In Amsterdam, property sellers pay an average of €7,279 in real estate agent fees (2025). This is €694 more than the national average of €6,585. The difference is largely explained by higher property prices in Amsterdam: an average of €649,594 compared to €545,854 nationally. The commission percentage in Amsterdam at 1.07% is actually slightly lower than the 1.09% charged by agents in the rest of the Netherlands.
Development of real estate agent fees per year in Amsterdam
Over recent years, real estate agent costs in Amsterdam have risen for selling a house, driven by increasing property prices. The average commission percentage remained relatively stable between 0.99% and 1.10%. In 2021, the percentage was at its lowest point of 0.99%, after which it gradually increased to 1.07% in 2025. Start-up costs fluctuate around €570-€600.
| Year | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.10% | €5,631 |
| 2021 | 0.99% | €5,650 |
| 2022 | 1.03% | €6,402 |
| 2023 | 1.03% | €6,006 |
| 2024 | 1.06% | €7,241 |
| 2025 | 1.07% | €7,305 |
Selling agent costs in Amsterdam (2025)
The costs for a selling agent in Amsterdam vary significantly by price category. For a property under €300,000, you pay an average of €3,605, while a property above €1,000,000 costs an average of €13,662 in commission. The commission percentage decreases as property value increases: from 1.29% for the cheapest properties to 0.97% for the most expensive category.
| Price category | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| < €300,000 | 1.29% | €3,605 |
| €300,000 - €500,000 | 1.13% | €5,132 |
| €500,000 - €750,000 | 1.06% | €6,635 |
| €750,000 - €1,000,000 | 1.02% | €8,774 |
| > €1,000,000 | 0.97% | €13,662 |
Buying agent costs in Amsterdam (2025)
Buying agents in Amsterdam primarily work with fixed fees. With an average fixed amount of €4,204, Amsterdam is 52% above the national average of €2,759. 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 600,000 euros than with a property of 800,000 euros. The average search budget in Amsterdam is €646,805 compared to €534,858 nationally.
| Price category (budget) | Average fixed fee |
|---|---|
| < €400,000 | €3,734 |
| €400,000 - €600,000 | €3,831 |
| €600,000 - €800,000 | €4,261 |
| > €800,000 | €5,065 |
Traditional commission vs. fixed fee
For selling agents in Amsterdam, a combination of fixed fee plus percentage is most common (42.2% of all agents). This is followed by percentage only (36.7%) and fixed fee only (21.0%), both without start-up costs. Buying agents, on the other hand, almost always use a fixed fee: 69.3% charge exclusively a fixed amount, while 30.0% work on a percentage basis.
Selling agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Combination start-up costs + percentage | 42.2% |
| Percentage only | 36.7% |
| Fixed fee only | 21.0% |
Buying agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee only | 69.3% |
| Percentage only | 30.0% |
| Combination start-up costs + percentage | 0.7% |
Savings through comparison in Amsterdam average €2,699
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 Amsterdam there is an average difference of €2,699. In extreme cases, this rose to €20,570. Comparing can therefore save you thousands of euros in costs.
| Price category | Avg. cheapest | Avg. most expensive | Avg. difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| < €500,000 | €4,373 | €5,997 | €1,624 |
| €500,000 - €750,000 | €5,654 | €7,911 | €2,256 |
| > €750,000 | €8,215 | €12,972 | €4,756 |
For more expensive properties, the absolute difference is larger: an average of €4,756 for properties above €750,000. But even for an average Amsterdam apartment between €500,000 and €750,000, you save an average of €2,256 by comparing quotes.
Amsterdam vs. the national average
Amsterdam differs from the rest of the Netherlands in several ways. Real estate agent costs in Amsterdam are €694 higher than the rest of the Netherlands. The commission percentage, on the other hand, is 0.02 percentage points lower. This apparent contradiction is due to higher property prices: €649,594 on average in Amsterdam versus €545,854 nationally.
| Characteristic | Amsterdam | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commission percentage | 1.07% | 1.09% | -0.02% |
| Total selling costs | €7,279 | €6,585 | +€694 |
| Average property value | €649,594 | €545,854 | +€103,740 |
| Buying agent (fixed) | €4,204 | €2,759 | +€1,445 |
For buying agents, the difference is larger: Amsterdam buying agents charge an average of €4,204 fixed, while nationally this is €2,759. This difference of €1,445 (52% more) reflects the higher complexity and competition in the Amsterdam buying market.
Compare real estate agents in Amsterdam
There are more than 66 real estate agents active in and around Amsterdam. By requesting multiple quotes through Krib.nl, you gain insight into the actual price differences for your specific property. On average, sellers in Amsterdam receive multiple quotes, allowing them to save an average of €2,699 by choosing the cheapest provider.