Hidden costs of selling a home

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Hidden costs of selling a home

Ready to sell your home? Read this list of often overlooked costs involved in selling your home thanks to List Now.

Karen Jackson
Last updated: 25 February 2026 | 4 min read
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Selling your home involves several hidden costs beyond the agent's commission. Be prepared for significant upfront expenses to maximise your sale price.

Key costs include:

- Marketing: Professional photos and videos can cost from $350 to over $1,000.

- Home staging: Typically ranges from $2,000 to $6,000+ for a standard home.

- Repairs & cleaning: Essential for presentation and to satisfy building reports.

- Legal fees: Conveyancing for a sale can cost around $2,000.

Companies like List Now offer finance solutions to help manage these marketing payments.

Marketing costs

Home staging costs

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Last-minute repairs

Cleaning costs

Legal costs

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Karen Jackson Karen Jackson
Managing Director of List Now