Real Estate

Buying or selling property in Norway — compare local estate agents and their terms

Buying or selling a home (Eiendomsmegling) is one of the largest financial transactions the average person or family makes in their lifetime.

We provide professional assistance with all kinds of transactions on the Norwegian property market. For many years we have been helping clients throughout Norway to buy a home (Eiendomskjøp), sell a house (Boligsalg), sell an apartment (Leilighet), sell a holiday home or cabin (Fritidseiendom) and handle commercial projects and properties (Næringseiendom) in the best possible way.

Thanks to our cooperation with many estate agents across Norway, we can present you with several non-binding offers — whether you need a valuation for mortgage refinancing or have concrete plans to sell your property soon. The greatest value we offer is local estate agents (Eiendomsmegler) matched to your location by postcode, with competitive fees and proven experience. They represent agencies such as Eie Eiendomsmegling, Eiendomsmegler 1, Krogsveen, Notar, Privatmegleren, BN Bolig, OBOS Eiendomsmeglere, Nordvik, Eiendomsmegler Vest, Proa Eiendomsmegling, Aktiv Eiendomsmegling, Exact Eiendomsmeglere and Terra Eiendomsmegling.

How we can help

Selling a Property — Boligsalg

Buying a Property — Eiendomskjøp

Property Valuation — Verdivurdering / Takst

Estate Agent Services — Eiendomsmegling

Mortgage in Norway — Boliglån

Home & Contents Insurance — Husforsikring / Innbo

Selling — Boligsalg

Valuation. A sale starts with a Verdivurdering, the estate agent’s assessment of your property’s value. For refinancing or settlements (for example dividing assets), the bank may require a surveyor’s valuation — a Takst.

Condition report. A Tilstandsrapport prepared by a building surveyor is the market standard. A thorough report reduces the risk of later claims from the buyer and is usually a condition for taking out seller’s liability insurance (Eierskifteforsikring).

Marketing, viewings and bidding. The agent prepares the sales prospectus, photos and listing, runs the viewings (Visning) and manages the bidding round (Budrunde) in line with Norwegian estate agency rules.

Costs. The agent’s fee (Meglerprovisjon) is either a percentage of the sale price or a fixed amount, plus marketing and settlement costs. Differences between agencies can be significant — that is why we compare the total cost, not just the commission rate.

Buying — Eiendomskjøp

Financing. Before you place a bid you need a Finansieringsbevis — written confirmation of financing from your bank. Since 1 January 2025 the minimum deposit (Egenkapital) is, as a rule, 10% of the purchase price, and total debt should not exceed five times your annual income.

Purchase costs. When you buy a freehold property (Selveier) you pay stamp duty — Dokumentavgift — of 2.5% of the value. Housing cooperative flats (Borettslag) are exempt from stamp duty, but you need to factor in your share of the cooperative’s joint debt (Fellesgjeld) and the monthly charges (Felleskostnader).

Checking the property. Before bidding, read the prospectus and the Tilstandsrapport carefully. If anything is unclear, ask the agent or consult a surveyor — the documents are in Norwegian, and we can help you understand them.

Holiday homes and commercial property

Cabins and holiday homes (Hytte / Fritidseiendom) and commercial property (Næringseiendom) call for an agent with experience in that segment and region. We match you with an agency that knows the local market, the zoning rules and the typical buyers.

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Why LOCALMARKET.no?

We combine access to local estate agents with a clear explanation of how property transactions work in Norway — in English. You compare experience, sales strategy and the total cost of the service, not just the promised price.

• Several offers, one request. No need to contact every agency yourself.
• An agent from your area. We match agents by postcode and property type.
• Transparent costs. We help you compare commission, marketing costs and other fees.
• Everything in one place. Valuation, sale, mortgage and home insurance.

How it works

1. Your request. You describe the property and your plans.
2. Matching agents. We select agents operating in your area.
3. Comparing offers. You receive non-binding proposals with costs and sales strategy.
4. Your decision. You choose an agent, and we remain on hand — including for financing.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between Verdivurdering and Takst?
A Verdivurdering is a value assessment by an estate agent, usually before a sale. A Takst is a surveyor’s valuation, which the bank may require, for example when refinancing.

Can a foreigner buy property in Norway?
As a rule, yes — there are no general restrictions on foreign buyers. Special rules may apply to agricultural and forest properties that require a concession.

How much does an estate agent cost?
It depends on the agency, the region and the value of the property. The fee is either a percentage of the price or a fixed amount, plus marketing costs — which is why comparing several offers pays off.

What is the difference between Selveier and Borettslag?
Selveier means full ownership of the property. In a Borettslag you buy a share in a housing cooperative with the right to live in a specific unit, and part of the financing is the cooperative’s joint debt.

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Tell us about your property or your buying plans and we will prepare non-binding offers from local estate agents. Go straight to the service you need or get in touch with us.

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