In Utrecht, property sellers pay an average of €6,078 in real estate agent fees (2025). This is €682 less than the national average of €6,760. The commission percentage in Utrecht at 1.04% is below the national average of 1.09%. The average property value in Utrecht is €546,233, slightly lower than the national average of €605,930.
Development of real estate agent fees per year in Utrecht
Over recent years, real estate agent costs in Utrecht have gradually increased for selling a house. The average commission percentage decreased from 1.11% in 2020 to 1.02% in 2025. Start-up costs have increased from €547 to €780 in the same period.
| Year | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 1.11% | €5,657 |
| 2021 | 1.07% | €5,700 |
| 2022 | 1.08% | €5,680 |
| 2023 | 1.07% | €5,731 |
| 2024 | 1.06% | €5,949 |
| 2025 | 1.02% | €6,189 |
Selling agent costs in Utrecht (2025)
The costs for a selling agent in Utrecht vary by price category. For a property under €400,000, you pay an average of €4,213, while a property above €750,000 costs an average of €8,827 in commission. The commission percentage decreases as property value increases: from 1.10% for the cheapest properties to 0.94% for the most expensive category.
| Price category | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| < €400,000 | 1.10% | €4,213 |
| €400,000 - €550,000 | 1.06% | €5,467 |
| €550,000 - €750,000 | 1.01% | €6,747 |
| > €750,000 | 0.94% | €8,827 |
Buying agent costs in Utrecht (2025)
Buying agents in Utrecht work almost exclusively with fixed fees (95.1%). With an average fixed amount of €3,222, Utrecht is 7% above the national average of €3,009. The average search budget in Utrecht is €732,433, considerably higher than the national average of €538,767.
| Price category (budget) | Average fixed fee |
|---|---|
| < €450,000 | €2,075 |
| €450,000 - €600,000 | €3,373 |
| > €600,000 | €3,630 |
Traditional commission vs. fixed fee
For selling agents in Utrecht, a combination of fixed fee plus percentage is most common (52.1% of all agents). This is followed by fixed fee only (23.1%) and percentage only (22.8%). Buying agents almost always use a fixed fee: 95.1% charge exclusively a fixed amount.
Selling agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Combination start-up costs + percentage | 52.1% |
| Fixed fee only | 23.1% |
| Percentage only | 22.8% |
Buying agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee only | 95.1% |
| Percentage only | 3.6% |
| Combination start-up costs + percentage | 1.2% |
Savings through comparison in Utrecht average €2,067
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 Utrecht there is an average difference of €2,067. In extreme cases, this rose to €6,580. Comparing can therefore save you thousands of euros in costs.
| Price category | Avg. cheapest | Avg. most expensive | Avg. difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| < €500,000 | €4,050 | €5,762 | €1,712 |
| €500,000 - €700,000 | €5,542 | €7,551 | €2,008 |
| > €700,000 | €7,068 | €10,058 | €2,990 |
For more expensive properties, the absolute difference is larger: an average of €2,990 for properties above €700,000. But even for a property under €500,000, you save an average of €1,712 by comparing quotes.
Utrecht vs. the national average
Utrecht is slightly more affordable than the rest of the Netherlands. Real estate agent costs in Utrecht are €682 lower than the rest of the Netherlands. The commission percentage is 0.05 percentage points lower than nationally.
| Characteristic | Utrecht | National | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average commission percentage | 1.04% | 1.09% | -0.05% |
| Total selling costs | €6,078 | €6,760 | -€682 |
| Average property value | €546,233 | €605,930 | -€59,697 |
| Buying agent (fixed) | €3,222 | €3,009 | +€213 |
For buying agents, Utrecht is slightly more expensive: Utrecht buying agents charge an average of €3,222 fixed, while nationally this is €3,009. This difference of €213 (7% more) reflects the higher average search budget in Utrecht.
Compare real estate agents in Utrecht
There are more than 31 real estate agents active in and around Utrecht. By requesting multiple quotes through Krib.nl, you gain insight into the actual price differences for your specific property. On average, sellers in Utrecht receive multiple quotes, allowing them to save an average of €2,067 by choosing the cheapest provider.