Sahibinden
Search or list real estate, vehicles, electronics and services on Turkey's largest and longest-running classifieds platform, direct from owner to buyer.
What it helps with
- Flats to rent from owners and agentsSahibinden is Turkey’s main classifieds site for flats, with listings from owners and agents.
- Buying a used carThousands of used cars are listed with damage records and expert reports.
- Second-hand furnitureFurniture and appliances are sold cheaply when people move.
About Sahibinden
Sahibinden.com ("from the owner" in Turkish) was launched in Istanbul in February 2000 by Taner Aksoy, Vice Chairman of the Aksoy Group, at a time when classifieds in Turkey still lived almost entirely in newspapers. It started with 2,700 listings and has grown into Turkey's largest classifieds and e-commerce platform, with more than 60 million visits a month and over 6 million active listings across categories including real estate, vehicles, electronics and job postings.
Key Features
- Direct Owner-to-Buyer Listings: Buy or sell real estate, vehicles and goods directly with the other party, without a mandatory intermediary.
- Wide Category Coverage: Browse listings spanning real estate, cars, industrial equipment, electronics, job postings and personal services in one platform.
- Security Features: Use two-factor authentication, anonymous contact forms, and AI-supported fraud and duplicate-listing detection when buying or selling.
- Business Storefronts: Businesses can open a dedicated store on Sahibinden for a fee, with tools for bulk listings and sales management.
How to Get Started
- Visit sahibinden.com or download the app.
- Register for a free account, required to post a listing (browsing does not require registration).
- Search listings by category, city and filters, or create your own listing with photos and details.
- Contact the other party directly through the platform's messaging or contact form to arrange a viewing, purchase or agreement.
Before you use it
- Payment: Use the platform’s secure payment (Param Güvende) for goods instead of transferring money directly to a seller.
- Good to know: Never pay a deposit for a flat before seeing it and the owner’s title deed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does Sahibinden work with a foreign bank card in Turkey?
- Not reliably - a foreign card may be declined. Check the notice above, or plan to use a local payment method.
- Is Sahibinden available in English?
- Not officially - the interface is mainly in the local language.
- Do I need a local phone number to use Sahibinden?
- No, an international phone number generally works for Sahibinden.
- Do I need local ID or residency for Sahibinden?
- No, Sahibinden doesn't require local ID or residency for visitors.
- Where can I use Sahibinden?
- iOS · Android · Web
- How much does Sahibinden cost?
- Free to browse; secure payment fee on some purchases