What Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make in Victoria?

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What Commission Do Real Estate Agents Make in
Victoria?
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Figuring out the commission structure of your
real estate agent and trying to understand the
facts and figures may blow up your mind. To help
you carry out the process of selling a home
smoothly, we have jotted down the information in
this blog. Continue reading as this blog will
give you a clear idea on how your real estate
agent in Cranbourne, Hampton Park, or nearby
suburbs are getting paid. So, lets get
started! Choosing a right real estate agent might
be a tricky task because today, there are a dozen
of real estate agents in the property
market. Even though there is a pool of real
estate agencies, every agency will not be the
same. For home sellers in Cranbourne, Hampton
Park, or nearby suburbs, the process can seem
massive. But at the same time, you would want to
know how these real estate agents are paid or
what commission do they get in Melbourne or
Victoria. Well, there is no hard and fast rule to
it because different real estate agencies have
different ways of structuring their fees. This
makes it difficult for a lot of people to get
their heads around it such as costs could be
included here, separated there, rates might also
differ depending on how the sale goes, and so
on. To keep you from going crazy over the
numbers, we have done a quick overview of real
estate agent commissions, how they work, and how
they can work for you (for both the buyers and
sellers).
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How Do Real Estate Agents Get Paid?
In Australia, real estate agents chiefly earn
based on the commission. It means they get a
portion of the sale price of your home. You will
also find that an average level of commission is
roughly two to three percent in every state
except Tasmania where the average commission can
go very high. Almost every real estate agent will
charge some form of the commission. But you may
have to pay other fees too. The cost of marketing
campaign is a frequent factor. This may be
included in the commission or may even be
charged separately. But irrespective of how the
costs are structured, remember the fees will be
coming out of your pocket. Great thing is while
every home owner selling their house needs some
form of advertising, even those pursuing for sale
by owner (FSBO), how much of it you need might
be an issue your agent will guide you on. In
order to visualize the scale for yourself, put up
a property listing on property websites such as
domain.com.au or realestate.com.au. These are
priced at several hundred dollars while expanding
your reach and visibility stretches into the
thousands quickly.
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Other Ways Real Estate Agent Commissions Can Be
Structured are as follows
Higher commissions which include advertising
Advertising costs even if there is no sale No
sale, no fee guarantees Flat fee
structure Scaling agent commissions, also called
Tiered Commissions For the most part, it is
considered unwise to pay any upfront costs
because advertising is there for you to sell your
house. Because of advertising, you should pay
only when you get a great sale price on your
home. That is why no sale, no fee clause in the
real estate agreement is considered one of the
top things. Because they give great certainty in
allowing you to plan finances, flat fees etc.,
these can often look good at a first glance. But
they should also be rethought wherever
possible. Having an incentive tied to the sale of
the house is a good idea because higher the sale
price, the more the real estate agents get
paid. In case your real estate agent is getting
paid the same whether your home sells for more
or a little, they may push you to sell with the
one that pays more and move on.
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Commission Levels in Victoria
Agent commissions in Victoria are on the more
competitive end of the scale. At some points it
has also been the lowest in the country. One such
analysis has found that for early to mid-2017,
average commissions in the state were at 2.13.
If we compare this to South Australia, the
cheapest in Australia, where the average level of
commission was 2.07 and the highest average
commission, Tasmania at 3.26. When it comes to
commission, there is a marked difference between
metros and regional areas in Victoria. It has
been seen that the difference span from as low
as 1.6 to as high as 4. In more competitive
metro areas, higher property values with a high
demand. For instance, at the statewide average
commission in Victoria from above and the median
sale price in Melbourne, a real estate agent
will earn 12,460.
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Choosing the Right Real Estate Agent
With so many ways of structuring the agents
commission, sorting out the right real estate
agent for yourself may again seem a difficult
task. So, let us see how to choose a right real
estate agent for yourself. The first and the
foremost thing we would suggest is to go for a
local real estate agent or a local real estate
agency. As per the research, around 75 of
people go with the local real estate agent or the
very first agent they talk to. For such a big
decision like selling a home in Hampton Park, or
nearby suburbs, it is unlikely that your real
estate agent will be the best one. You may have
to negotiate, take a quick overview of the
offerings, all to be done simultaneously. All
this will make a great difference in tens of
thousands of dollars late in the future. But
before finalizing a real estate agent, you must
talk to three-four real estate agents, compare
their proposals. Once you hire a real estate
agent, they will contact you personally and tell
you the deal that best works in your interest.
Everything will be brought to you on the table
and that is easy.
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Breaking Down the Agents Fees
Whether it is in upfront costs, built into the
commission, or the other way round, all the
costs of selling your house in Hampton Park or
Cranbourne etc., will come from you. Actions that
will bring value to your property, and property
buyers to your attention are as follows Sale
signs and open house signs Property listings in
print publications Listings on property websites
such as realestate.com.au, domain.com.au For few
vendors, real estate agents may recommend an
auction. While the drama and excitement may be
high, always remember that there are further
costs involved in this route. You might have to
pay for marketing, an auctioneer, and more staff
on the day of auction. For the private sellers
who can skip all of this, the process might be an
easier process to manage especially if you have
a skilled agent by your side.
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Conclusion
To get you the best deal, simply remember one
rule and that is Everything is up for
negotiation. No matter which real estate agent
you decide to work with, you can always talk and
negotiate about commissions, fees, timelines,
exclusivity, and everything that you might
need. For an authentic experience, contact the
best real estate agent i.e., Carlton Vaz serving
in Hampton Park, Cranbourne, and nearby
areas. Call Jasmine Real Estate and get the work
started!
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