Agency Settlements
From chaos to certainty at settlement
Remove the most fragile, time-consuming and risky part of a property sale. Built inside TheAgencyPortal and backed by Riverstone Partners’ integrated law firm, AgencySettlements replaces sales trust accounts, reduces settlement admin by 90%, and ensures one clean, on-time settlement, every time.
No subscriptions. No trust account. No audit stress.
Just a faster, safer path from exchange to keys.
Why agencies are switching
Settlement admin reduced from 190 minutes to 19 minutes
That’s over 2.5 hours saved per settlement, time agents and admin teams get back to list, negotiate, and close.
Disclaimer – if outside of settlement funds you take funds into trust you would still be obligated to then run a trust account.
No sales trust account. No audits.
You don’t need to open, manage or reconcile a sales trust account.
That means:
- Simplified Licensee/Tier1 approvals
- No annual audit costs
- No legal exposure sitting inside your business
One settlement. No delays. No awkward key handovers.
Because AgencySettlements is integrated with PEXA, deposits and settlement funds flow through a single, coordinated settlement.
The result:
- Immediate Order on the Agent
- No delayed releases
- No buyers waiting in the driveway with a moving truck
Pay only when you use it
No subscriptions. No lock-ins. You pay per listing, when it settles.
Compliance without anxiety
AgencySettlements links directly to AgencyAML, creating a single, defensible compliance trail, without extra admin.
How it works
1. Deposit paid securely
Buyers pay deposits directly into our managed trust account system using BPAY or PayTo. Daily buyer transfer limits are a thing of the past with up to $10 million avaliable in one payment.
No bank detail chasing. No manual verification. No exposure inside your agency.
2. Automated compliance & reporting
Receipts and notifications are automatically issued to:
- Sellers
- Buyers
- Conveyancers
- Agents
Everything is tracked in real time, AML-ready, and fully auditable.
3. Seamless payouts via PEXA
Deposits flow directly to settlement via the vendor’s conveyancer using PEXA.
- One settlement payment to the vendor
- No split settlements
- Immediate Order on the Agent
Clean. Predictable. Final.
4. Commissions paid at exchange (optional)
Once a contract is unconditional, commissions can be paid at exchange via Commission Funder (if enabled), from as low as 1% per 30 days.
Cash flow when it matters, not weeks later. Learn more.
Key features & benefits
Regulated and independently audited
AgencySettlements is an incorporated law firm, regulated under the Legal Profession, fully insured, and audited annually by KPMG.
Every dollar protected. Every process compliant.
Technology that works with you
- Request deposits via SMS, email or QR code
- Integrated with major CRMs
- Connects seamlessly with Agency Sign, SaleFunder and Commission Funder
- Automated Order on the Agent delivered via API at settlement
No double handling. No re-keying. No chasing.
Built for compliance and security
- No trust account reconciliation
- Real-time AML reporting
- Automated conveyancer notifications
- Official PEXA Partner alignment
This isn’t just compliant, it’s defensible.
Secure, seamless payments
- Buyer deposits via BPAY or PayTo (up to $10M)
- Mulit factor athentication and OTP-verified transactions
- Funds flow directly into PEXA
- No need to check or store bank details
100% Australian-based
All services, support, funds and data remain entirely in Australia. No offshoring. No jurisdictional grey zones.
The real payoff
AgencySettlements doesn’t just save time.
It removes risk, delay, and liability from your agency, while giving your team back hours on every deal.
From exchange to keys, settlement finally feels… effortless.
Our full suite of tools
Secure digital execution
AML/CTF compliance embedded
Funding for marketing and improvements
Commission access at exchange
Simplified supplier payments
Fewer steps, clearer control
AgencySettlements. From chaos to certainty.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is AgencySettlements?
AgencySettlements is a legally supervised settlement support solution that manages deposit funds and structured payment flows within property transactions.
Do you replace the conveyancer?
No.
The buyer and vendor continue to be legally represented by their chosen solicitor or conveyancer.
We manage structured deposit holding and coordinated settlement fund directions in collaboration with them.
Why wouldn’t the agent just hold the deposit?
In some transactions:
- AML risk
- Trust scrutiny
- Early release complexities
- Cyber fraud exposure
make legal trust holding a safer alternative.
How are commissions protected?
We structure settlement payment destinations to ensure:
- Commission directions are transparent
- Funds are reconciled in the settlement workspace
- Early release scenarios are managed properly
Are you a PEXA participant?
Yes. We operate within the electronic settlement environment where required and coordinate with all workspace participants.
What happens if settlement is delayed?
Funds remain protected in trust until lawful direction is provided.
Do you give legal advice to real estate agents?
Yes. Examples of additional legal services we offer are:
- Prepare and/or review, or provide advice in relation to, your agency agreement with the Vendor or either party’s rights or obligations thereunder.
- Provide advice as to the scope or operation of legislation regulating the conduct of real estate agents, or your rights and obligations thereunder.
- Act on your behalf in relation to any disputes between you and another party, arising out of or in connection with the Sale.
- Act on your behalf in relation to any disputes between Vendor and Purchaser, arising out of or in connection with the Sale, insofar as you are involved in the disputes.