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Selling a House in The Hague: A Tailored Strategy Per District

June 12, 2026 Makelaar Team
Selling a House in The Hague: A Tailored Strategy Per District

The Hague boasts one of the most diverse housing markets in the Netherlands. From Statenkwartier to Ypenburg, from diplomats to first-time buyers — discover how to reach the right buyer in each district.

# Selling a House in The Hague: A Tailored Strategy Per District The Hague is international, diverse, and exceptionally fragmented. A sales strategy that works in Statenkwartier will miss the mark in Ypenburg. Local district knowledge is not a luxury here — it's essential. ## The Hague Market in Numbers - **Average sales price (Q1 2026)**: €475,000 - **Average m² price**: €4,800/m² - **Average time to sell**: 28 days - **Average overbidding**: +3.2% ## Sales Strategy Per District ### Statenkwartier, Benoordenhout, Archipel **Buyer Profile**: diplomats, expats, international corporations. **Strategy**: English-language marketing, placement on Pararius International, discreet viewings. ### Bezuidenhout, Vogelwijk **Buyer Profile**: young professionals, families moving up the ladder. **Strategy**: focus on connectivity (Central Station, Beatrixkwartier), cycling accessibility, schools. ### Ypenburg, Leidschenveen **Buyer Profile**: young families, first-time buyers planning a family. **Strategy**: child-friendliness, parking, new school and sports facilities. ### Centrum-Noord, Zeeheldenkwartier **Buyer Profile**: first-time buyers, young couples, investors. **Strategy**: lifestyle, hospitality, public transport. ## What MUST ALWAYS be included in your The Hague sales campaign? 1. **Professional photography** with attention to light and height 2. **Floor plan** — The Hague buyers want to know exactly where everything is located 3. **Neighborhood description** in the Funda listing (not just property description) 4. **Realistic asking price** — overpricing in The Hague can quickly add an extra 2-3 weeks to the selling time ## Fixed Price Advantage Selling an average house in The Hague for €475,000 costs €1,495 with us — compared to **€7,125** at 1.5% commission. A saving of **€5,630**, with no compromise on service or marketing. [Request a valuation in The Hague](/waardebepaling) or [view our The Hague page](/makelaar/den-haag).