I recommend for buyers to assess their individual circumstances using the formula below:

YOUR BEST POSSIBLE PURCHASE = EXPERIENCE + NETWORK + TIME

If you have tons of prior experience investing in Real Estate, you have earned the trust of the local selling agents, and you have plenty of free time in your hands…then you might want to become a Buyer’s Agent yourself 🙂

On the other end of the spectrum, if you are a First Time Buyer, unfamiliar with the Real Estate scene, no network advantage, and juggling a full-time job and family responsibilities…then it might be wise to take a step back and carefully plan your property journey.

I would say the majority of my past clients fall somewhere in between these two extremes, and can benefit of a combination of my experience, network and time.

All of my past clients have been unique in their own way.

First time buyers, investors growing their portfolio, downsizers, professionals relocating… I am glad to see how more buyers (regardless of their budget!) decide to use a professional Buyer’s Agent.

Leaving emotions aside, your home is just another Real Estate investment in which you happen to live.

If you are relocating to Brisbane, I can also help you identify the suburbs that better suit your lifestyle (e.g., demographics, schools, amenities, etc.) without sacrificing the potential capital growth of your investment.

No.

It creates a conflict of interests to represent both parties (the buyer and the seller) in the same transaction.

An Independent Buyer’s Agent gets paid by the buyer to find and secure the best possible deal.

A Selling Agent gets paid by the seller to get the highest possible price for their property as soon as possible.

While both professionals represent different sides of the transaction, a Buyer’s Agent should maintain a strong network of Selling Agents to access off-market opportunities without falling into any “grey areas” of questionable ethics. Collaboration between Buyer’s Agent and Selling Agent should be kept transparent, and always prioritize the best interests of their respective clients.

Yes.

Even for the most simple property purchase (an established stand-alone house), you will need to engage other industry professionals, such as mortgage broker, pest inspector or solicitor.

If you decide to pursue a more complex investment opportunity (for example, a 1:2 land subdivision and development), you will need to engage a whole new set of professionals, such as townplanner, civil engineer, builder, etc.

In any case, I am happy to share my personal list of trusted industry professionals that I have used in the past and coordinate to get a quote and use of their services.

I take great pride on my NO KICKBACKS policy. My income is solely derived from the fees that I charge my buyers to represent them. I don’t receive any referral/commission from anyone else.

Yes.

I operate in Brisbane and can help interstate or international buyers too.

The purchase process will typically take between 4 to 12 weeks from the moment you appoint me as your Buyer’s Agent until a Contract of Sales is exchanged.

From that moment, settlement typically takes another 4 weeks before you officially become the property owner.

Yes.

I am always excited to discuss Real Estate with everyone, and ‘Financial Leverage +  Equity Release’ is often discussed with prospective buyers during my complementary consultation/chat.

As a Buyer’s Agent, I offer a full step-by-step service, and purchasing at auction is just one potential step of that journey that might or might not happen. 

I charge a fixed fee to acquire property on behalf of my clients, which is normally paid in two installments.

TOTAL FIXED FEE = ENGAGEMENT FEE + SUCCESS FEE.

• The first payment (Engagement Fee) is due when you sign the agreement to appoint me as your Buyer’s Agent to start the purchase process.
• The second payment (Success Fee) is due at the end of the purchase process, when your purchase contract becomes unconditional.

I offer my clients the option to finance the total fixed fee  in 12 equal payments at zero interest. If you choose this option, the first payment will serve as Engagement Fee. Once the purchase contract for your new property becomes unconditional, the Success Fee will be paid over 11 monthly installments.

I hope you find my services competitively priced. At the end of the day, you are paying for a professional to help you find and secure the right property at the right price, saving your time and minimizing your risks.

Please visit the “Services” page to view the service inclusions or book a free consultation to get a personalized quote.

So that my clients can demonstrate their commitment to the purchase process, and their appreciation for my expertise and time.

Yes, but only for investment properties.

The Buyer’s Agent fee (and other legal costs associated to purchasing the property) is added to the cost base of that property, which will lower the Capital Gains Tax if and when you dispose of your investment property.

At the very beginning of this process (even before signing our Buyer’s Agent agreement), we will get to know each other and start creating your Property Brief together, which is a description of your requirements and ideal property.

Together, we will set realistic expectations about your property goals and define, in concrete terms, what a successful outcome means to you.

If, after an extensive search, I cannot secure a property that meets your requirements and budget, and all options have been exhausted, I would then suggest to pause the process and amend either the Property Brief or the budget.

While I take pride in the results achieved for my past clients, I don’t have any real power to influence the Brisbane Real Estate market as a whole. That’s why I am always extra cautious not to over-promise or create false expectations that could lead to this “All Options Exhausted” situation.

My preference is to schedule 2 pre-arranged times per week to update you on progress, evaluate options and gather your feedback.

In any case, I am flexible and can adjust to your needs. I will always be a text message, email or phone call away.

It’s an obligation-free 20 minutes chat to see if we can be the right fit for each other. If you are in Brisbane, we can meet for a coffee too 🙂

You are welcome to share your property goals or ask any questions that you might have. I normally talk about the Brisbane market, case studies from past clients and how I can help.