Berlin · finder network

Your Kiez.
Found.

Instead of hundreds of listings: a local finder knows available apartments in your neighbourhood — before they go online. Success-based, capped and protected by escrow.

Demo · What a search order looks like

Demo preview — the real app requires an account.

Choose neighbourhood

Budget (cold rent)

600 €1.200 €2.200 €
2
months cold rent max. fee
3
days dispute window
DE + EN
two languages
10
blog posts at launch

How it works

From search order to keys — in three steps.

1

Create a search order

Set neighbourhood, budget, rooms and timeline. Takes less than 5 minutes — no account needed.

2

Finders bid

Local finders see your order and bid with fitting apartment leads. Compare profiles, reviews and response times.

3

Success + escrow

You pick the right finder. The capped fee stays secure in escrow and is released only after a signed lease.

Features

Everything a fair apartment hunt needs.

Local finders

People who truly know your neighbourhood — no anonymous listings.

Price cap

At most 2 months cold rent incl. VAT — checked automatically, no exceptions.

Escrow protection

The fee stays secure and is released only on success.

Dispute window

3-day right of objection after closing — full refund in case of problems.

Reviews

Real, verified reviews after completed orders.

Chat & documents

Direct communication and secure document handover in the search order.

Multiple neighbourhoods

One order for several areas — search flexibly where it fits.

Two languages

The app is fully available in German and English.

Transparent

No hidden fees — the price is fixed before you commission.

Fair, capped, protected

The key rules for your apartment hunt.

2-month rule

The finder fee is legally capped at two months cold rent incl. VAT — the platform enforces this automatically.

Escrow holding

The platform never touches the money: it is released only after a successful match via the payment provider.

3-day dispute

After closing you have a right of objection — in case of problems the deposited amount is refunded.

Verified orders

Completed orders are marked "verified" — so reviews stay traceable.

FAQ

What is a Kiezfinder?+
A Kiezfinder is a local tipster who knows your neighbourhood and points you to available apartments — often before they are publicly listed. Kiezfinder connects you with these finders in your neighbourhood.
What does the finder fee cost?+
At most two months of cold rent including VAT. The cap is set by law and automatically enforced on Kiezfinder — you see the price before commissioning.
When do I pay?+
On success only: the finder fee is released only after a signed lease. Until then the amount stays secure in escrow.
What is the dispute window?+
After a successful match you have 3 days to raise an objection. If the apartment does not materialise or the tip does not match the agreement, the amount is refunded.
Can I join as a finder?+
Yes. As a neighbourhood expert you create a finder profile, browse open search orders and bid on orders in your area. Your payouts are protected by escrow.
Which neighbourhoods are covered?+
Kiezfinder starts in Berlin. In your search order you can select multiple neighbourhoods — and the network keeps growing into your area.

Ready for your new Kiez?

Create your search order — in less than 5 minutes. The app is free, you only pay on success.

Get started