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Oct 22, 2025

the commission of real estate agents in Belgium

Discover how real estate agency commissions are calculated and how to negotiate them in Belgium.

Sale

Commission

Real estate agency

Commission principle

How are real estate agency fees set and calculated?

Agencies freely set their fees, generally between 2% and 5% excluding VAT of the sale price. These fees are specified in the sales mandate and cannot be exceeded. They are most often the responsibility of the seller and are only payable in case of success, at the time of signing the notarial deed.

Negotiation

How to negotiate your real estate agent's commission?

The commissions being contractual, it is quite possible to negotiate them before signing the mandate. Compare several agencies and assess the value for money of the services offered. Granting an exclusive mandate may also encourage the agent to reduce their fees.

Advice and precautions

Best practices to reduce agency fees without compromising the sale

Request quotes from multiple agencies and check the transparency of the included services. Prefer motivated and experienced professionals. Beware of excessively long exclusive mandates: they guarantee a commission but can slow down the sale if the agent is not efficient.

FAQ

01

How do you pay yourself?

Our fees are transparent and defined in advance according to the type of operation. Our contracts are simple and without surprises or hidden fees: we defend your interests at every step of the transaction.

How do you pay yourself?

Our fees are transparent and defined in advance according to the type of operation. Our contracts are simple and without surprises or hidden fees: we defend your interests at every step of the transaction.

02

What is your added value when purchasing a property?

We identify opportunities, analyze properties, and negotiate price and terms for our clients. Each opportunity is modeled with its cash flows, tax implications, and potential. The goal: a profitable and controlled purchase, in line with our clients' criteria and strategy.

What is your added value when purchasing a property?

We identify opportunities, analyze properties, and negotiate price and terms for our clients. Each opportunity is modeled with its cash flows, tax implications, and potential. The goal: a profitable and controlled purchase, in line with our clients' criteria and strategy.

03

Do you work with all types of investors?

Yes. We support both private investors wishing to acquire an income-generating property and SMEs, family offices, private equity, or investment funds looking to diversify their real estate portfolio.

Do you work with all types of investors?

Yes. We support both private investors wishing to acquire an income-generating property and SMEs, family offices, private equity, or investment funds looking to diversify their real estate portfolio.

04

What is the difference between Bricksquare and a traditional real estate agency?

We support investors, not individuals. Our role is not just to sell a property, but to structure a profitable operation: sourcing the property, analyzing returns, resale potential, taxation, and financing scenarios.

What is the difference between Bricksquare and a traditional real estate agency?

We support investors, not individuals. Our role is not just to sell a property, but to structure a profitable operation: sourcing the property, analyzing returns, resale potential, taxation, and financing scenarios.

05

What is the mission of Bricksquare?

We want to make real estate investment simpler, more transparent, and more accessible.

What is the mission of Bricksquare?

We want to make real estate investment simpler, more transparent, and more accessible.

06

What are the values of BrickSquare?

Our three pillars: transparency, efficiency, and independence.

What are the values of BrickSquare?

Our three pillars: transparency, efficiency, and independence.