If you have already found the property you want to buy, the answer is almost certainly no — you do not need a full buyers advocate. What you need is property advisory: independent analysis, negotiation strategy and contract support. And that is available for a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST through Collings Property Advisory.
What Is the Difference Between a Buyers Advocate and a Property Advisor?
A buyers advocate is engaged to find a property for you. If you do not know what suburb to buy in, what price range works for you, or what type of property suits your goals — a buyers advocate conducts the search and handles the full acquisition process. Their fee reflects that: typically 1.5% to 3% of the purchase price, or $15,000 to $30,000+ on a $1 million property.
A property advisor is engaged after you have already found the property. You do not need someone to search for you — you need someone to tell you if the price is right, help you negotiate, and make sure you do not make a costly mistake. That is a fundamentally different and lower-cost service.
When You Do Not Need a Full Buyers Advocate
- You have already found the property you want to buy
- You are comfortable with the suburb and property type
- You just want to know if the price is fair
- You want help negotiating or preparing an offer
- You want someone independent to review the contract
- You want auction strategy and bidding support
What a Collings Property Advisor Does for You
- Comparable sales analysis — what have similar properties actually sold for?
- Independent market value assessment — what is this property worth?
- Investment analysis — what is the yield, growth potential, and risk?
- Negotiation strategy — what should you offer and how?
- Agent negotiations — we deal with the agent directly on your behalf
- Auction strategy — what is the reserve likely to be and how should you bid?
- Contract guidance — what should you look for before you sign?
The Cost Comparison
| Service | Cost | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| Collings Property Advisor | $4,500 + GST fixed | You found the property, need guidance and negotiation |
| Full Buyers Advocate | $15,000-$30,000+ (1.5-3% of purchase price) | You need someone to find the property for you |
| No advice | $0 upfront | Risk of overpaying by $20,000-$50,000+ |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a property advisor help me negotiate even if I found the property myself?
Yes — this is exactly what Collings Property Advisory is designed for. You found it; we help you buy it at the right price.
What if I want to go to auction?
Auction strategy and bidding support are included in the $4,500 + GST advisory fee.
How do I know if I am getting value for money?
On a $900,000 purchase, paying $5,000 for advice that saves you $20,000-$40,000 in overpayment is an excellent return. Most clients find the advisory fee pays for itself many times over.
Get Started
If you have found a property and want independent guidance before you commit, talk to a Collings Property Advisor. Fixed fee $4,500 + GST. No commission. No conflict of interest. collings.com.au/portal.
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