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 No agent contact unless you ask
What the right moves are worth
$20,000+
the typical gap between a strong agent and an average one on a mid-market sale
3 to 10x
what smart, cheap presentation returns at sale time, while big renovations rarely break even
$1,700 to $3,400
what negotiating 0.2 to 0.4 percent off commission saves on a typical sale
Figures are typical ranges from the guide, chapters 3 to 5. Your sale will vary. That is exactly why chapter 2 exists.
Ten chapters, no filler.
Is now the right time to sell?
Market conditions, seasonality, sell-first vs buy-first
What your property is really worth
Appraisals vs valuations, how agents price, underquoting traps
The real cost of selling
Commission by state, marketing, conveyancing, the lot
Preparing your property
The fixes that pay for themselves, and the ones that don't
Choosing your agent
The 10 interview questions, fee negotiation, agreement types
Auction vs private treaty vs off-market
Which method fits your property and state
Marketing that actually sells
Portals, photography, copy, open homes
Offers, negotiation and exchange
Cooling-off, conditions, reading buyer signals
Legals and settlement
Contracts, vendor statements, conveyancer vs solicitor
Your 12-week selling timeline
A printable week-by-week checklist
Prefer to read it on the site first? Start with our selling overview, then grab the PDF when you want the full version.
Why it’s free, in plain English.
01
You get the guide
Every chapter, every checklist, free. No card, no catch, yours to keep.
02
If you want agents, we connect you
Only if you ask. Up to three top local agents, never a blast list. Already listed? We don't share your details at all.
03
Agents pay us, you don't
When an introduction leads to a listing, the agent pays us a fee. That's the whole business model, disclosed up front.
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. If you ask us to, we can also connect you with up to three top local agents. Agents pay us for that introduction, you never do, and we tell you before any agent gets your details.
Will I get spammed by agents if I download it?
No. Your details only go to agents if you're a genuine seller and you've agreed to it on the form. We cap it at three local agents, and 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.