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What is a buyer’s agent?
A buyer’s agent is a licensed professional who acts for the buyer rather than the seller. They search the market on your behalf, including properties not publicly advertised, assess value, and negotiate or bid at auction for you — the mirror image of the selling agent, whose duty is to the vendor.
What does a buyer’s agent cost in Australia?
Australian buyer’s agents generally charge either a fixed fee agreed before the search begins or a percentage of the eventual purchase price, and some split this into an engagement fee plus a success fee. Fees vary widely by professional, service level and market, so confirm the structure and the total amount directly with the professional in writing before engaging them.
When is a buyer’s agent worth it?
A buyer’s agent tends to help most when the cost of getting it wrong is high or your time is short — buying interstate or from overseas, bidding at auction, entering an unfamiliar market, or searching in a second language. Weigh their fee against the value of access, negotiation and local knowledge in your situation.
How do I choose a buyer’s agent?
Check that they hold a current licence in the state you are buying in, that they act only for buyers, and that they know your target suburbs. Ask how they are paid and whether they accept any payment from sellers or developers, ask for their fee agreement in writing, and choose someone you can speak with comfortably in your own language.
What does “verified” mean on ListHQ?
Verified means the professional’s identity and licence details have been checked and recorded against their ListHQ account before their profile appears publicly. Optional credentials such as REBAA membership are shown only where they have been verified. Verification is not a recommendation or a guarantee of results — always do your own checks.