Burckhardt Real Estate

What Burckhardt Real Estate does

Burckhardt Immobilien AG is a privately held Swiss real estate services firm headquartered at Dornacherstrasse 210, Basel, founded in 1989 and operating as part of the Burckhardt-Unternehmensgruppe (Burckhardt Group) alongside sister companies Burckhardt Architektur (architecture) and Burckhardt Entwicklungen (real estate development). The firm serves the greater Basel region and Northwestern Switzerland (Nordwestschweiz) through two core service lines: Verkauf & Erstvermietung (sales and initial leasing of residential, commercial, investment, and new-build properties) and Bewirtschaftung & Verwaltung (ongoing property management and condominium administration). Its customer base spans private property owners, institutional investors, foundations, pension funds, municipalities, and condominium owner communities (Stockwerkeigentümergemeinschaften).

The company operates with a staff of 22 and reported CHF 5.8 million in annual turnover. Its revenue model is hybrid: transaction-based commissions on successful property sales (with no ancillary costs to private sellers) paired with recurring subscription-style fees for ongoing management services, including administrative, technical, and financial administration. Marketing is multi-channel, combining a corporate website (immobilien.burckhardt.swiss), listings on major Swiss property portals, paid social and search advertising (Facebook, LinkedIn, Google), and direct institutional relationship management. There is no proprietary technology platform; the firm's differentiation rests on 35+ years of local market presence, sister-company integration with Burckhardt Architektur and Burckhardt Entwicklungen for lifecycle coverage, and professional credentials (SVIT Maklerkammer, SVIT Fachkammer STWE, HEV Basel-Stadt).

In early 2026 the firm adopted the Burckhardt Charta, embedding UN Sustainable Development Goals into its corporate strategy. Rafael Ernst serves as Geschäftsführer (Managing Director) and is also a member of the executive board of sister company Burckhardt Architektur, reinforcing cross-entity integration. The firm is registered in Basel-Stadt (CHE-106.049.465) and operates under standard Swiss real estate brokerage and management regulatory frameworks.

Name

Burckhardt Real Estate

Legal name

Burckhardt Immobilien AG

Website

https://immobilien.burckhardt.swiss

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Burckhardt Immobilien AG is a Basel-based Swiss real estate services firm offering property sales, initial leasing, and ongoing property management for private owners, institutional investors, foundations, pension funds, municipalities, and condominium associations across Northwestern Switzerland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Real Estate Services

NAICS

Offices of Real Estate Agents and Brokers (5312), Residential Property Managers (531311)

SIC

Real Estate Agents & Managers (For Others) (6531), Real Estate (6500)

akta.pro primary industry

Relocation & Corporate Housing Brokerage (BPAJAAAG)

akta.pro secondary industry

Corporate Housing Property Management (Owner-Managed / Third-Party) (THAMAHAJ)

Keywords

• Real estate brokerage
• Property management
• Property sales
• Condominium administration
• Real estate leasing

Headquarters

HQ city

Basel

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Immobilienverkauf (Property Sales): Commission-based revenue from sale of residential and commercial properties to private buyers and institutional investors. Success-based fee structure where commission is only charged upon successful sale completion.
2. Erstvermietung (Initial Leasing): Fees for marketing and leasing newly developed or vacant properties to tenants.
3. Bewirtschaftung & Verwaltung (Property Management): Ongoing property management services including administrative, technical, and financial management of residential and commercial properties for private owners, investors, foundations, pension funds, and municipalities.
4. Stockwerkeigentumsverwaltung (Condominium Management): Management of shared ownership properties including annual meetings, budgeting, accounting, and maintenance coordination.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Burckhardt Immobilien AG is a Basel-based real estate services firm offering Verkauf & Erstvermietung (property sales and initial leasing) and Bewirtschaftung & Verwaltung (ongoing property management, including specialized condominium administration). It serves private homeowners as well as institutional clients such as investors, foundations, pension funds, and municipalities, handling residential, commercial, and investment properties across the Greater Basel region and Northwestern Switzerland.

Product overview

Burckhardt Immobilien AG is a real estate services company operating in the Basel region since 1989, offering two core business lines: Verkauf & Erstvermietung (Sales & Initial Leasing) and Bewirtschaftung & Verwaltung (Property Management). The Sales division encompasses private property sales, institutional property marketing, and new construction project sales. The Property Management division covers full property administration, technical and administrative services, and specialized condominium (Stockwerkeigentum) management. The portfolio includes single-family homes, multi-family buildings, condominiums, commercial properties, land, investment properties, and new construction projects. With 22 employees and CHF 5.8 million annual revenue, the company provides integrated real estate services across the property lifecycle.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verkauf & Erstvermietung (Sales & Initial Leasing) Full-service property sales and initial leasing for private and institutional clients covering single-family homes, multi-family buildings, condominiums, commercial properties, and new construction projects.
• Bewirtschaftung & Verwaltung (Property Management) Comprehensive property management including administrative, technical, and financial services, leasing, building maintenance, accounting, and value preservation for residential and commercial properties owned by private owners, investors, foundations, pension funds, and municipalities.
• Bewirtschaftung Stockwerkeigentum (Condominium Management) Specialized management of condominium (Stockwerkeigentum) ownership communities, including organization of owner meetings, budget management, financial reporting, reserve fund planning, and maintenance coordination.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered minor and core.

• HEV Basel-Stadt (Hauseigentümerverband)minorOthersIndustry association membership providing networking and professional development opportunities in the Basel real estate market.
• SVIT Fachkammer STWE (Stockwerkeigentum)minorOthersProfessional chamber membership for condominium (stockwerkeigentum) management, providing industry standards and best practices.
• SVIT MaklerkammerminorOthersProfessional brokerage chamber membership for real estate agents, providing industry credentials and professional standards.
• Burckhardt ArchitekturcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Burckhardt Group providing architectural services. Enables integrated project delivery and design excellence for development projects.
• Burckhardt EntwicklungencoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the Burckhardt Group focusing on real estate development. Enables project origination and development partnership for integrated real estate services.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Livit AG: Swiss-wide property manager covering Bewirtschaftung and Stockwerkeigentumsverwaltung. Comparable as a direct competitor for the same condominium and rental management mandates Burckhardt holds.
• SPG Intercity Zurich: Swiss brokerage and property management firm serving institutional and private clients. Directly comparable in that it offers Verkauf, Vermietung, and Bewirtschaftung services in regional Swiss markets, often partnering with institutional investors on the same types of mandates Burckhardt handles.
• RE/MAX Switzerland: Franchise brokerage network active across Switzerland for residential sales and rentals. Comparable service offering (Vermarktung, Vermietung) and serves the same private-seller and buyer segments in regional markets.
• Wüst & Wüst (Engel & Völkers): Swiss regional brokerage focused on premium residential and commercial property sales and rentals. Comparable in service mix (sales, leasing, valuation) and in serving both private sellers and institutional clients in local Swiss markets.
• Privera AG: Large Swiss property management firm offering Bewirtschaftung for residential, commercial, and condominium stock. Directly comparable in the property management and condominium administration services that are a core revenue line for Burckhardt.

Regional players

• Naef Immobilier (Geneva): Romandie-focused Swiss real estate brokerage and management firm. Operates with similar service lines (sale, rental, Bewirtschaftung) but in the Lake Geneva region, providing a useful geographic analogue for what a scaled Basel-region firm could become.
• Griesser AG (Schaffhausen-based brokerage): Regional Swiss real estate firm offering brokerage and management in Northwestern Switzerland/Greater Zurich area. Comparable business model and customer segments, operating in adjacent geography to Burckhardt.

Broad incumbents

• Apleona Real Estate (Switzerland): International real estate services provider with Swiss operations covering facility and property management. Overlaps on Bewirtschaftung services for institutional owners, but operates at much larger scale with a wider portfolio.
• Helvetia Immobilien (part of Helvetia Group): Insurance-owned real estate arm offering property services. Comparable as a broader incumbent that touches both brokerage/management and investment services, including pension fund and institutional mandates overlapping with Burckhardt's clients.

Others

• Homegate (SMG Swiss Marketplace Group): Swiss property portal that is part of Burckhardt's distribution and marketing channel. Adjacent rather than competing: it is the dominant listing platform where Burckhardt advertises properties and where many buyers originate.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/burckhardtimmobilien
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/burckhardt-immobilien-ag

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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