More Canberrans are choosing to sell their own homes, and it's easy to see why! With the capital's median house price above $1 million, even a 2.0% commission (AgentBridge, June 2026) adds up to a five-figure sum. PLBO gives you professional exposure and tools for one upfront fee, so the savings stay with you.
The savings, in real dollars
Using Domain's Canberra median house price of $1,037,766 (June quarter 2026):
| Cost item | Agent sale | Private sale with PLBO |
|---|---|---|
| Sales commission | about $20,755 | $0 |
| Campaign and advertising | usually billed separately | one upfront fee: $699 – $3,699 inc GST |
| Professional presentation | usually in the marketing budget | included from Signature up |
| Building, pest and EER reports | same | same |
| Conveyancing | same | same |
| Your sale proceeds | minus commission | 100% yours |
On a median Canberra house, a PLBO private sale keeps roughly $17,000 to $20,000 more with you. On a $1.4 million Inner North home, the commission alone would be about $28,000!
What that money could do
- Cover a big share of the costs of your next move
- Fund solar, a heat pump or double glazing in your next home
- Pay for a family holiday, or top up your super
The benefits beyond the money
You set the price
Your PLBO property comparables report shows recent sales of similar homes near you, so your asking price is backed by real evidence.
You run the timeline
List when you're ready, whether that's the spring rush or a quieter winter window, and agree settlement directly with your buyer.
You talk to buyers directly
From the morning sun in the kitchen to the bike path to the lake and the best local school, you know the Canberra lifestyle, and buyers love hearing it first-hand.
Your transparency wins buyers over
In the ACT, buyers see the building, pest and EER reports before they commit. That transparency builds confidence, and confident buyers make strong offers!
You see every offer
PLBO's offer management lays out every offer side by side: price, deposit, conditions and settlement date.
You get national exposure
PLBO lists your home on PLBO and across Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*, reaching local upgraders and the many people relocating to the capital for work.
Why the ACT suits private sales
- A million-dollar median, so every sale carries a big commission saving
- Reports ready up front, so buyers have everything they need from day one
- A clear, consistent process, with a standard cooling-off period for private treaty sales
- Interstate relocators: public servants, Defence families and academics searching nationally
Five private-sale myths, busted
"Buyers won't find me." They will! Your listing is on seven major portals plus PLBO.
"I can't get professional photos." Signature, Royal and Vertex include professional presentation.
"Pricing is guesswork." Your comparables report takes care of that.
"The ACT paperwork is complicated." Your conveyancer prepares the contract and gathers the required documents.
"Canberra buyers expect an agent." Canberra buyers expect good information, and your reports give them exactly that.
How PLBO makes it simple
- Choose a package: one upfront fee, no commission.
- Get your contract and reports ready with your conveyancer.
- Price with confidence using your comparables report.
- List in minutes with Generate with AI, EER included.
- Go live on seven major portals.
- Run inspections, compare offers, exchange and settle, and keep 100%!
Ready to keep more of your sale price? Choose your PLBO package or follow the ACT 8-week plan.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.