There's more than one way to sell a house in Western Australia, 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 West Australians 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 WA homes, units and land |
| Agent, private treaty | commission (WA 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 | unique, 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 Perth median home
Using Domain's June 2026 Perth median house price of $1,183,108:
| Option | Selling cost | What stays with you (before settlement fees) |
|---|---|---|
| PLBO Essentials | $699 | $1,182,409 |
| PLBO Vertex | $3,699 | $1,179,409 |
| Agent at 2.4% | about $28,395 + marketing | about $1,154,713 before marketing |
Choosing PLBO keeps up to $27,696 more with you!
1. Private sale with PLBO
Choose your package, line up your settlement agent, 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, buyers make offers on the O&A, and you compare them all in your dashboard.
Why West Australians love it: you keep the commission, you control the price and timing, and there's no statutory cooling-off, so an accepted offer is a firm deal.
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
Less common in WA. It suits homes with several strongly competing buyers. A private treaty sale lets you negotiate price, terms and timing directly.
4. Off-market
A quiet sale to selected buyers. It's discreet, but fewer buyers see it. With PLBO you get wide 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 Perth.
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 WA sale uses the Offer and Acceptance form with the General Conditions, compliant smoke alarms before transfer, and settlement through settlement agents or lawyers. See the WA 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.