Selling your home isn’t just about putting up a sign and waiting for buyers. In the ACT, property sales come with clear compliance requirements, and both sellers and agents must ensure the process is handled correctly. If key documents are missing, inaccurate, or delayed, it can create stress, slow the campaign, and in some cases place the sale at risk.

Before a property is advertised, you need a complete and compliant set of sale documents ready to go. This generally includes the contract documentation prepared through your solicitor or conveyancer, along with the required reports such as a building report, pest report (where applicable), and an Energy Efficiency Rating (EER) report. These are not “nice to have” items — they’re part of selling properly in the ACT and help buyers make informed decisions.

If compliance is not handled well, the consequences can be serious. You may face campaign delays, additional costs to correct documentation, buyer disputes, or a loss of buyer confidence at the worst possible time. In a competitive market, uncertainty can reduce urgency and impact price, because buyers tend to hesitate when information is unclear or incomplete.

That’s why working with an experienced agency matters. At Real Estate Australia, we guide you through the preparation process, coordinate trusted professionals, and check that everything is in place before marketing begins — so you can move forward with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.

Key compliance areas to get right in the ACT:

• Ensure contract documentation is prepared early with your solicitor/conveyancer
• Arrange building and, where relevant, pest reporting before marketing
• Obtain a current EER report and include it correctly in advertising
• Confirm key property details are accurate (inclusions, boundaries, approvals where relevant)
• Address known issues upfront to avoid surprises during buyer due diligence
• Keep timelines tight so the property can be launched without delays or rework

When the compliance preparation is done properly, everything else becomes easier: marketing runs smoothly, buyers feel confident, and negotiations are stronger. The goal is simple — reduce risk, protect your position, and give your sale the best chance of success.