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Norway – Finding Property to Buy

Popular Estate Agencies

  • DNB Eiendom: DNB Eiendom is one of the largest and most well-known estate agents in Norway. They offer a wide range of services including residential and commercial sales and rentals, property management, and valuations.
  • Eiendomsmegler 1: Eiendomsmegler 1 is one of the largest and most well-established estate agents in Norway, with offices all over the country. They specialize in residential and commercial sales and rentals, as well as property management.
  • Nordea Eiendom: Nordea Eiendom is a well-known estate agent in Norway that offers a wide range of services including residential and commercial sales and rentals, property management, and valuations.
  • Meglerhuset: Meglerhuset is a well-established agency that offers a variety of services including residential and commercial sales, property management, and valuations.

Qualifications and Licenses for Estate Agents in Norway

  • In Norway, estate agents are required to hold a Real Estate Agent’s License, which is issued by the Norwegian Real Estate Agents Association (NEF).
  • To obtain a license, agents must complete a Real Estate Agent’s Licensing Course, pass a licensing examination, and meet other requirements set by the NEF.
  • Additionally, agents must be a member of a licensed Real Estate Agent, and abide by the Real Estate Agents Act and the NEF’s Code of Conduct.

Breakdown of Estate Agent Fees in Norway

  • Estate agent fees in Norway are typically charged as a commission on the sale of a property.
  • The commission rate varies, but is usually around 1-2% of the sale price.
  • In addition to the commission, agents may also charge additional fees for advertising, marketing, and other services.

Other Resources for Finding Property in Norway

  • Online property websites such as Finn.no, Hybel.no, and Eiendom.no
  • Local newspapers and magazines such as Dagens Næringsliv, Aftenposten, and Eiendomsverdi.
  • Expat websites such as Expat Arrivals and Expat Focus.
  • Word of mouth from friends, family and colleagues.

Buyer’s Agent in Norway

  • The Use of a Buyer’s Agent is not common in Norway.
  • No specific qualifications or license required for a Buyer’s Agent in Norway.
  • Buyer’s Agent fees can vary, but it is usually a percentage of the purchase price, or a flat fee.

Organizations for Foreign Property Buyers in Norway


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  • The Norwegian Real Estate Agents Association (NEF): The NEF is a professional organization for real estate agents in Norway, which offers information and support for foreign property buyers in Norway. Website: https://www.nef.no/
  • The Norwegian Association of Property Owners (NBO): The NBO is a professional organization for property owners in Norway, which offers information and support for foreign property buyers in Norway. Website: https://www.nbo.no/
  • The Norwegian Consumer Council (Forbrukerrådet): The Forbrukerrådet is a government-funded organization that provides advice and support for consumers in Norway, including foreign property buyers. Website: https://www.forbrukerradet.no/


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