Cost of selling a house in VIC
In short
Selling a house in Victoria costs about 2.2% in agent commission (1.6% to 2.5% metro, up to 3.5% regional), $500 to $8,000 in marketing and $600 to $2,500 in conveyancing. On a $945,000 sale, the VIC mean dwelling price, that is roughly $25,090 to an agent before conveyancing, against helm's $749 paid once.
On this page
Agent commission in VICMarketing costs in VICLegal costs and the VIC paperworkWorked example: a typical VIC saleCooling-off in VICSelling without an agent in VICFrequently asked questionsCost of selling in the other statesSourcesSelling a house in Victoria 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 VIC paperwork rules, and a worked example on a typical VIC 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 VIC
The average commission in Victoria is about 2.2% of the sale price, with quotes typically running 1.6% to 2.5% metro, up to 3.5% regional. Commission is negotiable everywhere in Australia, and it is only paid if the property sells.
The calculator below opens on the VIC average and the state's mean dwelling price. Put your own price and rate in.
Pre-filled with the VIC average rate and mean dwelling price. Rates are negotiable, so change either if you know yours.
On a sale of
$945,000
Agent commission
2.2% + GST
$20,790
Marketing campaign
Charged on top, midpoint of the VIC range
$4,300
Agent total
$25,090
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
$24,341
Marketing costs in VIC
Agents usually ask for a marketing budget up front, and you pay it whether or not the property sells. In Victoria that runs $500 to $8,000 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 VIC paperwork
A section 32 vendor statement has to be given to the buyer before they sign. Most vendors have a licensed conveyancer or solicitor prepare it, and it is usually done before marketing starts. The certificates attached to it go stale after a few months, so leaving the campaign too late can mean paying to refresh them.
Conveyancing for a seller in Victoria typically costs $600 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 VIC sale
Take a $945,000 sale: the ABS mean dwelling price for Victoria, $947,100 in March quarter 2026, rounded to the nearest $5,000.
| What you pay | Cost |
|---|---|
| Commission at 2.2% | $20,790 |
| Marketing (midpoint of the VIC range) | $4,300 |
| Agent total, before conveyancing | $25,090 |
| 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 VIC
A buyer gets 3 clear business days, and forfeits $100 or 0.2% of the price, whichever is greater. There is no cooling-off at auction, or within three clear business days either side of one. Worth knowing before you accept an offer, because it changes when a sale is actually a sale.
Selling without an agent in VIC
It is legal to sell your own home in Victoria. 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 VIC?
On a $945,000 sale, the VIC mean dwelling price, an agent costs roughly $25,090 before conveyancing: $20,790 of commission at the 2.2% state average, plus about $4,300 of marketing. Conveyancing adds another $600 to $2,500 whichever way you sell.
What is the average real estate agent commission in VIC?
About 2.2% of the sale price, with quotes typically running 1.6% to 2.5% metro, up to 3.5% regional. Commission is negotiable in Victoria, and it is only paid if the property sells.
Can you sell a house without an agent in VIC?
Yes. The VIC 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 VIC?
A buyer gets 3 clear business days, and forfeits $100 or 0.2% of the price, whichever is greater. There is no cooling-off at auction, or within three clear business days either side of one.
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 VIC legal position were all checked 3 September 2026.
- Consumer Affairs Victoria, section 32 statements and cooling-off
- 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 Victoria, 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.