Cost of selling a house in QLD
In short
Selling a house in Queensland costs about 2.7% in agent commission (2.5% to 3% metro, up to 3.8% regional), $600 to $2,000 in marketing and $500 to $2,500 in conveyancing. On a $1,125,000 sale, the QLD mean dwelling price, that is roughly $31,675 to an agent before conveyancing, against helm's $749 paid once.
On this page
Agent commission in QLDMarketing costs in QLDLegal costs and the QLD paperworkWorked example: a typical QLD saleCooling-off in QLDSelling without an agent in QLDFrequently asked questionsCost of selling in the other statesSourcesSelling a house in Queensland has three main costs: the agent's commission, the marketing budget and the legal work. Only the legal work is required by law; the other two are negotiable. This page has the current numbers, the QLD paperwork rules, and a worked example on a typical QLD sale, so you can see what an agent would cost on a home like yours before you ask anyone for a quote.
Figures checked 3 September 2026. Sources are listed at the bottom.
Agent commission in QLD
The average commission in Queensland is about 2.7% of the sale price, with quotes typically running 2.5% to 3% metro, up to 3.8% regional. Commission is negotiable everywhere in Australia, and it is only paid if the property sells.
The calculator below opens on the QLD average and the state's mean dwelling price. Put your own price and rate in.
Pre-filled with the QLD average rate and mean dwelling price. Rates are negotiable, so change either if you know yours.
On a sale of
$1,125,000
Agent commission
2.7% + GST
$30,375
Marketing campaign
Charged on top, midpoint of the QLD range
$1,300
Agent total
$31,675
With helm instead
One flat fee, paid once, listed until sold. Founding price, available for a limited time. We'll give notice before it ends.
You'd keep
$30,926
Marketing costs in QLD
Agents usually ask for a marketing budget up front, and you pay it whether or not the property sells. In Queensland that runs $600 to $2,000 depending on the campaign: portal listing upgrades, photography, a signboard, print, and sometimes styling on top.
This is the line item sellers most often miss when they compare a percentage fee to a flat one, because it never appears in the commission rate.
Legal costs and the QLD paperwork
Since 1 August 2025 you have to give the buyer a Form 2 seller disclosure statement, with the prescribed certificates attached, before they sign. That comes from the Property Law Act 2023, and preparing it with the searches typically adds $900 to $1,000 to the conveyancing bill below. The contract itself is usually prepared at the point of offer.
Conveyancing for a seller in Queensland typically costs $500 to $2,500 in professional fees, plus searches and government charges. You pay this whether you sell with an agent or privately, so it is not part of the comparison below.
Worked example: a typical QLD sale
Take a $1,125,000 sale: the ABS mean dwelling price for Queensland, $1,123,700 in March quarter 2026, rounded to the nearest $5,000.
| What you pay | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commission at 2.7% | $30,375 |
| Marketing (midpoint of the QLD range) | $1,300 |
| Agent total, before conveyancing | $31,675 |
| helm, paid once, before conveyancing | $749 |
Conveyancing is extra in both columns and costs about the same either way. The difference is what you are paying someone to do the marketing, the inspections and the negotiation for you. See what helm includes.
Founding price, available for a limited time. We'll give notice before it ends.
Cooling-off in QLD
A buyer gets 5 business days from the day they receive the fully signed contract, and forfeits 0.25% of the price if they walk. It can be waived or shortened in writing, and there is no cooling-off at auction. Worth knowing before you accept an offer, because it changes when a sale is actually a sale.
Selling without an agent in QLD
It is legal to sell your own home in Queensland. The legal requirements are about the contract and the disclosure, not about who runs the campaign. The one thing you cannot do as an individual is list directly on realestate.com.au or Domain, which only accept listings from licensed agents. helm's listings reach both portals through a licensed agent on the helm team, and you run the sale yourself. How that works .
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to sell a house in QLD?
On a $1,125,000 sale, the QLD mean dwelling price, an agent costs roughly $31,675 before conveyancing: $30,375 of commission at the 2.7% state average, plus about $1,300 of marketing. Conveyancing adds another $500 to $2,500 whichever way you sell.
What is the average real estate agent commission in QLD?
About 2.7% of the sale price, with quotes typically running 2.5% to 3% metro, up to 3.8% regional. Commission is negotiable in Queensland, and it is only paid if the property sells.
Can you sell a house without an agent in QLD?
Yes. The QLD rules govern the contract and the disclosure, not who runs the campaign. The one thing an individual cannot do is list directly on realestate.com.au or Domain, which only accept listings from licensed agents. helm reaches both portals through a licensed agent on the helm team while you run the sale yourself.
How long is the cooling-off period in QLD?
A buyer gets 5 business days from the day they receive the fully signed contract, and forfeits 0.25% of the price if they walk. It can be waived or shortened in writing, and there is no cooling-off at auction.
Cost of selling in the other states
The commission averages, the marketing ranges and the paperwork all change at the border. Here are the figures and the paperwork for every other state and territory.
Sources
Figures are ranges rather than single numbers, because the underlying surveys disagree and prices move every quarter. Commission, marketing and the QLD legal position were all checked 3 September 2026.
- Queensland Government, seller disclosure scheme and cooling-off periods
- Mozo conveyancing costs, June 2026, and Unreserved legal fees by state, August 2026
- Averages from OpenAgent's state pages (August 2026), ranges cross-checked against the bRight Agent 2026 State of the States report and LocalAgentFinder (February 2026). Marketing ranges from OpenAgent (December 2025).
- ABS Total Value of Dwellings, March quarter 2026, released 9 June 2026. The national mean is $1,111,100.
helm does not value properties or give price guidance. The mean dwelling price here is published ABS data, quoted so the worked example has a realistic number in it. Your own sale price will differ.
This page is general information about selling costs in Queensland, not legal advice. Property law differs between states and territories and changes over time, so confirm the requirements for your property and your situation with a licensed conveyancer or solicitor.