More Territorians are choosing to sell their own homes, and it's easy to see why! NT agent commissions average about 2.8% (AgentBridge, June 2026), among the highest in Australia. 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 Darwin median house price of $612,732 (June quarter 2026):
| Cost item | Agent sale | Private sale with PLBO |
|---|---|---|
| Sales commission | about $17,156 | $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 |
| Conveyancing | same | same |
| Your sale proceeds | minus commission | 100% yours |
On a median Darwin house, a PLBO private sale keeps roughly $13,500 to $16,500 more with you. On an $800,000 home, the commission alone would be about $22,400!
What that money could do
- Cover a big share of the stamp duty on your next home
- Fund solar, a new pool pump or a shade structure
- Pay for your move, whether across town or interstate
The benefits beyond the money
You set the price
Your PLBO property comparables report shows recent sales of similar homes near you. Darwin units rose 25.6% in the year to June 2026 (Domain), so fresh evidence matters!
You run the timeline
List when you're ready, whether that's the dry season rush or a quiet wet-season window, and agree settlement directly with your buyer.
You talk to buyers directly
From the breezy elevated home to the Nightcliff foreshore walks and the Parap markets, you know the Territory lifestyle, and buyers love hearing it first-hand.
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 the many buyers relocating to the Territory for work.
Why the NT suits private sales
- Higher commission rates, so bigger savings
- A clear contract framework, with the approved form and a set cooling-off period
- Interstate relocators: Defence, government and resources workers 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 paperwork is complicated." Your conveyancer prepares the approved contract.
"Interstate buyers can't inspect." Offer video walkthroughs. Easy!
How PLBO makes it simple
- Choose a package: one upfront fee, no commission.
- Price with confidence using your comparables report.
- List in minutes with Generate with AI.
- Go live on seven major portals.
- Run inspections and compare offers.
- Sign and settle, and keep 100%!
Ready to keep more of your sale price? Choose your PLBO package or follow the NT 8-week plan.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.