How much is the real estate agent's commission at Ponimmobilien?
At Ponimmobilien, the real estate agent’s commission on the successful sale of a property is 1% of the sale price plus VAT. The commission is due only upon successful brokerage or upon the successful completion of the sale.
What is included in the 1% commission?
Ponimmobilien’s 1% commission covers the essential services required for a professional and successful real estate sale.
These include, in particular:
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personal consultation and property tours
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Property appraisal and determination of a realistic selling price
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Development of a tailored sales strategy
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Compilation and preparation of sales documents
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Professional real estate photography
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Creation of a professional real estate listing
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Publication on relevant real estate portals and digital channels (social media)
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Targeted outreach to pre-registered prospective buyers from our network
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Responding to inquiries and assisting prospective buyers
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Personally organizing and conducting showings
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Screening prospective buyers and assessing their financial situation
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Conducting price negotiations
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Coordinating the next steps following the buyer’s commitment to purchase
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Supporting and coordinating with the buyer, bank, and notary until the public notarization
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Assistance with the property handover and key transfer
Depending on the property, additional marketing measures such as drone photography or videos may be beneficial.
This ensures that owners receive personalized support from Ponimmobilien throughout the entire sales process—from the initial viewing and appraisal through to the notarization and handover.
Are there any additional costs besides the 1% commission?
At Ponimmobilien, there are no additional marketing, photography, or advertising fees for the agreed-upon real estate brokerage services. Upon a successful sale, the commission is 1% of the sale price plus VAT.
This covers the essential services of the sales process, including property appraisal, sales documentation, professional marketing, showings, assisting prospective buyers, price negotiations, and support through the notarization and closing.
However, regardless of the real estate agent’s commission, additional external costs or taxes may arise when selling a property. Depending on the canton and individual circumstances, these may include, for example:
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Real estate capital gains tax and transfer tax
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Notary and land registry fees
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Costs related to existing mortgages
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Additional government fees or required documentation
Which of these costs actually apply and who bears them depends on the specific property, canton, and purchase agreement.
Ponimmobilien transparently discloses its brokerage fees, so that owners know what costs will be incurred for the real estate agent’s services even before the sale begins.
How is a commission of just 1% possible at Ponimmobilien?
Ponimmobilien can offer real estate brokerage services for a commission of just 1% because we keep our cost and organizational structures lean and can streamline the sales process thanks to our many years of experience.
Unlike traditional real estate brokerage models, we handle all key marketing steps ourselves. This allows us to eliminate some of the costs associated with more extensive brokerage structures.
Despite the low commission, our brokerage service covers the entire range of sales services without compromising on quality.
Our services are provided free of charge until the property is successfully sold. The 1% commission plus VAT is due only upon a successful sale. Under our current service model, there are no additional costs or fees for the agreed-upon sales services.
In this way, Ponimmobilien combines personalized and comprehensive support with a transparent, streamlined cost structure.
How much does a real estate agent charge for a sale of CHF 1 million?
Sample Calculation for Ponimmobilien as a Real Estate Agent:
Sale Price CHF 1,000,000
1% commission = CHF 10
,000 plus sales tax = CHF 810
Total = CHF 10,810
Sale
price: CHF 1,500,000
1% commission = CHF 15,000
plus sales tax = CHF 1,215
Total = CHF 16,215
Compared to a standard real estate agent commission of 2–3%, you save CHF 10,810 to 21,620, and with a selling price of CHF 1,500,000, you save CHF 16,215 to 32,430.