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 agent commissions. Be prepared for expenses to maximise your sale price, including:

- Marketing: Professional photos and videos, starting from $350.

- Home staging: Typically costing $2,000 to $6,000+.

- Repairs and cleaning: To ensure your property is presented perfectly.

- Legal fees: For conveyancing, expect around $1,850 or more.

Companies like List Now offer finance tools to help vendors manage these upfront 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