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Selling Costs CalculatorKnow Your Net Proceeds Before You List · St George Sydney

Estimate your agent commission, marketing, conveyancing, CGT and net proceeds. Includes worked examples at current St George prices and an auction vs private treaty comparison.

What Are the Costs of Selling Property in St George?

Selling property in St George Sydney typically costs between 2% and 4.5% of the sale price. The largest component is real estate agent commission, which averages 1.8% to 2.2% in the St George region — below the NSW state average of 2.1% to 2.5%. Other costs include marketing and advertising ($3,000–$7,500 depending on campaign type), conveyancing or solicitor fees ($1,200–$2,000), optional styling/staging ($2,000–$5,000), and auctioneer fees ($400–$800 if selling at auction). On a median St George house sale of $1.6 million, total selling costs typically range from $42,000 to $65,000.

Source: Michael Kalinovski, Century 21 Bayview — based on 700+ St George property sales.

“The biggest mistake sellers make is focusing only on commission rate and ignoring total cost. A higher-performing agent at 2% who achieves $50,000 more on sale price delivers far better net proceeds than a discount agent at 1.5%. In St George, the difference between an average result and a premium result is often $80,000–$150,000 — dwarfing any commission saving.”

— Michael Kalinovski, Licensed Real Estate Agent, Century 21 Bayview, Brighton-Le-Sands NSW 2216. 25+ years experience, 700+ properties sold.

Quick Summary — St George Selling Costs 2026

💼 Agent Commission

1.8%–2.2% of sale price (incl. GST). On $1.6M = $28,800–$35,200.

📸 Marketing

$3,000–$7,500. Auction campaigns +40%. Photography, video, portal listings.

⚖️ Legal & Settlement

Conveyancing $1,200–$2,000. Mortgage discharge $100–$500.

Property Details

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CGT exempt

Your State / Territory

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Sydney avg 2.2% inc. GST. Blue-chip suburbs often 2.5%+. · Typical range: 1.8%–2.8%

Sale Method

If you chose Auction: Total costs would be $31,550 (+$3,000 vs current)

Marketing Package

Includes:

  • Premium REA listing
  • Premium Domain listing
  • Professional photography
  • Drone shots
  • For Sale board
  • Floorplan

Sale Price

$1,000,000

Total Selling Costs

-$28,550

Your Net Proceeds

$571,450

Proceeds Breakdown

You Keep57%
Mortgage Payoff
$400,000
Selling Costs
$28,550
Your Proceeds
$571,450

Agent Commission

$22,000

Commission (2.20%)$20,000
GST on commission$2,000

Marketing

$5,000

Standard package · private treaty

Legal & Settlement

$1,550

Conveyancing$1,200
Mortgage Discharge$350

Cost Breakdown

Commission$22,000Marketing$5,000Legal$1,550$0$11,000$22,000
Commission
Marketing
Legal

Settlement Summary

Sale Price$1,000,000
Less: Mortgage Payoff-$400,000
Equity Before Costs$600,000
Less: Selling Costs-$28,550
Net Proceeds to You$571,450

These are estimates only. Agent commission rates vary. CGT calculations are simplified — consult a tax professional for accurate figures.

Next step

See exactly what you’ll take home with a real appraisal.

Michael will walk your property, benchmark against recent 2216 sales, and give you a written net-proceeds estimate — free, no pressure.

  • Free in-person market appraisal — Brighton-Le-Sands, Rockdale, Sans Souci, Monterey
  • Written net-proceeds breakdown after your inspection
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Selling Costs Worked Examples — St George Price Points

Real sale scenarios at current St George suburb prices. All figures include GST where applicable.

Selling a unit in Rockdale

$750,000
Commission (2%)$15,000
Marketing$4,000
Conveyancing$1,500
Styling$2,500
Total Costs$23,000
Net Proceeds$727,000

Selling a house in Brighton-Le-Sands

$1,800,000
Commission (1.9%)$34,200
Marketing$6,500
Conveyancing$1,800
Styling$4,000
Total Costs$46,500
Net Proceeds$1,753,500

Selling a house in Sans Souci (auction)

$2,200,000
Commission (1.8%)$39,600
Marketing$7,500
Conveyancing$2,000
Styling$5,000
Auctioneer$600
Total Costs$54,700
Net Proceeds$2,145,300

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Authoritative Sources

NSW Fair Trading — Selling Property

Your legal obligations when selling in NSW

Source: www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au

ATO — Capital Gains Tax on Property

CGT exemptions, discounts, and reporting

Source: www.ato.gov.au

Revenue NSW — Land Tax

Annual land tax for investment properties

Source: www.revenue.nsw.gov.au

Real Estate Institute of NSW

Industry body for NSW real estate agents

Source: www.reinsw.com.au

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Selling Costs FAQ — St George Sydney 2026

Common questions about agent commission, marketing costs, and net proceeds when selling property in St George.

Selling costs in St George typically total 2%–4.5% of the sale price. This includes agent commission (1.8%–2.2%), marketing ($3,000–$7,500), conveyancing ($1,200–$2,000), optional styling ($2,000–$5,000), and auctioneer fees ($400–$800). On a $1.6M house, expect total costs of $42,000–$65,000.
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