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Yes, PropertyNow is a Licensed Real Estate Agency. The Licensee is Andrew Blachut.
License number: 928874
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PropertyNow invented agent assisted sales in Australia in 2004. We were the first of our kind in Australia and paved the way for the other private-selling companies you see today, taking on Realestate.com.au to ensure this new model was allowed. We have been operating for over 14 years, building a strong foundation that you know you can trust.
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We list on a variety of websites in our core package including Realestate.com.au, Domain.com.au and 7 other websites until sold! Websites your property exports to dependent on your property type, the following is the list for SALE properties.
www.propertynow.com.au
www.onthehouse.com.au
www.trovit.com
www.thehomepage.com.au
www.realestateinvestar.com.au
www.property.com.au
www.homesales.com.au
www.reviewproperty.com.au
www.homely.com.au
For rentals and commercial properties, the portals we offer will be different, i.e RealCommercial, CommercialRealestate, Rent.com etc. Please see our leasing, selling and commercial pages for a full breakdown of inclusive sites.
We also have additional websites available for a small fee. These include: Allhomes.com.au, Juwai, MyFun etc.
If you'd like further information, please speak to one of our friendly staff members.
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The biggest thing we do throughout the process (aside from marketing you on the biggest Realestate portals in Australia) is offer you all the support you need. PropertyNow staff work 7 days a week and (unlike traditional Realestate agencies) if you need help on a weekend, you can get it. We have both registered and licensed agents available to help you with any important questions or concerns, extended hours every day – meaning when you need professional advice, it’s available to you.
In addition to our amazing support, we offer an easy to use platform, ensuring you can update your listing at any time, 24 hours a day, with a few clicks of a button. There’s an enquiry log within your account to store any enquiry received so nothing is ever lost as well as forms and downloads, from tenancy applications to sale contracts.
We also have a range of other add-on services available, should you need a little more from us. We can do tenant checks, police checks, handle negotiations, design flyers, create social media campaigns, along with a range of other nifty things to help you sell or lease.
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We have a state-of-the-art phone enquiry system that was the first of its kind for agencies like ours. Potential buyers will ring our phone number, enter a 4 digit phone enquiry code and be given your contact details to call you directly. Our enquiry system services your buyer enquiry 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, giving you peace of mind that no enquiry will be missed.
When someone phones the enquiry system to get your details, you'll also receive an email notification. If the persons number is not privately listed, the system will grab the phone number automatically and include it in the email for you. This gives you the option to make contact with them if they don't initially.
Email enquiries are forwarded to your email address instantly 24 hours a day and the enquirer also receives an automated response with your details, so they can get in touch with you directly.
We also now offer a direct connect service to those that would like to purchase this add on. This means when someone calls, they will be automatically redirected to your own phone - straight away. How COOL is that?
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NO! This is an easy one. We pride ourselves on no ongoing fees, no hidden costs, commissions or any nasty surprises. The price that you see with us is the price you're going to pay. $694 until sold or $195 until leased, means just that.
You aren't going to see any new charges from us on your card, or a different figure at the checkout (unless you've selected an additional, addon service.)
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Yes, it will be. This is included in our services, under our flat fee.
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It’s true that private sales are not allowed on realestate.com.au - unless through a Licensed real estate agent (such as PropertyNow) and by using a methodology like PropertyNow does.
They allow PropertyNow's listings, which are agent assisted sales. They do not permit Private Sales or any sales that are not through a real estate agency. After pressure from PropertyNow in 2011, realestate.com.au completely changed its view about the acceptability of what PropertyNow does - i.e. that private sales were acceptable via the system that PropertyNow uses.
Realestate.com.au is completely aware of the PropertyNow business model and your listing is absolutely permitted. It is true that some other companies have been removed from realestate.com.au because of the way they approached their business but PropertyNow has remained.
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No, of course not! :) Your PropertyNow listing will get treated like any other listing would, with any other agency.
Your listing will look like any other listing on Realestate.com.au, Domain and any other third party website.
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No! When we say one fee, we mean one fee. When a sale is made using our services, absolutely no commission is payable. We only charge a very small upfront marketing fee, which covers our costs to provide you with the services we do. There are no hidden charges and definitely no real estate agent commission payable upon sale.
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It is important to understand that although our staff are trained and knowledgeable, they are not legal representatives. However, it is our pleasure to provide free, non-legal, general advice to you at any time. We also have resources on our site, including guides and video tutorials, that can assist with many queries you may have.
It's important to us that our clients know they can trust us and reach us when they need to. We'll be here to phone for a chat if you are unsure about anything, we have a great team including registered and licensed agents. Andrew, the owner of PropertyNow, is a Licensed Real Estate Agent in all states, with over 20 years experience within the industry. If there is a particular question or concern that requires a more in depth answer, he still makes personal calls. Please take advantage of his knowledge and expertise.
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Yes, it will be. This is included in our services, under our flat fee.
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We put your property on a lot of sites, the biggest being Realestate.com.au. Your listing with us will be a standard listing, which is usually fine for most sellers/lessors. Basically, Realestate.com.au provides what’s called ‘Upgrades’ at additional cost, based on your suburb. The upgrades that are available are Premiere, Highlight and Feature upgrades.
Traditional agency’s will usually include an upgrade in your fees. This is because you’re paying a great deal extra in both marketing fees and commission. As we only charge a small flat fee and want to keep costs low for our clients, we never force an upgrade on anyone (and oftentimes as mentioned, it’s simply not a necessary purchase.) If you are wanting an upgrade, we can get a quote for you.
Some of the benefits of Upgraded listings include:
• Always appear above Standard Listings in search results
• Often receive more enquiry
• Can include a larger main image in search results
• Display a title bar across the main image
We recommend speaking to a staff member before purchasing an upgrade to ensure you have all the information you need to make an informed decision, before opening your wallet.
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Once approved, your listing will be live on all portals within 1-3 hours. You will also have the option when finalising your listing, to select a different activation date or to simply let us know when ready.
Please note: Listings are approved Monday-Sunday within business hours, 9am-6pm QLD time.
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- Fitted with 4 grommets for easy installation and to prevent tearing
- 60cm wide by 90cm tall (industry standard size)
- Include a SOLD sticker
Please note: Rental listings do not include a sign, however, this can be purchased at an additional cost.
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Unfortunately, we cannot guarantee arrival times. Please remember to take into account weekends and any public holidays when awaiting your order.
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Allhomes isn't included in our core service. This is an optional extra that you can purchase at any time within your account.
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We list your property on both the major real estate websites for commercial properties in Australia - realcommercial.com.au, and commercialrealestate.com.au. These are Domain and Realestate.com.au's Commercial property portals.
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NSW and ACT sellers are required by law to have a contract of sale ready, prior to listing.
SA sellers will have to have the section 32 form filled out prior to listing also.
It's a great idea for sellers in any state to be as prepared as possible for a potential sale. We recommend having a solicitor/conveyancer ready and where able, pre-prepared forms. Please feel free to speak to our staff if you're unsure on what process is required for your state.
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What's more is that Private Sellers usually make more on the sale of their property and can often find it easier to sell. You are literally saving yourself thousands of dollars. Another huge benefit is that when you aren't looking at a huge commission and marketing costs, if needed you can afford to market your property at a lower price-point, putting your home at market advantage. This can mean all the difference in a buyers market.
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No, unfortunately not - but let us explain. To list you on third party websites, such as Realestate.com.au we need to adhere to that sites own terms of services. At this time, it is explicitly against the Terms of Service of Realestate.com.au to include a private sellers phone number or in fact, any reference to private selling.
Your listing will however, carry the PropertyNow logo and PropertyNow contact details, ensuring there's no problem with enquirers reaching you. Our promise to you is that as soon as Realestate.com.au allow us to place your number in the ad, we would be more than happy to do so. This is also the case for all other websites.
Please note: Although we can't list your contact details on third party websites, we can do so on our own. (www.propertynow.com.au) When searching our listings, your contact details will be displayed publicly. If this is a problem, please chat to our staff.
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Absolutely not. We don't know your home, you do. Aside from the legal repercussions, we could also lose our real estate license, as we are simply marketing and not selling your property. Our staff will ensure that if anyone gets in touch with us directly about your property, that they are directed straight back to you - you'll always know what's happening with the sale or leasing of your own home.
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- When marking as under contract/offer you can unmark the property with the same button should something change, and your listing will be shown as a regular sale again.
- When marking as Sold, the listing will come down from the For Sale section on all portals.
- When marking as Leased, the same occurs. With rental properties, there is a 'keep a copy' option. You'll be presented with this choice when clicking the leased button, and a copy will be saved in your account for later use.