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choose your package Free valuationWhat is the brokerage commission?
Brokerage commission is a difficult word for the percentage fee a traditional broker skims off the final sale price. Brokerage fees average around 1.5%, with a range to 1.25% at the lower end and 1.75% at the higher end. Because you charge a percentage, the fee increases rapidly at higher sales prices. You can see this clearly in the table below.
Sales price | Commission 1.25% | Commission of 1.50% | Commission 1.75% |
|---|---|---|---|
€ 100.000 | € 1.250 | € 1.500 | € 1.750 |
€ 150.000 | € 1.875 | € 2.250 | € 2.625 |
€ 200.000 | € 2.500 | € 3.000 | € 3.500 |
€ 250.000 | € 3.125 | € 3.750 | € 4.375 |
€ 300.000 | € 3.750 | € 4.500 | € 5.250 |
€ 350.000 | € 4.375 | € 5.250 | € 6.125 |
€ 400.000 | € 5.000 | € 6.000 | € 7.000 |
€ 500.000 | € 6.250 | € 7.500 | € 8.750 |
€ 600.000 | € 7.500 | € 9.000 | € 10.500 |
€ 700.000 | € 8.750 | € 10.500 | € 12.250 |
Brokerage commission: why is the sacred brokerage house crumbling?
To begin with: the brokerage commission is basically a clever form of remuneration. The brokerage fee incentivises a real estate agent to sell your house as expensively as possible. This creates a win-win situation for broker and seller. As a seller, you benefit from the better selling price and as a real estate agent, you earn a higher fee.
Despite this nice advantage, the estate agent's commission is increasingly under discussion. This is because the form of compensation no longer suits the current housing market. Here are the main objections:
House prices are sky-high
In 2020, the average selling price of a home will be around €326,000. This means that, as a home seller, you will be transferring between €4,075 and €5,705 to your estate agent. A hefty bill, especially when you know that estate agent fees are not deductible from income tax.
The overstrained housing market
The Dutch housing market is overstrained. After your house is listed on Funda, the viewing requests flow in almost automatically. And because there is a lot of competition among house buyers, chances are you will receive a good offer quickly. In fact, in many cities, outbidding is the rule rather than the exception. You understand that an estate agent will not endlessly peddle your property in these market conditions. That's why a high brokerage fee feels unfair. You're paying for sweat that doesn't flow at all.
The model allows little seller influence
With the brokerage model, an estate agent handles the sale from A to Z - from negotiations and ad copy, to viewings and deed of sale. As a result, as a seller, you have little influence on the sales process. That's a shame, of course, because if you write fluently and negotiate hard, you should put these talents to use.
Easie puts you in control, for a fixed low package price
At Easie, we jettison the brokerage commission. In fact, we work with fixed rates. In return, you get a tailor-made package. This is because, through your choice of package, you indicate which estate agency services you take away. And the rest of the house sale? You just arrange it yourself. Not only does this save costs, it is also much more pleasant. So choose your package and get started quickly.
Would you like to create the house text yourself, sign the final deed of sale with the buyers, and take charge of the follow-up yourself? Then the Easie Together package is right for you. We will also help you with the presentation and registration of the property. Naturally, we are then on standby in case you need help, and you can upgrade your package at any time.
What you do
- Fill in recording form
- Formatting property text
- Promotion on own social media channels
- Letting a building expert in for (possible) building inspection
- Planning the transfer with buyer and notary
- Checking documents before notarial transfer
- Scheduling final inspection with buyer
- Notary appointment for transfer
What we do
- Request cadastral data
- Defining sales strategy
- Determine asking price (in consultation with real estate agent)
- Legal research
- Informed 24/7 via web app IDD
- Measurement report with floor plans
- Professional photo reportage
- Funda compleet register
- Sign up website www.vbtmakelaars.nl
- sales sign (garden sign or v-board with placement) and sold sticker
- Scheduling and guiding viewings (up to 5)
- Providing information to candidates/answering questions
- Calling viewings and scheduling follow-up appointments
- Registration of bids in the IDD
- Drawing up deed of purchase
Do you prefer to leave the paperwork to us? And are you happy to show around a possible appraiser and structural engineer after the deed of sale has been signed and then go to the notary together with the eventual buyer? Then take package Easie Relaxed. Of course, you can upgrade your package at any time.
What we do
- Everything from package vb&t Together
- + Filling in recording form
- + Formatting property text
- + Market analysis report and selling proposal
- + Professional photo rapportage
- + Video on Funda
- + Funda register
- + Scheduling and guiding viewings (up to 10)
- + Call viewings and schedule follow-up appointments
- + Purchase deed signed with buyer
- + Checking documents for the notarial transfer
- + Contact point after notarial transfer
Would you like to leave everything to our expertise and go for complete unburdening? And also the choice of extras to promote your property in the best possible way? Then choose Easie Premium! The only thing left for you to take care of is the delivery of a number of documents. We will make sure that everything else runs like clockwork for you. Need exclusive customisation? For properties in the higher segment, you can count on us. Request this directly from your vb&t estate agent.
What we do
- Everything from package vb&t Relaxed
- + Defining sales strategy
- + Stylist prepared for photography in advance
- + Posting video on Funda and Youtube
- + 360-degree photos
- + Digital brochure
- + Open house participation in cooperation with NVM
- + Neighbourhood mailing delivery costs
- + Printed mailing cards when taken on sale and if sold
- + Unlimited number of viewings scheduled and guided tours
- + Planning transfer with buyer and notary
- + Funda premium register instead of Funda compleet (this includes 1 year with the Funda Blikvanger)
Selling your home: request your free Value Check
Would you like to receive an indication of your home value? Then request a free Value Check. An NVM estate agent will visit you for a no-obligation home assessment. Ideal, because you will immediately meet our driven team.
Brokerage explained
On average, an estate agent's commission is between 1.25 and 1.75 per cent of the selling price of the house. The estate agent is subject to tax, so VAT will have to be taken into account. Calculation example: suppose you sell your home for a price of €280,000. If you have agreed with the estate agent that he will receive a commission of 1.5 per cent, you will pay € 280,000 x 0.015 %3D € 4,200.
Compared to the brokerage fees, you will be a lot cheaper with Easie. Regardless of your asking price, you pay a fixed rate. This rate depends on your wishes and Easie's level of service. This easily saves a few thousand euros!
What you get in return for your brokerage commission
For the brokerage fee, the estate agent sells your home. This means that he performs all forms of service (including placing your home on Funda). If you wish to perform additional activities to bring your property to the attention of potential buyers or to reach a wider audience (e.g. by placing an advertisement in the newspaper), these costs are usually charged on top of the estate agent's commission.
So the estate agent will help you with: determining the right selling price placing your home on Funda taking care of the tours legal support negotiating for the right price determining the right date for a transfer drafting the sales agreement Depending on the package, you will get the same or even more services for less money at Easie.
Why does Easie charge less commission?
With Easie, you sell your home together. We are convinced that you know your home best and therefore know how to promote it. This task is therefore yours. In addition, other activities to sell your home are also up to you. In this way, we sell your home together, simply.
Selling your house yourself in 3 easy steps
There are several ways to sell your house yourself. Thanks to Easie, it is possible to sell your house in 3 simple steps:
Preparing an ad
Promote your property
Selling your house
