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Selling a house in the canton of Bern

On this page, we explain the unique characteristics of the real estate market in Bern.
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Development of property prices

Current market price

6,424 CHF/m2

from 3,854 to 8,994 CHF/m2

As of: 08.06.2026

Determine the value of your house

Price trends

House prices in the canton of Bern have increased by – % since the beginning of .

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How the property valuation works

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Enter the address

Enter the address – we automatically capture all relevant property data. No documents are required.

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Calculate the market value

The market value is calculated based on over 70 influencing factors and is continuously adjusted to the Swiss property market.

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Receive your valuation

You’ll receive your free property valuation by email within a few minutes – secure and anonymous. Use the result as a basis for your sales planning.

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Optional personal support

If you’re considering selling, you can get support with the next steps – for example with a free, personal on-site appraisal by a real estate agency.

Particularities of the real estate market in Bern

Real estate transfer tax

Real estate transfer tax

In real estate transactions in the canton of Bern, a real estate transfer tax is applied. The tax rate is 1.8%.

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Fair market value

Fair market value

The estimated market value of a property is known as the “fair market value.” However, this may differ from the actual sale price.

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Real estate gains tax

Real estate gains tax

In the canton of Bern, property sales with a profit exceeding 5,200 francs are subject to the real estate gains tax. Gains below this threshold are tax-free.

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Selling with or without an agent?

When selling your property, you’re faced with an important decision: will you sell it yourself or hire a real estate agent? We’ve listed the advantages of both ways to help you make this decision.

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Cost savings

You save on the agent’s commission, increasing your profit.

Complete control

You have full control over the sales process and can act with flexibility.

Direct contact

Direct contact with potential buyers allows you to respond to questions immediately.

Personal decision

You can decide for yourself whom to sell your property to – for example, based on who you like.

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Expertise and experience

Agents bring extensive knowledge and market experience to sell your property in the best possible way.

Time savings

Agents handle all the sales tasks, from viewings to contract processing.

Larger market

Agents have access to a large network of potential buyers and marketing channels.

Local knowledge

Agents know the local real estate market and can position your property optimally.

Better Price

Thanks to their market knowledge, agents often achieve higher selling prices for properties.

Frequently asked questions about properties in Bern

In addition to real estate transfer and gains taxes, there are fees for the notary’s office (approx. 0.5% of the sale price), modification of the mortgage certificate (approx. 0.25% of the mortgage certificate amount), and land registry fees (approx. 0.5% of the sale price).
The real estate gains tax is based on the profit, calculated as the difference between the sale price and acquisition costs. The mortgage amount only becomes relevant if a prepayment penalty is incurred, as these costs are deductible.
The hedonic valuation is the most commonly used method for property appraisal. It is based on various criteria such as location or size and compares the sale prices of similar properties.

Explore the Swiss real estate market

The real estate prices map shows you the median of recent asking prices in your search area as well as the price trends over the last few years.

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