Buyers Agent Sydney | Strategic Buyers Agents

Our purchasing process for Sydney property

What process do your Sydney buyers agents follow?

We always start with strategy. Our buyers agents are assisted by our in-house property strategist, who is also a licensed financial adviser.

We feel it is essential to spend sufficient time ensuring your strategy will deliver upon your longer term goals and objectives. We strongly recommend all our property buyers participate in one of our tailored strategy sessions before committing to a plan – all at no cost or obligation to you.

How do you recommend where to search for properties?

Our Sydney buyers agents utilise our proprietary investment tool known as Area X-Ray™ to assist you in identifying which specific suburbs to buy in.

Area X-Ray™ analyses each of the 189 suburbs within 20 km of Sydney’s CBD against 16 purchasing criteria, and divides this list of suburbs into distinct zones which we have labeled Red, Blue and Green. In short, Red areas are not recommended for investment, Blue areas are acceptable (but not preferred), and Green areas are your strongest options for Sydney property investment success.

Utilising key tools such as Area X-Ray™, as well as our many years of property purchasing experience, our area experts will advise you on what the best purchasing options are for your chosen budget.

Our recommended properties

Once your search has commenced, your buyers agent will be inspecting properties both on and off the market, as well as pre-market opportunities that meet your specific brief. Your buyers agent will inspect all properties that meet your brief, updating you of any they feel are worth inspecting. Your buyers agent will only recommend the best possible properties that meet your objectives.

How we evaluate properties

When it comes to selecting the best property, it’s true that “the devil is in the detail”.

As is standard with our approach, your buyers agent will complete full due diligence on the subject property. As necessary, we will arrange a pest/building/strata report and ensure all aspects are thoroughly considered and investigated.

Your buyers agent will also complete a comparative market analysis to establish an estimate of value, and advise you of what we believe the property is actually worth. Anyone can pay the top price, but a buyers agent who specialises in the specific area you are searching in will help ensure you pay the right price.

Negotiation and purchase

Your buyers agent will ensure you are fully ready to purchase the selected property before continuing. Once our due diligence process is complete, your buyers agent will advise and assist your solicitor/conveyancer regarding any recommended changes and amendments to be made to the contract. All our buyers agents are highly trained, expert negotiators – this is what we do.

Once a price is agreed upon, we will proceed and exchange on your behalf. Alternatively we will bid on your behalf should the property go to auction.

Post-purchase

Our partnership does not end upon purchase. Your buyers agent will attend the pre-settlement inspection to ensure the property is in the same condition it was in at exchange, and will continue to protect your interest.

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Our Clients Property Buying Testimonials

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NORMANHURST – 5 bedroom House

“My Buyers Agent did an outstanding job on auction day. The strategies he employed, his reading of body language and the execution of the bidding itself left us with full confidence of a successful outcome, which indeed there was. There is absolutely no doubt that he ended up saving us a lot of money. I would never recommend people do their own bidding after watching him!”

Matthew Gee

WOLLSTONECRAFT – 1 bedroom Unit

“My husband and I had used Strategic Investor Group services for previous property purchases and couldn’t be happier with the level of above and beyond service we had received. When we heard that they had expanded their offerings to include a Buyers Agency we were ecstatic! Paul and I have been searching for an investment property for many months and the challenges we faced in buying a property were due to being – time poor, lack of desire to spend each weekend trekking from one open house to the next (“we’ve had our fair share of that over many years for our previous properties”) and of course we dreaded competition with others during auctions. We turned to Buyers Agency, they met with us under no obligation to discuss our circumstances, their services and how we could align ourselves into a mutually beneficial arrangement. Within a matter of weeks we were able to find ourselves a property in Wollstonecraft on Saturday, contract of sale reviewed Monday, pre-approval finalised and our offer accepted by 5pm on the Tuesday. It was the most painless and expedited experience I’ve ever had when purchasing a property in Sydney. Our Research Manager was with us every step of the way providing us with up to date information on the progress on how we should proceed to ensure we secure the property. We are delighted to recommend Strategic Investor Group to anyone who’s looking to increase their portfolio or just wanting to break into the Sydney Market.”

Paul and Paula Dunn

CHIPPENDALE – 2 bedroom warehouse apartment

“We never felt like we were in the dark throughout the entire process. The team did such a good job at listening to our needs, answering all our questions honestly and explaining the strategy to us whenever we felt unsure. The face-to-face meetings at the beginning of the process gave us a good insight into the team’s work ethic and their dedication to help find the best property for us. The team provided us with regular updates at every stage, from finances, to recommended properties, acquisitions and settlement. We always found the team to be responsive and proactive, when unforeseen issues arose (as they do), we were able to reach a resolution quickly.

Although we were very impressed with the entire team’s performance from start to finish, the highlight of our experience was definitely on auction day. We knew market conditions were competitive (we lost to a few auctions when we were looking to buy on our own) and we knew we would be gutted if we lost another one. Our Buyers Agents, who had previous experience being on both sides of the purchase, were very confident and in control the entire day though. They knew what the property was worth and they knew what strategy to use, resulting in us purchasing for $50,000 under budget.”

Jason and April Pethybridge

BONDI – 1 bedroom apartment

“Gina and I would like to express our eternal gratitude to the entire Team at Strategic Investor Group for assisting and supporting us with the acquisition of our amazing property in Bondi. Everything from our initial consultation, to clarifying our specific needs, being guided through the loan process through to winning the final bid at Auction, amazing!

The relief of handing over all responsibility to expert hands was well worth the reasonable fee charged. To attain a property in today’s market is a challenge. To secure the right loan, locate a property without hidden costs, fall in love with a property and then acquire it all without stress in a 5-day period, after 4 months of nightmares, is an experience everyone should be aware is possible.

Our Buyers Agent was amazing, Our Client Services Managers were so caring and supported by a complete team behind the scenes.

Thank you to all.”

Gina and Sue Brescianini

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WOOLLAHRA – 4 bedroom terrace

“The professional manner in which the team performed during every hiccup they ran into. The team took it in their stride to look for the best possible solution for us as the client. There was never a shortcut or easy option taken without careful consideration as to the effect on the final product delivered.”

Rory O’Brien

EASTWOOD – 3 bedroom Villa

“I spent 9 months searching for a property in Sydney in vain. At the end of this time period, I was exhausted and completely disillusioned. In desperation I rang my financial advisor who recommended I use a Buyer’s Agent. At our first meeting I was very impressed with the Buyer’s Agents ability to articulate my precise requirements, explain the three service options available and felt reassured that there would be a team of people consistently working towards finding my property. Once the search began my agents tertiary qualifications in Building and Construction Management assisted with extensive feedback on each property considered. 3 weeks later I secured a property (which was better than any I had found during my 9 month search) for a whopping $113,000 under my budget! The whole process was stress free the team arranged all legal, financial and building services. I would heartedly recommend the Strategic team to family and friends.”

Gillian Sear

VAUCLUSE – 3 bedroom duplex (EOI)

“I have been a client of Strategic Investor Group for over 4 years and I have never received a service like it in Australia. They are always on time and on top of all my issues, and I never have to worry again about opening bank accounts, insurance renewal, mortgage management etc. The service is fully customized for the client. I do my job and don’t have to think about anything else.”

Joel Kligman

FAQ – More questions about buyers agents

Who pays the buyers agent?

We work for you, the buyer, and only you. (This means that you are the one who pays our fee, and not the seller or anyone else.)

What are your fees?

We work on a fixed-fee basis only. This means that, unlike many other Sydney buyers agents, we do not charge a percentage commission based on the value of your property purchase, or anything else.

We prefer this fixed-fee method as it means you will know exactly what you will pay before you purchase a property. This leads to greater peace of mind throughout your property purchasing process, avoiding any surprises along the way.

We will agree on this fixed fee before we do any work for you and before you sign our buyers agency agreement.

For more information on our fees, please just get in touch with us, and we’ll be happy to explain them in depth.

Are your services expensive?

No – we don’t believe so! Our fixed fee represents only a very small percentage of the property purchase price. Furthermore, we typically save our clients significantly more than the value of our fee through negotiating the property to a much lower price than our client could have achieved alone.

Additionally, when our fee is weighed up against the cost of missing out on properties in a rising market, the costs of paying for building/pest reports, the value of your time looking each weekend, and the risk of overpaying or not correctly evaluating a property, we believe the value and benefits of having a professional do this for you becomes abundantly clear.

What else can you help me with?

We can do as little or as much as you need assistance with. Here are some of our services you might not be aware of:

Half-day personal consultations: If you’re intent on going it alone, we offer half-day personal consultations on how to effectively search for and invest in properties yourself. We’ll equip you with as much of our expertise as we can so that you are fully prepared when the time comes to sign.
Auction bidding: Found the right property but nervous about the auction? Possibly you have never bid at an auction previously or may have bought only a few times before. We can step in and bid for you. With experience in buying over 500 properties, why not let one of our buyers agents bid on your behalf?
Expert negotiations: Found the perfect property and need help closing the deal? For a fixed fee we can take over and do all of your negotiations.

Are buyers agents’ fees tax deductible?

Yes – provided you are buying a property for investment purposes, you can add the cost of using a buyers agent to your “cost base”, meaning it is tax deductible. When you go to sell, this cost will come off the value of your capital gain. Please seek advice from your accountant to see how this may apply to you. (Unfortunately buyers agents’ fees for an owner-occupier purchase are not tax deductible.)

Can you help me if I live or work interstate or overseas?

Whether you are local, interstate or overseas, we are able to help you purchase a property. With the right authorities in place, we can undertake all aspects of the property search and acquisition on your behalf.

Though you may be unable to physically inspect a property yourself, we will inspect, assess and provide our recommendations to you along with any photos, floorplans and virtual tours.

We always ensure that you have all the information you need to make an informed purchasing decision. Our Sydney buyers agents have assisted hundreds of clients living in other states and many other countries.

What happens if I find a property myself after engaging you for a full search?

Once you have engaged our services, we undertake an extensive search on your behalf including local market analysis, physical inspections and contacting of many agents to uncover opportunities which have not yet hit the market. As such, our full fees are nevertheless payable even if you find a property on your own.

If you do happen to identify a property that we haven’t seen, then we request you let us know so that we can use our skills and experience to provide a full assessment of the property to determine its real market value and raise any potential issues.

Are you fully licensed and insured?

Strategic Property Buyers Pty Ltd holds a corporation licence and our buyers agents each hold a full real estate licence. Our professional indemnity insurance covers up to $6 million in aggregate. For more information visit the Real Estate Institute of Australia https://reia.asn.au/

What are off-market properties?

Off-market properties are properties not listed to the public and therefore not advertised on any online property portals such as realestate.com.au or domain.com.au. These may include properties known only to real estate sales agents, with instructions to sell only via their personal database of contacts (thereby saving the vendor advertising fees).

Do your buyers agents get access to off-market properties?

Each of our buyers agents is an expert in their particular part of Sydney, and maintains very close relationships with the selling agents in that patch. We therefore enjoy access to hundreds of off-market properties presented directly to us each year, with an opportunity to inspect these properties typically before anyone else has seen them.

Using our Sydney buyers agents can therefore assist you in finding an opportunity to purchase when so many other properties are being snapped up in advance. If you’ve ever missed out on a property you loved, this can be key to making sure it does not happen again.

Can I cancel my agreement with you?

Yes, you can. Unlike most buyers agents, we won’t lock you in for a specified minimum term. If you feel we don’t deserve your business, fire us. You can terminate any agreement with us with only 7 days notice.

If you cancel and you don’t purchase a property during our agreement period, you pay nothing further.

Do you represent vendors selling their property?

Never. We do not sell property. Our buyers agents work exclusively for the buyer.

Do you buy for owner-occupiers or for investors?

Both. Our buyers agents can purchase property for owner-occupiers as well as for investors. We understand that these can be two very different searches with distinct motivations and objectives. So, whether you are buying an investment property, or you are an owner-occupier looking for your dream home, we can assist you to make sure you purchase for the right price and avoid overpaying.

Is your buyers agency part of any professional associations?

Yes. Our Agency is a full member of the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA). See https://rebaa.com.au/members/strategic-investor-group/.

What is the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA)?

REBAA is an alliance of professional buyers agents formed to establish the highest standards and accreditation in the real estate industry and facilitate professional development for its members. See https://rebaa.com.au/.

Do your buyers agents complete ongoing training?

All our buyers agents are licensed real estate agents. The Department of Fair Trade requires all licensed real estate agents to complete a minimum of 9 hours of professional development training every year. Our buyers agents also complete various other ongoing training and development work each year. For more information about our ongoing training requirements visit: https://www.fairtrading.nsw.gov.au/housing-and-property/property-professionals/recent-law-reforms/real-estate-agents-licence

Ready to get started?

If you’re ready to use one of our buyers agents as your unfair property advantage, just get in touch with us to arrange your free, no-obligation property consultation. We’ll discuss your unique requirements in-depth and tailor your property search plan to your specific needs.

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What People Are Saying About Strategic Property Buyers

“Thank you very much for guiding me so competently and well through the mortgage application process. I felt at all times looked after in the best possible way and you also kept the paper work to a minimum. I really had a great experience and will recommend your services to others. Good luck with your business in the future. Best experience ever. Thank you.”

Georg ChmielFormer CEO, LJ Hooker

“I have been using the Strategic team for all my mortgage loans since 2008. I was a partner in a large accounting firm which prohibited me from using some banks which we audited. I met Alex upon my retirement and he managed to get me the best deal from a bank which saved me nearly $100K in fees. I have always found the team to be efficient, willing to listen and they always come up with a creative solution that suits me. I have since referred a number of friends to Strategic Investor Group who have also had the same great experience as myself. I have no hesitation in recommending others to him.”

Ezy EliasRetired Partner KPMG

“I have been dealing with the Strategic group (all divisions) for almost a decade now and my experience has been very positive. The directors and staff run an organisation based on quality and attentive service and this shows at every step of the way. My involvement with the directors and their businesses is on a number of levels including taking care of my personal affairs, referring clients to the group in addition to providing professional services to the group.”

Daniel BeydounManaging Partner, DBC Advisory

“We have found dealing with the team at Strategic to be that of unsurpassed excellence. Their professionalism and thoroughness is fantastic. I cannot thank them enough for the solutions they have provided to our clients, adding value to their situation and helping us build a deeper relationship with them. Further, their regular feedback ensures everyone is clear as to where we are within the process. Thank you for your ongoing support and first class service.”

Tom SchipillitiManager Financial Planning, Hillross CBD

“I approached Strategic Investor Group when wanting to buy my first investment property. They simplified the whole process and investigated all the lending options until they had found the top three that fit my criteria. I then reviewed these options with the team and chose the one I felt was my best choice. The team at Strategic were always able to answer my questions and they always acted in my best interest and kept the lender on track. I have recommended Strategic Investor Group to my friends and associates and will continue to do so.”

Robert RyanCFO, Boost Media International

“As part of our thorough research we met with a number of advisors who were all pushing us in the same direction. Fortunately a close friend of ours recommended we meet with a team member at Strategic Investor group. Our advisor was brilliant and the team was simply outstanding. We were given far more help than we knew we needed. We are very happy to have the team at Strategic looking after our family’s financial future, thank you so much.”

Sasha ShevelevManaging Director, Webcoda

“I wanted to take the time to let you know that it has been a pleasure to deal with the whole finance and superannuation team for the last few years. We have now moved all our financing and investment requirements and services to the team at Strategic. The team’s ideas, responsiveness and dedication have been far beyond what we have experienced with any other organisations in the past. It was a very good decision to exclusively use your organisation for all and any of our future requirements. It was a pleasure to deal with a firm who took the time to understand all our requirement in detail, and suggest better ways; even go as far as taking the ownership of doing all the required follow-ups and paper work on our behalf. This sort of dedication and attention to detail has been invaluable to us, and we are extremely thankful for your assistance and personalised help. Thank you and we look forward to continuing to use your services.”

Carlos PalacioEntrepreneur

“I have always found everyone at Strategic Investor Group to be both personable and well informed. They are truly professional in their approach and the level of service they provide. Most importantly, they always offer advice which is right for each individual client and which reflects that client’s best interests. As a person who has both referred to and also sought personal advice from Strategic Investor Group over the years, I have enjoyed knowing that any referral made has been complemented in the service provided, and the quality of advice is always valued.”

Ben Bickmore-HuttDirector, Bickmore-Hutt Realty

“I have been a client of Strategic Investor Group for over 2 years and I have never received a service like it in Australia. They are always on time and on top of all my issues, and I never have to worry again about opening bank accounts, insurance renewal, mortgage management etc. The service is fully customized for the client. I do my job and don’t have to think about anything else.”

Joel KligmanDirector, A Better Smile

“I have been dealing with the team at Strategic Investor Group for over 4 years now and I would highly recommend them to anyone! We had been searching for a property for quite some time and once we found something, they would have a pre-approval in place for us in no time. Then with each disappointment came more searching and another pre-approval when we found another property. This continued on for over 4 years until we were finally the winning bidders and during that whole process they were so patient with us and not one cent was asked from us for their services. Their level of professionalism is outstanding and I am extremely happy we decided to go with them!”

Luca Ciano Entrepreneur

“It was a pleasure dealing with the team at Strategic Investor Group. They kept me informed throughout the process making it simple and easy. I highly recommend Strategic Investor Group.”

Dani KershCEO, Elecdata Australia Pty Limited

“We have been dealing with Strategic Investor Group for a few years and I have no hesitation in recommending their services.
They understand our requirements.
They are efficient.
They communicate clearly and are always contactable.
As our requirements have changed they have been able to adjust accordingly.”

Manfred Levy Entrepreneur

“The team at Strategic Investor Group provided informed and personalised advice which helped us secure our mortgage quickly and at a competitive rate. I have already recommended their services to friends and family”

Adam ChimesDirector, Chase Gallery

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5 more reasons to use our Sydney buyers agency

1. We help you realise your goals

While we are focused on your current property investment, we are always working towards fulfilling your broader wealth strategy. We can advise you on how to integrate your property investments in a way that strategically aligns with your wealth development goals.

2. We help you invest in the right place

Most people don’t know what’s really out there in the wide world of property investment, so it’s no surprise that most buy within 5 km of their own home! But close to home doesn’t always mean best. With our extensive purchasing experience, market data and proprietary tools, we will determine the suburbs that best match your preferences, your investment purposes, and your budget.

3. Access our network and proprietary tools

We’ll uncover off-market opportunities through our network of 3,000+ sales agents. Combined with our proprietary tools Area X-Ray™ and 53Invest™, we’ll find you the best investment available for your property wealth strategy.

4. Property experts in your corner

We’ll negotiate, facilitate your purchase, and help you navigate the pitfalls even many seasoned investors miss. It’s what we do every day and it’s what we do best.

5. Reinvest your time

We’ll help you assess every opportunity — without you lifting a ﬁnger. We’ll rigorously shortlist and inspect the best properties for you so you’ll have more time for the things you really want to do.

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Our purchasing process for Sydney property

What process do your Sydney buyers agents follow?

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Our recommended properties

How we evaluate properties

Negotiation and purchase

Post-purchase

Our Clients Property Buying Testimonials

NORMANHURST – 5 bedroom House

WOLLSTONECRAFT – 1 bedroom Unit

CHIPPENDALE – 2 bedroom warehouse apartment

BONDI – 1 bedroom apartment

WOOLLAHRA – 4 bedroom terrace

EASTWOOD – 3 bedroom Villa

VAUCLUSE – 3 bedroom duplex (EOI)

FAQ – More questions about buyers agents

Who pays the buyers agent?

What are your fees?

Are your services expensive?

What else can you help me with?

Are buyers agents’ fees tax deductible?

Can you help me if I live or work interstate or overseas?

What happens if I find a property myself after engaging you for a full search?

Are you fully licensed and insured?

What are off-market properties?

Do your buyers agents get access to off-market properties?

Can I cancel my agreement with you?

Do you represent vendors selling their property?

Do you buy for owner-occupiers or for investors?

Is your buyers agency part of any professional associations?

What is the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA)?

Do your buyers agents complete ongoing training?

Ready to get started?

What People Are Saying About Strategic Property Buyers

Get the Strategic Investor Group Sydney Area X-Ray™

Looking for the most profitable suburb to invest in?

Unsure which suburb will boom?

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BONUS: Get a Free 20 minutes Call with a Licensed Investment Advisor!

5 more reasons to use our Sydney buyers agency

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