Lianjia

Overview

Lianjia is one of China's leading real estate brokerage brands.

It focuses on property search and transaction services for second-hand homes, rentals, and new homes. You can first filter properties online, then arrange for an agent to show you the property, negotiate the price, and complete the transfer of ownership.

Core Features

1. Second-Hand Home Buying and Selling Services
You can check available listings, average prices in residential communities, and transaction references.
You can consult agents anonymously or online, then schedule an offline viewing.

2. Rental and New Home Entries
Whole-unit rentals, shared rentals, and other options can be filtered; there is also a new home developments channel.
Renting, buying, and selling can all be accessed within the same brand system.

3. Verified Listings and Data Capabilities
Emphasizes listing verification and standardized presentation.
Backed by Beike-system capabilities such as the property dictionary and VR viewing (experience varies by city and listing).

4. Transaction Support and In-Store Fulfillment
Goes beyond posting listings and generating leads to include property viewings, contract signing, and assistance with ownership transfer.
There are many physical stores, and processes are relatively standardized.

Pricing Model

Searching for properties and checking community market trends online is basically free.

• Second-hand buying and selling: charged as a percentage of the final transaction price
• Rentals: commonly around one month's rent, split between landlord and tenant (e.g., half each); promotional rates or managed rental products may have separate terms
• New homes: commission rules often differ and may include developer-side distribution arrangements, subject to the specific project and contract

Prices are subject to change. Please refer to the website or in-store notices: https://www.lianjia.com/

Comparison with Similar Platforms

• Unique Advantages

  1. Strong direct-operated brokerage brand with a more complete chain from property viewing to ownership transfer
  2. Clear "verified listing" commitment and compensation policies, suitable for people worried about fake listings
  3. Integration with Beike data, VR, and agent network usually provides more granular information

• Practical Highlights

  1. Community encyclopedia, listing prices, and transaction references make it easy to do research first
  2. Online consultation plus offline stores is suitable for first-time homebuyers unfamiliar with the process

• Limitations

  1. Service fees are not cheap in many cities, so total costs should be included in your budget in advance
  2. Marketing calls and follow-ups may be frequent; if you don't want to be disturbed, you need to proactively set preferences or state your preference

FAQ

Q1: Are Lianjia and Beike the same company?
They are closely related. Lianjia is an important direct-operated brokerage brand under Beike; the Beike platform also includes other partner brands.
In daily property searches, you will often see similar listings and service providers on both platforms.

Q2: Do I need to pay an agency fee before viewing a property?
Generally no. Browsing, consultation, and property viewings are usually provided first.
Fees are mostly paid according to the agreement when the transaction is signed.

Q3: Who pays the agency fee, and how much is it?
It depends on the city and the contract. In many places, the fee is already split between buyer and seller or landlord and tenant.
Refer to the in-store notices and the contract you sign; verbal promises do not count.

Q4: Can you really get compensation for fake listings?
Lianjia has a commitment along the lines of "100 yuan compensation for each fake listing."
If you encounter a problem, keep evidence and go through customer service or the complaint process for verification; don't just rely on an agent's casual assurance.

Q5: Is there a fee for individual landlords to list properties?
For listing and photo maintenance, the common practice is to charge a service fee after the transaction is completed.
Ask clearly before signing whether there are promotion fees or fast-sale/exclusive listing clauses.

Q6: Is it only available in Beijing?
There are branch sites and stores in many cities; coverage is based on the official website's city list.
First-tier and new first-tier cities usually have more complete coverage.

Q7: How do I choose between Lianjia and Anjuke?
If you want to do a broad search and compare prices first, Anjuke is also commonly used.
If you care more about agent service standards and transaction assistance, the Lianjia/Beike system is more suitable. For important properties, it is recommended to cross-verify on both platforms.