Can you Sell Your House Privately on Realestate.com.au?

A common question is whether you can sell your house privately on realestate.com.au. To help you navigate your property sale, we’ve provided a detailed guide below on how to sell your house with Sale By Home Owner, along with answers to some frequently asked questions.

If you’re looking to sell your house privately and list it on realestate.com.au, we’ve addressed all your top questions below. Sale By Home Owner can certainly assist you in getting your property featured on Australia’s leading real estate websites.

The short answer is no, realestate.com.au only permits licensed agents to list properties for sale. However, as a licensed real estate agency with a unique approach compared to traditional agencies, Sale By Home Owner holds licenses across all states and territories in Australia. No matter where your property is located, we can help you get it sold.

Our unique business model as a real estate agent helps Australian homeowners sell their properties without paying any real estate commission. You get all the benefits of a traditional agent, without the hefty fees and commissions.

For nearly 10 years, we’ve assisted thousands of Australian homeowners in successfully selling Billions of dollars worth of property through our service, all without charging any real estate commissions.

Save an average of $17,000 - $25,000 in Real Estate Commission!!

Selling your House Privately On Realestate.com.au? – Your frequently asked questions answered:

Here’s a comprehensive guide on some of the questions homeowners ask with regards to advertising your property privately on realestate.com.au:

Can I advertise privately on realestate.com.au? No, realestate.com.au does not permit private vendors to list properties directly. Only licensed real estate agents can do so. However ‘Sale By Home Owner’ is a licensed agency across all Australian states and territories, allowing you to list your property for sale or rent through our service.

Do I need to create an account with realestate.com.au? No, you don’t need to create an account. When you advertise with Sale By Home Owner, you upload your property details into our system. We handle the listing on realestate.com.au for you. Any updates you make are sent via an XML feed to all the sites we publish to, typically updating within a few hours.

Do agent listings get preference over Sale By Home Owner listings? No, our listings are treated the same as those from other agents. The difference lies in our business model, not in the listing’s visibility. Listings appear higher in search results based on their recency or if they have been upgraded.

Can I upgrade my listing like agents do? Yes, realestate.com.au offers several upgrades to enhance your listing’s visibility, such as Feature Upgrade, Highlight Upgrade, and Premiere Upgrade. These are available for 30 and 45-day blocks and can help your listing appear higher in search results. Like all agents in Australia, we can assist you with upgrading your listing on realestate.com.au

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Upon approval, your listing will be published on all websites. You can now simply wait for potential buyers or tenants to get in contact with you. You can also login to your account at any time to edit or update your listing.

Do enquiries come directly to me from the REA website? Enquiries are processed by ‘Sale By Home Owner’ and then forwarded to you. This ensures they are handled promptly and efficiently.

Can I access weekly campaign reports? Yes, we can provide weekly campaign reports showing how your listing is performing, including views, interactions, and enquiries.

Do I have full control over my property listing? You have the ability to manage the photos and details of your property listing. However, we adhere strictly to the acceptable terms of use policies of realestate.com.au and other real estate websites. Before your listing goes live or any updates are made, our team of licensed agents reviews all changes to ensure compliance with state and territory real estate laws and guidelines. If your listing does not meet these requirements, we will notify you and assist in making the necessary adjustments to ensure compliance.

How much money can I expect to save by Selling through Sale By Home Owner? On average, homeowners who use our service save between $17,000 and $25,000+ in real estate fees and commissions, depending on the sale price of their property. Additionally, they typically save between $1,500 and $7,000 in real estate advertising costs.

“I’m not good with computers or technology. I may not be able to do this.” Many of our clients are savvy retirees or pensioners over 50 who are looking for a cost-effective way to sell their homes. If this sounds like you, please call us at 1300 609 392. Our friendly customer support team will be happy to create your listing for you, free of charge.

Real Estate Agents tell me I’ll be losing money if I try and sell my own home? While a good real estate agent can indeed add value to your sale, we’ve seen countless instances where homeowners have often successfully sold their homes for significantly higher prices than those quoted by local agents. We encourage all homeowners to research recent sale prices in their suburb. You can easily do this by checking the most recently sold properties on realestate.com.au/sold.

I’ve never Sold a property myself, the legal paperwork & Settlement process seems confusing? Actually, the process is quite straightforward. By contacting a local solicitor, conveyancer, or settlement agent, they will manage all your property sale contracts and settlement needs for a minimal fee (typically between $600 and $1,500). Even if you sell through a traditional real estate agent, this is likely what will still happen.

What about all the other services that traditional agents provide, like professional photography, photo signs, open home flags, brochures, ad writing assistance, advertising, and professional advice?

Whether you’re selling a vacant block of land in regional QLD for $150,000 or a high-end $5 million property in inner-city Sydney, we offer the same services as traditional agents. Depending on the package you choose, we can: