Basic Package

Although there are no guarantees, the Basic Package is a popular and successful package that saves the average seller between $20,000 and $30,000+ in commission. Our team of real estate experts is always on hand to help you create an eye-catching listing, and you can also upgrade your listing or package at any time if you need more support.

Yes, if you need more support to sell your home privately, you can upgrade to our Standard Package or choose our Gold or Platinum options.

Yes, when you choose the Sale By Homeowner Basic Package, you’ll get all buyer enquiries directly, giving you full control over your listing and eliminating agent commissions.

If you’re unsure what price to list your property at, our team of friendly and fully licensed real estate agents is on hand to give you advice. You can get in touch by email, phone, or online chat.

Yes, it’s legal to sell your property in Australia without using a real estate agent, provided that you are selling your own property. And, with our Basic Package, we’ll help ensure your listing is compliant with the relevant real estate laws and regulations.

Selling your house privately means you stay in control of the sale. You set the price, speak with buyers, run inspections, and negotiate the offer. Instead of paying a traditional agent commission, you use a service to advertise your property and manage enquiries while keeping control in your hands.

We help you advertise your property online, present it professionally, and manage your listing as you go. Homeowners receive buyer enquiries so you can respond quickly and book inspections.

Yes. SaleByHomeOwner.com.au operates as a licensed real estate agency across Australia and supports homeowners in every state and territory. You can get practical help from licensed agents while still selling your property privately and staying in control.

SaleByHomeOwner.com.au is mostly a DIY service, but homeowners can have as little or as much support as they need. Most owners find the process very easy and straightforward and sell without needing much assistance at all.

If you do want help, you can access online and phone support from our team. Our licensed agents can assist with setting up your listing, writing or improving your ad, making changes if enquiries are slow, and handling common buyer questions. Some homeowners, like retirees or people who aren’t confident with computers, prefer more hands-on help creating their ads, and that’s completely fine. You stay in control of the sale, and we support you at the level you’re comfortable with.

Yes, plenty of owners do it successfully. The biggest drivers of success are presentation and response time. Great photos, a clear description, and fast replies to enquiries make a huge difference. With licensed agent support available, you can sell without agents while still having professional guidance when it matters.

Start with the fundamentals: present the home well, use strong photos, and set a clear price strategy. Write a simple, honest description that highlights the top features first. Then respond quickly to every enquiry, offer easy inspection times, and ask serious buyers to put offers in writing.

Keep it buyer-focused and simple. Lead with the best features first, then describe the layout, key upgrades, and lifestyle benefits in plain language. Use short paragraphs and bullet points so it’s easy to skim on a phone. A good ad answers the common questions upfront and makes it easy for buyers to picture themselves living there.

Yes. Most of our homeowners now use our free AI tools to generate a professional property advertisement in seconds. When you’re logged into your account, go to the “Free AI Tools” section, enter a few details about your home, and you’ll get a polished headline and description you can paste straight into your listing.

Yes, as long as you give it specific details. The best results come from adding the things buyers care about, like renovations, outdoor spaces, nearby schools, parking, views, or anything unique about the property. You can regenerate variations, then tweak the final version in your own words so it feels natural and accurate.

Buyers judge professionalism by clarity and speed. Use quality photos, keep your headline simple, and write your description so it’s easy to skim on a phone. Reply promptly, confirm inspection times by text, and be prepared with the key facts buyers ask about.

Homeowners receive the enquiries connected to their listing, which lets you speak with buyers and arrange inspections. That direct communication is one of the main advantages when you sell your house privately because you stay involved from the first enquiry through to the final offer.

Yes. Selling without agents doesn’t mean doing everything alone. You keep control and negotiate directly, but you can still access support from licensed agents by phone and online to help you make the right moves at each step.

Keep it simple: offer two inspection options, confirm by text, and be ready a few minutes early. Let buyers walk through first, then answer questions clearly. If someone seems serious, ask if they’re pre-approved and what timeframe they’re working to.

Use recent comparable sales in your area as your starting point, then adjust for condition, land size, and features. If you’re priced too high, enquiries usually drop and momentum stalls. If you’re unsure, you can ask our team for guidance on how to sanity-check your pricing and adjust your approach.

Most private sellers use a conveyancer or solicitor to handle the legal side properly. They can prepare or review the contract of sale, manage special conditions, and guide you through settlement. When buyers ask for a contract early, that’s normal, and having your conveyancer ready helps keep the process smooth.

Start with the lead photo and headline because they drive clicks. Next, review your price strategy because price is the most common reason buyers don’t enquire. Then tighten your description to be clearer and more benefit-focused. If you want a second set of eyes, our team can review the listing and recommend improvements.

Yes. Many sellers start with a basic private sale setup and upgrade if they want more exposure or extra inclusions later. A smart approach is to go live, monitor enquiry levels in the first week or two, then decide based on real buyer activity rather than guessing upfront.

You do. When you sell my house privately using SaleByHomeOwner.com.au, homeowners choose the asking price and can update it whenever they want. Pricing isn’t an exact science, and if you asked five different agents for an appraisal, you’d often get five different opinions.

Our approach lets you launch at the price you feel is right, then adjust based on real buyer response. There’s no ongoing pressure from an agent pushing for reductions. You stay in the driver’s seat.

When selling a house privately, start with real sales data, not guesses. Look at the most recent sold results for comparable homes in your suburb, then compare them honestly to your property. Consider bedrooms, condition, renovations, land size, and street appeal. Aim for a price that feels fair to a buyer, not just a number you hope to achieve.

Yes. If you’re working out how to sell a house privately, an obligation-free appraisal from one or two local agents can be useful for a second opinion. They’ll usually show you recent comparable sales and suggest a price range. Just remember some agents may follow up trying to win the listing, so it helps to be clear about your plan and stick to it.

It can be. If you want a more formal reference point before you sell my home privately, a licensed valuer can provide an independent market valuation. These often cost a few hundred dollars, and they’re the same type of valuations banks rely on for refinancing. It’s optional, but it can add confidence if you’re unsure.

A practical approach when you sell your property privately is to review performance every 7 to 14 days. Check how many enquiries you’re getting, how many inspections are booking in, and what feedback buyers are giving. If interest is weak, a small adjustment can help bring more buyers into the mix. This is a common pricing strategy in the market and it often speeds up a sale.