Real Estate Fees in Queensland

Warm and sunny Queensland has seen a very respectable period of growth over the last 12 months, leaving median house prices at $445 thousand across the state. Brisbane, split down the middle by the Brisbane River, has enjoyed an increase in house prices of 2.8%, though units have taken a moderate slump of 3.8%, suggesting that real estate agent fees may fall slightly in the housing sector, but increase marginally for units. On the eastern coast, next to beautiful holiday destination, Fraser Island, Hervey Bay has shown interesting results, with only one property having been sold over the last year.

What to consider when finding the right real estate agent to sell your property

• In metropolitan areas, property values are generally higher and there is a greater number of competing agents, causing real estate agent fees to be lower on average.
• Due to the recent deregulated market, finding an average real estate fee is even more important, so compare agents to get the lay of the land.
• Choose an agent based on services and not just price; famous surf town, Noosa, would have properties benefit from an agent with a sound marketing approach, playing to the strengths of the town’s reputation.