What Is My Home Worth in Kwinana?
Key takeaways A market appraisal is a free estimate of your home’s selling price, based on real sales nearby. Value is set…
June 25, 2026
Key takeaways
- Sellers in WA do not pay stamp duty. The buyer pays transfer duty, not you.
- Your main costs are three: agent fees, marketing, and a settlement agent.
- Marketing and presentation are spending, not waste. They bring the buyers who bid.
- At Urban Habitat you agree the commission rate in writing after you have an offer, not before.
Selling a house in WA costs less than most people fear, but more than the headline commission. Before you list, it helps to see the whole picture in one place. Here is what actually comes out at settlement, and what does not.
The costs that are real
Three costs apply to almost every sale. A few others depend on your situation.
| Cost | Typical range in WA | Paid to |
|---|---|---|
| Agent commission | Around 1.5% to 2.5% of the sale price | Your agent |
| Marketing and photography | A few hundred to a couple of thousand | Photographer, portals |
| Settlement agent (conveyancing) | Roughly $600 to $1,200 | Your settlement agent |
| Mortgage discharge | Around $150 to $400, if you have a loan | Your lender |
The ranges above are typical, not a quote. Your figure depends on your price, your lender and how you choose to market the home.
Agent commission, and how we do it differently
Commission is a percentage of the sale price, and in WA it is negotiable. Most agents lock the rate in before they have done anything. We do the opposite. You agree no rate up front. After you accept an offer, we present a researched scale and you pick the rate. You only settle the fee once we have delivered the result. You can read the full model on our sell your home page.
Marketing is spending, not waste
It is tempting to cut the marketing budget to save a few hundred dollars. It usually costs more than it saves. Good photography brings more buyers to the first home open, more buyers means more competition, and competition is what lifts the final price. Presentation pays for itself when it works. We cover how to prepare in how to prepare your home for sale.
What sellers do not pay
- Stamp duty. Transfer duty in WA is a buyer cost. Sellers do not pay it.
- Buyer inspections. The buyer arranges and pays for building and pest inspections.
Good to know. If the home is not your main residence, capital gains tax may apply on the profit. That is a question for your accountant, not your agent.
Want to know what your sale would actually net you? We will walk you through the numbers for your address.
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