More Tasmanians are choosing to sell their own homes, and the numbers make it an easy choice! Tasmania has the highest average agent commissions in Australia, about 2.96% (AgentBridge, June 2026). PLBO gives you professional exposure and tools for one upfront fee, so those savings stay with you.
The savings, in real dollars
Using Domain's Hobart median house price of $818,557 (June quarter 2026):
| Cost item | Agent sale | Private sale with PLBO |
|---|---|---|
| Sales commission | about $24,229 | $0 |
| Campaign and advertising | usually billed separately | one upfront fee: $699 – $3,699 inc GST |
| Professional presentation | usually in the marketing budget | included from Signature up |
| Conveyancing | same | same |
| Your sale proceeds | minus commission | 100% yours |
On a median Hobart house, a PLBO private sale keeps roughly $20,500 to $23,500 more with you. On a $1.1 million home, the commission alone would be about $32,560!
What that money could do
- Put a big dent in the duty on your next home
- Fund a new heat pump, double glazing or a studio
- Go straight onto your next mortgage
The benefits beyond the money
Certainty
Tasmania has no statutory cooling-off. Once both parties sign the contract, it's binding, so you can plan your next move with confidence!
You set the price
Your PLBO property comparables report shows recent sales of similar homes near you. Hobart prices rose 11.6% in the year to June 2026 (Domain), so fresh evidence matters.
You run the timeline
List when you're ready, run inspections at times that suit you, and arrange set-date viewings for mainland buyers.
You talk to buyers directly
From the Georgian sandstone in Battery Point to the Tamar Valley views and the East Coast beaches, nobody tells your home's story better than you.
You see every offer
PLBO's offer management lays out every offer side by side: price, deposit, conditions and settlement date.
You get national exposure
PLBO lists your home on PLBO and across Domain, view, homely, Soho, realty, onthehouse and allhomes*, reaching buyers across Australia who dream of a Tasmanian lifestyle.
Why Tasmania suits private sales
- The highest commission rates in the country, so the biggest savings
- A simple contract process, with a standard contract and no cooling-off
- Mainland demand: sea-changers and tree-changers keep buyer numbers strong
Five private-sale myths, busted
"Buyers won't find me." They will! Your listing is on seven major portals plus PLBO, including in front of mainland buyers.
"I can't get professional photos." Signature, Royal and Vertex include professional presentation.
"Pricing is guesswork." Your comparables report takes care of that.
"The contract is complicated." Your conveyancer prepares the standard Tasmanian contract.
"Interstate buyers can't inspect." Offer video walkthroughs and set-date appointments. Easy!
How PLBO makes it simple
- Choose a package: one upfront fee, no commission.
- Price with confidence using your comparables report.
- List in minutes with Generate with AI.
- Go live on seven major portals.
- Run inspections and compare offers.
- Sign and settle, and keep 100%!
Ready to keep more of your sale price? Choose your PLBO package or follow the Tasmanian 8-week plan.
*Availability on allhomes.com.au may depend on the property's location, listing type and applicable portal requirements.