Selling guide
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.
AI summary
Selling your home involves several hidden costs beyond agent commissions. To maximise your sale price, it's wise to budget for expenses such as marketing, home staging, last-minute repairs, and professional cleaning.
Key costs can include:
- Marketing: From $350 for professional photos.
- Home staging: Often $2,000-$6,000 for a five-week period.
- Legal fees: Typically starting from $1,850 for a sale.
Companies like List Now offer finance tools to help vendors cover these upfront expenses.
Marketing costs
Home staging costs
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Last-minute repairs
Cleaning costs
Legal costs
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