Zurich is Switzerland's largest city and home to one of the country's biggest expat communities, from banking to tech. Most sales are handled in German, so an agent who works in English makes every step clearer.
Best English-speaking agents in Zurich (updated November 2026)
agent, 329 homes sold with Neho, 6 yrs in real estate
agent, 125 homes sold with Neho, 4 yrs in real estate
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agent, 45 homes sold with Neho, 8 yrs in real estatePhoto: Schuetze75, CC BY-SA 4.0
We ranked 99 agencies by the number of properties they currently list in the canton. Google ratings shown where available. Apartments sell for around CHF 11'603 per m².
| # | Agency | Rating | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NehoSponsored, our pick for English speakers | ★ 4.6 (2,070 Trustpilot) | Flat fee CHF 16,500 |
| 2 | Walde Immobilien AGZollikerstrasse 65, 8702 Zollikon, Suisse | ★ 4.7 (29 Google) | 9% of local listings |
| 3 | Grundeigentümer Verband Schweiz AG | – | 74 homes for sale |
| 4 | Ginesta Immobilien AG | – | 49 homes for sale |
| 5 | Properti AG | – | 39 homes for sale |
| 6 | Swiss Life ImmopulseGrubenstrasse 49, 8045 Zürich, Suisse | ★ 4.2 (46 Google) | 3% of local listings |
| 7 | Markstein AG Zürich | – | 22 homes for sale |
| 8 | RE/MAX | ★ 4.8 (25 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 9 | PREMIUM HOMES AG | ★ 4.7 (266 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 10 | emperio AGPoststrasse 1, 8954 Geroldswil | ★ 4.7 (72 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 11 | Primova AG | – | 17 homes for sale |
| 12 | Wüst und Wüst AG | – | 17 homes for sale |
| 13 | Swiss Residence GroupWeinreben 3, 6300 Zug, Suisse | ★ 5.0 (1 Google) | 2% of local listings |
| 14 | Zürcher Kantonalbank | – | 16 homes for sale |
| 15 | Fontana Sotheby's International Realty | ★ 4.3 (22 Google) | 2% of local listings |
+ 84 more agencies in Zurich
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 pickLukas Speck★★★★★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 pickLukas Speck★★★★★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 Zurich, a traditional agency charging 2–4% would cost CHF 31'000 to CHF 62'000.
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 11 English-speaking agents covering Zurich and charges a flat fee. Among traditional agencies, Walde Immobilien AG, Grundeigentümer Verband Schweiz AG, Ginesta Immobilien AG 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.
