Engaging a Buyer’s Agent: Your Smart Move for a Seamless Property Journey

Here are some of the key reasons to engage a Buyers Agent:

Feeling a bit unsure about your property journey? Don’t be! Whether it’s your first home, an upgrade, an investment property, or just seeking answers, our experience and skills guarantee you the best possible experience. Helping you navigate the world of real estate is what we love to do!

We work with clients looking for first homes, downsizers, small or larger homes, units, and townhouses. At Sally Phillips Property, we understand that finding your dream home or high performing investment property is a significant undertaking, and our role as your buyer’s agent encompasses several key benefits designed to make your journey not just efficient but enjoyable.

1. Advocates for Your Interests
Rest assured, our focus is solely on you, the buyer. Throughout the property search, we prioritise your best interests, providing valuable, objective insights into properties you’re considering. From advising on price ranges to identifying overpriced properties and evaluating other crucial factors, we conduct thorough due diligence. Our commitment is to equip you with all necessary details to make an informed decision.

2. Best Purchase Price Guarantee
Overpaying is a common fear among buyers, especially in competitive markets. With our seasoned negotiating skills and industry expertise, we eliminate this fear, ensuring you get exceptional value for your investment. Our track record speaks for itself, with examples of where buyers have saved thousands on their purchase price. (add testimonial from Phil Ingram link)

3. Expert Auction Representation
Navigating the bustling Australian home auction market can be daunting, but not with us by your side. We remove the emotion and anxiety from the bidding process. Whether participating in the auction on your behalf or suggesting pre-auction negotiations, we provide a clear price guide and work to secure the property on your terms.

4. Access to Exclusive Opportunities – Opening Doors
Our extensive networks and industry experience mean you’re not just hiring a buyer’s agent but gaining access to a wealth of opportunities on the market. Working with us opens doors to yet-to-be-advertised properties, including those off-market or pre-market. Early access positions you advantageously, often allowing you the advantage of securing your dream property before it hits the open market.

5. Time-Saving Service – the Gift of Time
We understand that time is of the essence. The average buyer in Brisbane takes seven months to transact, often missing out on the perfect property many times during their search. With us, you gain the gift of time. We listen to your needs, formulate a customized strategy, and handle all the legwork, including sourcing, researching, and due diligence, allowing you to focus on what truly matters.

6. Discreet and Private Process
Privacy is paramount. Working with us means a single point of contact throughout the buying process, sparing you from unwanted calls and mailing lists. We liaise with selling agents on your behalf, ensuring your information remains confidential at all times.

7. Local Knowledge Advantage
Benefit from our local knowledge and expertise. Whether purchasing your first home in an unfamiliar suburb or investing in a high-growth area, we provide insider tips on the best areas to buy. We physically visit locations, checking neighbourhoods, school distances, and amenities, removing geographical challenges from the equation.

Choosing Sally Phillips Property as your buyer’s agent means not just a professional but a friendly partner, dedicated to making your property journey seamless and successful.

Buyers Behaviour

The other aspect that I have discovered recently is people buying poorly, buyers often find themselves making suboptimal or rushed decisions, either by paying too much or compromising on essential needs, leading to subsequent regret or the dreaded Buyer’s Remorse. Reports from last year highlighted that over 40% of homebuyers experienced some form of “buyer’s remorse.”

Adding to the complexity, an increasing number of sellers are choosing the “off-market” channel to test the waters. Leveraging my extensive network of agents, I can provide access to unadvertised properties, including those in the off-market or pre-market stage. This unique advantage allows me to secure exclusive access to properties before they officially hit the market, providing a valuable edge in finding the ideal property.

The role of a buyer’s agent is multifaceted, designed to assist buyers in overcoming these challenges. My mission is to utilise data and thorough research to identify the best properties and negotiating on behalf of our clients. As licensed and regulated real estate professionals, we act as advocates for buyers, ensuring that their interests are prioritised throughout the entire process.

In essence, Sally Phillips Property is here to ensure that your property journey is marked by informed decisions, exclusive access to opportunities, and the negotiation of the perfect property tailored to your needs be it your first, forever or investment property.

Navigating the Brisbane Property Landscape

In the fast-paced Brisbane property market, the speed at which properties are going under contract is left some clients gasping for air. Quality properties are often snapped up swiftly, sometimes under offer almost as soon as they grace the pages of realestate.com.

This trend underscores the importance of being prepared to buy—having finance pre-approved ensures you’re ready to seize the right opportunity when it arises.

Just last Saturday, our team faced stiff competition—battling through a crowd of over 35 other groups to inspect a Northside property. Navigating the ensuite became a challenge amidst the flurry. Due to the obstacles, our client wanted to revisit the house for a closer look. However, by 5:00 pm on the day of the first open, with eight offers received, the property was already under contract. This scenario is becoming increasingly common across Brisbane.

Contrary to some prevailing rhetoric about a softening post-Covid market, the reality is different. There are currently approximately 25% fewer properties for sale compared to this time last year. Particularly in Brisbane, there’s a robust demand for houses, resulting in multiple offers on the same property, keeping prices high and time on the market at unprecedented lows.

Over the past decade, average price growth has held steady at 5.2% per annum, with a remarkable 30%+ surge during the Covid period. Houses that were once considered affordable are slipping away from those who wait too long. The market has surged by 9% this year alone, with almost half of that growth occurring in the past three months up to the end of September.

CoreLogic data reinforces the trend, indicating another month of robust median price growth for Brisbane Houses, with a 1.4% increase. This translates to a median house value in Brisbane of $848,680, marking a $16,433 gain from the previous month. When examined on a weekly basis, this equates to an impressive $4,108 of price growth per week.

In this dynamic market, being proactive and well-prepared is the key to securing your desired property. If you’re ready to buy, Sally Phillips Property is here to guide you through these competitive times in the Brisbane property landscape.