There's more than one way to sell a house in Queensland, and the choice you make can put tens of thousands of dollars back in your pocket! This guide compares every option on money, control and speed, and shows why more Queenslanders are choosing 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 Queensland homes, units and land |
| Agent, private treaty | commission (QLD average about 2.4%) + 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 Brisbane median home
Using Domain's June 2026 Brisbane median house price of $1,212,562:
| Option | Selling cost | What stays with you (before conveyancing) |
|---|---|---|
| PLBO Essentials | $699 | $1,211,863 |
| PLBO Vertex | $3,699 | $1,208,863 |
| Agent at 2.4% | about $29,101 + marketing | about $1,183,461 before marketing |
Choosing PLBO keeps up to $28,402 more with you!
1. Private sale with PLBO
Choose your package, get your Form 2 and certificates ready, 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, including to interstate buyers, and every offer lands in your dashboard.
Why Queenslanders love it: you keep the commission, you control the price and timing, and you share your home's story first-hand.
2. Agent private treaty sale
The agent appraises, advertises and negotiates, for commission plus marketing. Many owners find they can do the same with PLBO and keep the commission.
3. Auction
Buyers bid on one day, and auction buyers have no cooling-off period. It suits hotly contested homes. A private treaty sale gives you flexibility on price, terms and timing.
4. Off-market
A quiet sale to selected buyers. It's discreet, but fewer buyers see your home. With PLBO you get wide exposure and stay in 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 Brisbane.
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 move quickly without a big discount | a sharply priced PLBO campaign |
| to sell a home needing major work | compare a cash offer with a PLBO Essentials listing |
The same legal steps, whichever you choose
Every Queensland sale needs the Form 2 before signing, compliant smoke alarms, pool compliance where relevant, the contract, cooling-off and settlement. See the Queensland 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.