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For many busy professionals, the demanding task of acquiring their ideal property for the right price can be overwhelming, resulting in hopeless guessing games and costly mistakes. By outsourcing your home search to an experienced and well networked buyers agent on the Northern Beaches, you will complete life’s most significant transaction swiftly and with peace of mind.
Life's Biggest Purchase Shouldn't be a Guess
Why you need a buyers agent
on the northern beaches
Acquiring a desirable home in a competitive real estate market while adhering to budgetary and time limitations is a complex endeavour that necessitates comprehensive market awareness, and specialised expertise. Additionally, the existing system frequently privileges sellers, placing a professional real estate agent in opposition to an unseasoned property buyer, who lacks the essential skills, resources, and time to grasp the subtleties of the market and engage in sound negotiations.
We outsource the sale of our homes to professional real estate agents to help streamline the process and secure the best possible price – but we don’t need help buying a home? 
THE 5 VALUE CARDS
Generally speaking, buyer’s who extract the most value from a buyer’s agent typically resonate with at least one of the below value cards. If none of these resonate with your particular circumstances, then a buyer’s agent might not be the best fit for you.
Northern Beaches Specialist
Northern Beaches Specialist
Northern Beaches Specialist
Northern Beaches Specialist
The demand for lifestyle locations such as the Northern Beaches has never been higher. Therefore, having an in-depth knowledge of the subject matter is crucial to achieving success. This is precisely why we’re a specialist Buyers Agent on the Northern Beaches and not Sydney wide generalists.
Understanding the distinction between the two is important:
Local real estate specialists possess in-depth knowledge of the area’s history, culture, and demographics. By focusing on a specific geographic region, they analyse various market trends, pricing, and inventory levels to provide guidance to clients who lack the time and resources to learn on their own. They leverage their local expertise to advise clients on pricing strategies, marketing tactics used by particular agents, and negotiation tactics that are tailored to each circumstance.
In contrast, generalists typically operate across multiple regions, which dilutes their knowledge base and weakens their relationships with key sales agents. This is significant because sound relationships are crucial to a) being able to negotiate transparently and b) staying informed about pre-market and off-market buying opportunities.
We exclusively focus on the Northern Beaches area, from Manly to Palm Beach, allowing us to confidently claim genuine local area expertise. We understand the various micro markets that exist within the region and can provide clients with highly specialised and personalised guidance.
Services
Seamless Home Search and Acquisition – We search, while you get on with life.
We understand that time is precious, especially for busy professionals who cannot devote their valuable time to properly researching the market, making inquiries, and inspecting properties that don’t even meet their requirements. It’s why we offer a comprehensive service that includes:
1. Discussing your needs and preferences to develop a detailed brief.
2. Conducting a comprehensive search using social media platforms, email databases, targeted letterbox drops and sales agent networks.
3. Identifying and presenting a shortlist of properties that match your brief.
4. Carefully evaluating each property.
5. Taking care of all relevant due diligence in preparation for offer
6. Representing you at auctions and/or negotiating on your behalf to secure the best price and terms possible.
7. Assisting you through the settlement process and delivering the keys to your new home.
With our professional support, you will save time and stress, and enjoy a smoother, more streamlined property purchasing experience.
Skilled Evaluation and Negotiation – Knowledge is power.
As Northern Beaches specialists, we know the market. By monitoring various local market data points, we are equipped with the knowledge to make informed pricing decisions to negotiate with confidence and sound logic.
Additionally, we know the sales agents from whom we buy. It allows for more transparent negotiations that prioritise logical reasoning over emotional responses.
If you’ve found the property you love, but want to avoid negotiating with an experienced sales agent, we’ll sense-check your purchase and negotiate on your behalf.
Expert Auction Bidding
As experienced campaigners, we possess a thorough understanding of the intricacies of auctions and how various scenarios can unfold. We can represent you at auction and provide strategic guidance to help you secure your desired property without getting caught up in the emotion of bidding wars.
Unbiased Sales Advisory
Sometimes, you don’t know who and what to believe. If you’re thinking about selling and feeling unsure about what sales agent to trust, let us be your guide. We’ll give you an unbiased appraisal of your home and we’ll help you choose the right selling agent for the job. We’ll also be in your corner throughout the selling process.
Seamless Home Search and Acquisition – We search, while you get on with life.
We understand that time is precious, especially for busy professionals who cannot devote their valuable time to properly researching the market, making inquiries, and inspecting properties that don’t even meet their requirements. It’s why we offer a comprehensive service that includes:
1. Discussing your needs and preferences to develop a detailed brief.
2. Conducting a comprehensive search using social media platforms, email databases, targeted letterbox drops and sales agent networks.
3. Identifying and presenting a shortlist of properties that match your brief.
4. Carefully evaluating each property.
5. Taking care of all relevant due diligence in preparation for offer
6. Representing you at auctions and/or negotiating on your behalf to secure the best price and terms possible.
7. Assisting you through the settlement process and delivering the keys to your new home.
With our professional support, you will save time and stress, and enjoy a smoother, more streamlined property purchasing experience.
Skilled Evaluation and Negotiation – Knowledge is power.
As Northern Beaches specialists, we know the market. By monitoring various local market data points, we are equipped with the knowledge to make informed pricing decisions to negotiate with confidence and sound logic.
Additionally, we know the sales agents from whom we buy. It allows for more transparent negotiations that prioritise logical reasoning over emotional responses.
If you’ve found the property you love, but want to avoid negotiating with an experienced sales agent, we’ll sense-check your purchase and negotiate on your behalf.
Expert Auction Bidding
As experienced campaigners, we possess a thorough understanding of the intricacies of auctions and how various scenarios can unfold. We can represent you at auction and provide strategic guidance to help you secure your desired property without getting caught up in the emotion of bidding wars.
Unbiased Sales Advisory
Sometimes, you don’t know who and what to believe. If you’re thinking about selling and feeling unsure about what sales agent to trust, let us be your guide. We’ll give you an unbiased appraisal of your home and we’ll help you choose the right selling agent for the job. We’ll also be in your corner throughout the selling process.
MORE BUYING OPPORTUNITIES
DEPENDABLE PROPERTY ADVICE
YOUR NEXT HOME SECURED
FOR THE BEST POSSIBLE PRICE
THAT’S OUR PROMISE TO YOU.
THE POETRY’S A BONUS.
Founder & Director
Anthony Butler
Anthony’s experience at a prominent Sydney Buyer’s Agency, where he was awarded the 2022 Buyer’s Agent of the Year, prompted him to establish his own boutique agency to specialise solely on Sydney’s Northern Beaches.
Previous to establishing himself as a leading buyer’s agent, Anthony had a successful career in the competitive realm of B2B technology sales, where he worked for and collaborated with some of the most exciting tech brands in the world, including Google, Apple, and Microsoft.
It was here that Anthony became highly adept at managing key client relationships and converting customer needs into successful outcomes.
Anthony characterises himself as a consultative and immensely inquisitive individual with exceptional people skills. He is esteemed for his collaborative and strategic mindset, who always prioritises the client’s best interests.
He possesses an inherent talent for connecting with people from all walks of life and is driven to make a positive impact to the communities in which he lives and works.
Outside of fulfilling the dreams of property buyers, Anthony possesses a strong passion for sports, small business as well as design and architecture. During his free time, he relishes the opportunity to be in the great outdoors fishing and envisions owning property in the hinterlands of Byron Bay.
HUMBLE BRAGS
FIND THE ANSWERS
YOU NEED TO KNOW
We rely on a skilled sales agent to sell our property and maximise its value. Additionally, we entrust a property manager to handle our investment properties, freeing us from the burden of tenant hunting and resolving the various issues that crop up. While it’s possible to purchase a property independently, it requires a substantial time investment to understand the market to make informed choices. It’s more efficient to outsource to a knowledgeable professional who can achieve superior results in less time.
Whether a buyer’s agent is worth the fees they charge depends on individual circumstances. Generally, a buyer’s agent will provide value to clients by leveraging their knowledge and expertise of the property market, negotiating the best price and terms possible, and helping them navigate the complex process of purchasing a property.
For buyers who are time-poor, unfamiliar with the local property market and/or lack property negotiation experience, a buyer’s agent can be an invaluable asset.
Yes, this is an option we can discuss. Please note that there is a premium attached to this service.
With the industry experiencing rapid growth, an increasing number of individuals are turning to buyer’s agents to even the playing field and make informed purchasing decisions. This includes first home buyers all the way through to luxury buyers. It’s predicted that in years to come, engaging the services of a buyer’s agent will be standard protocol.
Our extensive network of sales agents throughout the Northern Beaches gives us insider access to pre-market and off-market inventory that is not publicly advertised.
We also maintain a comprehensive record of all off-market properties that come our way and, at times, utilise property data platforms to pinpoint specific properties to pursue through door-knocking and letterbox drops.
In general, our average turnaround time is around 7 weeks. However, we have had some briefs that have been fulfilled within a week, while others, particularly for prestige properties, may take up to 6 months to complete.
Yes. Up to $5M.
No.
Although we cannot guarantee a specific price outcome, we commit to negotiating the best possible price and terms based on the unique circumstances of each negotiation. As someone who may not be familiar with the market or experienced in negotiating property deals, it’s fair to say that we can secure a better deal for you than you would be able to on your own.
A sales agent represents the interests of the seller in a property transaction, while a buyer’s agent represents the interests of the buyer.
Sales agents are responsible for marketing and selling properties on behalf of the seller and their role involves managing property inspections, negotiating with buyers, and ensuring that the transaction process runs smoothly.
Buyer’s agents, on the other hand, work exclusively on behalf of the buyer.
They assist clients in finding suitable properties that meet their specific needs and preferences, negotiate on their behalf, and help them to navigate the purchasing process. They may also have access to off-market properties and other exclusive opportunities that are not publicly advertised.
Here are some steps you can take to find the right buyer’s agent:
- Research: Start by researching different buyer’s agents online. Look for agents who specialise in the area you are interested in and who have positive reviews from past clients.
- Are they well networked? Randomly call some local agents to ask if your buyer’s agent is known and respected.
- Ask if you can speak to some previous clients.
- Ask what their approach is. Is it detailed and do they explain it in a concise way? If not, they’re potentially not thorough and/or they’re making up answers on the spot.
- Evaluate communication skills: During the consultation, assess the agent’s communication skills and ensure that they listen carefully to your needs and preferences.
- Chemistry: It’s important to find an agent you feel comfortable working with. Chemistry is important when working with a buyer’s agent, as you will be spending a lot of time together and sharing personal information about your finances and preferences. Trust your instincts and choose an agent you feel you can build a good rapport with.
- Interview potential agents. Find out how many properties they’ve purchased. The more the better!
- Make sure the agent is licensed and has professional indemnity insurance.
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"Real estate cannot be lost or stolen, nor can it be carried away. Purchased with common sense, paid for in full, and managed with reasonable care, it is about the safest investment in the world".
Franklin D. Roosevelt
