Basel is home to the pharma industry and a large community of international employees, many of whom own apartments in the city. Sales are handled in German, and the market is compact: a good local agent knows most of the buyers.
Best English-speaking agents in Basel-City (updated November 2026)
agent, 262 homes sold with Neho, 11 yrs in real estate
agent, 52 homes sold with Neho
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We ranked 43 agencies by the number of properties they currently list in the canton. Google ratings shown where available. Apartments sell for around CHF 11'345 per m².
| # | Agency | Rating | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NehoSponsored, our pick for English speakers | ★ 4.6 (2,070 Trustpilot) | Flat fee CHF 16,500 |
| 2 | LIBA & PARTNER IMMOBILIEN AG | ★ 4.7 (55 Google) | 7% of local listings |
| 3 | Swiss Life Immopulse | ★ 4.2 (46 Google) | 7% of local listings |
| 4 | Beurret & Partner Immobilien GmbHSt. Jakob-Strasse 96, 4052 Basel | ★ 4.8 (43 Google) | 6% of local listings |
| 5 | Engel & Völkers - Basel-City | – | 5 homes for sale |
| 6 | Immoline-Basel AGFreie Str. 105, 4051 Basel | ★ 4.7 (48 Google) | 5% of local listings |
| 7 | PREMIUM HOMES AG | ★ 4.7 (266 Google) | 5% of local listings |
| 8 | Properti AG | – | 4 homes for sale |
| 9 | Betterhomes (Schweiz) AG | ★ 4.3 (264 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 10 | Burckhardt Immobilien AG | ★ 4.4 (31 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 11 | Futuro Immobilien AG | – | 3 homes for sale |
| 12 | Trimag Treuhand-Immobilien AGAllschwilerstrasse 17, 4055 Basel, Suisse | ★ 4.0 (103 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 13 | AD PERSONA Immobilien | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 14 | Deck AG | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 15 | IMMO FAMILY AGAuf Den Fiechten 4, 4147 Aesch | ★ 4.8 (115 Google) | 2% of local listings |
+ 28 more agencies in Basel-City
The ranking doesn't tell the whole story. Here's what we'd recommend, depending on why you're selling.
You'll need someone who can run viewings while you're gone and coordinate a notary signing by power of attorney.
Our pickManuel Cacciola★★★★★5.0Timing your sale with your next purchase matters. A flat fee keeps more equity for your new home.
Our pickSidya Diouf★★★★★5.0Several heirs, sometimes in different countries: clear explanations in English make agreement easier.
Our pickManuel Cacciola★★★★★5.0A neutral, data-backed valuation helps both parties agree on a fair asking price.
Our pickSidya Diouf★★★★★5.0For high-end homes, an international luxury network can reach buyers abroad.
Start with a free valuation. No commitment, and you'll know what your home is worth today.
For a 150 m² house in Basel-City, a traditional agency charging 2–4% would cost CHF 34'000 to CHF 67'000.
Ask who will handle your file day to day, not just the first meeting. Contracts and the mandate should be explained to you in English.
2–4% sounds small, but on a Swiss home it means tens of thousands of francs. Ask for the total amount in writing.
An agent who has sold in your commune knows the buyers, the prices and the notaries.
Be wary of an agent who promises a much higher price to win the mandate. Ask for comparable sales.
Check the duration, exclusivity and any withdrawal fees before signing.
SponsoredGet a free valuation from an English-speaking Neho agent, based on recent sales near your home. No obligation.
Neho has 3 English-speaking agents covering Basel-City and charges a flat fee. Among traditional agencies, LIBA & PARTNER IMMOBILIEN AG, Swiss Life Immopulse, Beurret & Partner Immobilien GmbH list the most properties in the canton.
Yes. Your agent organizes viewings and negotiations, and you can sign at the notary through a power of attorney, so you don't need to fly back.
Traditional agencies usually charge 2 to 4% of the sale price. Neho charges a flat fee of CHF 16,500, whatever the price.
Yes. Every Swiss canton taxes the profit you make on a property sale, and in most cantons the rate goes down the longer you've owned the home. Your notary or tax adviser calculates it at the time of sale. Read our guide to property gains tax.
