Real estate agents in Cairns City
Agents in Cairns City typically charge 2.3% to 2.9% of the sale price: about $15,180 to $19,140 on Cairns City's $660,000 median house price (ABS, 2024).
- Low, 2.3%
- $15,180
- Typical, 2.5%
- $16,500
- High, 2.9%
- $19,140
Before GST and marketing. Typical Queensland ranges as at September 2026, from published agent-comparison guides; no state sets an official rate, and every figure is negotiable. Commission in Queensland, explained · Work out your own sale
One local agent, free introduction
Tell us your timeframe and we introduce one agent who sells in Cairns City, for an appraisal or a plan. Where we don't have one yet, we tell you rather than pass your details on.
Free for you, with no obligation to list. The agent pays us a flat fee for the introduction, never a share of their commission; it does not change what you pay them.
Five things to ask an agent in Cairns City
- 1
Recent sales in this suburb, not the region
Ask for the last five sales they handled here and how each compared with its first price guide.
- 2
The comparable sales behind their number
A price opinion without three or four comparable sales beside it is a guess. Ask to see them.
- 3
Fee, marketing and GST, all-in
A rate quoted excluding GST is 10% higher than it sounds. Get the marketing budget itemised and ask what happens if it does not sell.
- 4
Method of sale and why
Auction, private treaty or expressions of interest. The right answer depends on the suburb and the property, and a good agent will explain the trade-off.
- 5
How they report to you
Weekly written updates, buyer feedback after every inspection, and one point of contact. Agree it before you sign.
Free property appraisal in Cairns City
An appraisal is an agent's estimate of what your home would sell for, from the recent comparable sales they know in Cairns City. It is free and you are under no obligation to list. Ask for the three or four sales behind the figure, and compare two or three agents before you choose. For the suburb's own figures, see Cairns City house prices.
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Agents in Cairns City: common questions
- What do real estate agents charge in Cairns City?
- Agents in QLD typically charge 2.3% to 2.9% of the sale price, with around 2.5% common. On Cairns City's median house price of $660,000 that is roughly $15,180 to $19,140 before GST and marketing. Commission is negotiable in every state.
- How do I find a good real estate agent in Cairns City?
- Look for agents with recent sales in Cairns City itself, not just the wider area, and ask each for the comparable sales behind their price opinion. Compare two or three on their answers, their fee and marketing costs, and how they will report to you during the campaign. Your Property Guide can introduce you to one local agent who sells in your area, and if we don't have one yet, we'll tell you; request a match on this page.
- Do I have to pay to be matched with an agent in Cairns City?
- No. Requesting a match or an appraisal through Your Property Guide is free and carries no obligation to list. Your details go to one agent only, and that agent pays us a flat fee for the introduction, whether or not you list with them. It is never a share of their commission. The agent pays it from their own pocket. We never charge you, and you negotiate commission directly with the agent.