WG-Suche

WG-Suche.de is an online platform specializing in shared and rental housing, particularly popular among students in Germany. The company provides a marketplace for tenants and landlords to connect, offering services for finding flatmates or entire apartments. Listings for private individuals are generally free, while commercial providers can access tailored solutions. The platform offers various property types, from single rooms in shared flats (WGs) to multi-room apartments and houses for both short-term and long-term rentals.

The company was founded in 2012 by Carsten Wagner and Natascha Wegelin, who later became a well-known finance blogger. In 2017, Scout24 acquired a 25% interest in the startup, and listings from WG-Suche.de were subsequently syndicated to ImmoScout24, a leading German property portal. WG-Suche.de was fully acquired by Scout24 in June 2021. The business model focuses on providing a high-reach platform for rental listings, generating revenue from commercial advertisers and premium features like 'WG-Gesucht Plus' and 'WG-Gesucht Pro' that offer enhanced visibility and tools for landlords and searchers.

Users can create detailed profiles, use various filters to personalize their search, and communicate directly through the platform's messaging system. The service is accessible via its website and a mobile app that provides real-time notifications for new listings. The platform aims to simplify the rental process by offering tools for efficient applicant management and facilitating communication between parties.

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