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What Is A Buyer's Agent?
Professional buyers agents are buyer’s advocates who deal with people who want to purchase real estate and assist them through the buying process for their property. They will conduct extensive due diligence for on and off-market properties to find you the best option.
Buyer’s agents work directly with property buyers to find them the most suitable properties.
Unlike real estate agents who are selling agents, buyer’s agents work directly with property buyers to find the best property. They do not sell real estate but rather facilitate property buying.
Our Gold Coast Property Buyers Agents team can help with anything from securing your ideal family home or investment property, to a great new commercial space and off-market properties in and around the Gold Coast. Also referred to as a buyer’s advocate, we are here to help make the entire process as smooth as possible, working with local property agents to find the perfect family home or investment property and maximise your capital growth.
People often use a professional buyers agent to support them throughout the purchase process if they are time-poor or unfamiliar with the property market in the area they want to buy in (for instance, the Brisbane property market). As buyer’s agents, they might also deal with a real estate agents if they want to find an off-market property.
Buyer agents could be either exclusive agents working only with commercial property or home buyers and property investors or dual buying and selling agents, representing both parties in a property purchase. Our company believes that the latter could cause concern regarding conflict of interest, which is why using a buyer’s agent like Gold Coast Property Buyers we will only ever represent the buyer.
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So if you are considering buying property in or around the Gold Coast we highly recommend using a local buyers agent. They will save you time and money and provide you with an expert opinion on the best properties to invest in. If you are specifically looking for one in South East Queensland, why not contact us today and kick start your next exciting venture?
What Does A Buyers Agent Do?
An independent buyers agent deals with natural property agents to help their clients find and purchase a home or investment property. They can simplify the purchasing process and help you to save money and time by doing the legwork and due diligence for the investment property or home buyer.
They can also facilitate negotiations if you want a specific property by kick-starting the buying process and ensuring you get a great purchase price based upon the local market. This often includes working as a representative for the buyer throughout the buying process.
Our dedicated Gold Coast Property Buyers Agent team will work night and day to find a property that ticks all your boxes.
What Services Does A Buyers Agent Offer?
The specific services they offer may range slightly from one buyer’s agent to the next; however, most will offer the services listed here.
Buyer's Advocacy
Unlike a selling agent, buyer’s agents will be your advocate in the negotiation process. They will take the time to understand your needs, research the market, and secure your property at the ideal price. With Gold Coast Property Buyers Agent, you can kick back and let us handle the real estate agent and do the haggling for you.
Full Service
With this option, Gold Coast Property Buyers would be with you for the entire process. This means you will have a team of licensed professionals from beginning to end to help you secure your ideal property. A complete service includes an in-depth consultation with you, property short-listing, inspection, negotiation, and pre-settlement inspection. The buyer’s agent would liaise with the mortgage broker and sales agents, handle pre-sale property management, and make sure you get the right price!
Negotiation Only
For a flat fee, you can hire a buyer’s advocate to help you only with the negotiation. Within this scenario, you will need to find the property. The buyer’s agents will then use their research, experience, and know-how to land the right deal. They will talk to the real estate agents and make buying property a breeze. At Gold Coast Property Buyers, we are expert negotiators with years of experience in the field.
Auction Bidding
Buyer’s agents can also represent you at the auction. You can hire them to manage the real estate agent and handle all the stress and pressure. Your buyer’s advocate will always stay with the agreed plan and seek to secure the very best possible deal for you. Our Gold Coast Property Buyers team has been to more auctions than we can count, and we are prepared to give you the full benefit of all our experience.
Auction Bidding
Buyer’s agents can also represent you at the auction. You can hire them to manage the real estate agent and handle all the stress and pressure. Your buyer’s advocate will always stay with the agreed plan and seek to secure the very best possible deal for you. Our Gold Coast Property Buyers team has been to more auctions than we can count, and we are prepared to give you the full benefit of all our experience.
What Makes A Good Buyers Agent And How To Find The Right One For You?
If you’re considering purchasing real estate, you might consider using a buyer’s agent and take advantage of their knowledge and independent advice. We recommend making an effort to research and chat with a few in the area you intend to buy in to find the right buyer’s agent for you.
Search for an Agent Who is a Good Listener
Many people think that the role of a buyer’s agent is to show properties and help negotiate the purchase price.
However, an experienced buyer agent also knows how to listen to clients and understand their needs. Only by trying to learn about their client’s wants and needs can a buyer’s agent hope to find the right property.
Additionally, a good listener will be able to notice subtle cues that their client may not even be aware of. For example, a client might mention in passing that they would like a home with a view of the mountains. While this may not seem like an essential piece of information, a good listener will know that it is crucial to their client and will make sure to watch out for properties that match this criterion.
At Gold Coast Property Buyers Agent, we know that finding a buyer’s agent who is a good listener can make all the difference in helping you find your dream family home or next investment property.
Interview Several Agents Before Making a Decision
Any experienced buyer’s agent will have a solid portfolio of happy clients and an excellent reputation in the industry. You want someone known for being honest and professional and who has your benefits in mind.
A buyer’s agent with a strong portfolio has a proven performance history of finding and negotiating the best possible deals on behalf of their clients. They will also have a good understanding of the local market, which is essential in getting the most value.
Furthermore, a buyer’s agent with an excellent reputation will be well-connected within the industry because it’s not what you know; it’s who you know, which means they will learn about properties that are not yet on the marketplace.
If you’re aiming to buy a property, you must find an agent who ticks all of these boxes. Otherwise, you could be overpaying or missing out on your dream home.
Find a Buyer's Agent Who is Knowledgeable and Experienced
Real estate transactions and buying property are complex and often stressful, so you must find an agent knowledgeable about the market and experienced in navigating the process.
A good buyer’s agent will be able to provide you with a list of properties that match your criteria. This could include the perfect soft market property or a property development opportunity with nuances of private treaty negotiations.
A good agent will have the ability to provide insights into current trends, offer advice on pricing and negotiation strategies, and help you avoid potential pitfalls. They will identify potential red flags/unsuitable properties and have the ability to spot a sweet deal a mile away.
Perhaps most importantly, a good agent will be your buyer advocate throughout the process, working to ensure you get the best possible outcome. With so much at stake, you must find an agent who can provide the expertise and guidance you need to navigate the real estate market successfully. Similar to the team at Gold Coast Property Buyers Agent.
Interview Several Agents Before Making a Decision for your dream home
When you prepare to buy a home, you must interview several buyers’ agents before deciding. After all, this is someone who will represent you in one of the most significant transactions of your life.
You need to find someone you can trust and who has your benefits at heart. Here are a few questions to ask when interviewing buyers agents:
• How long have you been working as a buyer’s agent?
• How many property buyers have you assisted with home purchases?
• What is one of the most important factors to consider when choosing a home or investment property?
• What areas do you specialise in?
• Do you have any experience with (insert type of home you are interested in)?
• Can you provide me with references from past clients?
• How do you communicate with clients?
• Did you attend the Real Estate Institute?
• Do you offer a fixed fee?
• What is your process for finding homes that meet my criteria?
• Do you know the local real estate agent/agents?
• Can you help with property management?
Asking these questions will help you get a better understanding of each agent’s qualifications and experience. It will also give you insight into their communication style and how they work.
With this information, you can make an informed decision about which agent is best suited to help you purchase your dream home.
Why Hire A Local Buyers Agent?
There are great deals from great buyer agents around the country, but do they know the area where you intend to purchase in?
We believe that to know the Brisbane market/Brisbane property market, you should be on the ground and know the local community, streets/suburbs, agents, and remain in a position to monitor the marketplace in real-time not months later in the news headlines.
Why Local Knowledge Is Essential
Local buyers agents are invaluable because of their local expertise.
They will have an intimate and in-depth knowledge of the local real estate market. They will know which suburbs are rising in popularity and which ones are declining. They will be able to advise you on what properties are likely to appreciate, making them ideal investment properties with maximum rental yield, in addition to the unique quirks of the local market like a disaster area, weather conditions, good streets versus bad streets and more.
A local buyers agent will also have the ability to give you a reliable guide on what is a reasonable property purchase price based on not just the current property market statistics but also a local understanding of the marketplace’s ebbs and flows. You can expect them to have a solid grasp of recent sales data for private home buyers and commercial actual property sales and inside knowledge of what’s happening in the local community.
The Gold Coast Property Buyers Agent team has over ten years of experience in the Gold Coast property market, and their local knowledge is incomparable!
Experience
An excellent local buyer agent will also have an intimate knowledge of the property buying process and the unique features of their local area.
Not excluding mortgage brokers, and property managers, a local buyers agent will also have experience with other local sales agents, know what’s happening in the community and what properties may be coming to market soon to be able to grab an ‘off-market’ opportunity. With this in-depth knowledge, they can typically get a great price and get you the very best possible deal on your new home or investment.
What Are The Benefits Of Using Buyers Agents To Buy Real Property?
What does this all mean for you? What will you get out of it? Hiring a buyers agent means that you will:
Have an Experienced Professional on Your Side
One of the most significant benefits is having someone solely focused on your benefits.
The right buyer’s agent is not working for the seller; they are working with you. This means they will watch out for your benefits and try to get you the best deal possible.
Save Time Buying an Investment Property.
A buyer's agent can save you a great deal of time.
They will do all the legwork associated with finding a property, such as searching listings, scheduling viewings, and negotiating with sellers. This could be a huge time saver, especially if you’re working with a tight timeline.
Save Money on Your Next Purchase
Lastly, a buyer’s agent can also help you save money.
They will have extensive knowledge of the Gold Coast market and can help you get a fair price for the property you’re interested in. They can also help you find any hidden costs or potential problems that you might not recognise.
Our first consultation is free. We’ll take the time to understand you as an individual and your goals. Gold Coast Property Buyers are here to help you navigate the complexity of property. We can help you buy your first home, dream or forever home, investment, or commercial property.
Contact Info
Location: Level 9/1 Corporate Court, Bundall QLD 4217
Phone number: 0422 783 727
Email: rodney@buyersagentqld.com.au
Trading Hours: 7:00 - 19:00
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