Estate Agent Commission (Maklerprovision)
Estate agent commission (Maklerprovision) in Germany: current rates, mandatory cost-sharing since 2020, and when the commission claim arises.
Financial
§ 656a–656d BGB
Also known as: broker commission, agent fee, real estate commission
Since 23 December 2020, the estate agent commission (Maklerprovision) for property purchases under German law must generally be split equally between buyer and seller. In Bavaria, a total commission of 7.14% (incl. VAT) is customary, amounting to 3.57% per party. The commission claim only arises upon conclusion of the main contract. (§ 656a-656d BGB)