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 overlooked costs beyond agent commission. Key expenses to budget for include:

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

- Home staging: Expect to pay $2,000 - $6,000+ for a five-week period.

- Legal fees: Conveyancing can cost upwards of $1,850.

Other potential costs are last-minute repairs and professional cleaning. Companies like List Now offer finance tools to help vendors manage upfront marketing payments and maximize their property's potential.

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