Cost of Selling a House Calculator
Check your agent's actual quoted rate — commission rates vary significantly by state, region and agent, with no fixed national rate.
Optional — staging, minor repairs, cleaning.
Optional — anything else you've been quoted.
Net proceeds
$731,800
Total selling costs
$18,200
Agent commission
$15,000
Costs as % of sale price
2.4%
Selling at $750,000 with $18,200 in total costs (2.4% of the sale price) leaves an estimated $731,800 in net proceeds before any mortgage payout. These figures use the amounts you entered above — always confirm your actual commission rate and fees with your agent and conveyancer before relying on this estimate.
Quick answer
Selling a house in Australia involves several cost categories — real estate agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and sometimes styling or repairs — that add up before you see your net proceeds. There's no fixed national commission rate; it's negotiated and varies by state and agent, so enter your own actual quotes below for an accurate result.
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When you sell a home in Australia, several cost categories typically apply before you receive your net proceeds. Based on Moneysmart’s guidance on selling a home, these commonly include:
- Real estate agent commission — the agent’s fee for marketing and selling the property, usually charged as a percentage of the sale price.
- Marketing and advertising costs — photography, signboards, online listings and any print advertising, sometimes bundled into the agent’s fee and sometimes billed separately.
- Conveyancing or legal fees — for preparing the contract of sale and handling settlement.
- Styling, staging and minor repairs — an optional cost some sellers pay to present the property better, which can include professional staging, touch-up painting or small repairs.
- Other costs — anything else you’ve been quoted, such as a pre-sale building or pest inspection, or a mortgage discharge fee from your lender.
This calculator deliberately does not build in a “typical” commission percentage. Real estate commission in Australia is negotiated between you and your agent, not set by any government schedule, and it varies significantly by state, region, property value and how competitive the local market is — there is no single official figure that applies everywhere. The only reliable way to know your real cost is to get an actual quote, ideally from two or three agents, and enter that figure below instead of relying on a generic percentage you’ve seen quoted online.
Once you’ve entered your own numbers, the calculator adds every cost category together and subtracts the total from your sale price:
Total selling costs = Agent commission + Marketing + Conveyancing + Styling/repairs + Other costs
Net proceeds = Sale price − Total selling costsThis net proceeds figure covers selling costs only — it doesn’t account for paying out any existing mortgage. Your lender can confirm your exact mortgage payout figure separately.
Worked example
Craig and Dana are selling their three-bedroom house in Norwood, Adelaide, and have listed it at $750,000 based on recent comparable sales in the area. Rather than assuming a generic commission figure, they get written quotes from three local agents and compare commission rates, marketing packages and contract terms side by side before signing an agency agreement with the one they prefer, who has quoted 2.2% commission. They also get separate quotes for conveyancing, and set a small budget for presenting the house well.
Adding their quoted costs together:
- Agent commission: 2.2% of $750,000 = $16,500
- Marketing and advertising (photography, signboard, online listings): $2,500
- Conveyancing fees: $1,100
- Styling and minor repairs before the photos: $800
- Other costs — a pre-sale pest inspection: $250
$16,500 + $2,500 + $1,100 + $800 + $250 = $21,150 in total selling costs, which works out to about 2.8% of the sale price.
Subtracting that from the $750,000 sale price leaves Craig and Dana with $728,850 in net proceeds, before their bank confirms the exact payout figure on their remaining mortgage.
| Cost category | Amount |
|---|---|
| Agent commission (2.2% quoted rate) | $16,500 |
| Marketing and advertising | $2,500 |
| Conveyancing / legal fees | $1,100 |
| Styling and repairs | $800 |
| Other costs (pest inspection) | $250 |
| Total selling costs | $21,150 |
| Sale price | $750,000 |
| Net proceeds | $728,850 |
Frequently asked questions
What's a typical agent commission rate in Australia?
There's no single typical rate in Australia — commission is negotiated agent by agent and can differ noticeably even between two agents in the same suburb, let alone between states. Rather than anchoring on a figure you've seen online, get quotes from two or three local agents in writing and compare them before choosing one.
Do I pay GST on agent commission?
If your agent's business is registered for GST, their commission invoice usually includes GST on top of the agreed fee. Always check whether the rate an agent quotes you is GST-inclusive or exclusive before comparing agents — the difference is significant once you're talking about a commission worth thousands of dollars.
What other costs should I budget for when selling a house?
Beyond agent commission and marketing, budget for conveyancing or solicitor fees, and optionally styling, staging or minor repairs to help the sale along. You may also face a mortgage discharge fee from your lender, and if you're buying again straight after, separate moving and purchase costs on top of all this.
Is real estate agent commission negotiable?
Yes. Commission rates and structures — a flat percentage, a tiered rate, or a fixed fee — are set entirely by negotiation between you and the agent, not by any law or government schedule. It's worth discussing the rate, what marketing is included, and the contract length with more than one agent first.
Do I need a conveyancer to sell my house?
In most Australian states you need a conveyancer or solicitor to prepare the contract of sale and manage settlement, though exact requirements differ by state and territory. Fees typically range from a few hundred dollars to around $1,500 depending on complexity, so get a written quote early to budget accurately.
Why is my net proceeds figure different from my sale price?
Net proceeds is what actually lands in your account after subtracting agent commission, marketing, conveyancing and any other selling costs from the sale price. Separately, if you have a mortgage, your bank will also deduct the remaining loan balance at settlement — this calculator covers selling costs only, not that payout.
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Written and verified by Nirbhay Tripathi
Last updated 18 August 2026
All rates on this page are verified againstMoneysmart — Selling a homeon 18 August 2026. See our methodology for the full update calendar.