Top Real Estate Agencies in Jakarta: The Ultimate Guide

Jakarta is the capital and economic powerhouse of Indonesia, even if regulations are not as favorable to foreigners compared to other countries in the region, many investors want to explore the opportunities to invest here.

Most international real estate companies have established offices here, you can also find local agencies that are ready to help both locals and foreigners.

Finding a reputable real estate agent is the key to minimize risks when you buy property in a developing country in Indonesia.

Therefore, I’ve written this article where I list some of the biggest and most popular agencies in Jakarta.

1. Brighton Indonesia

Brighton has grown much since its inception in 2011, starting with one office and 20 professionals, the company currently has more than 1200 agents working in 20 different offices, all over Indonesia.

It’s a franchise company with a presence in Jakarta and a number of other cities.

Property types

Brighton mainly manages residential properties, not only in Jakarta but in other cities all over Indonesia.

Services offered

• Sales
• Leasing
• Renting

Office address

Jl. Boulevard Raya PA1 No 14 Kelapa Gading – Jakarta Utara 14240

Jl. Tanjung Duren Raya No 7 Jakarta Barat 11470

Rukan Grand Puri Niaga Jl. Puri Kencana K6/2Q Jakarta Barat

2. Harcourts Indonesia

Harcourts was originally founded in New Zealand by John Bateman Harcourt in 1888. The start of Harcourts operations in Jakarta began when the company took ownership of Roy Weston Group, which had 15 offices in Indonesia at that time.

Nandar Gunawan is the CEO of the head office and has worked for the company since 2004. He has a long experience in the real estate industry and previously had different director positions in various companies.

Property types

The company can help you to find both commercial and residential properties, for example, condos, villas, office space, and land.

Services offered

• Sales and leasing
• Property management
• Mortgage consulting
• Others

Residential, Commercial, and Rural Property sales as well as Property Management services.

Office address

Panin Tower 18th floor, Senayan City Area, Jl. Asia Afrika Lot 19, Senayan, Jakarta Pusat

3. Keller Williams Indonesia

Keller Williams was founded in 1983 by Joe Williams and Gary Keller, it’s one of the biggest real estate agents globally. The company is a franchise network that currently has around 90,000 professionals in 700 offices. The company has won several awards, for example:

a. Inc. 5000 – Made list of fastest-growing private companies for six years in a row

b. Franchise 500 – Made Entrepreneur magazine’s list of top franchises for five years in a row

Property types

You can find commercial properties, residential properties, and land on their listings.

Services offered

• Sales and leasing
• Training and coaching for real estate agents

Office address

9E Mall Ambasador, Jalan Prof. Doktor Satrio, Kuningan, Jakarta Selatan, Kuningan, Jakarta Raya, Indonesia

4. PT Cushman & Wakefield Indonesia

Cushman & Wakefield was originally founded in 1917 in the US and has managed to expand to 70 countries, more than 45,000 professionals work for the company. They opened their first office in Jakarta in 2007, the acting Managing Director is David Cheadle who has decades of experience in the industry, from different Asian countries.

Property types

You can find both residential and commercial properties, for example, condos, apartments, retail properties, and office space.

Services offered

Some examples of services offered include:

• Sales and leasing
• Marketing
• Property management
• Tenant representation

Office address

Indonesia Stock Exchange Building Tower 2, 15/F, JI. Jend. Sudirman Kax.52-53, Jakarta, 12190, Indonesia

5. Ray White Property Group Indonesia

Ray White was founded in 1902 and is one of the biggest real estate agencies in the Asia Pacific. Not only do they have offices in Asia, but also in the US, China, and the Middle East.

The first Jakarta branch was founded by Johann Boyke Nurtanio in 1997 and he’s still heading the company.

Since its inception, it’s grown and opened another five offices throughout the city. In total, there are currently 4000 people working for the company in 175 offices all over the country.

Some notable awards won by the company include:

a. The Best Franchise Award for 2017 and several more

b. Top Brand Award under Property Agent category for last 5 years

c. Top Indonesian Business Award for 2015

Property types

You can find both commercial and residential properties on their website, for example, condos, apartments, office space, and retail properties.

Services offered

The company mainly deals with sales, leasing, and renting.

Office address

Sahid Sudirman Center, 43E floor, Jl. Jend. Sudirman No.86, Jakarta Pusat, DKI Jakarta, Indonesia 10220

6. JLL Indonesia

JLL is one of the biggest real estate agents in the world with 80,000 professionals working in 80 countries all over the world.

They’ve also managed to establish a strong presence in Asia, with more than 30,000 professionals working in 16 countries.

In addition to the head office in Jakarta, they also have offices in Surabaya and Bali.

Todd Lauchlan is heading the company’s operations in Indonesia and has many years of experience in the real estate industry. He has decades of experience in the industry and also the Head of Eurocham Property Working Group in Indonesia.

Property types

The company manages both commercial and residential properties like condos, apartments, hotels, retail properties, office space and more.

Services offered

• Sales and leasing
• Property management
• Valuation
• Tenant representation
• Others

Office address

PT JLL, Indonesia Stock Exchange Building Tower 2, 19th Floor, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman Kav. 52-53, Jakarta 12190

7. PT Knight Frank Indonesia

Knight Frank is one of the biggest real estate agents in the world and headquartered in London, UK. Their Jakarta branch collaborates with PT. Willson Properti Advisindo, thereby its name, PT Knight Frank. With over 400 offices worldwide, the company has managed to establish a strong presence in Indonesia as well.

Property types

Include both residential and commercial properties like houses, condos, and apartments in Jakarta.

Services offered

Some examples of services offered include:

• Sales and leasing
• Renting
• Valuation
• Project marketing
• Consulting

Office address

PT. Willson Properti Advisindo, Wisma Nugra Santana # 17-03, Jl. Jend. Sudirman Kav. 7-8, Jakarta, 10220, Indonesia

8. Colliers International Indonesia

Colliers is one of the biggest real estate agents in the world and currently employs more than 15,000 professionals in 68 countries worldwide.

The company was established through the merger with other companies and started its first Jakarta branch in 1998. It has managed to grow much since its inception and currently has around 360 professionals working in different cities throughout Indonesia.

The current managing director is Michael Broomell who’s been with the company since 2004. He first relocated to Jakarta in 1992 and is the longest-serving expatriate at any Indonesian real estate company.

Originally from the US, Mike has earned an MBA from the University of Texas and held various senior management positions in different companies.

The company has won a number of awards over the years, some include:

a. Frost & Sullivan – Facilities Management Company of the Year by for 2014, 2015, and 2016

b. Euromoney 2017 – Overall Advisors and Consultants

c. International Property Awards Asia Pacific 2013 – Five-Star Property Consultancy Award

Property types

Colliers International Indonesia manages all kinds of properties like commercial properties, residential properties, industrial properties, and land.

Services offered

• Sales and leasing
• Property management
• Research
• Consulting
• Project management

Office address

Colliers International | Indonesia, World Trade Centre 1, 10th and 14th Floors, Jl. Jenderal Sudirman, Kav. 29 – 31, Jakarta 12920, Indonesia

How much do I need to pay my real estate agent in commission in Indonesia?

You normally need to pay 5% in commission to your agent.

As you can see, not only are property taxes high in Indonesia. Even if property is cheaper than in many other countries, the rate is high in comparison to other places in the region.