South Australia is one of the best places in the country to sell your own home, and right now is a fantastic time to do it! Adelaide's median house price has climbed to $975,000 (Office of the Valuer-General, June quarter 2026), demand has been strong, and SA's sale process is clear and well documented. Put those together and a private sale is a smart, confident choice. With PLBO you can run a professional campaign for one upfront fee and keep the commission for yourself.
Keep the commission in your pocket
South Australian agents charge an average commission of about 2.25% of the sale price (OpenAgent, August 2026), and marketing is usually billed on top. PLBO replaces that with one fixed, upfront fee.
| Sale price | Typical agent commission (2.25%) | PLBO package (inc GST) | You keep up to |
|---|---|---|---|
| $650,000 | $14,625 | from $699 | $13,926 |
| $975,000 (Adelaide median) | $21,938 | from $699 | $21,239 |
| $1,300,000 | $29,250 | from $699 | $28,551 |
| $1,800,000 | $40,500 | from $699 | $39,801 |
The "you keep" column compares commission with the Essentials package. Even with Vertex, PLBO's most complete campaign at $3,699, a median Adelaide seller keeps more than $18,000. And on settlement day you walk away with 100% of your sale proceeds. PLBO takes no commission.
Four packages, one upfront fee
| Package | Price (inc GST) | Made for |
|---|---|---|
| Essentials | $699 | Prepared vendors who already have good photos and floor plans and want a low campaign budget. Includes PLBO listing, portal access, buyer messaging, inspection registration, offer management and promotion on PLBO's own social pages. |
| Signature | $1,699 | First-time private sellers and standard homes or apartments. A complete, well-presented campaign with professional presentation and an included advertising mix. |
| Royal | $2,699 | Family homes in competitive markets. Upgraded photography and media, richer presentation and longer social advertising, designed to stand out alongside agent-listed homes. |
| Vertex | $3,699 | Premium, large or feature-rich homes. PLBO's richest media, strongest campaign reach and most polished buyer experience. |
Every package includes the owner tools you need to run the sale. Compare the full inclusions on the sale packages page.
Exposure where SA buyers are looking
A private sale on PLBO is not a quiet sale. Your listing goes live to:
- Buyers on PLBO, who come to the site specifically looking for private listings
- Domain.com.au, one of Australia's biggest property portals
- Six more Australian portals: view.com.au, homely.com.au, soho.com.au, realty.com.au, onthehouse.com.au and allhomes.com.au*
- Buyers agents, who use PLBO to find private-sale opportunities for their clients
- Facebook campaigns and targeted notifications, depending on your package
That mix means your home reaches active buyers, professionally represented buyers and people scrolling their social feeds, all while enquiries come straight to you.
Everything you need to run the sale yourself
PLBO is so much more than an online listing. Your owner dashboard gives you:
- A property comparables report showing recent sales of similar homes near you, so you can set your asking price with confidence
- Generate with AI listing copy. Add the key details and PLBO drafts a compelling description for you to review.
- Buyer messaging so every enquiry is in one place, with direct follow-up
- Inspection registration so you know who is coming and can follow up afterwards
- Offer management so you can compare offers side by side on price, deposit, conditions and settlement date
- Guidance for South Australia, including the Form 1, cooling-off rules and settlement
Why South Australian owners choose to sell privately
- You set the price and the timing. Launch when you're ready, run inspections at times that suit you, and decide which offer to accept.
- You talk to buyers directly. Nobody knows your home better than you: the morning sun in the kitchen, the new roof, the quiet street. Buyers get real answers first-hand.
- You see every offer. There's no filtered feedback and no waiting for callbacks. You compare the whole offer, not just the headline price.
- You keep more. On a typical Adelaide home, the savings are well into five figures.
The legal side, made simple
In SA, every property sale, agent or private, uses a conveyancer or solicitor for the paperwork. They prepare the Form 1 vendor's statement and the contract, hold the deposit in trust and run settlement. Book yours when you buy your package, and your documents will be ready when your first buyer is. The SA legal and tax checklist lists every step.
One listing, seven major portals
When you list with PLBO, your home doesn't sit on just one website. It appears across Australia's major property portals, putting it in front of buyers wherever they search:
| Portal | Why it matters for SA sellers |
|---|---|
| Domain.com.au | one of Australia's two biggest property portals, with a huge Adelaide audience |
| homely.com.au | a popular portal known for its suburb reviews and engaged local buyers |
| view.com.au | a growing national portal with detailed property and suburb data |
| realty.com.au | a national portal reaching extra active buyers |
| soho.com.au | a fast-growing portal with a modern search experience |
| onthehouse.com.au | a long-running portal popular for property research and price checks |
| allhomes.com.au* | a well-known portal with strong local audiences |
More portals means more buyers discovering your home, viewing its details and sending an enquiry straight to your dashboard. On top of that, buyers agents find your listing on PLBO, and Facebook campaigns and targeted notifications reach buyers in their feeds and inboxes, depending on your package.
Your first week with PLBO
- Day 1: choose your package, book your conveyancer and open your property comparables report.
- Days 2–4: refresh the home, and book or take your photos.
- Day 5: build your listing with Generate with AI and set your price.
- Days 6–7: go live across PLBO and seven major portals, and welcome your first enquiries!
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.
Start your SA private sale in four steps
- Choose your package: Essentials, Signature, Royal or Vertex.
- Prepare and list: upload or book photos, use Generate with AI for your description, and set your price with your property comparables report.
- Go live and meet buyers: run your inspections and answer enquiries from your dashboard.
- Accept the best offer: your conveyancer prepares the contract, and you move to settlement with 100% of your proceeds.
Excited to get started? Great! Want the full week-by-week plan? Read how to sell your house privately in SA. Selling in Adelaide? See our Adelaide DIY selling guide.