Looking to Buy Property
We work for home buyers and investors of all budgets
What is a Buyers Advocate & Why you need one
BUYING A HOME IS A BIG DEAL. Buyer’s advocates, also known as buyer’s agents, are professionals that specialise in searching, evaluating and negotiating the purchase of property on behalf of the buyer. Whether you’re relocating, upgrading, searching for your dream/forever home, securing an investment property or simply buying a first home, it’s all about finding the RIGHT ONE. Getting it right the first time means you’ll save money, time and heartache in the long run.
What does a Buyers Advocate do for You
Guidance
Provide guidance about how much to offer for a home and share insights that would provide an advantage to the buyer.
Negotiation
Negotiate exclusively on the buyer’s behalf, seeking the best price and terms for the buyer.
Work to protect their clients with contractual contingencies, designed with the buyer’s best interests in mind.
Experience
An experienced advocate like us can take a keen look at a property and spot potential problems, either visible material defects or potential problems upon resale.
Market Knowledge
A buyers advocate will help you formulate your offer based upon recent sales in the area. The more information you have, the more educated your decision.
Market Networks
One of the biggest perks of having a buyer’s advocate is our access to all property’s for sale in particular OFF MARKET properties.
Less Stress
Having an expert manage the busy work of buying a property is a blessing. Working with a buyer’s advocate means you have a champion on your side of a transaction that be extremely stressful otherwise.
Markets & Services
Investors
We also acquire investment property for time-poor professionals. As trusted investment buyers advocates, the preservation of capital is our highest priority, and we treat the job of investing for our clients with the seriousness and sincerity it deserves. We provide our clients with the potential for the highest reward, at the lowest risk. We carefully assess and negotiate on your behalf for quality established investment properties across Australia.
Overseas buyers
Our service for overseas buyers are similar to those we provide for our local clients. However, we need to know if you wish to buy in Melbourne, will the property be an investment or are you coming to Melbourne to live and enjoy our sensational city and lifestyle.
What is an off market listing?
There also know as silent listings or off market real estate. An off-market sale is a term used to define a property that is for sale without public advertising. The vendors/owners are motivated sellers that are usually looking for a quick sale or a sale with special terms. Who has access to these listings? Everyone! Typically buyers agents & real estate agents have the most access to these type of property sales, but the Melbourne real estate market is changing everyday.
Our Process
The buying process begins with your typical actions, research steps, procedures, processes and review stages that are involved with a successful residential real estate transaction. Depending on the transaction, some may take minutes, hours, or even days to complete, while some may not be needed. Not only does using a buyers advocate offer a safety net for the possible pitfalls of working independently, but often buyers agents can negotiate lower prices for homes!
Research
We meet with you & get to know you and your property requirements. This includes preparation and understanding of what your buying parameters are, including realistic expectations of price, property and position characteristics. Our job is also to help you clarify what you want most, and find you options that meet your specifications as much as possible.
Property Hunt
Once we have determined with you the best locations, including the type of neighborhood you want, school systems you want to be part of, etc. We’ll then conduct an exhaustive & time intensive property search to arrive at a property shortlist.
Property Inspection
Once we have narrowed down a list of suitable properties to consider. We then actively work on your behalf to select a suitable property that meets your budget and aspirations. We will view homes with you and provide comparative analysis find the home that fits your needs.
Property Review
We will review the property, arrange inspections, etc. We will advise on anything that may need further clarification or possibly investigation. Additionally we have a list of trusted professionals from surveyors to financial experts that are known to be excellent to work with and can connect you with them immediately.
Negotiations
One of the biggest perks of having us as your buyer’s agent is our ability to negotiate the best price for your property purchase. We can serve as your professional negotiator and will advise you on what your initial offer should be and how to proceed accordingly when the seller responds. We’ll be by your side throughout the negotiation process.
Contract Navigation
Real estate contracts can be confusing and difficult to understand, which is why you will have us as your representative looking out for your best interests. As Licensed Real Estate Agents we know all about contracts and the various possible contingencies that can show up in a real estate contract.
With over 20 years’ experience in real estate we are one of Melbourne’s premier property advocates.
Melbourne is one of the most expensive cities in the world to buy residential property, which makes finding the right home within a budget a difficult task. That’s where Proactive Property Advocates can help. If you’re considering buying or would like to know more about the property market in your area, we’d love to hear from you.
