In large cities, there can be hundreds or more interested parties for an attractive rental apartment. A real estate agent reveals what he looks for and how applicants increase the chance of being awarded the contract.

Looking for an apartment in cities like Berlin, Hamburg or Munich is a nerve-wracking affair. If you want to find an affordable rental apartment in a popular district, you have to monitor the relevant portals live, activate mail alarms and react as quickly as possible when new offers pop up. And those are just the basic requirements.

Because if you have found something suitable, you are far from having reached your goal. The more attractive the apartment, the greater the number of competitors who would also like to move in. How do you manage to win the contract among dozens of interested parties?