There's more than one way to sell a house in the ACT, and with Canberra's median house price above $1 million, the choice you make is worth a five-figure sum! This guide compares every option on money, control and speed, and shows why more Canberrans choose a private sale with PLBO.
Your options at a glance
| Option | What you pay | Who's in control | Exposure | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private sale with PLBO | one upfront fee, $699 – $3,699 inc GST | you | PLBO, Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse, allhomes*, buyers agents, Facebook campaigns | most Canberra homes, apartments, townhouses and land |
| Agent, private treaty | commission (ACT average about 2.0%) + marketing | the agent | portals and agent database | owners who want to hand everything over |
| Agent, auction | commission + auction and marketing costs | the agent and auctioneer | portals | hotly contested homes |
| Off-market | varies | the agent | limited | owners wanting minimal publicity |
| Cash / investor buyer | a discount on price | the buyer | none | urgent sales of homes needing major work |
What each option leaves you with on a Canberra median home
Using Domain's June 2026 Canberra median house price of $1,037,766:
| Option | Selling cost | What stays with you (before conveyancing and reports) |
|---|---|---|
| PLBO Essentials | $699 | $1,037,067 |
| PLBO Vertex | $3,699 | $1,034,067 |
| Agent at 2.0% | about $20,755 + marketing | about $1,017,011 before marketing |
Choosing PLBO keeps up to $20,056 more with you. That's a new kitchen, a family holiday or a big boost to your next deposit!
1. Private sale with PLBO
Choose your package, engage your conveyancer, order your building, pest and EER reports, price with your PLBO property comparables report, and list in minutes with Generate with AI. Your home goes live on PLBO and seven major portals, in front of Canberra upgraders, downsizers and the many people relocating to the capital.
Why Canberrans love it: you keep the commission, you control the price and the timing, and your up-front reports give buyers the confidence to make strong offers.
2. Agent private treaty sale
The agent appraises, advertises and negotiates, for commission plus marketing. Many Canberrans discover they can do the same with PLBO's tools and keep the commission.
3. Auction
Auctions suit homes with several strongly competing buyers, and there's no cooling-off at auction. A private treaty sale gives you flexibility on price, terms and settlement, and many buyers prefer the chance to negotiate.
4. Off-market
A quiet sale to selected buyers. It's discreet, but fewer buyers see it, so it's harder to know you've reached the best one. With PLBO you get national exposure and full control.
5. Cash or investor buyer
"We buy houses" offers are fast but priced below market. Compare any cash offer with a sharply priced PLBO campaign, as shown in selling fast in Canberra.
How to choose
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| to keep the most money | private sale with PLBO |
| full control of price and timing | private sale with PLBO |
| to reach interstate relocators | PLBO's seven major portals |
| a flexible settlement | private sale with PLBO, negotiating directly |
| to sell a home needing major work | compare a cash offer with a PLBO Essentials listing |
Every district, every option
The same options apply across Belconnen, Gungahlin, Tuggeranong, Woden Valley, Weston Creek, the Molonglo Valley, the Inner North and the Inner South. Each district has its own buyers, and your comparables report shows exactly what's selling near you.
The same legal steps, whichever you choose
Every ACT sale needs a contract with its required documents before advertising, the EER in every ad, a deposit held in trust, and settlement through conveyancers or lawyers. See the ACT legal and tax checklist.
Ready to go private? Compare PLBO packages, list in minutes, and keep the commission!
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.