Selling Property in Australia
From your first appraisal to settlement day — our simple guide aims to help you sell your home, how to prepare it, choose the right agent, and price it to sell.
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All You Need to Sell with Absolute Confidence!
Our four guides cover the entire sale, helping you get ready to sign at settlement, begin wherever you are.
How to Sell Your Property
An easy-to-understand guide to the selling process, timelines, and what happens at each step.
Preparing & Styling your Home
Getting your home ready, fix-ups, styling and good photos that help you sell faster and for more money.
Choosing an Agent & Fees
Choosing the right agent and understanding fees and marketing costs.
Pricing, Appraisals & Auction
How to set the accurate price, understand appraisals, and pick your sale method.
Before your List
Know what Selling Actually Costs
Selling has costs beyond the agent's commission. Here's what to budget for so your net proceeds don't surprise you.
The Journey
Selling a Home, Step by Step
Most sales follow this path; tap to learn what's involved in each step.
Get an Appraisal
Take the help of one or more local agents to evaluate your home, then compare it with current sale prices in your suburb.
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Begin by Evaluating your House
Find out the value of your property before you speak to an agent.
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FAQs About Property for Sale in Sydney
What does it cost to sell a house in Sydney?+
Property for Sale in Sydney: If you are selling a house in Sydney, keep a budget for agent commission, that's 2–2.5%, and you also need to market your home, which includes photography, styling and conveyancing charges, typically ranging from $5,000–$10,000 or more.
Which one is better, an auction or a private sale?+
If you are looking for Property for Sale in Sydney, auctioning can give you a more competitive and firm sale date; on the other hand, private treaty sales give more control and suit unique or slower markets.
Do I need to pay tax when I sell?+
The short answer is yes for properties for investment purposes, and second homes that can attract CGT — you can ask your accountant.
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