Compare the work you will need to arrange
List who will prepare marketing, respond to enquiries, coordinate inspections, receive offers, negotiate and manage communications. If using an agent, ask for the proposed services and fees in a written agency agreement and confirm how the estimate and marketing plan are supported.
If selling privately, identify who will manage those tasks and where you need licensed professional support.
Budget for professional and transaction costs
Compare the complete written cost, including agent commission or service fees, advertising, conveyancing, legal advice, certificates and any other property-specific expenses. Request current quotes and do not assume a percentage, saving or sale price based on an old article. An independent lawyer or licensed conveyancer can explain the contract and transaction process.
Check the law for the property location
Requirements for agency agreements, advertising, disclosures, contracts and sale methods differ by state and territory. NSW sellers can consult the NSW Government’s Selling property in NSW guidance. Victorian sellers can use Consumer Affairs Victoria’s selling-property resources. Other jurisdictions have their own regulators and forms.
Keep advice independent
Before signing an agency agreement or contract, check the terms and obtain independent legal or conveyancing advice. Verify that any agent holds the required authority in the jurisdiction. This cleaning business does not provide selling, valuation, financial, agency or legal services.
Plan cleaning as a separate property task
If the home needs cleaning before photography, inspection or handover, make a separate task list and obtain a written quote. Cleaning does not improve a sale price by a guaranteed amount, certify a property or replace repairs, styling or legal disclosure duties.
