Dandenong · 3175
Real Estate Agent Commission in Dandenong
What selling in Dandenong actually costs: the commission, whether GST is included, marketing charged at cost, and worked examples at the sale prices Dandenong homes typically achieve.
Our fee structure at a glance
- How we charge
- Our fees start from 1% of your final sale price, plus GST. Marketing and campaign costs are charged separately, at cost. The rate that applies to your property is confirmed in writing before you sign.
- Commission
- Our fees start from 1% of your final sale price, plus GST. The rate that applies to your property depends on the campaign and the terms of the authority, and is confirmed in writing before you sign.
- GST
- Our fee is quoted plus GST, which is added to the commission at the rate set by law (10%).
- Marketing & campaign costs
- Charged separately, at cost. You see the supplier invoices — we do not add a margin on top of them.
- Minimum fee
- We do not publish a minimum fee. Any minimum that applies to your engagement is set out in your written agreement before you sign.
- What the starting rate depends on
- The 1% starting rate is not available on every engagement. What applies to your property depends on the campaign, the property and the terms of the authority, and is confirmed in writing before you sign.
Fees for selling in Dandenong
Dandenong is one of the busiest residential markets in South East Melbourne, and it is a genuinely mixed one — established family homes, renovated weatherboards, units and townhouses all sell side by side. Two properties on the same street can attract very different buyers, and the campaign that suits one will not suit the other.
That is why we separate the two parts of the cost. The commission is a percentage of your final sale price and does not change from suburb to suburb. The marketing budget is charged at cost and does change, because the right campaign for a Dandenong unit is not the right campaign for a family home on a full block.
We are not going to tell you we are the cheapest agency in Dandenong, because we cannot verify that and you should not trust a claim like that. What we can give you is the full structure in writing, and local sales evidence behind the price we recommend.
Recent sales in Dandenong
Real results from the suburb, not a suburb-wide average.
Example total costs at different sale prices
These illustrations use our starting rate of 1% and show the fee component only. The rate that applies to your property is confirmed in writing, and marketing and campaign costs are charged separately, at cost — they are not included below.
| Sale price | Commission at 1% | GST | Total fee | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $600,000 | $6,000 | $600 | $6,600 | 1.10% |
| $750,000 | $7,500 | $750 | $8,250 | 1.10% |
| $900,000 | $9,000 | $900 | $9,900 | 1.10% |
| $1,100,000 | $11,000 | $1,100 | $12,100 | 1.10% |
| $1,300,000 | $13,000 | $1,300 | $14,300 | 1.10% |
"Effective" is the total fee as a percentage of the sale price, once GST is added. At the 1% starting rate that works out at 1.10% of the sale price.
How the rate changes what you pay
Every percentage-based commission is calculated the same way — on the sale price — so the rate is the only variable. On a $900,000 sale, the difference looks like this.
| Commission rate | Commission on $900,000 | Difference |
|---|---|---|
| 1% — our starting rate | $9,000 | — |
| 1.5% | $13,500 | $4,500 more |
| 2% | $18,000 | $9,000 more |
| 2.5% | $22,500 | $13,500 more |
| 3% | $27,000 | $18,000 more |
These are illustrations, not a quote — your rate is confirmed in writing. Our starting rate is 1%, and it is not available on every engagement. The other rates shown are common market commissions included for comparison only; they are not a quote from any specific agency. A lower rate is only better value if the sale price holds up — that is the trade-off worth judging an agent on.
The figures on this page are illustrations based on our starting rate of 1% plus GST — they are not a quote for your property. Your rate is confirmed in writing before you sign an authority. Marketing and campaign costs are charged separately, at cost, and vary with the campaign you choose.
Real estate agent fees in Dandenong — frequently asked questions
What do real estate agent fees in Dandenong cost?
Our fees start from 1% of your final sale price, plus GST. The rate that applies to your property depends on the campaign and the terms of the authority, and is confirmed in writing before you sign. Our fee is quoted plus GST, which is added to the commission at the rate set by law (10%). Marketing and campaign costs are charged separately, at cost, so you see exactly what is spent.
What commission do real estate agents charge in Dandenong?
Commission in Dandenong, like the rest of Victoria, is negotiable and is not fixed by law — different agencies charge different rates. Ours is a percentage of your final sale price, and it is the same percentage whether you are selling in Dandenong or anywhere else we work. We do not apply a suburb surcharge.
Is GST included in the commission?
Our fee is quoted plus GST, which is added to the commission at the rate set by law (10%).
Are marketing and advertising costs included in the fee?
No. Marketing and campaign costs — photography, floorplan, signboard, portal and digital advertising — are charged separately, at cost. You approve the budget before anything is spent, and we do not add a margin on top of the supplier invoices.
Do you charge a minimum fee?
We do not publish a minimum fee. Any minimum that applies to your engagement is set out in your written agreement before you sign.
Is there a discounted fee for Dandenong sellers?
The 1% starting rate is not available on every engagement. What applies to your property depends on the campaign, the property and the terms of the authority, and is confirmed in writing before you sign.
Are your fees different for units and houses in Dandenong?
The commission is the same percentage regardless of property type. What changes is the campaign: a Dandenong unit or apartment usually needs different marketing to a house on a full block, so the at-cost marketing budget will differ.
How do your Dandenong fees compare with other agents?
Compare the total, not just the rate. Ask each agent what their commission is, whether GST is included, what marketing they charge for and whether it is at cost or marked up, and what their recent Dandenong results are. We publish our structure on this page so you can make that comparison before you call us.
Get your Dandenong fee in writing
Start with a free appraisal and we will set out the commission, the at-cost campaign budget and the local sales evidence for your property.
William Whyte Property · 261 Thomas Street, Dandenong VIC 3175