Start with a clear idea of what your home is worth, then work back from when you'd like to move. Book an appraisal. Talk to your lender or broker about the next step, and see a solicitor or conveyancer early, because Queensland sellers now have to give buyers a Form 2 disclosure statement before they sign (qld.gov.au). After that comes preparing the home, marketing, offers, and settlement. My Sell page runs through each step.

Talk to two or three agents, as the Queensland Government suggests. Ask each for recent local sales, typical days on market, a written marketing plan with costs, and what commission they charge and when it's payable. Read recent reviews, but look past the star rating to what sellers actually say. Then pick the agent whose price reasoning makes sense. Don't choose on the highest number alone. If you'd like me to be one of them, use my contact page.

Expect commission, marketing, and legal or conveyancing fees, plus any repairs, cleaning, or mortgage discharge fee. Queensland doesn't cap commission. It's negotiable, includes GST, and must be agreed in writing when you appoint your agent (qld.gov.au). This spring I'm offering $0 up-front marketing to the first 10 homeowners who list with me, so ask what's included. See my Costs of selling page, or contact me for a written quote.

18 days on average for Kingaroy houses over the 12 months to June 2026 (YIP/CoreLogic). That's time on market only. Allow a few weeks beforehand to get the place ready. Then there's the contract period through to settlement, and how long that takes depends on the terms you agree with the buyer. Price and presentation matter most for how quickly a home sells. An instant estimate helps you plan the timing.

When you're ready. Spring is popular here, partly because gardens look their best, but a well-priced, well-presented home sells in any season. If a date on the calendar doesn't suit your move, don't wait for it. Allow a few weeks to prepare. And if spring does work for you, my $0 up-front marketing offer is open to the first 10 homeowners who list with me this spring. My Sell page explains how I market homes.

Sell first if you want certainty on your budget, though you might need to rent in between. Buy first and you won't miss the right place, but you could carry two loans for a while. There are middle paths too: a longer settlement, renting back from the buyer, or an offer subject to the sale of your home. Talk to your broker about bridging finance before you decide. An instant estimate gives you a figure to plan around.

Fix anything broken, unsafe, or likely to show up in a building inspection, such as leaks, rot, or faulty wiring. Homes sold in Queensland need interconnected photoelectric smoke alarms before transfer (Queensland Fire Department). A pool needs a safety certificate, or a Form 36 notice given to the buyer before they sign (QBCC). Beyond that, clean the place, tidy the yard, and knock over the small repairs. Use my contact page to book a walk-through.

The cheap, visible ones: fresh paint in tired rooms, a tidy garden, clean gutters, working lights, and less clutter. Buyers here also notice sheds, side access, water tanks, and a usable yard, so make those look cared for. I'd usually hold off on a full kitchen or bathroom renovation just to sell. You may not get that money back. Before you spend big, ask me through my contact page.