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See in seconds what an agent's commission costs on your sale price — and how much of it stays with you if you sell privately.
Typical market ranges, not fixed prices. Commission is negotiable in every market shown.
Estimates based on typical market rates — not an offer.
Commission around the world
| Market | Typical total | Who pays |
|---|---|---|
| United States | 5–6% | Seller, historically covering both sides |
| Germany | 7.14% incl. VAT | Split evenly since Dec 2020 (§ 656c BGB) |
| Poland | 2–3% + 23% VAT | Per contract; often the seller |
| Netherlands | 1–1.5% | Each side pays its own agent |
| United Kingdom | ~1.4% incl. VAT | Seller |
| Dubai | ~2% | Buyer, on resale |
The spread is the real story: the same job costs four to five times more in the United States than in the Netherlands. Nothing about the underlying work explains that gap — it is a pricing convention, and conventions change when people can see the number.
What you still pay when selling privately
Selling without an agent does not remove statutory costs. In notary countries the buyer typically pays notary and registration fees (about 1.5–2% in Germany) plus transfer tax. On the seller's side what remains is usually just the energy certificate, document fees and listing costs — normally a low three-figure sum.