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Selling a Home in NSW: The Main Steps

1 min readYour Next Move Real Estate
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Guidance reviewed 3 October 2026.

A clear sales process brings marketing and legal preparation together.

Prepare before launch

Choose an agent, read the agreement and arrange the contract through a solicitor or conveyancer. Agree on evidence-based pricing, marketing costs and preparation. The agent handles the campaign; they do not replace legal advice or a building specialist.

From offers to settlement

Review price and conditions together. Acceptance of an offer is usually not binding until exchange, and cooling-off rights or exceptions need legal advice. Settlement follows the contract timetable and releases proceeds after relevant payments and adjustments. Auctions have no cooling-off period, so buyers need preparation before bidding.

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