Before making a purchase, it is worth studying the market, prices and options. A good place to start is the main Swedish real estate search site Hemnet.se.

It has all the necessary market analytics, which is especially useful when buying real estate for investment purposes, as well as reviews and ratings of real estate agencies, developers and realtors.

Realtors in Sweden

In Sweden, all realtors have a higher education and must be registered with the state supervisory authority – the Swedish Inspectorate of Real Estate Agents. There is no need to involve lawyers or attorneys to conduct a transaction. The real estate agent is responsible for the legal execution of documents.

The seller of the property usually hires a realtor and pays him a fee. The real estate agent often has an exclusive right to sell, which is regulated by an agreement with the owner. It is extremely rare for the same apartment to be offered by several brokers at once. By law, the real estate agent is obliged to protect the interests of both parties, so in Sweden there is no need for the buyer to pay for the services of an intermediary.

The real estate agent is responsible for the registration of the property, communication between the buyer and the seller, and making sure that the seller tells the buyer everything they need to know about the property.

Some agencies that focus on working with foreigners offer special tours for potential buyers, where the client is met at the airport, accommodated in a hotel, shown the sights and organized viewings. Therefore, it is worth studying the list of services of the agency you are going to contact.