Real Estate: Exclusive data shows: In these federal states you can buy particularly often without an agent
A majority of private owners rely on professional help when selling real estate. However, an exclusive evaluation shows that there are large differences between the federal states.
A recent analysis by German real estate portal Hausgold found that private property owners in certain regions are more likely to sell their homes without the help of a real estate agent. In the first quarter of 2026, 25.8% of homes in Bremen were sold privately, followed by 24.3% in Niedersachsen and 24.1% in Thüringen. The trend of private sales has decreased nationwide, from 22.4% in the first quarter of 2025 to 21.1% in the same period this year.
By selling privately, both buyers and sellers can save a significant amount, potentially tens of thousands of euros, by avoiding agent fees.
Written by urgent.news from Handelsblatt's report — not a translation of it. Machine-written — may contain errors; check the original before relying on it.
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