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Off-Market Properties: What They Are and How Buyer's Agents Access Them

Some of the best properties never hit realestate.com.au. Here's what "off-market" really means, why sellers use it, and how buyer's agents get you in early.

CompareMyAgents Editorial18 July 20263 min read

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Property Buying

Buyer's Agent vs Selling Agent: Who Actually Works for Whom?

They're both "real estate agents" — but they're on opposite sides of your purchase. Understanding who each one represents changes how you deal with them.

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18 July 2026

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Property Buying

Buyer's Agent vs Buyer's Advocate — and the Three Service Levels You're Actually Choosing Between

'Buyer's agent' and 'buyer's advocate' are the same job with two names. The choice that actually affects your fee is the service level — full search, negotiation-only, or auction bidding.

CompareMyAgents Editorial16 July 20264 min read

Property Buying

How Much Does a Buyer's Agent Cost in Australia? (Fixed Fees vs Percentage)

Buyer's agent fees run from under $1,000 for auction bidding to 1–3% of the purchase price for a full search. Here is how the models work — and the incentive question percentage fees raise.

CompareMyAgents Editorial12 July 20262 min read

Property Buying

Do You Need a Buyer's Agent? An Honest Look at Buying Alone vs Being Represented

Most Australians buy property without a buyer's agent, and many do it well. Here is a fair account of when representation earns its fee — and when it doesn't.

CompareMyAgents Editorial12 July 20262 min read

Property Buying

7 Signs a "Buyer's Agent" Is Actually a Property Spruiker

The most expensive mistake in this industry is hiring a seller's representative who calls themselves a buyer's agent. These seven red flags identify them before you sign.

CompareMyAgents Editorial12 July 20262 min read

Property Buying

10 Questions to Ask a Buyer's Agent Before You Sign

The difference between a great buyer's agent and an average one shows up in how they answer these ten questions — about money, conflicts, workload and results.

CompareMyAgents Editorial12 July 20262 min read

Property Buying

How Buyer's Agents Are Licensed in Australia (and What REBAA Membership Means)

There is no national register for buyer's agents — they are licensed under eight state regimes. Here is how to verify one, and why REBAA membership is the shortcut that works.

CompareMyAgents Editorial12 July 20262 min read