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Estate Agents in Rathmines

Rathmines sits in the lowest commission band in the country, because agent competition here is as heavy as it gets.

4 min readLast reviewed 7 October 2026

What estate agents charge in Rathmines

The short answer

Rathmines sits in the south city suburbs band for Dublin: 1% – 1.25% plus VAT at 23%.
Commission is negotiable. It is the largest single cost of selling and the one you have most control over.
Always compare the total, not the percentage — marketing, photography and whether VAT is included move the figure more than a tenth of a point does.

South Dublin commission runs 1% to 1.25% plus VAT — the lowest band on this site, and it is low for one reason: more agents chase each listing here than almost anywhere else in Ireland.

That competition is your leverage. A quote above 1.25% in Rathmines needs a specific justification, and "that is our standard rate" is not one.

The stock is mixed — period houses, converted flats and purpose-built apartments. Multi-unit and converted property carries extra paperwork, which is a fair reason for an agent to ask for more time, but not automatically for more percentage.

The full picture for the county, including every fee band and how to negotiate here, is in our guide to estate agent fees in Dublin.

The Rathmines market

Victorian and Edwardian period housing, converted apartments, and purpose-built modern blocks.

Which agent suits you depends more on whether they sell this kind of property, in this area, than on the fee they quote. Ask any agent what they have sold recently in Rathmines and who the buyers were — a real answer comes with examples.

Also covering Rathmines

Agents working in Rathmines generally cover the surrounding area too: Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold’s Cross, Portobello. If your property sits between two of these, say so when you request a quote — it affects which agents are worth hearing from.

Frequently asked questions

Can I negotiate below 1% in Rathmines?: It happens on higher-value properties, because 1% of a large number is still a large fee. Ask — the worst outcome is that the agent says no, and you have lost nothing.
What do estate agents charge in Rathmines?: Commission in Rathmines typically runs 1% – 1.25% plus VAT at 23%, the south city suburbs band for Dublin. These are indicative market ranges rather than quotations — the only way to know what you will pay is to get it in writing from the agents covering your area.
Is there any cost to compare agents in Rathmines?: No. Requesting a quote through OneClickGo is free and there is no obligation to appoint anyone. We are paid by the professionals we introduce you to, not by you. The estate agent you eventually instruct will charge their own fee for selling your property.
What happens after I submit my details?: We pass your name, contact details and Eircode to an estate agent covering Rathmines, who will contact you by phone or email about a quote. You are free to use them, use someone else, or not sell at all.

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Last reviewed 7 October 2026. Fee ranges are indicative market figures for Rathmines and the surrounding Dublin area, not quotations. Always obtain written quotes from PSRA-licensed agents.

What estate agents charge in Rathmines

The short answer

Rathmines sits in the south city suburbs band for Dublin: 1% – 1.25% plus VAT at 23%.
Commission is negotiable. It is the largest single cost of selling and the one you have most control over.
Always compare the total, not the percentage — marketing, photography and whether VAT is included move the figure more than a tenth of a point does.

South Dublin commission runs 1% to 1.25% plus VAT — the lowest band on this site, and it is low for one reason: more agents chase each listing here than almost anywhere else in Ireland.

That competition is your leverage. A quote above 1.25% in Rathmines needs a specific justification, and "that is our standard rate" is not one.

The full picture for the county, including every fee band and how to negotiate here, is in our guide to estate agent fees in Dublin.

The Rathmines market

Victorian and Edwardian period housing, converted apartments, and purpose-built modern blocks.

Also covering Rathmines

Frequently asked questions

Can I negotiate below 1% in Rathmines?

It happens on higher-value properties, because 1% of a large number is still a large fee. Ask — the worst outcome is that the agent says no, and you have lost nothing.

What do estate agents charge in Rathmines?

Commission in Rathmines typically runs 1% – 1.25% plus VAT at 23%, the south city suburbs band for Dublin. These are indicative market ranges rather than quotations — the only way to know what you will pay is to get it in writing from the agents covering your area.

Is there any cost to compare agents in Rathmines?

No. Requesting a quote through OneClickGo is free and there is no obligation to appoint anyone. We are paid by the professionals we introduce you to, not by you. The estate agent you eventually instruct will charge their own fee for selling your property.

What happens after I submit my details?

We pass your name, contact details and Eircode to an estate agent covering Rathmines, who will contact you by phone or email about a quote. You are free to use them, use someone else, or not sell at all.

Estate Agents in Rathmines

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What estate agents charge in Rathmines

The Rathmines market

Also covering Rathmines

Frequently asked questions

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Estate Agents in Rathmines

Start Your Free Quote

What estate agents charge in Rathmines

The Rathmines market

Also covering Rathmines

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading