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Estate Agents in Blackrock

Blackrock in south Dublin is a high-value, heavily contested market where commission sits in the lowest national band.

4 min readLast reviewed 7 October 2026

What estate agents charge in Blackrock

The short answer

Blackrock 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.

Blackrock sits in the 1% to 1.25% plus VAT south-suburbs band. Values are high, agent competition is heavy, and both of those work in a seller’s favour on fee.

Note for anyone searching online: Blackrock in Dublin and Blackrock in Cork are entirely different markets. Make sure any comparable sales you look at are from the right county.

Stock ranges from period housing near the village to modern coastal apartments. The valuation reasoning matters more than the headline figure — ask for it in writing.

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 Blackrock market

Period and Victorian housing, substantial detached homes, and modern coastal apartment development.

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

Also covering Blackrock

Agents working in Blackrock generally cover the surrounding area too: Monkstown, Booterstown, Stillorgan, Dún Laoghaire. 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

Is 1% realistic in Blackrock?: It is the bottom of the band rather than a default, but on a higher-value property it is a reasonable opening position. Agents here compete hard for listings.
What do estate agents charge in Blackrock?: Commission in Blackrock 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 Blackrock?: 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 Blackrock, 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 Blackrock and the surrounding Dublin area, not quotations. Always obtain written quotes from PSRA-licensed agents.

What estate agents charge in Blackrock

The short answer

Blackrock 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.

Blackrock sits in the 1% to 1.25% plus VAT south-suburbs band. Values are high, agent competition is heavy, and both of those work in a seller’s favour on fee.

Note for anyone searching online: Blackrock in Dublin and Blackrock in Cork are entirely different markets. Make sure any comparable sales you look at are from the right county.

Stock ranges from period housing near the village to modern coastal apartments. The valuation reasoning matters more than the headline figure — ask for it in writing.

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 Blackrock market

Period and Victorian housing, substantial detached homes, and modern coastal apartment development.

Also covering Blackrock

Frequently asked questions

Is 1% realistic in Blackrock?

It is the bottom of the band rather than a default, but on a higher-value property it is a reasonable opening position. Agents here compete hard for listings.

What do estate agents charge in Blackrock?

Commission in Blackrock 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 Blackrock?

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 Blackrock, 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 Blackrock

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What estate agents charge in Blackrock

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Estate Agents in Blackrock

Start Your Free Quote

What estate agents charge in Blackrock

The Blackrock market

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Frequently asked questions

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