Sell Smarter in Brighton (VIC 3186)

Real Estate Agent Fees & Independent Advice

If you’re thinking about selling property in Brighton (postcode 3186), one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how much do real estate agents charge here? In Brighton, commissions are totally negotiable. Beyond commission, you’ll want to factor in marketing, styling, legal fees and any hidden costs.

That’s where independent vendor advocacy comes in. iREC provides sellers with unbiased advice to help you compare agents, avoid hidden fees, and achieve the best result when selling in Brighton.

No pre-determined agents. No hidden fees. Just independent vendor advocacy to help you choose the right agent in Brighton and get the best result.

How Much Is the Typical Real Estate Agent Commission in Brighton?

Every agent in Brighton sets their commission and fees differently, so it pays to compare options carefully.

Median House & Unit Prices in Brighton 2025

Understanding local price trends helps you set realistic expectations and choose the right startegy when selling. Access your comprehensive suburb profile detailing house and unit medians, capital growth, demographics.

How Long Does It Take to Sell a Home in Brighton?

If speed matters to you, the right agent selection is critical. A common misconception out there is that all agents are the same and they all do the same thing so it really doesn’t matter who we use and this couldn’t be further from the truth. The choice of agent will determine how smoothly things run, how long you are on the market for and most importantly how much you end up with in your pocket at the end of the day.

Vendor Advocacy: Avoid Hidden Costs & Improve Your Selling Outcome

Selling a property can feel overwhelming. iREC’s independent vendor advocacy services give you support from start to finish:

  • Compare agents in Brighton (without bias)

  • Get transparency on commission rates & inclusions

  • Negotiate better terms and avoid hidden fees

  • Receive expert guidance tailored to the 3186 market

We don’t work for agents — we work for you.

Questions to Ask an Agent Before Listing in Brighton

Before you sign with an agent, ask:

  • What’s included in your commission?

  • How long are your average days on market?

  • Can you provide recent local sales results?

  • What’s your marketing plan for homes in Brighton?

  • Are your fees negotiable?

Tips for Selling Your Property Fast in Brighton

If your priority is speed:

  • Present your home professionally with styling & photography

  • Price competitively against similar homes in 3186

  • Choose an agent with strong buyer databases in Brighton

  • Negotiate marketing inclusions upfront so your listing gets maximum exposure

Frequently Asked Questions

How long do homes take to sell here?
It depends on how realistically it is priced!

Can I negotiate commission in Brighton?
Yes — commissions and fees are fully negotiable.

What is my Brighton property worth?
This depends on size, condition, and current demand. Don't look at Median prices, don't look at online data, your property could be above or below that.

What does a vendor advocate do?
We give independent advice, compare agents, and help you secure the best outcome when selling.

Ready to Sell Smarter in Brighton?

Don’t leave your biggest financial decision to chance. Get independent advice before choosing an agent in Brighton.

👉 Contact iREC today to compare agents, commission rates, and selling strategies tailored to your property.

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Why Sellers Trust iREC

  • 100% Independent – no hidden agent commissions

  • Free, no-obligation consultation

  • Years of experience in the VIC property market

  • Guidance tailored to your property and situation

Thank you for all your real estate help over the months. You have always been very professional in all your dealings with both of us. It has been in my opinion the traditional or old fashioned sense of professionalism. In other words you do what you say, you call when you say you will call, you do everything you can whenever you can and are polite and extremely helpful no matter what the circumstance. That type of professionalism isn't around much these days; just a poor mimic of it. - Julie, Blue Mountains NSW

Rob provided outstanding support and guided the whole selling process smoothly in the background. If it were not for his masterful negotiation skills and knowledge of the real estate process there would have been no sale. Everyone thinking of buying or selling should have an independent real estate consultant in their corner navigating the minefield that is real estate. - Kathryn, Cranbourne North Vic read more of what our sellers say 👉

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About Brighton (VIC 3186)

Brighton is an affluent beach-side suburb of Melbourne, it is named after Brighton in England. Brighton houses some of the wealthiest citizens in Melbourne with grand homes, and the development of large residential blocks of land. Brighton is also well known for its Dendy Street Beach with its 82 colourful beach boxes. As of June 2016, Brighton has a median house price of AU$2,287,500.

In England, on 29 August 1840, Henry Dendy (1800-81) purchased 5,120 acres (2,070 ha) of Port Phillip land at 1 per acre, site unseen, under the terms of the short-lived Special Survey regulations. Dendy arrived on 5 February 1841 to claim his land. The area was known as Dendy's Special Survey. The area Dendy was compelled to take, called "Waterville", was bound by the coastline to the west and the present day North Road, East Boundary Road and South Road. A town was surveyed in mid-1841, defined by the crescent-shaped street layout which remains today, and subdivided allotments were offered for sale. The area soon became the "Brighton Estate", and Dendy's site for his own home was named "Brighton Park". Unfortunately, the land did not have any ready sources of water. Sales were slow at first, and the financial depression came and Dendy's scheme for emigration and land sales failed. The family of his agent Jonathan Binns Were (1809-85) who had arrived in Melbourne in 1839, bought the land. All of Dendy's business ventures failed, and he died a pauper. After the depression, sales of land resulted in Brighton becoming the third most populated town in the Port Phillip District (after Melbourne and Portland), by 1846. Brighton attracted wealthy residents who wanted generous building sites and the prospect of sea bathing. By the late 1840s stately homes were built in an area known as 'The Terrace', now called the Esplanade, overlooking Dendy Street Beach. The Brighton Post Office opened on 19 April 1853. St Andrew's Anglican Church, Brighton, one of the earliest churches in Victoria, was founded in 1842. Wesleyan and Catholic churches followed by 1848, and a Methodist church in 1851. Schools were opened on the Anglican Church land (1849) and by the Catholic Church in Centre Road (1850). Another was opened in the Wesleyan Church in 1855. In 1854, Brighton had a census population of 2,731. A railway connection to Melbourne was built in stages: Windsor to North Brighton was completed in 1859 and connected to the loop line to St Kilda station; the connection to Melbourne was made in 1860; and the line was extended from North Brighton to Brighton Beach in 1861. A single line railway-tram from St Kilda to Brighton Beach was completed in 1906. The railway tramline was duplicated in 1914. In 1919 the railway was electrified. A tram ran down Hawthorn Road; the section from Glenhuntly to North Road was completed in 1925 and extended to Nepean Highway in 1937. The noted bathing boxes in Brighton are known to have existed as far back as 1862, although the earliest ones were at the water's edge at the end of Bay St rather than their present location on Dendy Street Beach just south of Middle Brighton. In 1906, the completion of a tram line from St Kilda to Brighton led to an increase in applications for bathing box permits and significant construction between 1908 and 1911; final numbers are uncertain, but between 100 and 200 bathing box sites may have been allocated prior to the Great Depression. As part of capital works programs during the Depression to help relieve unemployment, the City of Brighton, backed by State Government funding, relocated all bathing boxes to the high-water mark on Dendy Street Beach, or removed them completely. The boxes were relocated again in 1934 to their present position at the rear of this beach. Two years after the opening of the railway line to Brighton Beach in 1861, Captain Kenny's Brighton Beach Baths opened. At the time, bathing in the open during daylight hours was strictly prohibited, as was mixed bathing: separate sections of the beach were designated for men and for women. The baths were built off shore and were accessed by a wooden bridge, so that bathers would not have to cross the sand clad only in bathing costumes, but could gain entry straight into the water. Brighton Beach Baths had been destroyed several times, and were finally demolished in 1979. The Middle Brighton Municipal Baths were opened in 1881. The Baths are one of the only remaining caged open water sea baths in Australia. Aftermath of the Brighton tornado of 2 February 1918. The most damaging storm in Melbourne's history On 18 January 1859, the municipality of Brighton was proclaimed extending eastwards between Dendy's survey boundaries to Thomas Street and Nepean Highway. Brighton became a borough in October 1863, and in 1870 parts of Elwood and Elsternwick were added. Brighton became a town on 18 March 1887. It annexed 13.8 hectares (34.1 acres) from the City of Moorabbin on 3 April 1912 and became the City of Brighton on 12 March 1919. On 14 December 1994, the City of Brighton was incorporated in a new municipality called City of Bayside.

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Suburbs surrounding Brighton, VIC

Beaumaris, 3193
Black Rock, 3193
Brighton East, 3187
Cheltenham, 3192
Hampton, 3188
Hampton East, 3189
Highett, 3190
Sandringham, 3191