There's more than one way to sell a house in Tasmania, and in the state with Australia's highest commissions, the choice you make matters more than anywhere! This guide compares every option on money, control and speed, and shows why more Tasmanians choose a private sale with PLBO.
Your options at a glance
| Option | What you pay | Who's in control | Exposure | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private sale with PLBO | one upfront fee, $699 – $3,699 inc GST | you | PLBO, Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse, allhomes*, buyers agents, Facebook campaigns | most Tasmanian homes, units, shacks and land |
| Agent, private treaty | commission (TAS average about 2.96%) + marketing | the agent | portals and agent database | owners who want to hand everything over |
| Agent, auction | commission + auction and marketing costs | the agent and auctioneer | portals | unique, hotly contested homes |
| Off-market | varies | the agent | limited | owners wanting minimal publicity |
| Cash / investor buyer | a discount on price | the buyer | none | urgent sales of homes needing major work |
What each option leaves you with on a Hobart median home
Using Domain's June 2026 Hobart median house price of $818,557:
| Option | Selling cost | What stays with you (before conveyancing) |
|---|---|---|
| PLBO Essentials | $699 | $817,858 |
| PLBO Vertex | $3,699 | $814,858 |
| Agent at 2.96% | about $24,229 + marketing | about $794,328 before marketing |
Choosing PLBO keeps up to $23,530 more with you!
1. Private sale with PLBO
Choose your package, engage your conveyancer, build a disclosure pack, price with your PLBO property comparables report, and list in minutes with Generate with AI. Your home goes live on PLBO and seven major portals, in front of Tasmanian and mainland buyers alike.
Why Tasmanians love it: you keep Australia's highest commissions, you control the price and timing, and with no cooling-off a signed contract is a firm deal.
2. Agent private treaty sale
The agent appraises, advertises and negotiates, for commission plus marketing. Many Tasmanians find they can do the same with PLBO and keep the commission.
3. Auction
It suits homes with several strongly competing buyers, but it's less common in Tasmania. A private treaty sale gives you flexibility on price, terms and timing.
4. Off-market
A quiet sale to selected buyers. It's discreet, but fewer buyers see it, which matters when mainland demand is part of your market. With PLBO you get national exposure and full control.
5. Cash or investor buyer
"We buy houses" offers are fast but priced below market. Compare any cash offer with a sharply priced PLBO campaign, as shown in selling fast in Hobart.
How to choose
| If you want… | Choose |
|---|---|
| to keep the most money | private sale with PLBO |
| full control of price and timing | private sale with PLBO |
| to reach mainland buyers | PLBO's seven major portals |
| to sell a home needing major work | compare a cash offer with a PLBO Essentials listing |
The same legal steps, whichever you choose
Every Tasmanian sale uses the standard Contract for Sale of Real Estate, a deposit held in trust, and settlement through conveyancers, with no statutory cooling-off. See the Tasmanian legal and tax checklist.
Ready to go private? Compare PLBO packages, list in minutes, and keep the commission!
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.