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Cost to sell a house in St Helena

Selling a house in St Helena costs roughly 1.6% to 2.5% of the sale price in agent commission, plus $3,000 to $8,000 in marketing and $800 to $2,000 in conveyancing. On an $800,000 sale that is about $22,400 all up. Use the calculator below for your own numbers.

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Indicative only. Commission and marketing are negotiable and vary by agency. Get quotes from three local agents before budgeting.

Where these figures come from The default percentages and dollar amounts are typical VIC ranges, not St Helena-specific data. Your Property Pilot does not hold suburb-level commission data and does not want to imply otherwise. Change the inputs to match quotes you have actually received.

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Common questions

What is the average real estate commission in VIC?

Commission in VIC typically falls between 1.6% and 2.5% of the sale price, with around 2% being common in metropolitan Melbourne. Rates are negotiable and vary by agency, property value and how competitive the local market is. These are state-wide indicative figures, not a quote.

Who pays the agent commission when selling?

The seller pays. Commission is deducted from the sale proceeds at settlement, so there is nothing to pay up front. Marketing costs are usually billed separately and often payable whether or not the property sells.

What other costs are there when selling a house in St Helena?

Beyond commission and conveyancing, budget for marketing, which covers portal listings, photography, signboards and any print. Some sellers also spend on styling, minor repairs or a pre-sale building report. If you have a mortgage, check for discharge fees.

Can I negotiate the commission rate?

Yes. Commission is not fixed and agents expect to discuss it. Getting appraisals from three agencies gives you the comparison you need. Bear in mind the lowest rate is not automatically the best outcome, since a stronger negotiator can recover the difference several times over in the sale price.

Is marketing included in the commission?

Usually not. Marketing is typically a separate cost, quoted as a campaign package, and is often payable regardless of whether the property sells. Always ask what is included and what happens if the property does not sell.

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