Selling a house in Leiden

Development of the Asking Price per Sqm in Leiden

Below you can see how the average asking price per square meter in Leiden has changed over the last 12 months.

Average square meter price in Leiden per housing size

n this overview you can see the average price per sqm per size of the housing in Leiden. Generally, the average square meter price for a small house is higher than for a large house.

Square meter price per neighborhood in Leiden

View below the price per m2 per neighborhood in Leiden.

Get a (free) calculated valuation

Currently, selling a property in Leiden yields an average of 6,114 euro per square meter. The selling price of your home in Leiden depends on several factors, such as:

1. The location and surroundings — what's nearby, like supermarkets, schools, etc.
2. The area (number of square meters) — how large is your house
3. The type of house, architectural style, and layout — number of floors, garden, balcony, etc.
4. The state of maintenance — does it need renovation or is it move-in ready
5. The amenities of the house — is there a parking space
6. Market conditions — how high are the mortgage rates
7. Demographic factors — is the city's population growing

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The housing market in Leiden

Currently there are 494 properties for sale in Leiden. When you compare this to the past 12 months, that is :countQualification. It takes real estate agents an average of 37 to sell a house in Leiden.

The sales speed in Leiden

Below you can see how long it takes before houses in Leiden are sold.

Guide to selling a house in Leiden

Here are the steps you need to follow when selling your house:

Choosing Realtors (2 weeks)

1. Create a list of 4 or 5 realtors you're considering for selling your house (3 hours).
2. Call each realtor one-by-one during office hours to schedule a home visit (45 minutes).
3. Show your home to all the invited realtors (1 week).
4. Decide which realtor will sell your house (2 days).
5. Sign the service agreement with the chosen realtor (1 day).

Preparing for Sale (1 week)

6. Determine the asking price with the realtor.
7. Have the photographer visit your home.
8. Fill in the questionnaire from the realtor about your property's condition.

Selling (2 weeks to 4 months)

9. Property listing goes live on Funda and other housing websites.
10. Potential buyers register for viewings.
11. Viewings take place.
12. Buyers can make offers.
13. Sign the conditional sale agreement.
14. Await any suspensive conditions.
15. Sale agreement becomes final.
16. Transfer ownership via a notary.

Want more tips? Read our article about selling your house.

Get a better deal with your agent with Krib

With Krib, you can choose a realtor who is best suited to sell your house in just two days. Here's how:

Choosing Realtors (48 hours instead of 3 weeks)

1. Register your house on Krib (previously Mijn Verkoopmakelaar).
2. Receive several personalized offers within 48 hours.
3. Compare rates and services.
4. Choose the best realtor.

Quickly compare multiple local realtors and save up to 40% on realtor fees with Krib. Learn more about how Krib works.

The cost of selling a house in Leiden

The rate for realtors when selling a house in Leiden is on average 1.12% of the sale proceeds. This typically consists of two parts: startup costs and commission. Most of the other costs are paid by the buyer.

Photo at the top by: Metro Centric

Frequently asked questions

• How long does it take to sell a house in Leiden?

  Selling a house in Leiden takes an average of 37 days.

• What does it cost to sell a house in Leiden?

  Selling a house in Leiden costs an average of €5,603. The costs of selling a house consist entirely of realtor fees. The other costs are paid by the buyer.

• What is the average price per square meter in Leiden?

  The average selling price per square meter in Leiden is 6,114 euro. This corresponds to an average home price of €513,510 in Leiden.

• How many people in Leiden sold their home through Krib?

  Since its founding, 159 people in Leiden have used Krib to find their realtor. Across the Netherlands, 13,122 people have used Krib to find their realtor.

• How many realtors sell homes in Leiden?

  In Leiden, 56 realtors are active in selling homes.