CROVES Real Estate
Classic multi-family residence in a Zurich neighbourhood

Active Search Mandate | Letting & Sales

Searching for a new home in a competitive market requires systematic market coverage, speed and professional representation.

01

More Time for Your Priorities

Guidance throughout the entire real estate process.

02

Informed Decision-Making

Real estate expertise, market knowledge and professional assessment.

03

Extended Market Reach

Proactive market outreach and an established network.

Caroline Staub, owner of CROVES Real Estate
Your personal contact

Caroline Staub

Federally Certified Real Estate Trustee  I  MBA Real Estate

Caroline Staub is the owner and managing director of CROVES Real Estate. She brings 20 years of professional experience, including 14 years in the real estate industry in various roles at leading real estate service providers and institutional property investors. Together with her qualified and well-coordinated team, she supports clients with dedication and expertise in realising their real estate projects.

Caroline Staub on LinkedIn

Caroline Staub has built broad experience across the real estate value chain – from representing tenant and owner interests, asset management and the acquisition and sale of residential and investment properties, through letting, interior fit-out of residential and commercial space, implementation of construction measures, to building up new business lines. Selected roles in her career include:

  • Head of Asset Management at a real estate boutique, responsible for a residential and commercial portfolio of EUR 1.5 bn in Germany and Switzerland, including the assessment of new investment opportunities.
  • Product Lead within a listed real estate fund covering a CHF 3 bn nationwide residential and commercial portfolio at an institutional investor (a major Swiss bank).
  • Within an SME, co-building the letting department (overall responsibility for letting mandates on behalf of private and institutional investors) as well as the newly created Tenant Representation department.

Caroline Staub has established a broad network of private property owners, property managers, institutional investors and other relevant stakeholders across the real estate sector.

Services

Services

Bright living room with marble floor and a view of Lake Zurich
01. We find your new home to rent or buy.

Active Search Mandate

We manage the entire property search on your behalf. We actively monitor and approach the market, draw on our established network, identify suitable on- and off-market opportunities, pre-select and assess potential properties and represent your interests throughout the subsequent negotiations. You benefit from a professionally managed search process, a sound basis for your decisions and more time for your own priorities.

What you can expect from our search mandate:

  • —

    Efficient mandate management: Pre-selection and review of potential properties based on your defined search criteria. This lets you focus on the options that are genuinely relevant to your decision.

  • —

    Independent Representation of Your Interests: We act exclusively in your interests throughout the mandate, providing independent professional guidance to support your decisions.

  • —

    Extended Market Reach: Alongside our targeted search of the public market, we actively draw on our established network and maintain direct contact with property managers, agents, private owners and institutional property owners. Depending on your search profile and current market conditions, this may also enable us to identify properties outside the public market.

  • —

    In-Depth Review and Assessment: We review suitable properties and the relevant documentation in detail and provide a professional assessment of our findings. For property purchases, our support also includes in-depth due diligence of the relevant property and land registry documentation.

  • —

    Personal mandate management: Caroline Staub leads your mandate personally and coordinates the key steps and decisions with you.

Learn more about our Property Search in Zurich.

Your direct
contact

Finding a new home in a competitive market requires a proactive search strategy, timely action and effective market positioning. With an Active Search Mandate, you entrust the entire search process to us. We proactively monitor and approach the market, draw on our established network, identify suitable on- and off-market opportunities, pre-select and assess potential properties, and represent your interests throughout the subsequent negotiations. You benefit from a professionally managed search process, a sound basis for your decisions and more time for your own priorities.

Active search mandate process:

  • 1. Search profile & strategy: Together we define your requirements, priorities and framework conditions and establish the search strategy.
  • 2. Active property search: We continuously monitor the market and actively approach relevant market participants.
  • 3. Pre-selection & viewings: We pre-select potential properties, coordinate viewings and conduct or accompany them.
  • 4. Review & decision basis: For suitable properties we review and assess the relevant property and contract documents and prepare the essential information for your decision.
  • 5. Negotiation & closing: We represent your interests in negotiations and coordinate the further process through to contract signing.

Additional services on request:

  • Successor tenant search: Sourcing a successor tenant for your current apartment and managing the full handover process (on request).
  • Relocation management: Professional organisation of your move (on request).
  • Administrative support: Support with administrative matters (on request).
  • Handover: Professional handover of the new apartment (on request).
Elegant city façade in Zurich in warm evening light
02 · You define the goal. We steer the marketing.

Letting & Sales

What you can expect from us:

  • —

    Personal mandate management: Caroline Staub personally leads your mandate and serves as your central point of contact throughout the letting or sales process.

  • —

    Tailored Marketing Strategy: Positioning, market outreach and marketing activities are tailored to the property, current market conditions and the relevant target groups.

  • —

    Structured transaction support: Professional coordination of the relevant documentation, contractual process and parties involved through to completion.

Property sales in ZurichProperty letting in Zurich
Your direct
contact

Our services

  • Market analysis & positioning: We analyse the property and the relevant market environment and derive the appropriate positioning as well as the letting or sales strategy.
  • Marketing & Market Outreach: We develop a marketing strategy tailored to the property and target audience, prepare the relevant documentation and approach suitable prospects through selected market channels.
  • Prospect management: We coordinate enquiries and viewings, check prospective tenants or buyers and prepare applications or offers in a structured manner for further assessment.
  • Negotiation & closing: We conduct negotiations in your interest and coordinate the further steps through to contract signing and handover.
Modern luxury apartment with panoramic Lake Zurich view
03 · More time for what matters

Residence & Relocation Services

Tailored support for your property, residence and relocation needs.

We manage selected operational and administrative matters on your behalf and personally coordinate the services agreed with you.

A selection from our range of services:

  • —

    Personal point of contact: One dedicated contact for the agreed services.

  • —

    Residence management: Discreet property checks and coordination of relevant matters while you are away.

  • —

    Management of specialist contractors: Coordination and quality oversight of agreed works relating to your property.

  • —

    Relocation management: Structured, time-critical organisation and administrative handling of your entire move or change of location.

  • —

    Administrative & Strategic Support: Coordination of administrative processes, coordination of quotations and the review and assessment of property-related expenses.

Scope of Services and Collaboration:

During a complimentary initial consultation, we define your individual requirements and the scope of our services. You decide the level of support you require – either flexibly on demand or as an ongoing mandate.

Your direct
contact
Success Stories

Case Studies

Relocation of a family from San Francisco to Zurich
01

Secured a family home in Küsnacht within two months.

Situation

Due to a professional opportunity, a family with two young children planned to move from the USA to Zurich. The greatest hurdles in a highly competitive market were the distance, the nine-hour time difference and the lack of direct market access.

Time saving

We handled the entire organisation as well as all time-critical communication with property managers and owners in Zurich, aligned with our clients' time zone.

Network

We positioned the family's application through our established contacts and built confidence with property managers and owners despite our clients being abroad.

Market knowledge

Pre-selection of on- and off-market properties, video calls for a curated shortlist and negotiation of the lease agreement ready for signature. We also referred a professional interior design firm for their new home.

The result

The family moved into their new home on the day of their arrival in Switzerland – without the need for temporary accommodation or a separate property-search trip from the US.

ClientFamily H., San Francisco
Read the full case study
Active search mandate for a condominium in Zurich
02

Secured a condominium in Zurich-Enge off-market within three months.

Situation

A manager in Zurich was looking to purchase a condominium but had limited capacity for systematic market monitoring. Publicly available opportunities had not resulted in a suitable property.

Time saving

We drew on our established network and handled the search, pre-screening and viewing of suitable purchase properties as well as all contract and price negotiations.

Network

Identification of an off-market opportunity through our established network of private owners and real estate professionals.

Market knowledge

In-depth due diligence on the apartment and the relevant property documentation.

Discreet handling

The transaction was handled discreetly throughout, protecting the privacy of both our client and the sellers.

The result

Within three months, our client acquired a condominium in Zurich-Enge through an off-market transaction.

ClientS.L., Zurich
Read the full case study
Active search mandate for a rental apartment in Zurich
03

Found the right apartment in Seefeld within two months – slightly below budget.

Situation

A couple from Munich was planning to relocate to Zurich. Due to their professional commitments, they lacked the time to travel to Zurich for viewings and had limited access to the local market and its relevant networks.

Accelerated application process

By responding immediately to new market opportunities, we were able to handle short-notice viewings and assessments locally and keep the application process moving without delay.

Network

We combine continuous market screening with direct market outreach, an established network and personal representation to identify and assess relevant opportunities efficiently.

Market knowledge

We drew on our network and considered both on- and off-market opportunities, conducted viewings locally and presented selected properties to our clients via video call. We also reviewed and negotiated the lease agreement on their behalf.

Complete application dossier and personal reference

We prepared a complete application dossier and provided a personal reference to the responsible property manager, adding factual context on our clients' profile to support a professional assessment of the application.

The result

Within two months, our clients secured a suitable apartment in Zurich-Seefeld – in a quiet location, within walking distance of the lake and slightly below their intended budget.

ClientM.K. and E.R., Munich
Read the full case study
About us

Company Profile

CROVES Real Estate is an independent real estate advisory firm based in Zurich. We represent tenants, buyers as well as private and institutional owners in the search for, rental and sale of properties. Personal mandate management, sound real estate expertise and an established network form the foundation of our work.

Our clients benefit from our in-depth real estate expertise, personalised service and proactive communication throughout the entire process. We provide a comprehensive network, in-depth knowledge of real estate markets and their drivers, and extensive hands-on experience, supported by recognised real estate qualifications.

Foundation

Company Philosophy

We provide professional, dedicated and personal service at all times. We work with discretion, transparency and integrity, and we are genuinely passionate about our work and the people we work with.

We understand the importance of customisation and personalised service in the professional setting. We allocate a substantial amount of time to each client, actively listening to their needs and working closely with them to achieve their unique goals and priorities.

We act with foresight and build lasting business relationships. You can rely on us as a partner – and on every agreement we make.

We hold ourselves to the highest standards and are committed to ongoing development of our knowledge, qualifications and skills.

Only by staying agile can we adapt to evolving circumstances and proactively drive the future. This principle represents a core pillar of our corporate philosophy.

We adopt a solutions-oriented approach, identifying pragmatic solutions to every challenge.

Frequently asked questions

FAQ

Yes. What is internationally known as a buyer's agent, we call an active search mandate. Within an active search mandate we represent our client's interests exclusively. We are, however, active on both sides of the market – for buyers and tenants as well as for owners. That is precisely our decisive advantage: we know both perspectives, understand how decisions are made on the other side and negotiate with corresponding precision. Within each individual mandate we always clearly represent our client's interests. Potential conflicts of interest are avoided through binding internal controls.

More about our Buyer's Agent in Zurich.

An independent real estate advisory goes beyond simply brokering a property. It combines technical expertise and market knowledge with the structured management of the entire mandate and clear representation of interests.

CROVES Real Estate takes on the key steps of the real estate process, creates a sound basis for decision-making and draws on an established network for each mandate. For our clients this means less time and organisational effort on their part, a professional assessment of relevant issues and expanded opportunities in the market.

Within an active search mandate we do not limit the search to publicly listed properties. We involve our established network, direct contacts and targeted outreach to relevant market participants in the search. This means that properties offered outside the public market or brokered discreetly can also be identified.

Off-market access is not a standardised property offering, however. What matters is a precise search profile, the specific market situation and both parties' willingness to consider a transaction discreetly. We identify suitable opportunities, assess their suitability and support our clients in the further evaluation.

Discretion is a central element of every mandate. We treat your personal details, search criteria, financial parameters and all documentation confidentially, and share information only where it is necessary for the specific search and has been agreed with you.

Your search profile is communicated selectively rather than broadly across the market. Contact with property managers, agents, owners and institutional investors is made selectively and with due restraint. Viewings, negotiations and all further communication are coordinated personally by Caroline Staub and aligned flexibly with your schedule and requirements.

Yes. CROVES Real Estate supports international professionals and executives as well as families in finding a new home to rent or buy in Zurich and selected surrounding regions.

The search can begin before you move to Switzerland. We handle the local market approach, review and select suitable properties, coordinate viewings and represent your interests towards property managers, agents and owners. The entire search process can be conducted in English if desired.

We also complement this with selected Residence & Relocation Services for organisational and administrative matters relating to your move and your residence in Switzerland.

All questions and answers at a glanceBuyer's Agent Zurich – how our property search works

Contact

Every successful partnership starts with a conversation.

We look forward to hearing from you.

+41 (0)44 552 00 40info@croves-realestate.com
CROVES Real Estate
Owner: Caroline Staub
Zollikerstrasse 153, 8008 Zurich
Contact via WhatsApp
Save contact

Scan to save contact

Save directly

On mobile: tap and save to your contacts

For a confidential enquiry, simply leave us your contact details. Caroline Staub will get in touch with you directly.