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    Selling your property

    What will you actually walk away with?

    Calculate your net sale proceeds after agent fees, conveyancing, CGT, and your outstanding mortgage, before you sign with an agent.

    Net Sale Proceeds Calculator

    The number that actually matters, what you walk away with after every cost.

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    = $26,400 agent fee

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    Leave at 0 if property is unencumbered.

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    Used to calculate CGT at your marginal rate.

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    Sale price
    $1,200,000
    Agent commission (2.2%)
    −$26,400
    Marketing
    −$5,000
    Legal / conveyancing
    −$1,500
    Total selling costs
    −$32,900

    2.7% of sale price

    Loan repayment
    −$400,000
    CGT (47.0% on 50% of $450k gain)
    −$105,750

    50% discount applied (held 12+ months)

    Net proceeds
    $661,350

    Estimates only, not financial or tax advice. CGT calculations depend on your individual circumstances, residency status, and cost base adjustments. Consult a registered tax agent before selling.

    Agent Commission by State

    Commission rates vary, see what's typical in your state and how much it costs at your price point.

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    StateTypical rangeFee at $1,000,000
    NSW1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    VIC1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    QLD2.0%–3.0%$25,000
    WA2.0%–3.25%$27,500
    SA1.5%–2.2%$19,000
    ACT1.5%–2.5%$20,000
    TAS2.0%–3.0%$25,000
    NT2.5%–3.5%$30,000

    Commission is always negotiable. Use OpenAgent or LocalAgentFinder to get competing proposals, agents often reduce their rate when they know they're competing.

    Selling Checklist

    Step-by-step from decision to settlement day.

    Who you'll need to sell

    The right team makes the difference between a smooth sale and a costly one.

    Compare Selling Agents

    OpenAgent matches you with top local agents and shows their real sales history. Compare commission rates and recent results before you commit.

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    Get Multiple Agent Quotes

    LocalAgentFinder gets you fee proposals from multiple agents in minutes. Knowing agents are competing often drops commission by 0.3–0.5%.

    ✓ Save thousands in commission

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    Conveyancing for Sellers

    A conveyancer prepares your contract of sale, handles title transfer, and coordinates settlement. Settle Easy offers fixed-fee seller conveyancing.

    ✓ Fixed fee, no hidden costs

    Get a Fixed Quote ↗

    Book Removalists

    Once you've sold, you'll need to move out. Muval compares quotes from trusted removalists, save up to 40% vs calling direct.

    ✓ Free to use, save up to 40%

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