Thinking of buying property on your own?
🏡 In this episode of The Property Playbook, host Terry Ryder is joined by Chris Graham, Senior Property Advisor at Australian Hotspot Advocacy, to explore why engaging a buyer’s agent could be the key to securing your next winning investment.
What You’ll Learn:
- What a buyer’s agent does and how they work exclusively for the buyer’s interests.
- The value of off-market properties and how buyer’s agents can provide access.
- Why having a professional on your team ensures due diligence and avoids costly mistakes.
- How to identify a trustworthy buyer’s agent with the right credentials.
- The benefits of flat-fee models versus commission-based services.
- Real-life success stories, including securing properties below market value with built-in equity.
Highlights:
- [00:51] The role of a buyer’s agent and why it’s better than going solo.
- [02:39] Success story: Securing a $55,000 equity gain on an off-market property.
- [04:17] How buyer’s agents help clients avoid risky purchases and protect investments.
- [06:33] The cost structures of buyer’s agents: Flat-fee vs. commission-based models.
- [08:28] Off-market properties: What they are and why they’re a hidden gem for investors.
Whether you’re a first-time buyer or a seasoned investor, this episode will open your eyes to the strategic advantages of working with a buyer’s agent to build wealth through property.
If you would like to connect with Chris, you can reach him at chris@australianhotspotadvocacy.com.au