In The Hague, property sellers pay an average of €5,759 in real estate agent fees (2025). This is €1,057 less than the national average of €6,816. The difference is explained by lower property prices in The Hague: an average of €538,614 compared to €609,138 nationally. The commission percentage in The Hague at 1.04% is also lower than the 1.09% charged by agents in the rest of the Netherlands.
Development of real estate agent fees per year in The Hague
Over recent years, real estate agent costs in The Hague have risen for selling a house, partly due to increasing property prices. The average commission percentage remained relatively stable between 1.02% and 1.08%. Total costs rose from €4,030 in 2020 to €5,972 in 2025.
| Year | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.07% | €4,030 |
| 2021 | 1.08% | €4,764 |
| 2022 | 1.04% | €4,882 |
| 2023 | 1.08% | €5,171 |
| 2024 | 1.02% | €5,421 |
| 2025 | 1.05% | €5,972 |
Selling agent costs in The Hague (2025)
The costs for a selling agent in The Hague vary by price category. For a property under €300,000, you pay an average of €3,370, while a property above €600,000 costs an average of €8,122 in agent fees. The commission percentage decreases as property value increases: from 1.17% for the cheapest properties to 0.96% for the most expensive category.
| Price category | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| < €300,000 | 1.17% | €3,370 |
| €300,000 - €400,000 | 1.10% | €4,184 |
| €400,000 - €500,000 | 1.06% | €5,001 |
| €500,000 - €600,000 | 1.01% | €5,714 |
| > €600,000 | 0.96% | €8,122 |
Buying agent costs in The Hague (2025)
Buying agents in The Hague primarily work with fixed fees. With an average fixed amount of €2,515, The Hague is 18% below the national average of €3,078. With buying, costs increase less sharply with budget compared to what you see with selling in higher price categories. This is because buying a less expensive property is often much more difficult than a property in a higher price range. Agents therefore spend more time helping with a property around €400,000 than with a property of €600,000.
| Price category (budget) | Average fixed fee |
|---|---|
| < €400,000 | €2,126 |
| €400,000 - €600,000 | €2,468 |
| > €600,000 | €2,997 |
Traditional commission vs. fixed fee
For selling agents in The Hague, a combination of start-up costs plus percentage is most common (38.5% of all quotes). This is followed by percentage only (31.1%) and fixed fee only (30.4%). Buying agents, on the other hand, almost always use a fixed fee: 86.0% charge exclusively a fixed amount, while 14.0% work on a percentage basis.
Selling agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Combination start-up costs + percentage | 38.5% |
| Percentage only | 31.1% |
| Fixed fee only | 30.4% |
Buying agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee only | 86.0% |
| Percentage only | 14.0% |
Savings through comparison in The Hague average €2,211
Through Krib you receive quotes from multiple real estate agents at once, showing what they charge for their services. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive agent for the same property is substantial. In The Hague there is an average difference of €2,211. In extreme cases, this rose to €31,300. Comparing can therefore save you thousands of euros in costs.
| Price category | Avg. cheapest | Avg. most expensive | Avg. difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| < €500,000 | €3,845 | €5,419 | €1,574 |
| €500,000 - €750,000 | €5,297 | €7,255 | €1,958 |
| > €750,000 | €7,094 | €12,394 | €5,301 |
For more expensive properties, the absolute difference is larger: an average of €5,301 for properties above €750,000. But even for an average The Hague property under €500,000, you save an average of €1,574 by comparing quotes.
The Hague vs. the national average
The Hague differs from the rest of the Netherlands in several ways. Real estate agent costs in The Hague are €1,057 lower than the rest of the Netherlands. The commission percentage is 0.05 percentage points lower. This is due to lower property prices: €538,614 on average in The Hague versus €609,138 nationally.
| Characteristic | The Hague | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commission percentage | 1.04% | 1.09% | -0.05% |
| Total selling costs | €5,759 | €6,816 | -€1,057 |
| Average property value | €538,614 | €609,138 | -€70,524 |
| Buying agent (fixed) | €2,515 | €3,078 | -€563 |
For buying agents, the difference is also positive for The Hague: buying agents in The Hague charge an average of €2,515 fixed, while nationally this is €3,078. This difference of €563 (18% less) makes The Hague a relatively affordable city for both selling and buying.
Compare real estate agents in The Hague
There are more than 43 real estate agents active in and around The Hague. By requesting multiple quotes through Krib.nl, you gain insight into the actual price differences for your specific property. On average, sellers in The Hague receive multiple quotes, allowing them to save an average of €2,211 by choosing the cheapest provider.