A complete guide in ten steps — from a tidy hallway to keys in new hands. It is entirely possible to sell yourself. We show you how.
Typical saving
50–150 tkr
What you avoid paying in fees when you sell yourself.
Complete guide
10 steps
From preparation to completion day — everything you need.
List with us
0 kr
Completely free on Boannons, with no commission or hidden fees.
An estate agent's fee is usually 1.5–3% of the sale price. Set the home's value and the fee — and see what you would save.
Sale price
3 000 000 krEstate agent's fee
2%Your saving
60 000
SEK in fees you keep
The estate agent’s fee is the big item, but many private sellers also pay thousands of kronor just to list on major portals. Hemnet’s price varies with asking price, location and package — there are no fixed list prices.
Advertising can in some cases affect your capital gains calculation, but it is still a cost you pay out of pocket — regardless of the tax effect.
The table shows guide prices (June 2026) from independent summaries. In cities such as Stockholm the levels are often somewhat higher. Always check Hemnet’s price calculator for the exact price for your home.
Hemnet — guide prices per package
Basic · Plus · Premium · Max
1 000 000 kr
2 000 000 kr
5 000 000 kr
11 000 000 kr
| Asking price | Basic | Plus | Premium | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 000 000 kr | ~3 650 kr | ~5 650 kr | ~7 750 kr | ~12 050 kr |
| 2 000 000 kr | ~5 300 kr | ~8 100 kr | ~11 200 kr | ~17 400 kr |
| 5 000 000 kr | ~7 050 kr | ~10 850 kr | ~14 950 kr | ~23 150 kr |
| 11 000 000 kr | ~9 890 kr | ~15 190 kr | ~20 990 kr | ~32 490 kr |
On Boannons.se you pay SEK 0 in listing fee — regardless of asking price, location or package. The same listing, without the portal’s price steps.
Clean, declutter and fix small flaws. The first impression at a viewing often decides the final price — for viewers and for you ahead of the photoshoot.
Use natural light, shoot from room corners and keep the camera at chest height to show space. Investing in a photographer is one of the best levers for final price.
Get annual reports, the energy performance certificate, floor plan and the association’s statutes. Having everything ready builds confidence and speeds the process when offers come in.
Selling a house? Plan a survey and latent defects insurance at the same time — we explain why further down under safety.
Compare final prices of similar properties in your area over the last six months. Feel free to request a free valuation from two estate agents — you are not bound to sell through them.
You do not need to pay tens of thousands of kronor to be seen. On Boannons.se you publish for free — while a comparable listing on Hemnet often costs several thousand to tens of thousands of kronor depending on asking price and package. Write a description that focuses on feel, not only facts, and use your best images as lead photos.
Boannons.se is completely free and aimed specifically at private sellers without an estate agent — with no listing fee or commission.
Be prepared for questions about running costs, neighbours and the area. Let viewers explore at their own pace — avoid shadowing them. Give them room to picture themselves in the home.
Ask for written offers with conditions and preferred completion date. Do not evaluate price alone — mortgage promise, completion date and any reservations can decide between equally high offers.
Write a binding purchase contract with price, deposit, completion date and any reservations (financing, survey). Use our template as a starting point, have a lawyer review if needed and sign easily with BankID via Signeradokument.se (SEK 49, no registration).
Sign the documents and hand over the keys on completion day. Check that the buyer has paid, record meter readings and walk through the home together before handover.
Declare the sale the following year on form K5 (house) or K6 (tenant-owned apartment). Capital gains tax is 22% — keep all receipts for improvements; they are deductible.
Selling yourself saves the fee — but some investments in safety can still be well worth the money, especially when you sell a house.
Advertising (Hemnet and others)
Large property portals charge per listing — often several thousand to tens of thousands of kronor depending on asking price and package. The cost can in some cases be included in the capital gains calculation, but it is still an expense you pay upfront. See the guide prices in the Hemnet section above.
Capital gains tax
22% tax on the gain, where gain = sale price minus purchase price and deductible improvements. Deferral is possible if you buy a new home.
Stamp duty (property)
Applies when selling a house or other freehold property. The buyer normally pays 1.5% of the purchase price — no cost for you as seller.
Photography & styling
Professional photos cost SEK 3,000–8,000 but often return several times that in final price. Styling and move-out cleaning are optional investments.
Survey & latent defects
An independent surveyor gives both you and the buyer a shared picture of the home’s condition. Prefer ordering a survey before viewings — then you build trust early, not only when an offer is already on the table.
If you sell a house we recommend combining a professional survey with latent defects insurance (seller’s liability). As a private seller you may be liable for latent defects for up to ten years after completion. That gives you peace of mind, makes the deal more attractive to buyers and can even lead to a higher final price — viewers bid more when they feel secure.
If you sell a tenant-owned apartment the liability period is usually shorter (around two years). A survey can still be wise; judge yourself whether insurance fits your situation.
Legal help
Have a lawyer review the contract — costs a few thousand kronor and gives confidence around reservations, deposit and completion.
Bidding service
Need help with the bidding process itself? There are services that administer bids at an hourly rate — far cheaper than full estate agency.
Boannons.se does not give legal or insurance advice. Contact a surveyor and an insurer for what fits your home.
Common questions
Create the listing for free on Boannons.se and keep the fee yourself. Thousands of buyers, zero commission.
