How to Buy or Sell Property on Realify: A Step-by-Step Guide

Realify works differently to traditional property portals. There are two main ways to use it: you can list a property or buyer requirement directly on the platform, or you can search Realify's listings through an AI assistant like ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.

This guide walks through both paths, from first visit to settlement, and covers what happens at each stage.

Path A: List and Respond

This path is for sellers who want to list a property, or buyers who want to publish what they are looking for so that sellers can find them.

Step 1: Create an Account and Add Your Listing

Sign up for an account on Realify and create your listing. You do not need to write a polished real estate ad. Describe your property (or what you are looking for) in your own words — the key details, the features that matter, the things a buyer or seller would want to know.

If you are selling, include details like the number of bedrooms and bathrooms, the property type, the suburb, any standout features, and your price expectations. If you are a buyer, describe what you are after: location preferences, budget, must-haves, and deal-breakers.

Step 2: AI Generates a Structured Summary

Once you submit your listing, Realify's AI processes your description and generates a structured summary. This summary is optimised for search engines and AI assistants, meaning your listing is formatted in a way that both human visitors and AI tools can easily find and understand.

You do not need to worry about keywords, SEO, or data formatting. The AI handles that based on what you have written.

Step 3: Your Listing Goes Live

Your listing is published on a public page on Realify. It is visible to anyone browsing the site, and it is also accessible to AI assistants that query Realify's public API. This means your listing can surface when someone asks an AI assistant to search for properties matching your description.

Step 4: Enquiries Come Through the Contact Form

When someone is interested in your listing, they submit an enquiry through the contact form on your listing page. This form acts as an intermediary — the enquiring party does not see your email address or personal details, and you do not see theirs until you choose to respond.

Step 5: Respond Directly via Email

You receive enquiries by email and can respond directly. From this point, communication happens between you and the other party. You decide how much information to share and when.

Path B: AI-Powered Search

This path is for buyers (or curious browsers) who want to use an AI assistant to search for property.

Step 1: Ask Your AI Assistant

Open your preferred AI assistant — ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, or another tool that supports web search or API access — and ask it something like:

"Search realify.com.au for houses for sale in Bondi with 4 beds and a pool"
"Are there any apartments listed on Realify in Melbourne CBD under $600,000?"
"Find me a rural property on Realify in the Hunter Valley with at least 10 acres"

The more specific your query, the more useful the results. Include details like suburb, property type, number of bedrooms, price range, and any specific features you care about.

Step 2: Review the Results

The AI assistant searches Realify's public API and returns matching listings. You will typically see a summary of each matching property, including key details and a link to the full listing on Realify.

Step 3: Submit an Enquiry

If a listing interests you, visit the listing page on Realify and submit an enquiry through the contact form. This puts you in touch with the listing owner.

After Contact Is Made

Regardless of whether you found each other through Path A or Path B, the next steps are similar. This is where the process moves from online discovery to real-world interaction, and it is worth taking your time.

Communicate and Arrange to Meet

Once you are in contact with the other party, you can discuss the property, ask questions, and arrange a time to meet. Choose a mutual, safe location for your first meeting. This might be the property itself during daylight hours, or a public place if you prefer to meet the other party before visiting the property.

Consider Personal Safety

Property transactions involve meeting people you do not know, sometimes at private addresses. Take sensible precautions:

Do not share your full identification documents, financial details, or home address until you have verified who you are dealing with
Tell someone where you are going and when you expect to return
Consider bringing another person to inspections
Trust your instincts — if something feels off, take a step back

Engage a Conveyancer or Solicitor

If the transaction looks like it is going ahead, engage a conveyancer or solicitor. This is not a nice-to-have — it is an essential part of buying or selling property in Australia. A conveyancer will:

Review or prepare the contract for sale
Conduct title searches and other due diligence
Identify any issues with the property (easements, caveats, zoning restrictions)
Manage the exchange and settlement process

Do this early. It is far better to have professional advice before you sign anything than to deal with problems after the fact.

Consider Engaging an Agent

If you are unfamiliar with property transactions, or if the deal is complex, consider engaging a buyer's agent or selling agent. Agents provide genuine value in negotiation, market knowledge, and managing the process. This is especially useful if you are buying or selling for the first time, dealing with an unusual property type, or transacting in an unfamiliar market.

Using Realify to discover a property does not mean you need to handle the entire transaction yourself. You can engage professional help at any point.

Negotiate Terms

If both parties want to proceed, you will need to negotiate the terms of the sale. Key items include:

Purchase price. What the buyer will pay.
Deposit amount. Typically 5 to 10 per cent of the purchase price in Australia.
Settlement period. The time between exchange of contracts and settlement (commonly 30 to 90 days).
Conditions. These might include finance approval, building and pest inspections, or the sale of another property.

Your conveyancer or agent can advise on what is standard in your state or territory and what terms are reasonable for your situation.

Exchange Contracts and Plan for Settlement

Once terms are agreed and both parties are satisfied, contracts are exchanged. This is the point at which the sale becomes legally binding. Your conveyancer manages this process and will guide you through what to expect between exchange and settlement.

At settlement, the balance of the purchase price is paid, and ownership of the property transfers to the buyer. Your conveyancer coordinates this with the other party's legal representative, the lenders (if applicable), and the relevant land titles office.

Important Things to Keep in Mind

There are a few points worth being clear about:

Realify is a discovery and connection platform. It helps buyers and sellers find each other. It does not facilitate transactions, handle money, hold deposits, or manage contracts. Once you have made contact with the other party, the transaction happens between you, your professionals, and theirs.

Realify does not provide legal or financial advice. The information in this guide is general in nature. Property laws, stamp duty, and transaction processes vary by state and territory. Always get advice from qualified professionals who understand your specific situation.

Get pre-approval if you are buying. Before making offers on any property — whether you found it on Realify or elsewhere — speak to a lender or mortgage broker about finance. Knowing your borrowing capacity before you start negotiating puts you in a much stronger position and avoids wasting everyone's time.

Take your time. Property is one of the largest financial decisions most people make. There is no reason to rush. If the other party is pressuring you to act immediately, that is a reason to slow down, not speed up.