Level up your property search with Hunters Buyers Agents.
Level up your property search with Hunters Buyers Agents.
Scoring ourselves a real estate bargain may at times feel like a ship that has well and truly sailed, but that need not be the case. Did you know that getting your hands on a good buyer’s agent can be a #gamechanger when it comes to adding significant value for any buyer irrespective of whether you’re on the hunt for your first abode or an investor looking to grow your portfolio?
To get the low down on just what invaluable perks a buyer’s agent can offer, we chatted with two names in the know, Sharon & Douglas Vincent of Hunters Buyers Agents. With thousands of property negotiations and 30+ years expertise under their belts, they’re as equally placed to walk us through the extensive list of advantages as they are to handle all your property browsing, buying and bidding needs.
And as it turns out, there’s a whole lot more to the picture than those glimpses that bulk Home Hunters binge sessions would have us believe (y’know, the one where Cathy and Bob are looking for their dream 11 bed beach house for precisely 30k #tellhimhesdreamin’).
Here are 5 reasons buyer’s agents can be a game changer in all your property pursuits:
They’re in your corner
Just as the real estate agent represents the seller, a buyer’s agent works in reverse – representing you as the buyer and your best interests when you’re on the hunt for your sweet new digs.
Guidance in ensuring your investment is safe as… houses
It’s not (just) about landing that dream kitchen, a buyer’s agent can help you consider all important factors like strategies, local areas, positioning, zoning, capital growth, sub division, depreciation… and yep, anyone else suddenly feeling very out of their depth?
Ultimately, they’ll help you understand the pros and cons of a purchase, and avoid costly implications by ensuring it aligns with your goals from the outset.
Tap into invaluable knowledge and experience
Unless you’re one of those high rollers we see snapping up apartments left, right and centre on The Block come auction day, most people haven’t had a lot of experience in the world of property wheeling and dealing. Buyers agents understand the ins and outs of the biz and, armed with years of experience in negotiation up their sleeves, they can land you the best possible outcome.
Most of us are no strangers to calling in the pros when we’re out of our league – lawyer, financial advisor –we wouldn’t be investing a substantial amount in the stock market without getting advice from a stockbroker. So when you think about it, the same applies to real estate. It’s low-key unhinged, winging it with what’s potentially the most cash we’ll ever splash.
Exclusive listings
A buyer’s agent has the inside intel that scores you access to exclusive off-market properties, giving buyers a head start in finding the perfect property. These hidden gems fly under the radar of the usual avenues available to us mere mortals, often offering unique features, better pricing, or less competition #score
They know ins and outs of the process
Finding ‘The One’ is only just the beginning, then suddenly it’s paperwork out the wazoo with property inspections and due diligence and legal matters to be navigated… phew, our heads are already spinning at the thought. Like your personal tour guide to step you through the complexities (read: stress) of the real estate process, a buyer’s agent helps ensure smooth transaction all round, often saving thousands of dollars. Sounds like a pretty sweet deal to us.
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Words by Kellie Leader.
STORY SPONSORED BY HUNTERS BUYERS AGENTS