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Australia’s premier industry association for professional buyer’s agents and advocates
Australia’s premier industry association for professional buyer’s agents in Adelaide, Brisbane, Canberra, Hobart, Melbourne, Perth and Sydney.
If you’re looking to purchase a new home, investment or commercial property, a REBAA accredited buyer’s agent can help.
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Find Out About JoiningBuying a new home or investment property is likely to be the biggest purchase you’ll make in your lifetime, so it pays to understand how the real estate game works.
If you’re just starting out, you probably haven’t heard of a buyer’s agent. Just like real estate agents who help you sell a property, a buyer’s agent, or buyer’s advocate as they’re also known as, is a licensed professional who works for you and acts on your behalf to search, evaluate and negotiate a property purchase. They aim to ensure you’re as fully informed as possible throughout the entire process, and that you don’t overpay.
Buyer’s advocates in Australia can offer either full or partial services to help you find the ideal property. Full service means the buyer’s agent manages the entire process for you, which includes:
Buyer’s agents are able to make the process of purchasing a property easier than ever for you. Some of the things they can provide for you include:
Most buyer’s agents or advocates will ask for a proportion of their total fee to be paid upon signing the contract. This initial fee can range from $1,000 to 50% of the total fee payable. Often that fee is non-refundable, and sometimes a portion is refundable if the purchase does not proceed.
Learn MoreWhilst many buyer’s agents do charge fees based on a percentage of the purchase price, they will often lock in a fixed price for your search. For example, if you’re looking at spending $1 million to $1.5 million, they may fix the fee, regardless of whether the property costs $1 million or $1.5 million.
Learn MoreWe recommend choosing your buyer’s agent carefully. Selecting an agent or advocate who’s accredited by a buying agents association and as a result, is likely to influence you making the right purchase at the right price, saving you both time and money. The results achieved by a buyer’s agent will benefit you in the long-term and should amount to substantially more than the fee.
The choice of the best buyer’s agent for you also comes down to who you feel most comfortable with, as a good relationship is also important in achieving a satisfactory outcome.
Read MoreWhether you’re looking to purchase a new home or an investment or commercial property, it’s important to find the right buyer’s agent. Contact REBAA today to see how they can help you, and to stay up to date with all the latest news and buying tips.