A directory of real estate agents in Zurich, from selling residential property through luxury homes and commercial space to valuation and property management. You can see what each one specializes in before you trust them with your property.

Real estate agents in the city and canton of Zurich, sorted by specialty

Makler Zürich is a directory of real estate agents in the city and canton of Zurich, organized by specialty. Whether you’re selling a lakeside condo, a single-family house in the Unterland, a multi-family building as an investment property, or renting out an apartment, we group providers by what they actually know, and describe in plain language what each one specializes in and where they work. Whoever handles the sale or the letting has a real say in how fast the deal closes and at what price. An agent who knows the local neighborhood market, reaches the right buyers or tenants, and documents everything properly often gets more out of a deal than the next name in the phone book.

How to choose an agent

Start from the specialty. Ask specifically how many comparable properties the agent has sold or let in your municipality or neighborhood over the past few years. Local market knowledge beats a big name with no ties to the area: someone who is genuinely at home in Wollishofen, Küsnacht, or Winterthur will price the property more realistically and knows the buyers or tenants. Ask to see references and completed mandates, and if you can, talk to former clients. Look for a clean, written agreement with a clear mandate period, and pay attention to who actually handles the property day to day, not just who brought it in.

Fees and commission

In Switzerland, the agent’s commission is freely negotiable. For a sale, the usual arrangement is a percentage of the purchase price, roughly between one and three percent depending on the region and the property, often with VAT added on top. Some providers work with a flat fee instead, which can pay off on higher sale prices. What matters is not just the number but what it covers. Get it in writing whether professional photos, a floor plan, a sales dossier, listings on the major portals, viewings, and support through to the notarized deed are included in the fee or billed separately. Also ask whether the commission is only due on a successful sale, which is the fair standard.

What documents a solid sales process needs

A serious agent asks for the key documents early, because they shape both price and timeline. These include the current land register extract, the cadastral plan, the building insurance policy, and, for condominium property, the regulations, the minutes of recent owners’ meetings, and the state of the renovation fund. On top of that come building plans, the energy certificate, a record of recent renovations, and, for rented properties, the current leases. Anyone who has these papers together before the first listing avoids follow-up questions that slow a sale down, and comes across as credible to prospective buyers.

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Note

We don’t run any of the listed agencies and we’re not affiliated with them. We collect and describe them so you can find the right agent faster. Fees, services, and contract terms change and are a matter of negotiation. Always confirm all terms directly with the provider before signing a mandate.