyer-representation fee.
What sets Home Philosophy apart?
A personalized approach to every client, direct communication with one dedicated advisor throughout the entire process, fair pricing, over 15 years of Berlin market expertise, and multilingual service in English, German, and Russian. You work with me personally from the first call to the handover of your keys.
How can I trust you'll find the best property for me?
More than fifteen years in the Berlin market have refined my approach: I listen first, then search precisely. My commitment is to a smooth, successful transaction — not a quick close. Reviews from past clients are on this site, and my consultation fee is credited if you engage me, so my incentives align with yours.
What if I'm not satisfied with the options presented?
Then we reassess together. I will revisit your needs and preferences, adjust the search criteria, and continue presenting properties until we find the right one. There is no cap on the number of options — the engagement ends with a home you are genuinely happy with.