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Find and compare a real estate agent in Saudi Arabia
Most buyers and sellers in Saudi Arabia find an agent through large property portals and apps such as Aqar, Bayut, and Property Finder, or by word of mouth and brokerage signboards in their target neighbourhood. Real estate brokerage is regulated by the Real Estate General Authority (REGA), and brokers and their adverts are expected to be licensed.
Who actually transfers the property in Saudi Arabia
- Who handles the transfer
- No mandatory professional equivalent to a Western notary
- Required by law
- Not strictly, though most sellers still use a no mandatory professional equivalent to a western notary.
- Where ownership is recorded
- Real Estate General Authority (REGA) - Real Estate Registry
- Typical agent commission
- 2 to 2.5%, and negotiable
Where to find and compare agents in Saudi Arabia
- Aqar (عقار)
A widely used Saudi property app and website where listings are tied to licensed advertisers, so you can browse a broker's active listings and contact them directly.
- Bayut SA (Agencies & Brokers)
A portal directory of real estate agencies and brokers across Saudi cities with profiles showing their listings and contact details for side-by-side comparison.
- Property Finder SA (Find a Broker)
A portal section listing brokers verified by the platform, with profiles showing number of listings, languages spoken, and areas they cover.
- Real Estate General Authority (REGA)
The official regulator whose online services let you check whether a real estate broker and their advertisements hold a valid licence.
- Free, worldwide
Anyone.com
Saudi Arabia's real estate market runs on official channels, with transactions flowing through REGA, ZATCA and the Ministry of Justice digital platforms, and the advertising rules apply to a listing whatever channel carries it. With the 2026 non-Saudi ownership law now live, qualifying foreign buyers can purchase in designated zones. Anyone.com counts more than a million visitors a month across the 31 countries it operates in, and since roughly three in four inquiries come from inside the country a property sits in, a Riyadh or Jeddah listing is read first by buyers in the Kingdom, with Saudis abroad and relocating professionals alongside them. Buyers can verify their identity and those who do are marked, so you can tell who has been checked before arranging a viewing. You stay in control of pricing and disclosure, and the listing, the messages and the closing documents sit in one place rather than scattered across email, WhatsApp and portals.
How to choose a good one
Speak with two or three brokers, ask about recent sales or rentals they have handled in your specific neighbourhood, and confirm the broker and any property advert are licensed through REGA before committing. Commission and the scope of services are negotiable, so get the fee and what it covers 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.