Geneva is one of the most international property markets in Switzerland. Notaries, mandates and paperwork are in French, so an agent who works in English makes the whole sale easier.
Best English-speaking agents in Geneva (updated November 2026)
agent, 373 homes sold with Neho, 8 yrs in real estateWe ranked 100 agencies by the number of properties they currently list in the canton. Google ratings shown where available. Apartments sell for around CHF 14'381 per m².
| # | Agency | Rating | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NehoSponsored, our pick for English speakers | ★ 4.6 (2,070 Trustpilot) | Flat fee CHF 16,500 |
| 2 | BARNESBd du Théâtre 8/10, 1204 Genève | ★ 4.7 (59 Google) | 6% of local listings |
| 3 | Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty | – | 67 homes for sale |
| 4 | Naef Prestige/Knight Frank | ★ 4.8 (17 Google) | 5% of local listings |
| 5 | LEONARD PROPERTIES SAAv. de Champel 31, 1206 Genève | ★ 3.2 (13 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 6 | OMNIA IMMOBILIER SA | ★ 4.3 (6 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 7 | Crown Real Estate SàrlRte de la Capite 116, 1223 Cologny | ★ 4.6 (10 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 8 | FGP Swiss & Alps | – | 35 homes for sale |
| 9 | Cayden ImmobilierRue de Chêne-Bougeries 23, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries | ★ 4.8 (86 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 10 | Pilet & Renaud SABd Georges-Favon 2, 1204 Genève, Suisse | ★ 3.7 (497 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 11 | Grange & Cie SAChem. de Grange-Canal 23, 1208 Genève | ★ 3.4 (131 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 12 | GVA-IMMO SAQuai Gustave-Ador 62, 1207 Genève | ★ 5.0 (3 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 13 | Jouan - de Rham SA | – | 24 homes for sale |
| 14 | Privalia Immobilier SARte de Chêne 116, 1224 Chêne-Bougeries, Suisse | ★ 3.8 (10 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 15 | SegimoCité Vieusseux 4, 1203 Geneva, Suisse | ★ 4.4 (54 Google) | 2% of local listings |
+ 85 more agencies in Geneva
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 pickNicolas Pivin★★★★★5.0Timing your sale with your next purchase matters. A flat fee keeps more equity for your new home.
Our pickAnthony Mangone★★★★★5.0Several heirs, sometimes in different countries: clear explanations in English make agreement easier.
Our pickNicolas Pivin★★★★★5.0A neutral, data-backed valuation helps both parties agree on a fair asking price.
Our pickAnthony Mangone★★★★★5.0For high-end homes, an international luxury network can reach buyers abroad.
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For a 150 m² house in Geneva, a traditional agency charging 2–4% would cost CHF 44'000 to CHF 88'000.
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.
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Neho has 2 English-speaking agents covering Geneva and charges a flat fee. Among traditional agencies, BARNES, Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty, Naef Prestige/Knight Frank 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.
