FAQs
1. Why should I use RPC for my residential property transactions?
When you engage Residential Property Consultants to help you with your property transactions, whether to sell, purchase or for property management, you save yourself money, time and stress. You are provided with the expertise you require to make an informed, non-emotional decision about the value of a property. You will have the benefit of our extensive research and analysis into past sales and comparable market data and will be advised of the true market value for a property. As a purchaser; you will gain access to properties not yet advertised, and as a vendor you will have your property promoted to our quality database of potential purchasers. We are confident our professional fee for selling a property will be substantially lower than any commission structure the average real estate agent will charge.
Investors gain access to our wide network of excellent investment opportunities and also get the inside knowledge of the best areas to invest.
2. Can I afford the fees charged by RPC?
We assist real people in all aspects of residential property transactions and deal with clients with a wide range of budgets. Our Professional Service packages are tailiored to each client's individual needs and available budget. Whether you are looking to buy or sell a studio apartment in the CBD, a suburban family home, or a waterfront dream residence, we are confident that RPC has a package that will suit your needs and your budget.
3. Are RPC's fees tax deductible?
If you are purchasing or selling a property for investment purposes, the Professional Fees charged by RPC are generally tax deductible. You should check with your accountant to see if the fees are tax deductible in your particular circumstance.
4. Do you ever represent a Vendor/Seller and Purchaser on the same property transaction?
RPC represents whichever party has contracted our Professional Services, but those services specifically preclude sourcing our own properties for sale to one of our clients. However, if a client wishes to purchase a property listed with RPC, we will charge them no fee for doing so, as we will be representing the vendor.
5. Do the consultants working for RPC need to have a real estate background?
Our team of professionals at RPC has the expertise, knowledge and background to deliver what they promise. Any person working directly with the purchase or sale of property in the state of New South Wales must be registered with the Department of Fair Trading and have a valid Certificate of Registration or a valid Real Estate Licence. We encourage you to check the status of any real estate agents registration prior to working with them.
6. I live and work overseas – how can you service my needs from this distance?
We regularly assist clients who are overseas, or even interstate. We communicate via phone, email and our website. After our initial briefing and your requirements have been established, the search begins in the same way as our Sydney based clients. The only difference is that you may not be able to physically inspect your chosen property or complete your property transaction in person. Your solicitor can arrange the necessary legal requirements; i.e power of attorney. We will be in constant communication with you so that you can make a fully informed decision.
7. Do you have professional indemnity insurance?
We have professional indemnity insurance.
8. Are you a member of a professional industry association?
Yes, RPC is a member of the NSW Real Estate Institute.
9. How do I get started?
Contact RPC by phoning 1300 779 462, e-mail or by filling out the Contact Form on our website and we will return your call or email by no later than the next business day.