Why work with a Newcastle buyer’s agent?
Say goodbye to competition
Working with a buyer’s agent means that you’ll have an agent on-side to find, inspect, and lease with real estate agents on your behalf. That means that you can say goodbye to eyeing off the competition at every house inspection, with the exclusivity that can only be provided to another professional in the industry.
Experience the property market on your terms
There’s no doubt about it – once you’ve decided that you’re ready to buy, it can be an extremely exciting period. However, the excitement can completely wear off within weeks after traipsing through disappointing properties and scrolling through lacklustre listings.
After your initial consultation, your buyer’s agent will work with you to draft a list of your property requirements and non-negotiables. From there, you can leave the process of finding potential properties in their hands. While it might seem like your dream property is impossible to find, believe us, we’ll find it. By working with a buyer’s agent, you’ll only see the cream of the crop. Experience the property market like never before by working with the experts at Aus Property Professionals.
Access to off-market opportunities
There are a number of reasons for a seller to keep their property off market. For starters, they may want to get the deal wrapped up relatively quickly, without having to go to market. Sellers may want more privacy, and other’s may have a good relationship with their selling agent and feel that they can trust them to get a good deal without hitting the market.
Here at Aus Property Professionals, we have fostered and nurtured excellent relationships with local selling agents in Newcastle, which means we’re often one of the first contacts if the agent has a new property to sell. Whether the seller wants to keep it off-market, or the real estate agent wants to offer pre-access before it gets listed, we’ll be the first to know about it. If the property ticks your boxes, we’ll be sure to make sure you’re the second to know!
Unparalleled investment advice
One of the main point of differences between Aus Property Professionals and other buyer’s agents in Newcastle is our real-world investment experience. Director and lead agent at Aus Property Professionals, Lloyd Edge, is an award-winning buyer’s agent who personally went from a $250,000 one-bedroom unit on a schoolteacher’s salary, to expanding his $15m property portfolio.
Over the years, Lloyd has personally experienced many trials and tribulations with property investment. Combining this learned experience with a genuine passion for property and excellent educational and communication skills, Lloyd is able to provide unmatched investment advice and knowledge. Lloyd and the Aus Property Professionals team have helped hundreds of Australians get ahead in property – whether they’re looking at their next beachside family home in Newcastle, or their next investment property.
Skip the fluff
Navigating the property market alone can be daunting. There are large sums of money involved, time and financial commitments to consider, and serious decisions to make – not to mention real estate agents are extremely persuasive, and wherever you go, you’ll find countless ‘experts’ who claim to know where you should be putting your money and why.
Working with a buyer’s advocate, you can relax knowing you’ve got an expert on-side with your best interests front of mind. Your agent can source properties, advise on location and budget, review contracts, bid at auctions, and negotiate with real estate agents on your behalf. Buying property in Newcastle doesn’t have to be complicated.
How much does it cost to work with buyer’s agents?
Generally, buyer’s agents in Newcastle will charge fees that range from 1.5% to 3.5% of the property purchase price, or they will have a fixed fee based on a sliding scale.
However – buying agent fees can vary enormously because not all agents are created equal. If you’re looking for a buyer’s agent with local knowledge of the Newcastle real estate market, who has experience, off market access, and can negotiate your property purchase, you’re going to pay more than if you were to work with a newly qualified agent. This doesn’t mean that more expensive fees will always yield better results – so your measuring stick should come down to experience, track record, and established names rather than the most costly services.
At the end of the day, a property purchase is going to be one of the (if not the) biggest purchases of your life. While it’s important to be budget conscious during this period (after all, you’re in the property market now), it’s also important to work with someone that you can trust.
Our fees? We operate off a fixed fee rate, depending on your specific requirements and level of service you need. We provide cost-effective solutions to Newcastle buyers of all profiles. If you’d like to set up a strategy consult with one of our experts, get in touch with Aus Property Professionals today.
Working with a buyers’ agent will save you immeasurable amounts of time and even prevent you from paying too much for a property, so the better question to ask is -what is the cost of NOT hiring a buyer’s agent?
Can you work with my mortgage broker or lender?
You bet. Having a great mortgage broker and buyer’s agent goes hand in hand with a seamless property transaction. We’ll work closely with your mortgage broker and lender to ensure you’re getting the best possible outcome.
Can my buyer’s agent go to auction for me?
Absolutely. Auctions aren’t for everyone! The high-stress nature of an auction is where we thrive – but we understand if you’re not up for it. Your Newcastle buyers agent can work on your behalf to bid at an auction, make decisions, and secure the property of your dreams. Within the local Newcastle real estate market, we regularly attend and win auctions for our clients.
Which areas will you cover in your property search?
We understand that you likely have a specific property and location in mind – we’ll do everything we can to tick those boxes. Our buyer’s agents may expand the search for Newcastle buyers into the local areas of Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens, the Hunter Valley and wider Hunter region, and Maitland. When you decide to buy property, it’s important to keep an open mind without compromising on your must-haves. As such, we’ll discuss the Newcastle area with you extensively to ensure we’re on the same page.
How long will it take to find a property?
This will depend on your specific requirements for the property, as well as the current market conditions. It can take as quick as a few weeks or as long as a few months to find a property that perfectly meets your goals and preferences. Rest assured that our Newcastle buyers agents will conduct a thorough sweep of both on and off-market properties until we find a property that gives you the confidence to make a purchase.
