NT Commission Guide: What Do Real Estate Agents Charge in Northern Territory?
Real estate agents in Northern Territory typically charge the rates below, which fall as the sale price rises. These figures are calculated from commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by agents in Northern Territory, as at 1 October 2026.
Note: these figures are based on a sample of fewer than 50 reporting agents in Northern Territory and may change as more agents report their fees.
Based on commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by 144+ agents in Northern Territory, as at 1 October 2026. Updated how we collect rates.
Typical commission in Northern Territory
For a home between $500,000 and $1 million — the most common sale price band
Marketing is charged on top of commission, typically $3,000 to $5,000 in the NT depending on the property's value.
Commission is always negotiable under Australian Consumer Law. Rates are as quoted by agents, which is usually inclusive of GST. What does commission include?
Real estate commission rates in Northern Territory by price band
Agents usually quote commission as a range, and the percentage drops as the property value rises. The national column shows the Australian typical range for comparison.
| Sale price | NT commission | National commission |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 2.50% - 2.70% | 2.27% - 2.47% |
| $500,000 - $1 million | 2.00% - 2.20% | 1.92% - 2.12% |
| $1 million - $1.5 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.86% - 2.06% |
| $1.5 million - $2 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.79% - 1.99% |
| $2 million - $2.5 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.77% - 1.97% |
| $2.5 million - $3 million | 1.80% - 2.00% | 1.71% - 1.91% |
| $3 million - $3.5 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $3.5 million - $4 million | 1.90% - 2.10% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $4 million - $6 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.54% - 1.74% |
| $6 million - $8 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.53% - 1.73% |
| $8 million - $10 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.49% - 1.69% |
| Over $10 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.46% - 1.66% |
Rates are as quoted by agents, which is usually inclusive of GST. Marketing covers portal listings and preparing the property for sale, such as photography. It excludes work done on the property itself.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Northern Territory?
The examples below use median dwelling values from Cotality for Darwin, as at 31 August 2026.
| Sale price | Commission rate | Commission | Marketing | Total agent cost |
|---|
Your own cost depends on your suburb, your agent and what you negotiate. For local figures, see AgentLink's suburb pages.
Commission rules in the Northern Territory
In the Northern Territory, your agreement with the agent sets out the services they will provide and the fees or commission you agree to pay.
You can negotiate the terms of the agreement, including "the amount of any commissions, fees or other expenses".
The agent should advertise and market the property and give you a marketing plan. Agree what marketing will cost before you sign.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate commission in the Northern Territory?
See the headline figure and band table above for the ranges reported by NT agents.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Darwin?
At Darwin's median value of $647,259, commission and marketing combined typically cost the total shown in the worked examples above.
Is real estate commission negotiable in the Northern Territory?
Yes. You can negotiate the terms of the agreement, including the amount of any commissions, fees or other expenses.
Is agent commission inclusive of GST?
Usually, but not always. Most agents quote a GST-inclusive rate. Always confirm this so you are comparing like with like.
How much does real estate marketing cost in the Northern Territory?
The agent should give you a marketing plan. Agree what marketing will cost before you sign.
Commission guides for other states
- Real estate agent fees in New South Wales
- Real estate agent fees in Victoria
- Real estate agent fees in Queensland
- Real estate agent fees in Western Australia
- Real estate agent fees in South Australia
- Real estate agent fees in Tasmania
- Real estate agent fees in Australian Capital Territory
- Real estate agent fees explained: what does commission include?
- How AgentLink collects and verifies commission and marketing rates
Northern Territory postcodes start with 0, from 0800 to 0999.
About this data
The figures on this page come from real estate agents in Northern Territory who report their commission range and marketing cost for each of 12 price bands to AgentLink. 1 agents currently contribute to the NT figures. Agents update their figures through the AgentLink portal at any time. National figures are from the Australian Commission Guide.
- How figures are calculated:for each price band, the published low end is the median of all reporting agents' lows, and the high end is the median of all their highs.
- Low samples: where a state or territory has fewer than 50 reporting agents, the page says so.
- Updates: this page is refreshed as agents report new rates. Figures as at 2026-10-01.
These figures are a general guide, not a quote. Your costs will depend on your property, your suburb and the agent you choose.
Sources
- AgentLink agent-reported commission and marketing data for NT, as at 1 October 2026.
- Cotality Home Value Index, September 2026 release, median dwelling values as at 31 August 2026
- NT Consumer Affairs
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