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Australia · 10 min read

The best way to sell your home without an agent in Australia (2026 guide)

Every way to sell your house privately, without an agent, in Australia: what each costs, the legal steps in your state, and how to choose.

Ben Williams · Updated October 2026

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Preparing your home for sale: the 4-week plan that adds thousands

Preparing your house for sale is one of the most important steps in achieving a strong result. Many homeowners focus heavily on pricing or choosing the right selling method, but the condition and presentation

Ben Williams · 13 May 2026

FSBO vs Unreserved · 4 min

Real estate agent commission Australia

Real estate agent commission is, for most Australian homeowners, the single largest cost of selling a property. It's also one of the least transparent. Agents quote percentages. Most sellers don't translate those into actual

Ben Williams · 13 May 2026