Obwalden, home to Engelberg and Lake Sarnen, mixes family homes and holiday apartments. Sales are handled in German.
Best English-speaking agents in Obwalden (updated November 2026)
agent, 256 homes sold with Neho, 6 yrs in real estate
agent, 125 homes sold with Neho, 4 yrs in real estate
agent, 70 homes sold with Neho, 3 yrs in real estate
agent, 33 homes sold with NehoPhoto: GabrielleMerk, CC BY-SA 4.0
We ranked 35 agencies by the number of properties they currently list in the canton. Google ratings shown where available. Apartments sell for around CHF 9'863 per m².
| # | Agency | Rating | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NehoSponsored, our pick for English speakers | ★ 4.6 (2,070 Trustpilot) | Flat fee CHF 16,500 |
| 2 | Arlewo AGMythen-Centerstrasse 15a, 6438 Ibach | ★ 4.6 (26 Google) | 18% of local listings |
| 3 | Grundeigentümer Verband Schweiz AG | – | 7 homes for sale |
| 4 | RE/MAX Engelberg | – | 7 homes for sale |
| 5 | RE/MAX ObwaldenAllmendstrasse 2, 6060 Sarnen, Suisse | ★ 4.8 (11 Google) | 7% of local listings |
| 6 | RealAdvisor | – | 4 homes for sale |
| 7 | von Holzen Immobilien AGMarktstrasse 7a, 6060 Sarnen, Suisse | ★ 4.2 (28 Google) | 4% of local listings |
| 8 | Bader Immobilien Luzern AGKauffmannweg 17, 6003 Luzern | ★ 4.8 (42 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 9 | Betterhomes (Schweiz) AG | ★ 4.3 (264 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 10 | BOSSARD Immobilien-Treuhand AG | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 11 | Immosky AG | ★ 4.1 (357 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 12 | Primova AG | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 13 | PROGESTIMMO | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 14 | Properti AG | – | 2 homes for sale |
| 15 | Barbara Palermo Immobilien | – | 1 homes for sale |
+ 20 more agencies in Obwalden
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 pickSandra Birrer★★★★★5.0Timing your sale with your next purchase matters. A flat fee keeps more equity for your new home.
Our pickKaterina Corrales★★★★★5.0Several heirs, sometimes in different countries: clear explanations in English make agreement easier.
Our pickSandra Birrer★★★★★5.0A neutral, data-backed valuation helps both parties agree on a fair asking price.
Our pickKaterina Corrales★★★★★5.0For high-end homes, an international luxury network can reach buyers abroad.
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For a 150 m² house in Obwalden, a traditional agency charging 2–4% would cost CHF 24'000 to CHF 48'000.
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 6 English-speaking agents covering Obwalden and charges a flat fee. Among traditional agencies, Arlewo AG, Grundeigentümer Verband Schweiz AG, RE/MAX Engelberg 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.
