The True Cost of Selling Your Home

Map every cost agent commission, marketing, prep, and your loan payout to see your real net position.

Work out your true selling costs in minutes by factoring in agent fees, marketing, prep work, and outstanding loans before listing your property.

5 Minutes. Real Numbers

Most sellers underestimate total costs by 20–40%

After renovation of 5 Ripple Street, Kareela, NSW 2232
Step 1

Tell us about your property

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Step 2 · What you walk away with

Your estimated net position

Estimated net position
$470,500
From $500,000 sale price · ~6.0% in selling costs

Estimate based on industry averages for AU residential property. Your actual costs may vary depending on location, agent, and property specifics. Not financial advice.

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How we calculate these numbers
Agent commission2% · typical AU range 1.8-2.5%
Marketing0.5% of sale price · capped at $8,000
Conveyancing$2,000 standard · $2,500 over $2m
Prep budget1.5%-3% · varies by suburb & condition
Capital gainsInvestment only · ATO discount applied

Numbers are conservative estimates based on industry data. Your actual costs depend on agent, suburb and timing - we'll refine these together if you book a strategy call.

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