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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
  • 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
  • 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
  • How successful is PropertyNow?
    Our track record across thousands of sales and leases, where to see recent results, and why outcomes still vary.Few 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.Few 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.Few 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • What documents do I need for proof of ownership and ID?
    The documents required before your listing goes live — a recent rates notice (or title search) plus driver's licence.Few readers
  • How to create and launch your listing
    The full listing walkthrough — registering, entering property details, uploads, checkout and launch.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
  • Professional Photography: Booking, Availability & Samples
    How to book professional photography — pricing, coverage, turnaround times and sample galleries.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
  • 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
  • Does PropertyNow offer condition reports?
    Yes — fully digital, compliant entry and exit condition report tools are built into the platform.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
  • 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
  • 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 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 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 email you my ownership and ID documents?
    Yes — email them to support and we'll attach them to your listing.Few readers

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