As the leading property buyers agent in Sydney and Brisbane, here are five of our most useful tips for all property buyers:

1. Be clear on your essential requirements. What sort of property are you looking for and why, in which location and what is your budget? When looking at properties, it is tempting to get carried away and emotional about properties that don’t meet your essential requirements.

2. Research is crucial. How well do you know the area where you are buying? What are the recent sales in the area? Where are the best streets in the area? How far away are the schools, shops, hospitals, and transport? What are the demographic trends and future growth projections? As a buyers agent we always look at these things and much more.

3. Always consider the resaleability of the property. This is true for both homes and investment properties. A property may appeal to you but if it is on a busy road, faces south and has poor light, is negatively affected by a right of way or is directly under the flight path, how much will it appeal to someone else? Similarly, with investment properties, just because you may like a particular property, consider whether it will appeal to tenants. What sort of tenants are you trying to attract? Remember that tenants and property buyers often have very different requirements.

4. Be careful when dealing with the real estate agent. Remember that unlike a buyers agent, the real estate agent acts in the best interests of the seller, not the buyer and will always be trying to get the best price for the property. With this in mind, never look too keen during or after a viewing and never indicate your absolute maximum when registering with the selling agent. Statistically, 90% of all buyers will eventually buy a property up to 10% more than the maximum price they had set for themselves.

5. Consult with a buyers agent. Unlike a selling agent, a buyers agent acts exclusively and independently for a property buyer. A buyers agent will give you the best advice on how and where to buy a property that will suit your requirements. And if you are unsure of what to look for or simply don’t have the time, a buyers agent will inspect and short list suitable properties for you. A buyers agent is able to look for property in a wide range of locations from various different sources, unlike a selling agent who works in a specific area. A good buyers agent will also negotiate the best purchase price for you and ensure that the process of selecting and purchasing a property right through until settlement is a smooth and hassle free experience.

With offices in Sydney and Brisbane, Prosper Group are the buyers agents of choice for busy professionals. We at Prosper Group would be more than happy to assist you with any property buying needs. Call Prosper Group to speak with one of our Property Buyers Agents now on 1300 664 373.

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