What does it cost to sell property in Switzerland?
Listing commissions are commonly seller-paid. Buyers using their own adviser may owe a separate agreed fee. Check the mandate, fee basis and VAT; there is no assumed national split.
Regional choices: Aargau · Appenzell Ausserrhoden · Appenzell Innerrhoden · Basel-Landschaft · Basel-Stadt · Bern · Fribourg · Genève · Glarus · Graubünden · Jura · Luzern · Neuchâtel · Nidwalden · Obwalden · Schaffhausen · Schwyz · Solothurn · St. Gallen · Thurgau · Ticino · Uri · Valais · Vaud · Zug · Zürich. The example below uses Aargau.
Calculate my property costsExample: €500,000 sale
| Fee | Indicative amount | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Notary/registry share Property gains tax is personal and not included. | €0 – €2,500 | preliminary 2026-10-13 |
| Energy certificate (seller pays) Required before marketing the property; normally arranged and paid by the seller. | €300 – €700 | estimate 2026-10-15 Source |
| Agency commission Listing commissions are commonly seller-paid. Buyers using their own adviser may owe a separate agreed fee. Check the mandate, fee basis and VAT; there is no assumed national split. | €10,810 – €16,215 Only if owed under your agreement | estimate 2026-10-14 Source |
Common questions
Who pays the estate agency?
Listing commissions are commonly seller-paid. Buyers using their own adviser may owe a separate agreed fee. Check the mandate, fee basis and VAT; there is no assumed national split.
Can the fees differ locally?
Yes. Choose the actual region in the calculator and check reduced-rate eligibility and taxable valuations with your adviser.
Are mortgages or insurance included?
Financing is separate. First-year home insurance is included only where a sourced estimate is available; otherwise a quote is needed. Personal gains taxes, special exemptions and unknown commission are not complete estimates.
Does the IIPE route guarantee a saving?
No. Taxes and required costs remain payable. Only your avoidable, separately agreed agency fee can be compared with IIPE services, assuming the same property price and outcome. An existing mandate may still require payment.