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Victoria · 16 min read

How to sell your house without a real estate agent in Victoria (2026 complete guide)

A complete, step-by-step roadmap — Section 32, pricing, photography, inspections, offers, and settlement. Specific Victorian legal requirements covered.

Ben Williams · 8 May 2026

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Presentation · 7 min

Preparing your home for inspections

First impressions decide your campaign. Decluttering, staging, repairs and styling — how to present your home so buyers feel compelled to bid.

Ben Williams · 15 May 2026

Legal · 10 min

Understanding contracts of sale and vendor statements

A plain-English breakdown of the legal documents required when selling in Australia. Section 32s, contracts, timing — without a solicitor’s bill.

Ben Williams · 15 May 2026

Founder field notes · 11 min

I listed my own home on Unreserved. Here’s what Week 1 actually looked like.

18,201 impressions. 458 views. Four enquiries. The unedited Week 1 funnel from my Cape Schanck listing — and the call I’m making before week two closes.

Ben Williams · 15 May 2026

Selling privately · 10 min

Preparing your home for sale: the 4-week plan that adds thousands

A clean, structured 4-week prep plan — repairs, decluttering, styling, photography — that consistently lifts buyer interest and final sale price.

Ben Williams · 13 May 2026

Selling tips · 12 min

How to price your home without an agent

A practical, three-input framework for setting a defensible price — without an agent telling you what it is.

Ben Williams · 9 May 2026

Commission · 11 min

Real estate agent commission in Australia: rates, fees and how to pay less (2026)

Average commission is 2.0–2.5% metro, up to 3.5% regional. On $950k that’s $19k–$23k before marketing. Three legitimate ways to reduce it.

Ben Williams · 26 April 2026

Selling privately · 14 min

The best way to sell your home without an agent in Australia (2026 guide)

A 2026 comparison of every legitimate FSBO option in Australia — what they actually do, where they fall short, and how to pick the right one.

Ben Williams · 12 April 2026

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