Collings Property Advisory is Australia’s leading independent property advisory service. We sit between traditional real estate agents and buyers advocates, offering professional guidance, negotiation support, and property expertise at a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST.
What Is a Property Advisor?
A property advisor is an independent expert who helps buyers and sellers make better property decisions. Unlike a buyers advocate who searches for property on your behalf, or a real estate agent who represents the vendor, a property advisor works for you on the transaction you’ve already identified.
Who Needs a Property Advisor?
You need a property advisor if you:
- Found a property yourself and need help negotiating
- Want a professional second opinion before making an offer
- Want to sell privately but need pricing and negotiation support
- Don’t want to pay full buyers advocacy fees (typically 2-3% of purchase price)
- Want expert guidance without full-service representation
- Need help understanding true market value
- Want auction strategy and bidding support
Common Mistakes Without Professional Advice
Without a property advisor, buyers and sellers commonly:
- Overpay by $30,000-$80,000 on a purchase due to poor negotiation
- Accept the first offer on a private sale without understanding market value
- Miss contract clauses that cost thousands in the settlement process
- Bid emotionally at auction without a clear walk-away price
- Underestimate vendor motivation and leave money on the table
Property Advisory vs Buyers Advocacy
| Service | Property Advisory | Buyers Advocacy |
|---|---|---|
| Who finds the property? | You | The advocate |
| Fee structure | Fixed $4,500 + GST | 2-3% of purchase price |
| Cost on $900k purchase | $4,950 | $18,000-$27,000 |
| Negotiation support | Yes | Yes |
| Market valuation | Yes | Yes |
| Contract review | Yes | Yes |
What Is Included in a Buyer Advisory?
- Property assessment and comparable sales analysis
- Investment analysis and rental yield modelling
- Market value assessment and price guidance
- Negotiation strategy and offer preparation
- Agent negotiations on your behalf
- Contract support and review guidance
- Auction strategy and bidding support
- Property inspection coordination
What Is Included in a Seller Advisory?
- Pricing strategy and comparable sales review
- Campaign strategy and marketing recommendations
- Buyer qualification guidance
- Negotiation support and offer management
- Sale strategy guidance
Why Collings Property Advisory?
Collings has been operating in the Melbourne property market for decades. Our team combines deep local knowledge with GeeVee, our proprietary property intelligence platform, to give every advisory client access to data-driven property analysis that was previously only available to institutional investors.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does a property advisor cost in Australia?
Collings Property Advisory charges a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST for both buyer advisory and seller advisory services. This is significantly less than a buyers advocate (typically $18,000-$27,000 on a $900k purchase) or a real estate agent commission (typically $15,000-$22,500 on the same price).
Is a property advisor the same as a buyers agent?
No. A buyers agent searches for and acquires property on your behalf. A property advisor helps you with the transaction you’ve already identified, including negotiation, valuation, and contract support. Advisory is for people who want expert help, not a full search service.
Can a property advisor help me sell my house privately?
Yes. Our seller advisory service helps private sellers with pricing strategy, buyer qualification, and negotiation support without paying a full agent commission.
Is property advisory available outside Melbourne?
Yes. Collings Property Advisory operates nationally. Contact us to discuss your specific situation.
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Whether you’re buying your first investment property, building a portfolio, or exploring SMSF property investment, the Collings Property Platform gives you access to off-market opportunities, portfolio tracking, investment tools, and property insights powered by GeeVee AI. Join free today and start building your property future. collings.com.au/portal
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