OPEN HOUSE Podcast: Insider-Talk with Elena Roth

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From Top Newcomer to Managing Director: An Interview with Elena Roth

In the latest episode of OPEN HOUSE, Kiana Varvani Farahani sits down with Elena Roth, Member of the Executive Management and Head of Lettings at Engel & Völkers Berlin. Together, they shed light on one of Germany’s most exciting and complex sectors: the Berlin rental market.

Elena Roth shares not only profound market insights but also her personal success story — from real estate agent to executive leader at Engel & Völkers. She demonstrates how an entrepreneurial mindset and strategic focus pave the way through a dynamic market.

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Elena Roth

Today, Elena Roth is a Member of the Executive Management at Engel & Völkers and has been leading the Berlin lettings division since 2017.

In her very first year with the company, she was named Top Newcomer DACH and honored with the Top 10 EMEA 2015 Award, followed by another Top 10 EMEA Award in 2016. In just two years, she made the leap from real estate agent to Head of Lettings—impressively demonstrating her expertise, commitment, and ability to manage complex projects efficiently and purposefully.

Within the Engel & Völkers Private Office, Elena Roth assists discerning clients—often in the multi-market segment—with the purchase and sale of exclusive properties. Providing access to the extraordinary, she offers discreet marketing solutions and advisory services at the highest level.

Episode Highlights

Elena Roth shares valuable practical insights, contextualizes strategic decisions for property owners, and explains why residential lettings provide a solid foundation for long-term stability in the current market environment.

Rent or sell?
What really pays off in the Berlin rental market?
Investment property or private home?
Which real estate strategy suits you best in the current market?
Rent control, index-linked rent & stepped rent
Legal foundations and practical tips explained clearly.
Leadership & Careers in Real Estate
Elena shares her personal insights, lessons learned, and mentorship advice.
The rental market as a pillar of stability
Why the rental sector is more predictable today than ever before.