From Lausanne to Nyon and Montreux, the canton of Vaud attracts international families working for multinationals, schools and sports federations. Notaries and mandates are in French, which is where an English-speaking agent really helps.
Best English-speaking agents in Vaud (updated November 2026)
agent, 373 homes sold with Neho, 8 yrs in real estate
agent, 322 homes sold with Neho, 15 yrs in real estate
agent, 245 homes sold with Neho, 5 yrs in real estate
agent, 143 homes sold with Neho, 7 yrs in real estateWe ranked 97 agencies by the number of properties they currently list in the canton. Google ratings shown where available. Apartments sell for around CHF 10'602 per m².
| # | Agency | Rating | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NehoSponsored, our pick for English speakers | ★ 4.6 (2,070 Trustpilot) | Flat fee CHF 16,500 |
| 2 | BARNES | ★ 4.7 (59 Google) | 8% of local listings |
| 3 | Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty | – | 212 homes for sale |
| 4 | Bernard Nicod SAGrand-Rue 9, 1180 Rolle | – | 111 homes for sale |
| 5 | OMNIA IMMOBILIER SA | ★ 4.3 (6 Google) | 4% of local listings |
| 6 | Maillard Immobilier SAAv. de Rhodanie 46b, 1007 Lausanne | ★ 5.0 (212 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 7 | Luxury Places SARue du Grand-Pont 2 bis, 1003 Lausanne | ★ 4.5 (17 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 8 | Rockwell Properties SARue Étraz 12, 1003 Lausanne, Suisse | ★ 4.9 (61 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 9 | PROXIMMOPl. Bel-Air 1/13e étage, 1003 Lausanne, Suisse | ★ 4.9 (216 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 10 | John Taylor GenèveAv. du Casino 10, 1820 Montreux | ★ 4.9 (32 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 11 | Courvoisier SA | – | 51 homes for sale |
| 12 | deRham SAAv. du Casino 28, 1820 Montreux | ★ 3.8 (10 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 13 | Naef Prestige/Knight Frank | ★ 4.8 (17 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 14 | Cogestim SA | ★ 4.3 (505 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 15 | TissoT Immobilier & Cie SA | – | 49 homes for sale |
+ 82 more agencies in Vaud
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 pickFrédéric Frachon★★★★★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 pickFrédéric Frachon★★★★★5.0For high-end homes, an international luxury network can reach buyers abroad.
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For a 150 m² house in Vaud, a traditional agency charging 2–4% would cost CHF 28'000 to CHF 56'000.
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 17 English-speaking agents covering Vaud and charges a flat fee. Among traditional agencies, BARNES, Switzerland Sotheby’s International Realty, Bernard Nicod SA 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.
