In the Netherlands, home sellers pay an average of €5,849 in real estate agent fees (2025). This amount is based on an average commission rate of 1.16% of the sale price.
Development of real estate agent fees per year in the Netherlands
In recent years, real estate agent fees in the Netherlands have increased, partly due to rising house prices. The average commission rate has risen from 1.11% in 2021 to 1.16% in 2025. Absolute costs increased from an average of €4,605 in 2020 to €5,849 in 2025.
| Year | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1.11% | €4,605 |
| 2022 | 1.13% | €5,025 |
| 2023 | 1.15% | €4,939 |
| 2024 | 1.15% | €5,335 |
| 2025 | 1.16% | €5,849 |
Selling agent fees in the Netherlands (2025)
The costs for a selling agent vary significantly by price range. For a property under €300,000, you pay an average of €3,766, while a property above €1,000,000 costs an average of €10,838 in commission. The commission rate decreases as the property value increases: from 1.57% for the most affordable properties to 0.92% for the most expensive category.
| Price range | Average % | Total costs |
|---|---|---|
| < €300,000 | 1.57% | €3,766 |
| €300,000 - €500,000 | 1.22% | €4,868 |
| €500,000 - €750,000 | 1.07% | €6,296 |
| €750,000 - €1,000,000 | 0.99% | €8,263 |
| > €1,000,000 | 0.92% | €10,838 |
Buying agent fees in the Netherlands (2025)
Buying agents in the Netherlands primarily work with fixed fees. On average, hiring a buying agent now costs €4,365, 13% more than last year (€3,866). The average percentage has increased from 0.78% to 0.85%.
| Price range (budget) | Average costs |
|---|---|
| < €400,000 | €3,530 |
| €400,000 - €600,000 | €4,021 |
| €600,000 - €800,000 | €4,621 |
| > €800,000 | €6,163 |
Traditional commission vs. fixed fee
Among selling agents in the Netherlands, a combination of startup costs plus commission is most common (49.0% of all agents). This is followed by commission only (30.1%) without startup costs and fixed fee only (20.9%). Buying agents, on the other hand, almost always use a fixed fee: 85.5% charge exclusively a fixed amount, while only 13.2% work on a percentage basis.
Selling agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Combination startup costs + commission | 49.0% |
| Commission only | 30.1% |
| Fixed fee only | 20.9% |
Buying agent fee structure
| Fee type | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee only | 85.5% |
| Commission only | 13.2% |
| Combination startup costs + commission | 1.3% |
Average savings of €2,283 by comparing
Through Krib, you receive quotes from multiple real estate agents at once. The difference between the cheapest and most expensive agent for the same property is significant. In the Netherlands, there is an average difference of €2,283. In extreme cases, this reached €11,755. Comparing can therefore save thousands of euros in costs.
| Price range | Avg. cheapest | Avg. most expensive | Avg. difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| < €500,000 | €4,233 | €5,172 | €940 |
| €500,000 - €750,000 | €5,571 | €6,927 | €1,356 |
| > €750,000 | €7,984 | €9,896 | €1,912 |
Real estate agent fees by city
Real estate agent fees vary by city, mainly due to differences in property prices. Below are the 20 cities with the most quotes in 2025:
| City | Avg. % | Avg. costs |
|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam | 1.11% | €6,632 |
| The Hague | 1.14% | €5,668 |
| Rotterdam | 1.17% | €4,953 |
| Utrecht | 1.10% | €5,768 |
| Eindhoven | 1.21% | €6,168 |
| Almere | 1.22% | €6,401 |
| Leiden | 1.16% | €5,997 |
| Zoetermeer | 1.06% | €5,468 |
| Haarlem | 1.02% | €6,694 |
| Amstelveen | 1.06% | €7,104 |
| Arnhem | 1.34% | €5,281 |
| Nijmegen | 1.23% | €5,176 |
| Groningen | 1.33% | €4,613 |
| Maastricht | 1.41% | €5,232 |
| Enschede | 1.38% | €5,516 |
| Den Bosch | 1.00% | €5,115 |
| Voorburg | 1.10% | €5,131 |
| Tilburg | 1.17% | €4,552 |
| Zwolle | 1.11% | €5,526 |
| Amersfoort | 1.02% | €6,839 |
Compare real estate agents in the Netherlands
More than 600 real estate agents are active on Krib.nl throughout the Netherlands. By requesting multiple quotes, you gain insight into the actual price differences for your specific property. On average, sellers receive multiple quotes, allowing them to save an average of €2,283 by choosing the most affordable agent.
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Frequently asked questions about real estate agent rates
What is commission?
Commission is the fee that a real estate agent receives for their assistance in the purchase or sale. This fee is a percentage of the sale price.
What is the average commission of a real estate agent in 2025?
On average, a real estate agent charges 1.16% of the sales proceeds. This is the real estate agent's commission typically requested for selling a house.
Selling a house costs an average of €5,849. This includes VAT. Aside from the costs for the selling real estate agent, there are no other expenses for selling a house. The notary is always paid by the buyer. If you decide to refurbish the property before selling, you will have to cover those costs yourself.
What is the average commission of real estate agents in the big four cities in 2024?
- Amsterdam: 1.11%
- The Hague: 1.14%
- Utrecht: 1.10%
- Rotterdam: 1.17%
What are the average real estate agent costs in the Netherlands in 2024?
- Amsterdam: €6,632
- The Hague: €5,668
- Utrecht: €5,768
- Rotterdam: €4,953
Are the costs of a real estate agent deductible?
The real estate agent costs mainly consist of the real estate agent commission. Sometimes there are additional start-up costs or withdrawal costs. 21% VAT is levied on the real estate agent's commission and any other real estate agent costs. Unfortunately, all these real estate agent costs are not tax deductible.
