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How to find a verified buyer's agent in Türkiye
Choosing the right independent buyer's agent is the single biggest protection a foreign buyer in Türkiye has. Here is what to look for, how to verify credentials, what it costs, the mistake to avoid — and how Outpost matches you to a verified one.
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Why an independent buyer's agent matters in Türkiye
Foreigner pricing is rampant in Turkish new-build sales, and developers' sales teams represent the developer. An independent buyer's agent finds resale and off-plan stock at local prices and works alongside your avukat on the tapu and GEDAŞ valuation.
How to verify a buyer's agent in Türkiye
In Türkiye, real-estate agents must hold a Taşınmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi (real-estate trading authorisation) recorded on the official registry — ask for it. A genuine buyer's agent works for you, not the developer.
Typical fees
Commission is regulated (around 2% + VAT per side); confirm who pays.
The mistake to avoid
Buying through the developer's own sales office with no independent representation — the surest way to pay the inflated foreigner price.
Get matched with a verified buyer's agent
Tell us about your purchase and we'll match you with a verified, independent professional in your market. You keep the relationship and the fee — we're only the matchmaker.
Request a match →Are you a buyer's agent in Türkiye?
We're selecting a founding cohort of verified firms per market before buyer matching opens. No listing fee in the founding period, top placement, and a per-match rate locked for life — you pay only when you accept and win a match.
Apply to the founding cohort →Frequently asked
Are estate agents licensed in Türkiye?
Yes — agents must hold a Taşınmaz Ticareti Yetki Belgesi recorded on the official registry. Ask to see it; an authorised, independent agent is your defence against foreigner pricing.
Why not just buy from the developer?
The developer's sales team represents the developer and prices for foreigners accordingly. An independent buyer's agent finds stock at local prices and works with your lawyer.