Victoria · run the numbers

What an agent’s 2.0% commission costs in VIC

Real estate commission in Victoria averages around 2.0% of the sale price, the lowest capital-city average in the country, usually negotiated between 1.6% and 2.5%. Melbourne’s seven-figure median means a low Victorian rate still produces a five-figure commission.

VIC Agent Commission Estimator

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Victoria commission is unregulated and negotiable, typically 1.6%–2.5%. This calculator uses the VIC average of 2.0%.

2.0% VIC average

Most VIC agents charge marketing on top of commission: photography, portals, signboard.

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VIC WORKED EXAMPLE

A Melbourne median sale, two ways

On Melbourne’s ~$1,050,000 median house, a 2.0% agent commission is about $21,000 before marketing. The same sale with Unreserved is a flat $900. That’s a difference of roughly $20,100 that stays in your pocket. Slide in your sale price below to see what a Victorian agent’s 2.0% would cost, and what you’d keep selling with Unreserved instead. We’re a Victorian-licensed service, so the Section 32 and underquoting compliance are handled.

VIC SAVINGS BY REGION

What you’d keep across Victoria

MELBOURNE METRO

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Median house ~$1.05M. At 2.0% that’s a ~$21,000 commission before a cent of marketing.

GEELONG & SURF COAST

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Median house ~$820K. Coastal demand keeps rates firm; a 2.2% commission is ~$18,000.

REGIONAL VICTORIA

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Median house ~$640K. Regional rates run higher, 2.2% to 2.5%, which widens the flat-fee gap.

Estimated saving = commission at the VIC average of 2.0% on each regional median, minus Unreserved’s $900 flat fee. Your actual saving depends on your sale price and the rate you’d otherwise have negotiated.

SELLING IN VIC

What Victoria sellers need to know

Section 32 is mandatory

Every Victorian land sale needs a Section 32 vendor statement before contracts are signed, even a private sale. Unreserved generates yours and has it reviewed by a panel solicitor.

Underquoting laws are strict

Consumer Affairs Victoria polices advertised price ranges tightly. Our AI valuation produces a defensible band, and our listing tools keep your range advertising compliant.

Lowest rate, biggest dollar trap

VIC has the lowest average commission rate, which lulls sellers into not negotiating. On a $1.05M Melbourne median, 2.0% is still about $21,000. A flat $900 keeps nearly all of it.

Vendor disclosure in VIC: Section 32 (Vendor Statement)

Victoria requires a Section 32 vendor statement before any contract is signed: title, zoning, planning, building permits, owners corporation, easements and outgoings. Unreserved prepares this as part of your flat-fee campaign. Cooling-off: Buyers in Victoria have a 3-business-day cooling-off period on private-treaty sales. There is no cooling-off period for sales at public auction.

Licensing & conduct in VIC is governed by the Estate Agents Act 1980 (Vic).

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FAQ · COMMISSION IN VIC

Real estate commission in Victoria: common questions

What is the average real estate commission in Victoria?

The average selling commission in Victoria is around 2.0% of the sale price, the lowest capital-city average in Australia, typically ranging from 1.6% to 2.5%. It is unregulated and negotiable. On Melbourne’s ~$1.05M median house that is roughly $21,000 before marketing.

How much is commission on a $1 million house in Victoria?

At the Victorian average of 2.0%, commission on a $1,000,000 sale is about $20,000, plus $3,000–$8,000 in marketing. With Unreserved you pay a flat $900 and keep the rest.

Is real estate commission negotiable in Victoria?

Yes. Commission is not set by law in Victoria and most agents negotiate. A flat fee removes the negotiation. Unreserved charges $900 whatever your home sells for.

Do I need a Section 32 to sell privately in Victoria?

Yes. A Section 32 vendor statement is required for every sale of land in Victoria, regardless of who is selling. Unreserved prepares a compliant Section 32 as part of your $900 campaign.

Can I sell my house without an agent in Victoria?

Yes. The Estate Agents Act 1980 regulates acting as an agent for someone else. Selling your own property without a licence is legal. Unreserved provides the licensed support a private sale needs: portals, Section 32, auction compliance.

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