{"id":12034,"date":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","date_gmt":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/?page_id=12034"},"modified":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","modified_gmt":"2025-01-15T13:28:10","slug":"real-estate-agency-commission-everything-you-need-to-know","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/real-estate-agency-commission-everything-you-need-to-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Real Estate Agency Commission: Everything You Need to Know"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;top&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1670852810251{background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;back_div&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][vc_raw_html css=&#8221;&#8221;]JTNDZGl2JTIwY2xhc3MlM0QlMjJteV9iYWNrX2J1dHRvbiUyMiUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQ2ElMjBocmVmJTNEJTIyaHR0cHMlM0ElMkYlMkZ3d3cuY29uc3VsdGFudHMtaW1tb2JpbGllci5jb20lMkZlbiUyRnByb3BlcnR5LWd1aWRlcyUyRiUyMiUzRSUzQyUyMEJhY2slMjB0byUyMHByb3BlcnR5JTIwZ3VpZGVzJTNDJTJGYSUzRSUwQSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUwOSUzQyUyRmRpdiUzRQ==[\/vc_raw_html][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736947100637{background-image: url(https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/commission.jpg?id=12219) !important;background-position: center !important;background-repeat: no-repeat !important;background-size: cover !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;override_left&#8221;][vc_column css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1657728499249{padding-right: 15px !important;padding-left: 15px !important;}&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row el_class=&#8221;override_pos&#8221;][vc_column][vc_row_inner css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1662026446228{background-color: #e4e4e4 !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_custom_heading text=&#8221;Real Estate Agency Commission: What Percentage Should You Expect?&#8221; font_container=&#8221;tag:h1|font_size:37|text_align:center|color:%23040e31&#8243; use_theme_fonts=&#8221;yes&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1736947361800{padding-right: 20px !important;padding-bottom: 30px !important;padding-left: 20px !important;}&#8221; el_class=&#8221;relative_pos&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_row_inner equal_height=&#8221;yes&#8221; el_class=&#8221;firstblock guide-wrapper-row vc_row-o-equal-height vc_row-flex&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1765897502487{background-color: #ffffff !important;}&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;4\/5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;resume_block&#8221;][\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; el_class=&#8221;content_block&#8221;]<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you planning to purchase your next villa, house, or apartment through a real estate agency? It\u2019s wise to consider the commission fees. Anticipating these costs not only helps you better manage your budget but also optimize your real estate investments. It also allows you to understand what the <\/span><b>tenant is required to pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Discover everything you need to know about <\/span><b>real estate agency fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>How Are Real Estate Agency Fees Calculated?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The calculation of the commission varies depending on whether it\u2019s a <\/span><b>property sale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a rental.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Sales and Real Estate Agency Commission<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The fees correspond to the average remuneration for services provided by the agency, such as:<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/value\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">property valuation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, drafting real estate listings, negotiations, and finalizing the <\/span><b>sale deed<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Since there are no specific regulations on rates, the <\/span><b>charged amount<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is freely set by the agency or agent.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency fees vary greatly, depending on location, the type of agency, and the services offered. However, the <\/span><b>Hoguet Law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> requires transparency from real estate agencies. They must display their prices visibly and clearly in the agency\u2019s premises or on advertisements. Here\u2019s how they are calculated in practice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The <\/span><b>fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can be calculated in two ways:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Percentage of the property price<\/b><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Fixed fee<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When calculated as a <\/span><b>percentage of the property price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the scale is usually progressive and does not exceed 10%. This means the higher the <\/span><b>sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the lower the real estate agency commission. At Consultants Immobilier, the rate ranges from 10% (including VAT) for a <\/span><b>sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> between \u20ac25,000 and \u20ac150,000 to 5% for a <\/span><b>price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> exceeding \u20ac800,000. According to the Galian Guarantee Fund, the <\/span><b>average agency fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are 4.87% of the property price.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Alternatively, the agency may apply a <\/span><b>fixed rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, which is a set price regardless of the <\/span><b>property sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This option allows sellers to optimize the <\/span><b>net sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and speed up the selling process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Rentals and Real Estate Agency Fees<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agencies holding a <\/span><b>professional license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> set their rates freely for <\/span><b>rental management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> services. However, the <\/span><b>Alur Law<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> establishes a <\/span><b>maximum fee<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for certain services:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac8\/m\u00b2 in non-tense zones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac10\/m\u00b2 in tense zones<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u20ac12\/m\u00b2 in highly tense zones<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><b>Who Pays the Real Estate Agency Fees?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no specific rule about who <\/span><b>pays the fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The seller or the buyer can cover them, but the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/sales-mandate\/\"> <b>sales mandate<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must specify the payer. No deposit can be requested before signing the final sale deed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In most cases, the <\/span><b>property listing<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows the <\/span><b>FAI price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (fees included). This includes the <\/span><b>net sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and the real estate agency commission. In practice, the <\/span><b>agency fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are usually borne by the buyer.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In some cases, the <\/span><b>seller must pay<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> the fees. This can be advantageous, especially regarding <\/span><b>notary fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that you need to pay. For example, for a \u20ac300,000 property with a \u20ac20,000 commission charged to you, you would pay <\/span><b>notary fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of \u20ac25,600 at an 8% rate (8% x \u20ac320,000). However, if the agency commission is paid by the <\/span><b>seller<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the <\/span><b>notary fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are calculated on the <\/span><b>net sale price<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of \u20ac300,000. In this case, you only pay \u20ac24,000, saving \u20ac1,600.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Make your next acquisitions in the capital by browsing the<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/our-properties\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">real estate listings in Paris<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, featuring our luxury properties at the <\/span><b>best prices<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><b>Can You Negotiate Real Estate Agency Fees?<\/b><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In principle, you can always <\/span><b>negotiate agency fees<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, whether you are a seller, buyer, or owner. This allows you to reduce costs and adjust the <\/span><b>type of commission<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, the seller has more negotiation power in the case of an <\/span><b>exclusive mandate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Unlike a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/sales-mandate\/simple-sales-mandate\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">simple mandate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, this gives exclusivity to the real estate agency. In a<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/staging.consultants-immobilier.com\/en\/sellers-guides\/the-stages-of-the-sale\/sales-mandate\/semi-exclusive-mandate\/\"> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semi-exclusive mandate<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the seller entrusts the sale to one agency or sells the property themselves.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Real estate agency fees are an important factor to consider when buying a property. Now that you know these fees are freely set by agencies, it\u2019s up to you to find the most advantageous offers. 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