How to Sell Your House Privately in WA: Your 8-Week Plan
Selling your house privately in Western Australia is exciting, and WA's Offer and Acceptance system makes it wonderfully straightforward! This plan breaks it into weeks so you always know what's next. Keep the WA legal and tax checklist handy for the detail.
The three foundations of a great WA private sale
- A settlement agent or lawyer lined up to guide the O&A and settlement
- A confident price backed by your PLBO property comparables report, which is essential in a fast-rising market
- Beautiful presentation that shows off WA's outdoor lifestyle
Week 1: set up your sale
- Choose your PLBO package: Essentials ($699), Signature ($1,699), Royal ($2,699) or Vertex ($3,699). Compare them on sell my house privately in WA.
- Engage a settlement agent or lawyer. Ask them about preparing the Offer and Acceptance form and any special conditions.
- Get the Joint Form of General Conditions (from REIWA or the Law Society of WA, or via your settlement agent).
- Check your smoke alarms. Compliant, mains-powered alarms must be installed before transfer (WA Government). Your settlement agent can also confirm any RCD requirements.
- Strata property? Gather the strata information required under the General Conditions.
- Apply for your ATO clearance certificate online. It's free (ATO).
Week 2: price and prepare
- Open your PLBO property comparables report. Recent sales of similar homes near you. In a market up 22.5% in a year, fresh evidence is everything!
- Set your asking price with confidence and note your walk-away figure.
- Refresh the home: clean the patio, tidy the reticulation garden, and polish the pool.
- Organise photos: professional from Signature up, or your own on Essentials. WA's big blue skies do the rest!
Week 3: go live
- Build your listing in the PLBO dashboard with Generate with AI.
- Publish! Your home goes live on PLBO and across Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*, plus buyers agents, Facebook campaigns and targeted notifications, depending on your package.
- Set two home open times a week.
Weeks 3 to 6: home opens and conversations
- Reply to enquiries the same day through PLBO buyer messaging.
- Register every group with PLBO inspection registration.
- Have O&A forms ready (prepared with your settlement agent) for buyers wanting to make an offer.
- Follow up within 24 hours.
- Check your momentum after two weekends.
Weeks 5 to 8: offers and acceptance
- Receive offers on the O&A form, and track them in PLBO's offer management.
- Compare the whole offer: price, deposit, finance and inspection conditions, and settlement date.
- Negotiate in writing. Counter-offers can be made on the form.
- Accept the best offer in writing. It's now a binding contract, with no statutory cooling-off.
- Send the signed O&A to both settlement agents.
Settlement
- Complete any conditions (such as the buyer's finance approval or building inspection) within the agreed timeframes.
- Ensure smoke alarms are compliant before transfer.
- Let your settlement agent handle adjustments, such as council rates, water rates and strata levies.
- Hand over keys and celebrate! You keep 100% of your sale proceeds.
Your home open checklist
- Air-con on in summer, windows open to the sea breeze
- Lawn and garden neat, patio styled, pool sparkling
- Benches clear, beds made, bins hidden
- O&A forms ready for keen buyers
- Your top three features ready to mention, such as the patio, the solar or the walk to the beach
Your plan at a glance
| Week | Focus | Done when… |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Set up | package chosen, settlement agent engaged, alarms checked |
| 2 | Price and prepare | price set, photos organised |
| 3 | Go live | listing live on 7 portals |
| 3–6 | Home opens | buyers followed up, O&A forms ready |
| 5–8 | Offers | offer accepted in writing |
| Settlement | Handover | keys handed over, proceeds received |
Ready to kick off week one? Choose your PLBO package. In Perth? The Perth DIY guide adds local tips.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What's the first step in a WA private sale?
Choose your PLBO package and line up a settlement agent or lawyer. They'll help with the Offer and Acceptance form and handle settlement.
How does an offer become a contract in WA?
The buyer makes an offer on the Offer and Acceptance form, which incorporates the Joint Form of General Conditions. When you accept in writing, it becomes a binding contract.
Is there cooling-off in WA?
No statutory cooling-off applies to WA residential sales, unless the contract includes one. That gives sellers certainty once an offer is accepted.
What do I need to do about smoke alarms?
Make sure compliant, mains-powered smoke alarms are installed before transfer of ownership. Book an electrician early if you need an upgrade.
What do I receive at settlement?
100% of your sale proceeds, after your loan payout and adjustments. PLBO takes no commission.