Apartment viewing checklist & the right questions
The viewing is your chance – it's where you convince the landlord and check whether the flat really fits. This checklist tells you what to bring, what to ask, and what to look out for. Just tick things off – your progress is saved in this browser, and you can print the list.
The viewing checklist to tick off
Three parts: what you bring, what you ask, and what you look at in the flat.
What to bring (application folder)
What to ask the landlord
What to check in the apartment
4 tips for a good impression
Be on time
Better five minutes early than late. Lateness is one of the most common minus points for landlords.
Bring the complete folder
Being able to hand over your self-disclosure and proofs on the spot looks organised and lets you commit immediately – a real edge over other applicants.
Show genuine interest
Be friendly and ask specific questions. It signals you're serious – landlords prefer tenants who seem reliable.
Follow up briefly
A short, friendly message after the viewing, restating your interest, keeps you in mind.
Application-ready for the viewing
WohnungsBewerber creates your tenant self-disclosure as a PDF and gives you a checklist of all documents – so you have everything ready for the viewing. And it writes your application letter in German, in seconds. Free, everything stays local, you send it yourself.
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For the complete application:
Frequently asked questions
What should I bring to an apartment viewing?
Your complete application folder: a completed tenant self-disclosure, your last three proofs of income, a copy of your ID, and a SCHUFA report or guarantee if you have one. Add a pen, a charged phone for photos, and your list of questions.
What questions should I ask the landlord?
The utilities and heating costs, the deposit, when the flat is available, why the previous tenant is leaving, whether pets are allowed, the condition you take it over in, any cellar or parking, and what the next step after the viewing is.
What should I check in the apartment itself?
Mould or damp, water pressure and hot water, phone reception, the windows, sockets, noise levels, floors and walls, and the condition of the bathroom and kitchen. Take photos to remember it.
How do I make a good impression?
Be on time, bring your complete folder, show genuine interest with specific questions, and send a short, friendly follow-up. Landlords prefer tenants who seem organised and reliable.