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What makes selling in Western Australia unique?
Western Australia is a big, resource-led state with Perth as the dominant metropolitan hub and wide regional contrasts. Perth still draws a wide mix of buyers, from downsizers and young families to professionals linked to the city’s employment centres, while the north west remains a major resource corridor attracting project-related housing demand. Median prices have been running hot, up 18.1% on the year to $880,000, the highest level in five years, though the pace may not be sustained. In the last year, 67,885 properties were listed, up 14.8% from a year ago, the highest level in five years.
Recent shifts are reshaping where buyers look and what they want. Resource-sector investment in the north west and port and freight upgrades continue to influence demand there, while government moves to encourage more medium-density infill across Perth are changing what sells well in established suburbs. Interest in coastal and forested lifestyle locations keeps attraction to the south west and South WA steady, and changing farm ownership in the Wheatbelt is nudging some listings toward smallholdings rather than broadacre sales. There have been fewer sales than a year ago, down 19.3% on the year, the lowest transaction count in five years.
The average commission rate is 2.13% (around $19,000 on a median-priced home). These rates are typically lower in Perth because high property values and greater competition allow tighter margins, while in regional Western Australia rates often increase to reflect longer campaign periods and broader marketing reach. When comparing real estate agents in WA, local knowledge and experience matter. When selecting an agent, look beyond the commission rate. Compare their specific track record in your local area, their recent sales volume, and their experience with properties similar to yours. Receive a personalised shortlist of top agents in your local area from our agent comparison tool to sell more confidently.
Last Updated: October 2026
Resources on selling property in WA
FAQs on how to sell your property in WA
These are the general steps to follow when selling a property in WA.
- Find and Shortlist Agents: Start by searching your suburb to see which agents have the best track record for your property type. We recommend interviewing at least two or three to compare their local market knowledge. OpenAgent can provide a shortlist of top agents who specialise in your specific area and property type based on our unique data and insights.
- Sign a Written Authority: Once you've chosen an agent, you'll sign a legally binding contract called a Written Authority. This document locks in the commission, the marketing budget, and the "exclusive rights period" (the duration the agent has to sell your home).
- Marketing and Strategy: Your agent will coordinate the photography and portal listings, and drive competition.
- The Offer and Acceptance (O&A): When a buyer makes an offer, it is recorded on an O&A form. Unlike other states, Western Australia has no mandatory cooling-off period for residential sales unless it is specifically written into the contract. Once you sign that offer, it is usually a firm deal.
Real estate agent fees in Western Australia are currently unregulated, meaning individual agents are free to set their own rates based on the service and value they provide. Commission rates in WA can range from anywhere between 1.7% to 3.7% of the sale price.
You can use our free commission calculator to see the average rates being charged in your specific WA suburb.
Yes. Because there is no "official" or fixed rate in WA, you are encouraged to negotiate. When you use OpenAgent to find your agent, you can see their performance data upfront, which gives you more leverage in these conversations.
A common negotiation tactic in WA is the "Sliding Scale" or "Tiered" commission. For example, you might agree to pay 2.2% up to a certain price, and then a higher percentage (like 10%) on any amount the agent gets you above that target. This ensures your agent is highly motivated to work for every extra dollar.
Remember, the cheapest agent isn't always the best value; an agent who is a strong negotiator for their own fee is likely to be a strong negotiator when it comes to your sale price.
Tools to help you choose the right agent in WA
SmartSearch
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Commission Calculator
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