Need to move quickly? Maybe it's a new job, a family change or an inherited home. In Melbourne you don't need to take a cut-price cash offer to move fast. A sharp, well-prepared PLBO private sale reaches buyers across seven major portals within days, and you keep the full market value and the commission!
Fast PLBO sale vs cash buyer
| Fast PLBO private sale | Cash / "we buy houses" buyer | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | full market value, with buyers competing | below market value |
| Selling cost | one upfront fee, $699 – $3,699 inc GST, plus conveyancing | the price discount |
| Time to go live | days, once your Section 32 and photos are ready | not applicable |
| Settlement | you negotiate it | set by the buyer |
| Control | you choose the buyer and terms | the buyer sets the terms |
| Exposure | PLBO, Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse, allhomes*, buyers agents | one buyer |
On a home at Melbourne's June 2026 median of $1,041,205 (Domain), a 5 to 10% cash-buyer discount is roughly $52,000 to $104,000. That's far more than any PLBO package!
Your two-week fast-sale launch plan
Days 1 to 3: set up
- Choose your PLBO package. Royal or Vertex give a high-impact launch.
- Engage your conveyancer today for the Section 32 and contract.
- Apply for your ATO clearance certificate online.
- Grab your PLBO property comparables report.
Days 3 to 7: prepare
- Clean, declutter and fix small items.
- Book photos (included from Signature up).
- Build your listing with Generate with AI.
- Set a sharp, confident price using your comparables report.
Week 2: launch
- Go live on PLBO and seven major portals.
- Hold two open homes in the first weekend, plus private appointments.
- Reply to every enquiry the same day.
Weeks 2 to 4: secure your buyer
- Collect written offers in PLBO's offer management.
- Prioritise buyers with finance approved whose conveyancer has reviewed the Section 32.
- Agree your settlement date and sign.
Why a sharp price sells fast
In the first fortnight your listing is fresh on every portal, so interest peaks. A price comfortably within your comparables report says "great value, move now!" and brings keen buyers to your first open homes ready to act.
Private sale vs auction when time matters
An auction locks you into a fixed campaign and a single day. A PLBO private sale lets you accept a great offer the moment it arrives, and negotiate the settlement date that suits you.
Documents that speed up a Melbourne sale
- Section 32 and contract ready at launch
- Owners corporation certificate for units
- Building permits from the last seven years
- Pool registration and barrier certificate, if relevant
- ATO clearance certificate issued early
Ready to sell fast, at full value?
Choose your PLBO package, list in minutes, and let's get your Melbourne home sold! For every option side by side, see sell my house in VIC: options compared.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.