In Lahore, Zameen.com reports that agents charge between 0.5 and 2 percent of the price on residential deals, and most often 1 percent. No law sets the rate, so it is a matter of agreement. Settle the figure, who pays it and when it is due in writing before you view a property.
What Reports Say
Zameen.com says the commission on a residential sale in Lahore is around 0.5 to 2 percent of the price depending on the type of property, and that some agents have a fixed rate of 1 percent. For Islamabad it reports about 1 percent, and for commercial properties it says commission can rise to 2 percent. For Karachi it reports 2 percent on properties under PKR 1 crore, and 1 to 2 percent above that. Zameen.com also says that no specific law governs property dealers, and that when buyer and seller have different agents each keeps the commission from his own client.
What That Means in Rupees
Zameen’s index put the average 10 Marla house in Lahore at about PKR 4.21 crore in July 2026, and our guide to Lahore house prices in 2026 explains that figure. At 1 percent, commission on a house at that price is about Rs4.2 lakh for each side that pays, and at 2 percent it is about Rs8.4 lakh. That is a large sum, so negotiate it as you would negotiate the price.
How to Agree the Commission
Ask for the rate in writing before you view a property. Ask who pays it, when it is due and what it covers. Ask whether the dealer also represents the seller. Keep every receipt, and add the commission to the other costs in our guides to stamp duty and transfer costs and property tax in Lahore.
Check the Dealer as Well as the Fee
A low commission does not make a dealer trustworthy. For Pine Avenue, see our property dealer in Pine Avenue page, and read buying a plot in Lahore in 2026 before you pay for any file.
You can see this 5 Marla house in Bahria Orchard, or find more guides on our Lahore Property Buying Guides page.
Sources: Zameen.com and its price index. Commission is a matter of agreement, so confirm it with the dealer in writing. This is not legal advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much commission does a property dealer charge in Lahore?
Zameen.com reports about 0.5 to 2 percent of the price on residential deals, most often 1 percent. Agree it in writing.
Is property dealer commission fixed by law in Lahore?
No. Zameen.com says no specific law governs it, so the rate is a matter of agreement.
Who pays the property dealer commission in Lahore?
Reports describe each side paying its own agent. Agree who pays what, and when, before you start.
Can I negotiate the commission?
Yes. It is a matter of agreement, so ask for the rate in writing and negotiate it as you would the price.
5B Marketing has an office in Lahore. Ask us to state any commission in writing before you view a property.
