Selling without an agent in Queensland is legal, popular and so much simpler than most owners expect! An agent's role is really a set of separate tasks, and each has an easy home: some with you, some with your solicitor or conveyancer, and the rest with PLBO. Here's who does what.
Who does what in a Queensland private sale
| Task | Who handles it | How |
|---|---|---|
| Form 2 and prescribed certificates | Your solicitor or conveyancer | given to the buyer before signing |
| Contract | Your solicitor or conveyancer | prepared for signing |
| Smoke alarm compliance | You | photoelectric, interconnected alarms, fitted by an electrician if needed |
| Pool certificate | You | a pool safety certificate or Form 36, before settlement |
| Pricing | You and PLBO | your PLBO property comparables report |
| Photos and presentation | You and PLBO | your own on Essentials; professional from Signature up |
| Advertising | PLBO | PLBO, Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*, plus buyers agents, Facebook campaigns and notifications |
| Enquiries, inspections, offers | You | PLBO messaging, inspection registration and offer management |
| Deposit and settlement | Your solicitor or conveyancer | trust account and electronic settlement |
What Queensland law says
- Owners can sell their own property. No agent is required.
- Disclosure comes first. Since 1 August 2025, sellers must give the buyer a Form 2 seller disclosure statement and prescribed certificates before the contract is signed. If they're not given, or are materially inaccurate, the buyer may be able to terminate (Holding Redlich).
- Smoke alarms: homes being sold must have photoelectric, interconnected smoke alarms, and the seller declares compliance on the transfer paperwork (QFD).
- Acting for others is licensed. Selling your own home isn't.
Four skills that make a great private sale
1. Pricing from evidence
Open your PLBO property comparables report and weigh up your extras: a pool, a covered deck, solar, air-con, and flood-free, elevated or water-view positions. Set a confident price.
2. Presenting the home
Queensland homes are all about indoor-outdoor living. Open it all up, style the deck, and shoot on a blue-sky day. Professional presentation is included from Signature up.
3. Hosting inspections
Two set times a week, every group registered in PLBO, and the Form 2 shared early so buyers' solicitors can review it.
4. Negotiating
- Offers in writing through PLBO
- Compare the whole offer, including finance and building-and-pest conditions
- Respond calmly and consistently
- Keep your walk-away figure private
Handy phrases for talking with buyers
- "What's your lowest price?" "We've priced it on recent sales nearby. Happy to look at any written offer!"
- Receiving an offer: "Thanks! Could you put it in writing with the deposit, conditions and settlement date?"
- Several buyers keen: "There's strong interest, so I'm inviting best written offers by Monday at 5 pm."
- Accepting: "Brilliant! Our conveyancer will send the contract across today."
Helpful extras
- A pre-sale building and pest report, which is popular with Queensland buyers
- A registered valuer, for a formal valuation
- A floor plan, which is quick and affordable
You've got this!
PLBO gives you the exposure, tools and guidance, and you keep the commission. Compare packages on sell my house privately in QLD, or follow the Queensland 8-week plan.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.