Pre-meeting Homework

One of the biggest challenges that buyers face when finding a home is missing out on all the potential properties available for sale.

Buyers only have access to the properties publicly listed on websites like realestate.com.au, which means that you are only seeing a shortlist of properties to meet your needs which makes it harder to find the ideal home.

Also, you’re seeing the same properties as other buyers who are searching for their ideal homes at the same time, which increases competition. As a result, not only do you have limited choices, but the competition for this shortlist of properties pushes prices higher. The lower the available inventory is to begin with, the hotter the market and the more chance your dream home will be over your budget.

Part of our solution is to show you off-market properties that are up for sale but not publicly listed. Approximately 30% of properties sold in Brisbane never reach the public domain, so you’ll never know what you’re missing out on.

Locate Buyers helps you purchase off-market so that you encounter less competition, will have a better selection of homes at your fingertips, and will avoid the pressures of having to make fast decisions like you would in an auction. We’ll not only show you these homes but also negotiate more favourable terms and help you pay a lower price.

There are three common reasons why a seller may choose to list their property off-market. Take a look at the short video below where we go over these primary reasons.

We always go with exclusive agreements because it’s the best way to serve the needs of our clients. When our buyer’s agents take on your search, our job is to fully commit to your journey and find you the best home, which is a job that we take seriously. When you sign on with us, you are working with the best – which means that with an exclusive agreement, you have to pay full fees even if you do end up finding a home on your own. 

However, if you choose a buyer’s agent that offers the non-exclusive route, you should be aware that they will almost certainly take full advantage of the fact they are non-exclusive and show your dream home to every other non-exclusive buyer on their list. This means increased competition and higher overall property prices.
When you get on board our exclusive agreement, you have our attention exclusively. In other words, this means that we’ll be securing you with a home that you love, at a price you can afford, and with terms you can live with.

Any worries about you finding a home you love before we do are pretty slim. This is because our experts are in the market daily and have a pre-established network of relationships with Brisbane’s best selling agents. But if you do find your perfect home on your own, all you need to do is tell us and we’ll take it from there. We’ll still get you the best price and terms negotiating on your behalf – which is all part of the exclusive agreement.

We understand that you want to find your dream home now, but keep in mind, the average Brisbane buyer spends over nine months searching for the right home. 

When you meet with us, our mission is to cut that time down drastically. We average just over a month and a half to find and buy your home.

This is an important thing to prepare for, because once we sign on with you, we go strong and fast to help get you into your dream home with our whole team behind us (not to mention a network of selling agents who come to us with their best properties). Add to this our exclusive off-market access, and you will greatly reduce the time involved in finding the right home. We ensure you aren’t rushed so you don’t make snap decisions.

Instead, the trick behind our success is that we are hyper-focused on your needs and use our network to find what you want quickly. You’ll never miss an opportunity, and will avoid long periods out of the market with the clock ticking on housing prices every day. We avoid showing you maybe homes and instead show you real possibilities we know you’ll consider seriously. 

The result is that you view fewer homes, find a home faster, and (best of all) pay less.

We charge based on a small percentage of your property’s purchase price. Our upcoming discovery call will consider your particular situatio, and if you decide that we’re a good fit, a small portion of that fee is paid when you sign on. The total balance is then paid once we help you complete your transaction.

Choosing the right buyer’s agent is a critical step in your property journey. The best buyer’s agents don’t just tick boxes – they become a dedicated advocate in your property journey, as well as a trusted advisor to making the absolute best and most cost-effective decisions.

It’s essential to look for an agent who is committed to understanding your specific needs and goals, and who has a strong track record in expertise, market knowledge, access to off-market property opportunities, a deep understanding of negotiation strategies, and a strong network of relationships with selling agents. 

The best buyer’s agents are the ones who can use all of these skills to find you the right property at the right price.