Find a local agent

Find and compare a real estate agent in Belgium

In Belgium most people find an agent (vastgoedmakelaar / agent immobilier) by browsing the agency listings on the big property portals or by asking for local recommendations, then contacting one or two nearby offices directly. Every practising agent must be registered with the official institute, the BIV/IPI, so their licence can be checked before you sign anything.

Where to find and compare agents in Belgium

  • BIV / IPI official register

    The official, searchable database of the Professional Institute of Real Estate Agents, where you can confirm that an agent or agency is recognised and look up their BIV/IPI number and role.

  • Immoweb agencies directory

    The agency section of Belgium's largest property portal, letting you browse and contact real estate agencies by location across the country.

  • Zimmo

    A large Belgian property platform that lists agencies and offers a free matchmaker tool suggesting local agents based on a property's details.

  • Immovlan

    A long-running Belgian property portal whose listings and agency pages let you see which local agencies are actively marketing homes in your area.

How to choose a good one

Contact two or three local agencies, ask about their recent sales in your neighbourhood, and verify each agent's registration on the BIV/IPI register before committing. Commission and the length and exclusivity of the mandate are negotiable, so compare what each agent proposes in writing.

For the full method, what to ask, how to compare fees, and how to vet an agent anywhere, see our guide to finding and comparing a real estate agent.

. Agent directories and fees change, so confirm current details on each site.

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