Jan-Erik Joost and clients raise a glass at the notary's office after the deal

Deals at the notary · 2024–2025

One hour, and you will have clarity

Before you decide anything, it helps to know where you stand today. I come to you or we talk on the phone, I look the situation over and tell you honestly what I would do in your place. Even when the answer is “do not sell right now”.

Who this is for

The consultation is for the moment when you have more questions than answers.

  • You are considering selling but do not know whether now is the right time.
  • You have inherited property and do not know where to start.
  • You want to know whether a flat is worth renovating before the sale.
  • You are weighing letting against selling.
  • You are buying your first home and want to understand how the whole thing works.

Free means free

The consultation costs nothing and it does not automatically turn into a contract. You do not have to decide on the spot, or later. If your path leads elsewhere after we talk, that is fine — the advice is still yours.

  • No price list and no invoice
  • No pressure to sign anything on the spot
  • I will also say when the sensible move is to do nothing for now

What happens at the meeting

The meeting usually takes about an hour. A conversation, not a presentation.

  1. Your situation

    You tell me the plan and the timeframe. I ask questions and listen more than I talk.

  2. Looking the property over

    If we meet at the property, I walk through the flat or the house and notice the things a buyer will notice.

  3. The market picture

    We look together at what actually sells in your area, at what price and how long it takes.

  4. The price range

    You get a justified range with an explanation of what moves it up and down.

  5. Next steps

    I tell you what I think is worth doing first — even when that is not a contract with me.

What you are left with

Even if we never work together, that hour is not wasted.

  • A realistic price range, not a flattering number
  • A list of what is worth doing before selling or letting
  • An honest view of the timeframe
  • An overview of the costs that come with a deal
  • A clear next step you can also take on your own if you want to

What to have ready

Nothing is compulsory. If these things are to hand, we get further in a single meeting.

  • The floor area of the flat or house and the number of rooms
  • The address or the land register details
  • The energy certificate, if there is one
  • An overview of the housing association's renovation plans and loan
  • Details of any existing loan or restrictions
  • Your timeframe and what should happen after the deal

How we meet

Choose whichever suits you.

At your property

In Tallinn and Harju County. The most useful option, because I get to look the property over with my own eyes.

By phone or video call

When it is urgent or you are somewhere else right now. I can give you a first direction during that call.

In a café or at the office

If you would rather not invite anyone to your home yet. A perfectly reasonable request.

The cooperation was very pleasant from beginning to end. Throughout the process you could clearly feel Jan's 100% commitment, high professionalism and strong focus on the result.

Jan-Erik did not simply do his job — he consistently gave more, and his work and dedication exceeded my expectations of a broker service. I would especially highlight Jan's courage and willingness to take on complex and non-standard projects too. A 10/10 service.


Jekaterina K. Sold an apartment, Tallinn
Jan-Erik Joost
Jan-Erik Joost · Real estate broker

The questions that come up every time

My average so far is 45 days from listing to deal. The real timeline depends on the price, the location and the condition of the property. The biggest factor is the starting price: a correctly priced property gets interest in the first weeks, an overpriced one sits for months and still sells for less in the end.

I compare your property with deals that have actually taken place in the area and take into account the condition, the floor, the layout and the state of the building. Asking prices in the portals show expectation, not the market. You get a price range with the reasoning behind it and an explanation of what moves it up or down.

Usually not. A major renovation does not come back in the sale price. Small things do: cleaning, clearing out the excess, neutral lighting and fixing the little faults. At the viewing I tell you exactly what is worth doing and what is a waste of money.

That is information, not bad luck. If there are no viewings and no calls in a couple of weeks, either the price or the presentation is off. We go through the numbers together and change what needs changing. Waiting quietly is the most expensive option there is.

Because the seller's broker represents the seller. His job is to get the best result for his client. As your representative, I look at the price, the documents and the contract terms from your side and negotiate the deal in your interests.

All questions

Book a time

Write a couple of sentences about what it concerns and I will suggest a few times that suit. I usually reply the same day.

I usually reply the same day.

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