Lebenswerk Immobilien

What Lebenswerk Immobilien does

Lebenswerk Immobilien, operating as Lebenswerk Invest GmbH, is a boutique, owner-managed family real estate firm headquartered in Bottighofen, Thurgau, Switzerland, with a branch office in Konstanz, Germany. Founded in 2022 by Sven Lindhorst and Ladina Lindhorst-Herensperger, the firm serves the Bodensee/Ostschweiz region with a full-service residential real estate offering: brokerage (sales), rental placement and management, buyer representation (Suchmandat), project development advisory, transaction coordination, and general real estate consulting. The company also operates a proprietary Immobilientausch (property exchange) network that allows clients to coordinate the purchase of a new property with the sale of an existing one, eliminating time pressure. Listed properties on the company's website range from approximately CHF 825,000 to CHF 1,750,000 for apartments, with single-family homes and land plots up to CHF 1,500,000; commissions are transaction-based and payable only upon successful closing.

The company's technology stack is modest: a WordPress website hosted by Host Europe GmbH, supplemented by Google Tag Manager, Google Analytics, Google Maps, YouTube embeds, and an externally hosted mortgage calculator (hypo-partner.vercel.app). The free online property valuation tool (Kostenlose Immobilienbewertung) functions as a top-of-funnel lead-capture mechanism. No proprietary technology platform, AI/ML capabilities, public API, or SDK is disclosed. The go-to-market is sales-led and relationship-driven, emphasizing personal accompaniment throughout the transaction lifecycle, a regional network of clients and partners, and content marketing through a blog, podcast, and active presence on LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and Spotify. The firm participates as an exhibitor at the Immozionale Thurgau real estate fair in Kreuzlingen.

The business model is transaction-fee and professional-services based, with the bulk of revenue tied to property sales commissions and rental placement fees, supplemented by project development and advisory fees. The customer base is segmented into individual homeowners and buyers (primary), property investors seeking rental income assets, and international/cross-border buyers (notably from Germany) navigating Lex Koller and departure taxation. The company serves the Thurgau canton, broader Eastern Switzerland, and the cross-border Bodensee corridor. As of late 2025, the company employed five people, has no disclosed institutional funding, and is privately held by its founding family.

Name

Lebenswerk Immobilien

Legal name

Lebenswerk Invest GmbH

Website

https://lebenswerk.immo

Company type

Private

Founded year

2022

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Lebenswerk Immobilien is a boutique, owner-managed family real estate firm in Bottighofen, Thurgau (Switzerland), with a Konstanz branch, serving the Bodensee/Ostschweiz region through brokerage, rental management, project development advisory, and a proprietary property exchange network for individual homeowners, investors, and cross-border buyers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Bottighofen

HQ country

Switzerland

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Operations, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Real Estate Sales Commission: The company earns commissions upon successful completion of a property sale or exchange. Commission is described as payable only upon successful transaction closing ('Eine Provision fällt erst bei erfolgreichem Tausch oder Verkauf an'). The Immobilientausch service is free for clients until a successful transaction is completed.
2. Real Estate Rental Management: Revenue is generated through property placement and rental management services for landlords seeking tenants.
3. Project Development Services: The company earns fees for project development services, including site evaluation, feasibility studies, and development planning for construction or redevelopment projects.
4. Property Valuation and Consulting: Advisory fees are charged for professional property valuations and consulting services, including market analysis and financing guidance.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Lebenswerk Immobilien is a boutique residential real estate brokerage serving the Bodensee/Ostschweiz region, offering property sales representation, rental management, professional valuation, project development advisory, and a distinctive Immobilientausch (property exchange) network. The company accompanies private clients, investors, and cross-border buyers through the entire buying and selling lifecycle, supported by its own property listings, free online valuation tool, and regional market expertise. Services are delivered by a five-person team from offices in Bottighofen (Switzerland) and Konstanz (Germany).

Product overview

Lebenswerk Immobilien operates a unified, full-service real estate brokerage offering property sales, rental management, advisory, and development services across eastern Switzerland, with a focus on the Thurgau/Bodensee region. Its product portfolio centers on a core set of service lines — Immobilienbewertung (free online valuation tool), Immobilien-Angebote (searchable listing platform), Verkauf/Vermietung (transactional services), Immobiliensuche (buyer representation), Projektentwicklung, Immobilientausch (a structured exchange model), Kauf- und Verkaufsabwicklung, Beratung, and Neubauprojekte — supplemented by a mortgage calculator (Hypothekenrechner) and a content platform (Blog & Podcast). The Immobilientausch service is a distinctive offering, providing clients with a secure, time-pressure-free selling framework via a proprietary exchange network. Services are accessible primarily through the website and a team of in-house advisors. No public API, SDK, or AI-based capabilities are referenced in the available materials.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Verkauf (Schätzung & Vermarktung) Full-service property sales representation including market-value appraisal, individualized marketing strategies, and end-to-end sales execution from initial valuation through closing. Targeted at private homeowners and sellers in the Thurgau and Ostschweiz region.
• Vermietung & Verwaltung Property rental management covering tenant acquisition, marketing campaigns, and ongoing property administration for landlords in Eastern Switzerland.
• Immobilientausch A structured property-exchange model enabling clients to sell their current property only after identifying and securing a replacement property, providing transaction security and eliminating time pressure. Coordinated through a proprietary exchange network with a single point of contact.
• Projektentwicklung Development advisory for existing properties and land parcels, including legal feasibility review, development cost modeling, and optimal pricing strategies for sites and new-build projects. Targeted at property owners and investors.
• Immobiliensuche / Suchmandat Personalized property search service where agents actively seek properties matching client criteria, leveraging their network to identify suitable opportunities for buyers in Eastern Switzerland.
• Kauf- und Verkaufsabwicklung End-to-end transaction coordination for property purchases and sales, managing all administrative and procedural steps from contract signing through title transfer.
• Beratung Expert advisory services drawing on regional market knowledge of Thurgau and Eastern Switzerland to guide clients through buying, selling, and investment decisions, including cross-border and financing topics.
• Neubauprojekte New construction and development project listings, showcasing properties newly built or under development, offered for sale by Lebenswerk in the Bodensee region.

Quantifiable outcome

• Net rental income of approximately CHF 126,768 per year with a gross yield of ~3.4% for a multi-family property development project in St. Gallen

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Magnolia HomesminorGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 January 2026Lebenswerk Immobilien and Magnolia Homes have partnered for joint marketing at the Immozionale Thurgau 2026 real estate fair in Kreuzlingen (Stand Nr. 36). The partnership centers on a co-branded competition at the trade fair. Magnolia Homes operates in the Kreuzlingen/Thurgau/Bodensee region offering furnished holiday and business apartments as well as professional cleaning and service management. Both companies share common values around quality, regional commitment, and respect for properties.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Knight Frank (Switzerland): International real estate consultancy active in Swiss prime markets. Comparable on cross-border HNW buyer representation and residential advisory services.
• Coldwell Banker Switzerland: Franchise brokerage operating in Switzerland with comparable full-service residential offering including sales, rentals, and cross-border support.
• Sotheby's International Realty (Switzerland): International luxury real estate brokerage active in Switzerland. Competes with Lebenswerk in the upper end of the Thurgau/St. Gallen market, including cross-border HNW buyers.
• RE/MAX Switzerland: Franchise real estate brokerage with extensive coverage in Thurgau, St. Gallen, and the Bodensee region. Directly competes with Lebenswerk on residential sales, rentals, and valuation services.
• Engel & Völkers: Global luxury and lifestyle real estate brokerage with multiple offices across Switzerland. Directly competes with Lebenswerk in the residential sales and cross-border segment, with comparable full-service brokerage model.
• SPG Intercity: Swiss real estate brokerage covering residential and commercial properties, with strong regional offices across Switzerland. Competes with Lebenswerk on brokerage and advisory services.

Others

• Homegate: Leading Swiss real estate marketplace. Not a brokerage, but directly competes for listing visibility and lead generation in the same Thurgau/Bodensee markets Lebenswerk serves.
• ImmoScout24 (Switzerland): Largest Swiss property listing platform. Functions as a distribution channel and competitor for listing exposure and lead capture, including in Thurgau and St. Gallen.

Broad incumbents

• Wüest Partner: One of Switzerland's largest independent real estate consulting and research firms. Overlaps with Lebenswerk on valuation and advisory, but operates at much greater scale and across all of Switzerland.

Regional players

• Livit AG: Swiss property management and real estate services firm with broad coverage across German-speaking Switzerland. Comparable in property management and rental services but larger scale and broader geographic footprint.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@LEBENSWERK-TV
• Facebookfacebook.com/100094885853223
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/lebenswerk-immobilien
• Instagraminstagram.com/lebenswerk.immobilien

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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