In wealth creation every effort should be made to get it right the first time. Advice from experienced professionals is a MUST. Selecting the right location, the right type of property to meet your objectives, paying a fair price and setting the stage to have the investment income producing soon after settlement is affected are only some of the issues one encounters.

Do you have the time and know-how to achieve these essentials?

Did you know the agent selling the property is representing the seller and duty bound to get them the highest price with the best conditions for them?

Be astute and have a professional - working exclusively for U the Buyer - Buyer Agent represent U and help U get the best deal.

How comforting to know you have a professional looking after your interests and have peace of mind to know someone is there to help U all the way.

Be aware, the fees U pay to obtain the service of a Buyer Agent is totally tax deductible when U buy an investment. However, more often then not, the amount of saving they make for you is more than what you pay them.

What will the "Buyer Agent" do for his fee?

The Buyer needs more help than the Seller because the buy is for a long term whilst the Seller sells and moves on.

Buyer Agents do not just fill in the Offer to Purchase on behalf of the buyer but because they are well informed they should provide:

• Detailed information about the community and the real estate market.
• Access to the entire marketplace for the Buyer.
• Source properties: Investment, Owner-occupied, and Development sites.
• Inspect properties and advise faults and resale prospects.
• Help in the selection of a property and assist with details of preparation of offer.
• Negotiate the best price and terms for the Buyer.
• Verify the offering price with sales evidence.
• Bidding at auction.
• Advice on finance and direct them towards a reliable finance consultant.
• Facilitate verification of property condition - e.g. building inspection, title search, zoning and boundaries (Surveyor).
• Management of conveyancing process (Settlement Agent).

The Buyer in a real estate transaction actually needs more help than the seller. All the specialised services will be done by others such as Surveyors, Mortgage Manager, Settlement Agents and the like. However, the Buyer needs competent advice on where to get help in all of these.