Real Estate Agents in Brisbane 2026 — How to Choose an Agent to Sell Your Home and What to Expect

Real Estate Agents in Brisbane 2026

Brisbane has a large and growing real estate agent market. Queensland requires real estate agents to hold a licence administered by the Office of Fair Trading. qld.gov.au

How to Check if a Brisbane Real Estate Agent is Licensed

Verify Queensland real estate agent licences through the Office of Fair Trading: qld.gov.au/law/fair-trading/licence-check.

Real Estate Agent Commission in Brisbane 2026

• Commission rate: 2%-3.5% of sale price — not fixed by law in Queensland, commission is negotiable
• Average effective rate: Approximately 2.5% in most Brisbane suburbs
• Marketing costs: $1,500-$8,000+ additional for online listings, photography, signboards and floor plans

Brisbane's Changing Property Market

Brisbane property values have seen significant growth following the COVID-19 period and with the 2032 Brisbane Olympics driving long-term confidence. Suburbs across inner Brisbane (Paddington, New Farm, Bulimba, Teneriffe, West End) and the outer rings have all seen strong demand. Choose an agent who can demonstrate active buyer databases and recent auction or private treaty success in your specific suburb.

Queensland Cooling-Off Period

Queensland property contracts have a 5-business-day cooling-off period after exchange for buyers, during which the buyer can exit the contract with a 0.25% penalty. Sellers do not have a cooling-off right — once you sign a contract, you are bound by it.

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