{"id":12034,"date":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/?page_id=12034"},"modified":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","slug":"real-estate-agency-commission-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/real-estate-agency-commission-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Agency Commission: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"
[vc_row full_width=”stretch_row_content” content_placement=”top” css=”.vc_custom_1670852810251{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”back_div”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][vc_raw_html css=””]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJteV9iYWNrX2J1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY29uc3VsdGFudHMtaW1tb2JpbGllci5jb20lMkZlbiUyRnByb3BlcnR5LWd1aWRlcyUyRiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyMEJhY2slMjB0byUyMHByb3BlcnR5JTIwZ3VpZGVzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1736947100637{background-image: url(https:\/\/www.consultants-immobilier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/commission.jpg?id=12219) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}” el_class=”override_left”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}”][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=”override_pos”][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=”.vc_custom_1662026446228{background-color: #e4e4e4 !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=”Real Estate Agency Commission: What Percentage Should You Expect?” font_container=”tag:h1|font_size:37|text_align:center|color:%23040e31″ use_theme_fonts=”yes” css=”.vc_custom_1736947361800{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}” el_class=”relative_pos”][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner el_class=”firstblock” css=”.vc_custom_1668613473269{background-color: #ffffff !important;}”][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text css=””]Are you planning to purchase your next villa, house, or apartment through a real estate agency? It\u2019s wise to consider the commission fees. Anticipating these costs not only helps you better manage your budget but also optimize your real estate investments. It also allows you to understand what the <\/span>tenant is required to pay<\/b>. Discover everything you need to know about <\/span>real estate agency fees<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n The calculation of the commission varies depending on whether it\u2019s a <\/span>property sale<\/b> or a rental.<\/span><\/p>\n The fees correspond to the average remuneration for services provided by the agency, such as:<\/span> property valuation<\/span><\/a>, drafting real estate listings, negotiations, and finalizing the <\/span>sale deed<\/b>. Since there are no specific regulations on rates, the <\/span>charged amount<\/b> is freely set by the agency or agent.<\/span><\/p>\n Agency fees vary greatly, depending on location, the type of agency, and the services offered. However, the <\/span>Hoguet Law<\/b> requires transparency from real estate agencies. They must display their prices visibly and clearly in the agency\u2019s premises or on advertisements. Here\u2019s how they are calculated in practice.<\/span><\/p>\n The <\/span>fees<\/b> can be calculated in two ways:<\/span><\/p>\n When calculated as a <\/span>percentage of the property price<\/b>, the scale is usually progressive and does not exceed 10%. This means the higher the <\/span>sale price<\/b>, the lower the real estate agency commission. At Consultants Immobilier, the rate ranges from 10% (including VAT) for a <\/span>sale price<\/b> between \u20ac25,000 and \u20ac150,000 to 5% for a <\/span>price<\/b> exceeding \u20ac800,000. According to the Galian Guarantee Fund, the <\/span>average agency fees<\/b> are 4.87% of the property price.<\/span><\/p>\n Alternatively, the agency may apply a <\/span>fixed rate<\/b>, which is a set price regardless of the <\/span>property sale price<\/b>. This option allows sellers to optimize the <\/span>net sale price<\/b> and speed up the selling process.<\/span><\/p>\n Real estate agencies holding a <\/span>professional license<\/b> set their rates freely for <\/span>rental management<\/b> services. However, the <\/span>Alur Law<\/b> establishes a <\/span>maximum fee<\/b> for certain services:<\/span><\/p>\n There is no specific rule about who <\/span>pays the fees<\/b>. The seller or the buyer can cover them, but the<\/span> sales mandate<\/b><\/a> must specify the payer. No deposit can be requested before signing the final sale deed.<\/span><\/p>\n In most cases, the <\/span>property listing<\/b> shows the <\/span>FAI price<\/b> (fees included). This includes the <\/span>net sale price<\/b> and the real estate agency commission. In practice, the <\/span>agency fees<\/b> are usually borne by the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n In some cases, the <\/span>seller must pay<\/b> the fees. This can be advantageous, especially regarding <\/span>notary fees<\/b> that you need to pay. For example, for a \u20ac300,000 property with a \u20ac20,000 commission charged to you, you would pay <\/span>notary fees<\/b> of \u20ac25,600 at an 8% rate (8% x \u20ac320,000). However, if the agency commission is paid by the <\/span>seller<\/b>, the <\/span>notary fees<\/b> are calculated on the <\/span>net sale price<\/b> of \u20ac300,000. In this case, you only pay \u20ac24,000, saving \u20ac1,600.<\/span><\/p>\n Make your next acquisitions in the capital by browsing the<\/span> real estate listings in Paris<\/span><\/a>, featuring our luxury properties at the <\/span>best prices<\/b>.<\/span><\/p>\n In principle, you can always <\/span>negotiate agency fees<\/b>, whether you are a seller, buyer, or owner. This allows you to reduce costs and adjust the <\/span>type of commission<\/b>. However, the seller has more negotiation power in the case of an <\/span>exclusive mandate<\/b>. Unlike a<\/span> simple mandate<\/span><\/a>, this gives exclusivity to the real estate agency. In a<\/span> semi-exclusive mandate<\/span><\/a>, the seller entrusts the sale to one agency or sells the property themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n Real estate agency fees are an important factor to consider when buying a property. Now that you know these fees are freely set by agencies, it\u2019s up to you to find the most advantageous offers. With Consultants Immobilier, you\u2019ll be supported throughout the acquisition process, from fee calculation to the final purchase.<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Everything About Real Estate Agency Commissions: Calculation, Average Percentage, Negotiation, and Impact on Your Property Transactions.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6,"featured_media":12220,"parent":6982,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-12034","page","type-page","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow Are Real Estate Agency Fees Calculated?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Sales and Real Estate Agency Commission<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Rentals and Real Estate Agency Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n
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Who Pays the Real Estate Agency Fees?<\/b><\/h2>\n
Can You Negotiate Real Estate Agency Fees?<\/b><\/h2>\n