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  • What is the cost?
    PropertyNow's flat fees: $979 residential and rural sales, $205–$209 leasing packages, $930 commercial sales and management subscriptions.Some readers
  • How long will my property be listed for?
    For sale listings run until sold at no extra cost; rental listing time limits and averages explained.Some readers
  • Where does my property get listed?
    The full network your property appears on — realestate.com.au, Domain and every other included site.Some readers
  • Is it possible to sell without an agent?
    Yes — selling without an agent is legal and common. Here's why private sellers often come out ahead.Some readers
  • Do I need a contract of sale before listing?
    PropertyNow doesn't require a contract upload, but your state may require sale documents before the property is advertised.Some readers
  • Where can I see PropertyNow's current listings and sold listings?
    Links to PropertyNow's realestate.com.au and Domain agency profiles showing current and recently sold listings.Some readers
  • How successful is PropertyNow?
    Our track record across thousands of sales and leases, where to see recent results, and why outcomes still vary.Some readers
  • Are there any hidden costs?
    No hidden costs or commission — GST and standard shipping included, with a small processing fee only on some payment methods.Some readers
  • I have a sole agreement with an agent - can I still list with PropertyNow?
    You may be able to list privately under a sole agency agreement — check the exact commission and buyer-introduction terms first.Few readers
  • Will I pay commission if I list my property for sale on PropertyNow?
    No commission is ever payable to PropertyNow — you pay the flat marketing fee, with no success fee when the property sells.Few readers
  • I'm listing with an agent (or was recently), can I still list with PropertyNow?
    Check the exact agency agreement first — PropertyNow charges no commission, but exclusive and buyer-introduction clauses can still matter.Few readers
  • What payment methods do you offer?
    Payment options for PropertyNow services — bank transfer, PayID, card, PayPal, Zip and Property Credit — and the fees for each.Few readers
  • Can you get my listing on realestate.com.au?
    Yes — private sales appear on realestate.com.au when listed through a licensed agency like PropertyNow.Few readers
  • Does my listing have to go live right away?
    No — finish and pay for the listing now, then publish immediately, on a future date or whenever you're ready.Few readers
  • What do you provide aside from listings?
    Beyond the portals: 7-day support, enquiry systems, offer tools, templates and everything else included.Few readers
  • Is PropertyNow a licensed real estate agency?
    Yes — PropertyNow is a licensed real estate agency in every Australian state. Licensee: Andrew Blachut (No. 928874).Few readers
  • Is there a cost to make changes after I list?
    No — live-listing changes are free, unlimited and sent automatically to the portals 24/7.Few readers
  • Can I do an auction with PropertyNow?
    Yes — how auctions work with PropertyNow, including online auction options if you don't have an auctioneer arranged.Few readers
  • I have an exclusive agreement with an agent - can I still list?
    A current exclusive agreement will usually prevent a PropertyNow listing unless the agent releases you in writing.Few readers
  • Would my property sell for a higher price with an agent?
    Why private sellers often match or beat agent results — no commission means more room to price and negotiate.Few readers
  • Will my property be listed on AllHomes.com.au?
    Allhomes.com.au is an optional extra with state-based pricing — how to add it and get an exact quote in your account.Few readers
  • Is making a payment online secure?
    Yes — how PropertyNow keeps online payments safe, the methods available, and which ones are fee-free.Few readers
  • Can you give me advice?
    The free general real estate guidance our licensed team can give, and where legal advice needs your own representative.Few readers
  • Can I list a rural property?
    Yes — rural and regional listings cost the same, with no extra shipping or signage fees, and the process is identical.Few readers
  • Do you help with filling out forms?
    All required forms live in your account's Forms & Downloads section — and why legal forms need your conveyancer, not us.Few readers
  • Will my property be listed on Domain.com.au?
    Yes — a standard Domain.com.au listing is included in our service.Few readers
  • I have an open agreement with an agent, can I still list with PropertyNow?
    Open agreements generally allow private marketing too — PropertyNow charges no commission, but check the other agent's introduction terms.Few readers
  • Can I list with an agent as well as PropertyNow?
    Sometimes — it depends on whether your agency agreement is exclusive, sole or open. PropertyNow itself never charges commission.Few readers
  • Can I start my listing now and finish it later?
    Yes — use 'save for later' to keep your progress and return any time before checkout.Few readers
  • Will PropertyNow answer questions about my property?
    Buyer and tenant questions about the specific property go directly to you; our team supports you with the platform and process.Few readers
  • Can you check my description?
    Yes — every listing gets a spelling, grammar and compliance check by our team before it goes live, included free.Few readers
  • What if it takes longer to sell or lease?
    For sale listings run until sold; rental listings have generous time limits — what happens if your campaign runs long.Few readers
  • What are your opening hours?
    Support runs 9:00 am–5:30 pm AEST, seven days a week, including most public holidays.Few readers
  • Why is PropertyNow more expensive than other options?
    We're deliberately not the cheapest — the fee covers a full campaign, established systems and human support whenever you need it.Few readers
  • What is included when selling a property?
    Everything included in the $979 flat fee — portal advertising until sold, 7-day human support, campaign tools, enquiries and signage.Few readers
  • Domain.com.au upgrades
    Domain.com.au upgrade options and pricing — reaching Domain's distinct audience of ~3.9 million monthly property seekers.Few readers
  • RealCommercial Upgrades
    The Elite Plus, Elite and Enhanced upgrade tiers on RealCommercial, and how to get a live quote for your suburb.Few readers
  • How will I receive enquiries from my ad?
    How enquiries reach you 24/7 — instant email delivery plus the automated 1300 phone system.Few readers
  • How long will it take to publish my listing?
    First publication is manually checked and is usually completed within the hour during 9:00 am–5:30 pm AEST support hours.Few readers
  • What documents do I need for proof of ownership and ID?
    The documents required before your listing goes live — a recent rates notice plus driver's licence.Few readers
  • Can I preview my ad?
    There's no portal-style preview before launch, but you can review all entered details and our team checks the first publication.Few readers
  • Can I edit my listing after I publish or check out?
    Edit your live listing anytime, free and unlimited — routine updates are sent to the portals automatically, 24/7.Few readers
  • What do the printable brochures look like?
    Every listing auto-generates a professional PDF brochure — see a sample and learn how to print yours.Few readers
  • Why choose PropertyNow
    Fully licensed, family-owned and operating since 2006 — fixed fees, proven systems and human support whenever you ask.Few readers
  • What is included when leasing a property?
    What's in the $205 advertise-only and $209 advertise-and-manage leasing packages, side by side.Few readers
  • How to create and launch your listing
    The full listing walkthrough — registering, entering property details, uploads, checkout and launch.Few readers
  • Conveyancing and Contract Preparation (Timing, Costs, and Services)
    When to arrange your contract of sale, what conveyancing costs, and the services that can prepare it for you.Few readers
  • When should I complete my listing details and pay?
    Paying doesn't publish your listing — you control the go-live date, so you can set everything up early.Few readers
  • Does PropertyNow offer condition reports?
    Yes — fully digital, compliant entry and exit condition report tools are built into the platform.Few readers
  • Professional Photography: Booking, Availability & Samples
    How to book professional photography — pricing, coverage, turnaround times and sample galleries.Few readers
  • How do phone enquiries work?
    How the 24/7 automated 1300 enquiry system works — unique property codes, caller ID capture and instant alerts.Few readers
  • Can you provide a contract of sale?
    We can arrange your contract of sale as an optional extra — and why having one early matters in most states.Few readers
  • How long has PropertyNow been operating?
    PropertyNow has operated since 2006 — 20 years of helping Australians sell and lease their own properties.Few readers
  • Where do you list commercial premises?
    Commercial listings appear on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au plus our own site.Few readers
  • Should I list my rural property as residential or commercial?
    Almost always residential — zoning decides, not how you use the property.Few readers
  • How do I get my professional photos, and when?
    Your photographer sends photos to us, we upload them and send you a copy — usually within 24–48 hours of the shoot.Few readers
  • Can you write my property ad for me?
    Our professional copywriter can write your property ad for a $125 add-on fee — how to order it.Few readers
  • Do you provide the QLD Form 2 seller disclosure statement?
    The blank template is in your account; a completed Form 2 with searches is prepared by our conveyancing partner.Few readers
  • How many images are allowed on a listing?
    PropertyNow doesn't limit your images. Realestate.com.au, Domain and other websites do have a maximum limit, however. Our site mimics their personal limit, allowing up to 36 Photos and 2 Floorplans. The usual recommendation and standard for Real estate advertisements are between 12-18 images.Few readers
  • Can I sell a cabin in a holiday or residential park?
    Yes — a site-agreement cabin can be listed as a residential sale at the standard flat fee.Few readers
  • Can I send someone a link to my listing before it goes live?
    No — a listing only has a shareable address once it's live on the portals.Few readers
  • Can I do my own conveyancing?
    Legally yes in most states — but we don't recommend it. Here's why, and how to get a quote.Few readers
  • Can I email you my ownership and ID documents?
    Yes — email them to support and we'll attach them to your listing.Few readers
  • How do I lease a commercial property privately?
    A flat $695 lists your shop, office, warehouse or other commercial premises on realcommercial.com.au and commercialrealestate.com.au for up to 12 months. What's different from a residential listing.Few readers
  • Can I list a business for sale?
    Not at the moment. We can advertise commercial premises for sale or lease, but not businesses.Few readers
  • How do I prove ownership of a home in a lifestyle or retirement village?
    Homes in over 50s lifestyle villages don't usually come with a council rates notice. Upload a recent site fee statement or your site agreement instead, plus your driver's licence.Few readers
  • Can I sell vacant land through PropertyNow?
    Yes. Land is sold under the standard $979 until-sold package, with a few listing details that work differently from a house.Few readers
  • Leaving your agent to sell privately: how it works
    Yes, you can move from an agent to PropertyNow. We're licensed, your listing goes up under our licence, and the only thing to check first is your agency agreement.Few readers
  • Why haven't my ownership documents been approved yet?
    We only check ownership and ID documents after your listing has been paid for at checkout.Few readers
  • Can I hide my phone number on my property listing?
    Your number never appears on the portals. If you'd rather enquirers only contact you by email, our team can set that up.Few readers

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