First Citiz Berlin

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First Citiz Berlin
Private
IndustryReal estate
Founded2014; 12 years ago (2014)
Key people
Dhaker Haj Ali (Managing Director)
ServicesReal estate advisory and brokerage
Websitefirstcitiz.com

First Citiz Berlin is the commercial name of First Citiz GmbH, a Berlin-based real-estate advisory and brokerage company founded in 2014. The company specialises in residential and commercial property transactions in Berlin, providing services to property buyers, sellers and investors.[1]

First Citiz Berlin offers property valuation, marketing and listing services, tailored property searches, investment guidance, mortgage assistance, and support with transaction documentation, notarisation and property handover.[2] Its property portfolio includes owner-occupied apartments, investment properties, new-build homes, luxury apartments, penthouses and commercial units.[3]

The agency operates in central Berlin neighbourhoods including Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Schöneberg, Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Wedding, Moabit, Tiergarten and Steglitz. It states that it serves clients from more than 100 countries and provides assistance in German, English, French and Russian.[4] Its headquarters are located at Französische Straße 56 in Berlin-Mitte.[5]

History and organisation

First Citiz GmbH was founded in 2014 and is registered with the District Court of Berlin-Charlottenburg under HRB 158620 B.[6] The company is headquartered at Französische Straße 56, 10117 Berlin. Its legal notice identifies Dhaker Haj Ali as managing director and states that it holds a real-estate business licence under Section 34c of the German Trade Regulation Act (GewO).[7]

Services and market coverage

First Citiz Berlin works in Berlin's residential-property market, with listings and advisory services for purchasers, sellers and investors. The company states that its services include property valuation, local and international marketing, property search, investment advice, mortgage support and assistance through the transaction process.[8] Its website lists properties and services across districts including Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Schöneberg, Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Wedding, Moabit, Tiergarten and Steglitz.[9]

The agency publishes market-information resources on its website, including a guide to Berlin property prices and real-estate market trends.[10]

Property portfolio

First Citiz Berlin markets residential and commercial properties in Berlin. Its portfolio includes apartments intended for owner-occupation and investment, as well as new-build, luxury and penthouse properties.[11] The agency's listing activity covers central Berlin neighbourhoods including Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Schöneberg, Charlottenburg, Wilmersdorf, Wedding, Moabit, Tiergarten and Steglitz.[12]

International client services

First Citiz Berlin provides real-estate services to domestic and international buyers, sellers and investors in Berlin. The company states that it serves clients from more than 100 countries and provides assistance in German, English, French and Russian.[13]

Its services for property sellers include property valuation, property marketing and listing, viewing coordination, administrative support, and assistance during the sale and notarisation process.[14]

For buyers and investors, the company provides property-search support, market information, mortgage assistance and guidance through the purchase process.[15]

The agency's services are focused on central Berlin neighbourhoods, including Mitte, Prenzlauer Berg, Friedrichshain, Kreuzberg, Neukölln, Tiergarten, Wedding, Moabit, Steglitz, Charlottenburg, Schöneberg and Wilmersdorf.[16]

Transaction support

The company provides support during property transactions, including property selection, valuation, marketing, mortgage assistance, documentation, notary appointments and post-notary follow-up.[17] Its services also include support for buyers of investment properties with property letting and management arrangements.[18]

Recognition

First Citiz Berlin has received recognition in real-estate and property-marketing award programmes. According to the company, it received the following awards:

  • Best International Real Estate Agent in Berlin (2019)
  • Berlin Real Estate Agency of the Year (2020)
  • Berlin's Most Trusted Real Estate Agency (2021)
  • Real Estate Agency Website Winner in Germany at the European Property Awards (2020–2021)
  • Best Real Estate Agency Marketing in Germany at the European Property Awards (2025–2026)[19]

In 2025–2026, First Citiz Berlin was also listed by the International Property Awards as a winner in the Real Estate Agency Single Office Germany and Property Agency / Consultancy Germany categories.[20]

Media references

First Citiz's market information has been cited in reporting on Berlin's residential-property market. In 2019, HuffPost France referred to First Citiz data in a report on differences between property prices in Berlin's former eastern and western districts.[21] Berliner Morgenpost also cited the agency's website for an estimate of average apartment prices in Neukölln in 2019.[22]

In 2020, Anna Kuznetsova, then identified as managing director of First Citiz Berlin, was quoted by Mansion Global regarding investment demand and the outlook for Berlin's luxury-property market during the COVID-19 pandemic.[23]

References

  1. "Imprint and Legal Notice". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  2. "How to Find the Right Property in Berlin with First Citiz". I am Expat. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  3. "About Us". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  4. "Careers". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  5. "Imprint and Legal Notice". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  6. "First Citiz GmbH, Berlin". CompanyHouse. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  7. "Imprint and Legal Notice". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  8. "First Citiz GmbH, Berlin". Rightmove. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  9. "First Citiz Berlin". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  10. "Berlin Property Prices & Real Estate Market Trends 2026". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  11. "About Us". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  12. "First Citiz Berlin". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  13. "Build Your Property Expert Career at First Citiz Berlin!". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  14. "First Citiz Berlin". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  15. "How to Find the Right Property in Berlin with First Citiz". I am Expat. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  16. "About Us". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  17. "How to Find the Right Property in Berlin with First Citiz". I am Expat. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  18. "How to Find the Right Property in Berlin with First Citiz". I am Expat. 2022-01-19. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  19. "First Citiz Berlin". First Citiz Berlin. First Citiz GmbH. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  20. "First Citiz Berlin – Real Estate Agency Single Office Germany". International Property Awards. 2025–2026. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  21. Claire Tervé (2019-11-09). "30 ans après, ces éléments montrent que le mur de Berlin n'a pas totalement disparu". Le HuffPost. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  22. "In Neukölln werden Mikro-Apartments ab 170.000 Euro verkauft". Berliner Morgenpost. Retrieved 2026-09-11.
  23. "Bolstered by Tech Jobs, Berlin's Burgeoning Luxury Market Is Poised for Steady Growth". Mansion Global. Retrieved 2026-09-11.

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