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Estate Agents in Swords

Swords is a large north county town where fewer agents compete per listing, so commission runs above the south city suburbs.

4 min readLast reviewed 7 October 2026

What estate agents charge in Swords

The short answer

Swords sits in the north county dublin band for Dublin: 1.25% – 1.5% 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.

Swords trades in the north-county band at 1.25% to 1.5% plus VAT — above Rathmines or Blackrock, for the straightforward reason that fewer agents compete for each listing here.

It is a large town with a lot of transactions, though, so there is still genuine choice. Two or three quotes is realistic and worth the time.

Airport-corridor employment and the Dublin commute underpin demand. An agent should be able to say which of those buyers they are targeting.

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 Swords market

Large modern estate development, older town housing, and newer apartment schemes.

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 Swords and who the buyers were — a real answer comes with examples.

Also covering Swords

Agents working in Swords generally cover the surrounding area too: Malahide, Donabate, Santry, Balbriggan. 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

Why is commission higher in Swords than in south Dublin?: Values are lower and fewer agents compete per listing, so agents hold the percentage up. That is the market, but it does not mean the quoted figure is fixed — compare two or three.
What do estate agents charge in Swords?: Commission in Swords typically runs 1.25% – 1.5% plus VAT at 23%, the north county dublin 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 Swords?: 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 Swords, 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 Swords and the surrounding Dublin area, not quotations. Always obtain written quotes from PSRA-licensed agents.

What estate agents charge in Swords

The short answer

Swords sits in the north county dublin band for Dublin: 1.25% – 1.5% 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.

Swords trades in the north-county band at 1.25% to 1.5% plus VAT — above Rathmines or Blackrock, for the straightforward reason that fewer agents compete for each listing here.

It is a large town with a lot of transactions, though, so there is still genuine choice. Two or three quotes is realistic and worth the time.

Airport-corridor employment and the Dublin commute underpin demand. An agent should be able to say which of those buyers they are targeting.

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 Swords market

Large modern estate development, older town housing, and newer apartment schemes.

Frequently asked questions

Why is commission higher in Swords than in south Dublin?

Values are lower and fewer agents compete per listing, so agents hold the percentage up. That is the market, but it does not mean the quoted figure is fixed — compare two or three.

What do estate agents charge in Swords?

Commission in Swords typically runs 1.25% – 1.5% plus VAT at 23%, the north county dublin 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 Swords?

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 Swords, 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 Swords

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What estate agents charge in Swords

The Swords market

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Estate Agents in Swords

Start Your Free Quote

What estate agents charge in Swords

The Swords market

Also covering Swords

Frequently asked questions

Keep reading