Buying property in Moscow — Marina Sotnikova Real Estate Boutique

I take care of everything between “I want to buy” and the keys

New build or resale, a home for yourself or an investment, cash or a mortgage: the approach is the same. You choose from checked options, and I make sure the deal goes through cleanly.

I go to the viewings myself, check the documents myself and handle the negotiations myself. You always know what stage the purchase is at and what comes next.

Turnkey search and purchase

If you still need to find an apartment. I’m with you from the first conversation to the keys.

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How it goes

01
We define the task
Budget, district, timing, a mortgage or your own money. I tell you honestly what you can realistically find for that money and how long it will take.
02
I shortlist and view options
I filter out what doesn’t fit, go to the viewings myself and send you a short report: what’s good, what raises concerns, what is worth seeing in person.
03
I check the apartment and the seller
Ownership history, encumbrances, debts, registered residents, children and consents. All of it before the deposit, not after.
04
I negotiate the price
I negotiate with the seller and their agent, and set out the terms and deadlines in a preliminary contract.
05
A secure deal
Purchase contract, payments through an escrow account or letter of credit, bank approval if you’re buying with a mortgage.
06
Registration and keys
I file the documents for registration, inspect the apartment with you, and check the utility bills and the handover of the keys.

Checks and deal support

If you’ve already found the apartment. I check it and see the deal through to registration.

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How it goes

01
I check the apartment and the seller
Ownership history, encumbrances, debts, registered residents, children and consents.
02
Negotiations and deposit
I discuss the terms and prepare a preliminary contract so that your deposit is protected.
03
Purchase contract
I prepare and review the contract and agree it with the seller and the bank.
04
Secure payments
An escrow account or letter of credit: the seller receives the money only after registration.
05
Registration and keys
I file the documents, inspect the apartment with you, and check the utility bills.

People trust mewith their home.I remember thatin every deal.

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People trust me with what matters most — a home. I remember that in every deal.

Marina SotnikovaFounder of the agency “Marina Sotnikova Real Estate Boutique”

I came into real estate so that moving would bring joy, not anxiety.

I take on the documents, banks and deals, and explain every step to you in plain words.

Questions about buying

How is my money protected during a deal?

Money is never handed over “hand to hand.” Payments go through a secure escrow account at a bank, a letter of credit or a safe deposit box: the seller gets the money only after the transfer of ownership is registered.

No receipts “on trust” and no gray schemes. I’ll explain in advance which payment method suits your deal.

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What do you check about the apartment and the seller?

The ownership history, mortgages, arrests and other encumbrances, debts on the apartment, who is registered there, whether any of the owners are children, and whether a spouse’s or guardianship authority’s consent is needed.

If anything is wrong in the documents, you’ll know before the deposit, not after.

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Can I buy or sell an apartment if I’m in another city or country?

Yes. I take on the viewings, document checks and negotiations, you view apartments by video and receive reports.

Documents can be signed by power of attorney or remotely, if the deal allows it. What will be most convenient in your case, we’ll discuss in our first conversation.

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How much do your services cost?

The cost depends on the task: finding and buying, selling, supporting a deal you’ve already found, or a complex case with an inheritance and shares are different amounts of work.

I name the price after our first conversation, once I understand the task, and put it in the contract. The first consultation is free and carries no obligation.

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