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How much is an agent really costing you?

Traditional agents charge a percentage of your sale price in commission, usually 2% to 3%, plus marketing costs on top. On most homes that runs into tens of thousands of dollars. Slide the scale below to see the difference a flat fee makes.

Calculate your savings

Slide the scale to your property’s value to see your estimated saving with PropertyNow compared to a typical agent.

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Saving based on 2.5% agent commission and 1% marketing budget minus $979 PropertyNow marketing fee.
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How the calculation works

The saving is the gap between two bills. We compare a typical agent arrangement of a 2.5% commission plus a 1% marketing budget against PropertyNow’s flat fee of $979. On a $725,000 sale, the agent route costs around $25,000 once commission and marketing are combined. With PropertyNow it’s $979, full stop.

Rates depend on where you live. Commission is higher in regional areas and lower in competitive city markets, so it’s worth knowing what’s normal for your suburb. Our guide to real estate agent commission by state breaks down the 2026 averages for every state and territory.

The saving shown is an estimate for general guidance only. Actual agent commission and marketing costs vary by agent, suburb and state, and are negotiable. Figures are not a quote or a guarantee.

Why the saving is so large

A percentage commission scales with your sale price. An agent earns more for selling a $900,000 home than a $500,000 home, even though the work involved is much the same. A flat fee doesn’t move, so the more your home is worth, the more you save. And because photography, portal fees, signboards and floor plans are usually charged on top of commission, the calculator includes a marketing budget in the comparison.

What you get for the flat fee

Listed on the major portals

Listed on the major portals

Your home goes on realestate.com.au and Domain, in front of the same buyers an agent would reach.
Licensed agents, 7 days a week

Licensed agents, 7 days a week

Professional backup from licensed real estate agents every day of the week, whenever you need it.
You stay in control

You stay in control

Run your sale your way and keep what would have been the commission in your pocket.

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Commission questions, answered

Most Australian agents charge between 2% and 3% of the sale price, with marketing and advertising costs billed separately on top. Rates vary by state, and between city and regional areas. See our guide to real estate agent commission by state for the 2026 averages.

Your listing on Australia’s major property portals, realestate.com.au and Domain, plus the support of licensed real estate agents seven days a week. You manage enquiries and negotiate directly with buyers, with professional help whenever you need it.

It’s a guide, not a quote. The calculator assumes a 2.5% agent commission plus a 1% marketing budget, less PropertyNow’s $979 fee. Your actual saving depends on the rates local agents charge, which are negotiable and vary by suburb and state.

Yes, in every Australian state and territory. The major portals only accept listings from licensed agencies, which is where PropertyNow comes in: we’re a licensed agency, so your property is listed through us while you run the sale.

No. The flat fee is the price, whatever your home sells for. Optional extras such as professional photography and signboards are available if you want them, but they’re your choice, never a surprise on a bill.

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