What does a buyer’s agent do?

What does a buyer’s agent do? Many house, unit, apartment or investment buyers on the hunt may have heard of a buyer’s agent. But when the world of real estate is synonymous with untapped commission and a reputation for deceitfulness and alternate motives, it may seem unwise to put all your trust of landing that perfect property into the hands of an unknown party. In fact, there are many advantages to enlist the expertise of a buyer’s agent – whether you have barely scratched the surface of your hunt, need a secret weapon to help place your bids, or something in between.

They have experience under their belt
Buyer’s agents are a great asset because of their industry-specific experience. They know what properties are on the market that you might not have visited, or even heard of, previously. They can tell you what you should be looking for and why – and what you should steer clear of. What does a buyer’s agent do?

They have an insider edge
Enlisting the help of a buyer’s agent means you will have exclusive access to their working database of property on the market that the general public wouldn’t know about, including property not yet on the market.

They are versatile depending on your needs
Buyer’s agents help you in the buying process regardless of what stage of buying you are at. They can help you narrow your options, guiding you through inspections, then culling your shortlist, or they can step in after you’ve done all the work to finalise the purchase and secure the property for you.

They relieve stress
When it comes to auctions, many of us can get swept up in a world of emotions and stress to secure a home – often at the expense of blowing our budget. Having a poised professional can help you with researching, bidding and bargaining as they have the confidence from working in real estate for a living that most of us don’t. What does a buyer’s agent do?

They cut time in half
Buyer’s agents reduce the pressure of the clock when they can show you a great list of candidates suited to your specific needs and preferences much faster with their solid foundation of property knowledge in your desired area and budget. They’ll help you save on your Saturdays spent jumping from one inspection to the next when you only visit the properties you need to.

They know the market incredibly well.
Buyer’s agents have huge advantages when endeavouring down the investment market. For buyers looking at capital growth, these agents can analyse market indicators for you and find the best property that will work in the long term, as they’ve seen many a cycle during their careers and can read the market better than most of us can. What does a buyer’s agent do?

They can help with purchasing and negotiations.
Buyer’s agents can distance themselves from their emotions when they’re working with you as a client and help in the bidding process which is often stressful and daunting for a less seasoned buyer. Buyer’s agents can also help negotiate to secure your property for less than selling price, as well as post auction negotiations. What does a buyer’s agent do?

With all these advantages, it seems silly not to give yourself an edge when looking to buy real estate. Why not get in touch with the team at Hicks Real Estate and secure your property with ease?  Call us today on 07 3355 6845!