Melanie Dennis – Buyers Advocate

A professional buyer’s advocate can provide clients with all the information they need to make an informed decision about the value of a property without all the sales hype often generated by sales agents. Buyer’s advocates are specialists in searching, evaluating, and negotiating the purchase of property on behalf of the buyer. The key difference between a buyer’s advocate and a traditional selling agent is who they represent. A buyer’s advocate works exclusively for the buyer, whereas a selling agent works for the vendor or seller. Buyer’s advocates receive no commission or kickbacks from sales or their agents. They’re only paid by their clients, allowing them to be totally independent.

Buyer’s advocates can give clients the upper hand through their understanding of the auction process and bidding tactics, and by not being emotionally involved in the purchase process.

5 main points for using an advocate.

The first is gaining access to a wider choice of properties. Many are not even advertised, caught off-markets, via the contacts and networks of the buyer’s advocate. Up to 50% of the properties we purchase for clients are off-market.

Number two is to leverage your time. Instead of searching the newspapers and internet every weekend, get someone else to do the hard work for you — short-listing suitable properties.

Number three, by using a professional negotiator, it can help you obtain the lowest possible price.

Number four, is to eliminate the stress and frustration of being shown inappropriate and unsuitable properties by selling agents that just don’t listen to the needs of the buyer.

Number five is having an independent professional on your side who understands the current market value of the property.

To find out how we can assist you with your next purchase, contact me on 0416 218 003