Negotiating a property purchase or sale in Melbourne is one of the most high-stakes conversations you will ever have. A Collings Property Negotiation Advisor gives you a professional negotiator on your side — at a fixed fee of $4,500 + GST.
What Does a Property Negotiation Advisor Do?
A property negotiation advisor analyses the property, assesses fair market value, prepares your negotiation strategy and negotiates directly with the selling agent or buyer on your behalf. The goal is to secure the best possible outcome — whether buying or selling.
Common Negotiation Mistakes Melbourne Buyers Make
- Offering too much too early and leaving money on the table
- Negotiating emotionally rather than strategically
- Not understanding comparable sales before making an offer
- Failing to use building inspection results as leverage
- Bidding at auction without a pre-set ceiling and strategy
What Is Included in the Collings Negotiation Advisory?
- Comparable sales analysis (last 6 months within 1km)
- Fair market value assessment using GeeVee AI data
- Negotiation strategy preparation
- Direct agent negotiations on your behalf
- Auction strategy and bidding limit advice
- Post-inspection negotiation support
Negotiation Advisor vs Buyers Advocate
| Negotiation Advisor | Buyers Advocate | |
|---|---|---|
| Fee | $4,500 fixed | 1.5-2.5% of purchase price |
| Property search | You find the property | They search for you |
| Negotiation | Yes — full service | Yes — included in fee |
| Best for | Buyers who found a property | Buyers who need a full search |
FAQs
Can you negotiate on my behalf if I found the property myself?
Absolutely. This is exactly what Collings Property Advisory was designed for. You found the property — we handle the negotiation.
What suburbs does Collings cover in Melbourne?
We cover all Melbourne suburbs with a focus on inner-north, inner-east and inner-south suburbs including Northcote, Ivanhoe, Richmond, Kew, Brunswick, Fitzroy and Carlton.
Why Collings?
Collings combines decades of Melbourne market expertise with GeeVee AI — giving you real-time comparable sales data, suburb pricing intelligence and a professional negotiator who has no conflict of interest.
Whether you are buying your first investment property, building a portfolio or exploring off-market opportunities, 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
Find your next property with Collings
Track suburbs, get matched to on-market and off-market listings, and manage your whole property search in one place. Access the Collings property portal.
