Selling your own house in Adelaide is absolutely achievable, and hugely rewarding! On a typical Adelaide home you keep a five-figure commission, and you get to show buyers the home you know better than anyone. This guide covers the four things that make a great DIY sale in Adelaide: paperwork, presentation, inspections and negotiation. For prices and timing, see sell my home in Adelaide: 2026 prices.
Step 1: get your paperwork ready
Adelaide buyers are well informed and often ask for documents early. Have these ready before your first inspection:
- Conveyancer engaged, and your Form 1 vendor's statement under way
- Council rates, SA Water and Emergency Services Levy notices, because buyers ask about running costs
- Building approvals for extensions, verandahs, pergolas, pools, sheds or granny flats
- ATO clearance certificate, which is free and online. With it, the buyer pays you the full price at settlement.
- An inclusions list: dishwasher, curtains, garden shed, solar system and so on
The full list is in the SA legal and tax checklist.
Step 2: present your home beautifully
Photos that stop the scroll
- Shoot in the best light. Mornings often suit front exteriors, and a dusk shot shines if you have outdoor lighting.
- Show what Adelaide buyers love: the outdoor entertaining area, the backyard, a split system or ducted air-conditioning, solar panels, off-street parking and storage.
- Style simply: clear benches, hide bins and cars, open the blinds, add a few fresh touches.
- Lead with your best photo. It's the one buyers see first on PLBO, Domain, homely and every other portal.
On Signature, Royal or Vertex, professional presentation is included. On Essentials, upload your own photos, floor plan, video or virtual tour.
A listing that sells the lifestyle
Add your key details in the PLBO dashboard and use Generate with AI to draft your description. Then make it unmistakably yours:
- A headline with the suburb and one standout feature, for example "Glenelg North family home, two minutes to the Patawalonga"
- The facts first: land size, bedrooms, bathrooms, living areas, parking, year built, heating and cooling
- Local detail: named schools, the tram or train line, shopping precincts, the beach, the Parklands or the Hills
- Clear inspection times and how to make an offer
Step 3: run inspections like a pro
- Two set times a week: a weekday evening and a Saturday late morning work well in Adelaide.
- Use PLBO inspection registration so you know who's coming and can follow up.
- Bring a helper. One person welcomes buyers and takes details while the other shows people through.
- Tell the story: the renovation, the neighbours, the winter sun in the living room, the low power bills. This is where owners shine.
- Keep it tidy and safe: valuables and medicines put away, pets out, lights on, windows open.
- Hand out a one-page summary: key facts, rates, inclusions, and how to request the Form 1.
- Follow up within 24 hours with every group, through PLBO buyer messaging.
Step 4: negotiate with confidence
- Ask for offers in writing through PLBO: price, deposit, conditions and settlement date.
- Qualify each buyer: is their finance approved? Do they need to sell first?
- Compare the whole offer in PLBO's offer management, not just the price.
- Respond in writing, promptly and consistently. If several buyers are interested, give each the same chance.
- Know your walk-away price and keep it to yourself.
- Agree terms, then hand over to your conveyancer for the contract. The buyer's two clear business days of cooling-off then begin.
Adelaide seller tips
- Price from recent evidence. Adelaide's median rose 15.9% in the year to June 2026 on Domain's figures, so last year's sales can undersell your home.
- Launch with everything ready: photos, Form 1 and inspection times in place from day one.
- Reply fast. Same-day replies turn enquiries into inspections.
- Make it personal. Buyers love hearing the story of a home from its owner.
A sample Saturday inspection plan
| Time | What to do |
|---|---|
| 9:30 am | Final tidy: lights on, blinds open, fresh flowers on the bench |
| 10:15 am | Helper arrives, handouts out, inspection registration open on your phone |
| 10:30 am | Doors open! Welcome each group, log their names, and let them explore |
| 10:30–11:00 am | Share the home's story and your favourite features |
| 11:00 am | Doors close. Note who seemed keen and their questions |
| Afternoon | Follow up each group through PLBO buyer messaging |
| Evening | Review enquiries and any offers in your dashboard, then celebrate a great day! |
Your listing, everywhere Adelaide buyers look
Your home goes live on PLBO and across Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*, and buyers agents find it on PLBO too. That's a big audience for one upfront fee!
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.
What you'll keep
At the SA average commission of about 2.25%, an agent would charge roughly $21,938 on the Valuer-General's $975,000 Adelaide median (OpenAgent). With PLBO you pay one upfront fee from $699 and keep 100% of your sale proceeds.
Ready to sell your Adelaide home yourself? Choose your PLBO package, list in minutes, and keep that commission where it belongs: with you!