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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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