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. To maximise your sale price, it's crucial to budget for these key investments.

- Marketing: Professional photos and videos can cost $350-$1,000+.

- Home staging: Fees typically range from $2,000-$6,000 for a five-week period.

- Legal fees: Conveyancing can cost from $1,850+ GST.

Other potential expenses include last-minute repairs and professional cleaning. Companies like List Now offer finance tools to help vendors manage these upfront costs.

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