We share our top tips on what to ask when interviewing your property buyer’s agent!
1 – Google them, if they have an excellent reputation, you will find out pretty quickly with a simple Google Search. Interview them before you even pick up the phone or enquire online.
2- Ask about their experience & learn how long have you been in the industry as a Buyers Agent.
3 – Ask if they are willing to share some clients details?
4 – Do they have a strong local knowledge of the area they’ll be searching in for you?
5 – Do they own property themselves? If so, how has it performed?
6 – Ask to see a list of properties they have purchased for their previous buyer agent clients.
7 – Ask them about their fee structure. The old saying “Pay peanuts and you get monkey’s rings true here” As a general guide buyer’s agents full-service fees work out to typically be 1.5-2% + GST of the purchase price. It’s similar to what selling agents charge for selling a property. However, many buyer’s agents will negotiate a set or fixed fee in advance depending on price brackets, degree of difficulty and other search criteria. Top Performing Buyer Agents will offer you a written money-back guarantee on their service.
8 – Ask them if they have professional indemnity & public liability insurance.
9 – Ask them if they are members of a governing body like https://rebaa.com.au/buyers-agents/ or the https://reiv.com.au/
10 – Ask them if they have a Code of Ethics & Best Practice they follow.
11 – Social Media – Many Buyer Agents & Buyer Advocates will have a profile online; you can potentially see if they are a good fit for you, just by reviewing what they post on social media.
12- If you are a first home buyer, this page will help you – https://www.industryinsider.com.au/first-home-buyers/
We hope this helps you cut through all of the information out there, and we wish you all the best on your property journey.
At Industry Insider Property, we specialise in buying established family homes in the inner ring of Melbourne, Bayside, and the beautiful Mornington Peninsula. If you need any assistance with buying, don’t hesitate to speak with one of our Property Buyer Agents on +61 8374 7652 or book a Zoom call here
https://calendly.com/propertychat/discussion-with-industry-insider
Industry Insider Property
Level 3, 489 Toorak Road, Toorak 3142
+61 8374 7652
+61 402 346 810
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