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Austria – Finding Property to Buy

Popular Estate Agencies

  • Engel & Völkers Austria: https://www.engelvoelkers.com/en-at/
  • Sotheby’s International Realty Austria: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/austria
  • IMMO-CONTRACT: https://www.immo-contract.com/
  • RE/MAX Austria: https://www.remax.at/
  • Wohnnet Immobilien: https://www.wohnnet.at/

Qualifications and Licenses

Estate agents in Austria are required to have a professional qualification and license issued by the Federal Ministry of Economic Affairs and Labor. They must also be a member of the Austrian Association of Real Estate Agents. 

Fees

Estate agents in Austria typically charge a commission of around 3-5% of the sale price of the property. This fee is usually paid by the seller, but in some cases, it may be split between the seller and the buyer. 

Other Resources for Property Sale

  • Real estate portals such as ImmoScout24, Immobilien.net, or Wohnnet
  • Local newspapers such as Der Standard or Kurier
  • Word of mouth

Buyer’s Agent 


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The use of a buyer’s agent is not common in Austria. There are no specific qualifications or licenses required for a buyer’s agent in Austria, and their fees vary. 

Organizations for Foreign Property Buyers

  • Engel & Völkers Austria: https://www.engelvoelkers.com/en-at/
  • Sotheby’s International Realty Austria: https://www.sothebysrealty.com/eng/sales/austria
  • IMMO-CONTRACT: https://www.immo-contract.com/
  • RE/MAX Austria: https://www.remax.at/
  • Wohnnet Immobilien: https://www.wohnnet.at/


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