Free PDF, 2026 edition
The agent you pick is a $20,000 decision
On a typical sale, the gap between a strong agent and an average one runs five figures. This free guide shows you how to tell them apart, what selling really costs, and where to claw thousands back. Ten chapters, personalised to your suburb, in your inbox in 60 seconds.
- The 10 questions that expose an average agent before you sign
- Fee negotiation that typically saves $1,700 to $3,400
- Presentation moves that return 3 to 10 times their cost
- The 60-day trap that quietly discounts stale listings
10 chapters · 60-second form · One agent, never a list
Figures are typical ranges from the guide, chapters 3 to 5. Your sale will vary.
What happens next
- Answer seven quick questions, about 60 seconds
- Download instantly, plus a copy lands in your inbox
- Selling soon? A free local appraisal, only if you want one
The guide is free. If you later ask for an agent, they pay us for the introduction; it doesn’t change what you pay them.
- The 10 questions that expose an average agent before you sign
- Fee negotiation that typically saves $1,700 to $3,400
- Presentation moves that return 3 to 10 times their cost
- The 60-day trap that quietly discounts stale listings
10 chapters · 60-second form · One agent, never a list
Figures are typical ranges from the guide, chapters 3 to 5. Your sale will vary.
Ten chapters, no filler
- 1
Is now the right time to sell?
Market conditions, seasonality, sell-first vs buy-first
- 2
What your property is really worth
Appraisals vs valuations, how agents price, underquoting traps
- 3
The real cost of selling
Commission by state, marketing, conveyancing, the lot
- 4
Preparing your property
The fixes that pay for themselves, and the ones that don't
- 5
Choosing your agent
The 10 interview questions, fee negotiation, agreement types
- 6
Auction vs private treaty vs off-market
Which method fits your property and state
- 7
Marketing that actually sells
Portals, photography, copy, open homes
- 8
Offers, negotiation and exchange
Cooling-off, conditions, reading buyer signals
- 9
Legals and settlement
Contracts, vendor statements, conveyancer vs solicitor
- 10
Your 12-week selling timeline
A printable week-by-week checklist
Prefer to read on the site first? The guide pulls these together:
Questions sellers ask us
How does a free guide save me money?
Three ways, all covered with real numbers. Agent selection: the gap between a strong and average agent on a typical sale runs five figures, and chapter 5 gives you the 10 questions that reveal which one you're talking to. Fee negotiation: commission is negotiable in every state, and 0.2 to 0.4 percent off a typical sale is $1,700 to $3,400. Preparation: the right pre-sale fixes return 3 to 10 times their cost, and chapter 4 tells you which ones they are.
Is the selling guide really free?
Yes. The guide is a free PDF, and there's no charge for anything on Your Property Guide. Unless you tell us you're already listed, we may also pass your details to one local agent when you request it. The agent pays us for that introduction, you never do, and the form tells you this before you submit.
Will I get spammed by agents if I download it?
No. Your details only go to an agent if you're a genuine seller and you've agreed to it on the form. They go to one local agent only, and we never sell them to anyone else. If you're already listed with an agent, we don't share your details at all.
What does it cost to sell a house in Australia?
Plan for 3 to 5 percent of your sale price all-in. Agent commission runs roughly 1.6 to 3 percent depending on your state and suburb, marketing $2,000 to $10,000, conveyancing $800 to $2,500, plus any styling, repairs and lender fees. Chapter 3 of the guide breaks every cost down by state.
Do I need an agent to sell my house?
No, private sales are legal in every state. About 90 percent of Australian sellers still use an agent, mostly for pricing evidence, buyer reach and negotiation. The guide covers both routes honestly, including when DIY makes sense.
Buying, not selling? There’s a buying guide too