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 commission. It's crucial to budget for marketing, with professional photos costing around $350 and videos up to $600, and home staging, which can range from $2,000–$6,000+.

Other significant expenses include last-minute repairs, professional cleaning, and legal fees of approximately $2,000. Companies like List Now offer finance tools to help vendors manage these upfront marketing payments, simplifying the process to maximise your 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