Many think that using the services of a buyers’ advocate is too expensive. This is not the case. Astute Buyers’ Advocates can save you money, time and stress, whatever your budget. In the US, over 80% of buyers use a buyers’ advocate to assist in the purchasing process. In Australia it's now 30% and growing, as it is still a relatively new industry. If you choose a licensed, professional buyers’ advocate, the saving you make on your next property could run into tens of thousands of dollars, could be less stressful and is likely to take less of your precious time.

The key difference between a buyers’ advocate and a traditional selling agent is who they represent. Astute buyers’ Advocates works exclusively for the buyer, whereas the selling agent works for the vendor (seller). By law an agent cannot act for and accept a commission from both parties in the transaction. A good buyers’ advocate is independent and therefore has no ties to agents, developers or specific properties. The buyer only pays them their agreed fee at the point of property exchange. They receive no commissions or kickbacks from sellers or their agents.

An important question to ask a buyers’ advocate is whether they are truly “exclusive” or “independent”. If they accept sales commission from vendors or developers then they cannot be classified as “independent” as they are acting in the interests of the seller. Just as a quality finance broker will help borrowers find the most suitable home loan from a wide range of lenders and mortgage products, a good buyers advocate will seek out the best opportunities available in the market and negotiate in the best interests of the buyer (not the seller) and help buyers select a property that meets their individual criteria.

Why use a VIP Astute Buyer’s Advocates? Here's 8 Important Reasons Why!

1. Use a professional negotiator to obtain the lowest possible price. We have been in the industry for over 20 years in sales, as auctioneers and property advocates.
2. Gain access to a wider choice of properties (many not even be advertised) via our alliances/networks. We receive information about ‘Off the market’ properties that are on the quiet or not listed with an agent. Giving you the edge over the competition.
3. Reduce the amount of time searching for property. It takes on average 8 - 12 weeks, or around 100 – 120 hours for us to locate the best property. We know buyers who have been looking themselves for 6 - 12 months!
4. Eliminate the stress and frustration of being shown inappropriate and unsuitable properties by selling agents that don't listen to the buyers' needs. Agents are limited to what they have to sell, and will try to convince you to buy something that really doesn’t suit your needs.
5. Have an independent professional buyer's advocate on your side, exclusively representing your best interests, not the vendors! We independently assess the value of every property before you buy, to ascertain its true value in the current market.
6. Source the right type of property in locations with good prospects for capital growth and that suits your lifestyle needs.
7. Help investors build their property portfolio steadily by buying in growth areas with good yields. We are wealth creators!
8. Help bid at auction, ensure we secure the property, at the best possible price and terms/conditions, whilst taking away the stress and the emotion. VIP Buyer’s Advocates have the best success rate due to their unique bidding system.

Unless you can commit to the property search full time and get to know the market extremely well, it may be difficult for you to adequately evaluate the market. In deciding what to buy and where to buy and how much to pay, you should consider using the services of a buyers’ advocate. They will also ensure you don’t pay too much by providing background information about the true value of the property you are seeking to buy, so that you can make an informed choice.

Astute Buyers’ Advocate can help you in different ways, depending on the level of involvement you seek. They can do all the searching and negotiating for you, as well as coordinating all of the necessary support services like solicitors, building inspectors and property managers. Alternatively, if you like doing your own searching, they can assist you just at the negotiation and evaluation stage.