How Do You Choose a Buyers Agent (and Do You Actually Need One)?

Seeking the help of a buyers agent is a great way to secure a
successful property purchase. But things could go completely the
other way if you fell for a buyer’s agent who does not have
enough integrity, competence and experience to protect your
interests.


Today, we're going to address the questions: how do you choose a
buyer's agent? and how do you know if you really need one? We dig
into the types of buyer’s agents that you should hire or avoid
and the important aspects that you should consider when hiring
one.


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See you on the inside!


 


Episode Highlights:
Brief background on the buyers agent industry
[01:53] Make sure your agent is exclusive
[08:41] Agents who pitch themselves as off-market
specialists [10:22] Is your agent an order taker
or an advisor? [13:01] The good deeds property
under bidders [16:25]   Agents who will
not tell you what you want to hear [21:07]
‘Deal’ is a word that we don’t talk about
[25:16] Agents who try to be everything to
everyone [26:36]  Gray areas you should watch
out for [30:15]  Talk to sales agents
[34:18]  What’s their policy on competing
briefs? [35:40]  How are their percentage
models? [36:53] Ask them about the time they
recommended not to buy [38:38] Questions to ask
yourself [40:04] Team structure and systems are
important [41:40] Know how their past clients’
properties performed [44:20] REBA membership
[45:16] Agents who understand your needs
[46:57] How will they advise you?
[49:06]  When should you seek the help of a
buyer’s agent? [51:27] 





Link/s from the show:


Our courses
(https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/all-courses) 

Auction Read: How to Buy Property at Auction Even Though
You’re SCARED S#!tless (https://amz.run/4mMc) 

Your First Home Buyer Guide
(https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG) 

Check out Episode 24 where we gave an auction master class
(https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/024) 

Tune in to Episode 30 titled “Where Do You Start with Due
Diligence?” (https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/030)



 


Connect With Us:


Home Buyer Academy Website:
https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/



 


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