VIC Commission Guide: What Do Real Estate Agents Charge in Victoria?
Real estate agents in Victoria 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 Victoria, as at 1 October 2026.
Based on commission and marketing ranges reported to AgentLink by 144+ agents in Victoria, as at 1 October 2026. Updated how we collect rates.
Typical commission in Victoria
For a home between $500,000 and $1 million — the most common sale price band
Marketing is charged on top of commission, typically $4,000 to $6,000 in VIC 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 Victoria 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 | VIC commission | National commission |
|---|---|---|
| Under $500,000 | 1.90% - 2.10% | 2.27% - 2.47% |
| $500,000 - $1 million | 1.60% - 1.80% | 1.92% - 2.12% |
| $1 million - $1.5 million | 1.50% - 1.70% | 1.86% - 2.06% |
| $1.5 million - $2 million | 1.40% - 1.60% | 1.79% - 1.99% |
| $2 million - $2.5 million | 1.40% - 1.60% | 1.77% - 1.97% |
| $2.5 million - $3 million | 1.30% - 1.50% | 1.71% - 1.91% |
| $3 million - $3.5 million | 1.30% - 1.50% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $3.5 million - $4 million | 1.30% - 1.50% | 1.66% - 1.86% |
| $4 million - $6 million | 1.30% - 1.50% | 1.54% - 1.74% |
| $6 million - $8 million | 1.25% - 1.45% | 1.53% - 1.73% |
| $8 million - $10 million | 1.30% - 1.50% | 1.49% - 1.69% |
| Over $10 million | 1.20% - 1.40% | 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 Victoria?
The examples below use median dwelling values from Cotality for Melbourne, 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 Victoria
In Victoria, agents are regulated by Consumer Affairs Victoria, and your agreement with the agent is called a sales authority.
Before you sign, the agent must tell you that commission and expenses are negotiable. The sales authority must state the agreed commission and expenses as a dollar amount or a percentage. If commission is a percentage, the agent must also give an example of the dollar amount it represents.
Exclusive sales authorities commonly run for 90 days and generally cannot be cancelled during that time unless the agent agrees.
Frequently asked questions
What is the average real estate commission in Victoria?
Victorian agents report some of the most consistent rates in Australia, with little variation across price bands. See the band table above for the exact range.
How much does it cost to sell a house in Melbourne?
At Melbourne's median value of $786,718, commission and marketing combined typically cost the total shown in the worked examples above.
Is real estate commission negotiable in Victoria?
Yes. Agents must tell you commission and expenses are negotiable before you sign. Consumer Affairs Victoria regulates the rules.
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 Victoria?
Marketing is charged separately from commission. Ask each agent for a written marketing schedule with all costs before you sign.
Commission guides for other states
- Real estate agent fees in New South Wales
- 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 in Northern Territory
- Real estate agent fees explained: what does commission include?
- How AgentLink collects and verifies commission and marketing rates
Victorian postcodes start with 3, from 3000 to 3999.
About this data
The figures on this page come from real estate agents in Victoria who report their commission range and marketing cost for each of 12 price bands to AgentLink. 23 agents currently contribute to the VIC 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 VIC, as at 1 October 2026.
- Cotality Home Value Index, September 2026 release, median dwelling values as at 31 August 2026
- Authorities, rebates and commission, Consumer Affairs Victoria
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