Sell Smarter in Clifton Hill (VIC 3068)

Real Estate Agent Fees & Independent Advice

If you’re thinking about selling property in Clifton Hill (postcode 3068), one of the first questions you’ll ask is: how much do real estate agents charge here? In Clifton Hill, 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 Clifton Hill.

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

How Much Is the Typical Real Estate Agent Commission in Clifton Hill?

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

Median House & Unit Prices in Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill?

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 Clifton Hill (without bias)

  • Get transparency on commission rates & inclusions

  • Negotiate better terms and avoid hidden fees

  • Receive expert guidance tailored to the 3068 market

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

Questions to Ask an Agent Before Listing in Clifton Hill

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 Clifton Hill?

  • Are your fees negotiable?

Tips for Selling Your Property Fast in Clifton Hill

If your priority is speed:

  • Present your home professionally with styling & photography

  • Price competitively against similar homes in 3068

  • Choose an agent with strong buyer databases in Clifton Hill

  • 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 Clifton Hill?
Yes — commissions and fees are fully negotiable.

What is my Clifton Hill 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 Clifton Hill?

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

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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 Clifton Hill (VIC 3068)

Clifton Hill described in the 1880s as the "Toorak of Collingwood", Clifton Hill fell out of favour, along with much of inner Melbourne by the mid 20th century. Later becoming a centre of Melbourne's bohemianism, the suburb has undergone rapid gentrification in recent years, and is now considered one of Melbourne's most liveable suburbs. Clifton Hill is located immediately adjacent to Fitzroy North, with which it shares the same postcode. The border between Clifton Hill and Fitzroy North is Queens Parade and Smith Street. Merri Creek defines the eastern border of Clifton Hill.

Foundation of East Collingwood In the mid-1850s, East Collingwood was known as an unsanitary flood-prone polluted flat. It was 'Melbourne's multi-problem suburb', described as "An ideal case study in the origins of pollution. The residents were soon wading in (their) own muck ... Collingwood became a cesspool for refuse." The area was "akin to a swamp and the few who ventured forth were looked upon after their return as people who had performed a somewhat perilous journey." The municipality of East Collingwood was proclaimed on 24 April 1855 by Collingwood's businessmen to improve the district, initially only including the areas which would later be known as Collingwood and Abbotsford. The municipality was known as East Collingwood, as, at the time, the term 'Collingwood' included what is now known as Fitzroy, then a ward of the City of Melbourne and later becoming the City of Fitzroy. Annexation In the 1850s, the land that would become Clifton Hill was crown land, but unincorporated, serviced by unsurveyed tracks leading to Northcote and bounded by the surveyed roads of Heidelberg Road and Hoddle Street, which provided access to private quarries in the area, which is between Ramsden and Roseneath Streets, Clifton Hill nowadays, as well as the City of Melbourne quarry, located between Yambla Street and the Merri Creek. Within a few months, the East Collingwood Local Committee sought permission for East Collingwood to annex what is now Clifton Hill. This annexation was controversial. Henry Groom, a City of Melbourne Councillor, declared, not surprisingly, "The freeholders of Clifton Hill have no desire to depreciate the value of their property by suffering it to be annexed to a swamp which to drain itself would drain our resources." East Collingwood was successful in its acquisition of Clifton Hill, and also unsuccessfully pursued the annexation of Studley Park. This formed the City of Collingwood, which remained essentially intact until it was amalgamated, along with the City of Fitzroy and the City of Richmond, into the City of Yarra in 1994. Early development While much of Richmond, Fitzroy and Collingwood had been laid out by speculators anxious to increase profits, Clifton Hill was a professionally laid out suburb. Clement Hodgkinson, as Victorian Assistant-Commissioner of Crown Lands and Survey (1861-74), was responsible for the government subdivisions of Carlton (1860), North Carlton, North Fitzroy and Clifton Hill (1865-9), Hotham Hill (1866), South and North Parkville (1868-9). Under his supervision, suburban planning employed the grid system used by Robert Hoddle, Hodgkinson's predecessor. Consequently, Smith, Wellington and Hoddle Streets were extended north to connect with Heidelberg Road (now Queens Parade), and planning of Clifton Hill proceeded on a more organised basis than that of the remainder of the municipality, including reservation of land for public recreation purposes. During the following years, disputes arose as competing interests proposed different locations and routes for infrastructure to be constructed through the municipality, such as major roads and bridges. The North, South, 'flat' and 'slope' of the municipality disputed issues that were all seen to benefit one faction to the detriment of another. A large drain, known as the Reilly Street drain (now located under Alexandra Parade), was constructed to drain the Crown land in Clifton Hill, in order to increase profits for the government when selling the land to private developers. However, this scheme failed when the drain overflowed onto the Collingwood Flat in the first winter after it was constructed. The Reilly Street drain became notorious and continued to be a hazard as occasionally someone fell in and was drowned. Despite continuing urbanisation and population growth, the municipality remained mostly of rural appearance, with butchers in the south of the municipality holding grazing leases on Crown land in Clifton Hill and on the paddocks on the Collingwood Flat. Residential development As a sentiment of enduring settlement, neighbourhood and civic pride began to develop in the residents of Clifton Hill, demand for public open space such as sporting grounds and public parks and gardens increased. In 1862, a petition from the 'Municipal District of East Collingwood' was presented to the Legislative Assembly citing the good work of the local Vigilance Committee towards improving Clifton Hill. Often, these reserves also served as common grazing areas when not used for recreational activities. It was at this time that the land that would become the Darling Gardens was reserved. The land in Clifton Hill began to be sold in 1864 and the area boomed, along with the rest of Melbourne, in the 1880s. Between, it was reported, 'the progress ... was almost a backward one. It truly was "a howling wilderness". Clifton Hill received its current name, distinguishing it from the remainder of Collingwood, from Clifton Farm, one of the first properties in the area. The word "Hill" was added by land developer John Knipe to spruik his new estate, the first subdivision of which, being 64 freehold properties, was auctioned by Knipe, George and Co. on 18 September 1871. During the 1880s boom, the population of Collingwood increased by half, from 23,829 (1881) to 35,070 (1891), and the number of dwellings rose from nearly 5,000 to 7,000. As most of the remainder of the municipality had already been developed, this mainly represented the urbanisation of Clifton Hill. By the end of the 1880s, the area was described as "a residential suburb.... which has of late years been extensively built on with a good class of houses and numerous handsome shops. It has an elevated position, and commands an excellent view of the metropolis." The district was soon "covered with innumerable cottages of the comfortable working classes; street after street; row after row, of these neat brick buildings." The Melbourne Tramway and Omnibus Company's cable tramway reached Clifton Hill in 1887, providing convenient transport to the commercial district of Smith Street, Collingwood, Bourke Street in the City Centre, as well as spurring development of the local Queens Parade commercial district around the tram terminus. The elevated location, planned wide streets and calibre of housing resulted in Clifton Hill being described in the 1886 as "The Toorak of Collingwood". Later development Clifton Hill's residential attraction lessened entering the 20th century as middle class housing grew and industry took up land for factories, mostly in the South of the suburb, adjacent to Alexandra Parade. By the 1960s, the number of intrusive blocks of flats were built, particularly on prominent streets such as South Terrace, overlooking the Darling Gardens. By the late 20th century, the amenity laid down during development in the 1880s was recognised once more, and Clifton Hill underwent rapid gentrification, with the median property price increasing from 112% to 160% of the Melbourne metropolitan median in the decade to 1996. Furthermore, by this time, the majority of industry had closed or moved elsewhere, freeing industrial sites for residential redevelopment. The former City of Melbourne Quarry at the corner of Ramsden and Yambla Streets, which had become a tip by the 1960s, had been redeveloped into an attractive park, including an adventure playground and skate park, further adding to the amenity of the area.

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