Where should I buy? What should I buy? Am I overpaying? Is the real estate agent honest? Am I being misled?
A buyer's agent or advocate is a property investment specialist. Just as you might use an accountant, stockbroker, lawyer or super fund to help secure your wealth, a buyer’s agent can help you meet financial goals when making your largest investment.
In Australia, buyer’s agents must be qualified and independent, ensuring they have no conflict of interest.*
* Buyer’s agents must hold a licence for the state in which the property is situated and cannot act on behalf of the vendor in the transaction.On average, Australians buy only two or three homes during their lifetime. For most people, property is the largest and most time consuming investment they will ever make. By contrast, a buyer’s agent helps others buy property for a living. Agents spend their time developing their understanding of property values, investment strategies and local town planning to maximise financial outcomes for their clients.
Investing in property Buying a home Auction bidding Property valuation and negotiation Purchasing commercial property