Thinking About Using a Buyer’s Agent? Here’s What Actually Happens Next.
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A Day in the Life of a Property Strategy Session
If you’ve ever filled out an enquiry form or called a buyer’s agent like myself, you might wonder — what happens now?
Most people expect a quick chat and maybe a few property emails. But there’s a proven, step-by-step process that I follow with every client to make sure you’re not just buying any property — you’re buying the right one for your goals.
This post gives you a transparent look at what goes on behind the scenes — including strategy, finance, shortlisting, negotiation, and final settlement support.
1. Discovery Call — Understanding Your Big Picture
This is where we map out your goals, finances, lifestyle preferences, and long-term plans. Whether you’re an investor, first-home buyer, or planning retirement income, I tailor the conversation to your situation.
Questions I might ask:
- Are you after cash flow, capital growth, or both?
- What’s your borrowing capacity (or deposit)?
- Do you have a property already in mind — or are you feeling overwhelmed?
We also talk about locations, ideal property types, timing, and concerns you’ve had with previous searches.
2. Finance Strategy & Pre-Approval
Before you start falling in love with realestate.com.au listings, we need to be realistic about your budget. This step includes:
- Reviewing income, liabilities, equity, and future plans.
- Selecting lenders based on your specific scenario (e.g. self-employed, retired, or looking for offset/redraw).
- Structuring the loan for future growth — not just one property.
I work as a mortgage broker too, so I help you get pre-approval fast, often in days, not weeks.
3. Your Property Strategy Session
Here’s where we get into the details that most buyers overlook. I’ll show you:
- What suburbs match your goals (based on growth, yield, or price)
- What recent sales tell us about your chosen area
- What you can expect to get for your budget
This spreadsheet compares three shortlisted suburbs based on historical growth, average rental yield, vacancy rate, and infrastructure projects.
We also talk through exit strategy, risk buffers, and future borrowing.
4. Property Shortlisting & Inspections
Once we’re aligned, I begin sourcing on- and off-market opportunities.
You’ll get access to:
- Handpicked property lists (not spammed links)
- Inspection feedback from agents or myself
- Estimated rent returns and renovation potential
This is the part clients love — no more wasting Saturdays at open homes with 40 other buyers.
5. Offer & Negotiation
I handle the negotiation — including how to present a strong offer, read the agent’s positioning, and move fast without overpaying.
Depending on the strategy, I might recommend:
- A low offer with a long settlement
- A clean, cash-like offer with shorter terms
- Walking away — if the deal doesn’t stack up
I’ve saved clients tens of thousands here. Not because I play hardball, but because I understand what’s behind the seller’s motivation.
6. Due Diligence & Settlement Support
We coordinate with your solicitor, lender, and conveyancer to ensure:
- Contracts are reviewed properly
- Building and pest inspections are ordered
- Finance approval goes through smoothly
And I stay with you all the way through settlement — because you shouldn’t be chasing emails at 11pm to check if the bank has released funds.
Final Thoughts
Using a buyer’s agent isn’t just about outsourcing the hard work. It’s about getting clarity, removing emotion, and making strategic decisions based on facts, not guesswork.
Whether you’re buying your first home or building a portfolio, the process matters. If you want help building a clear plan, negotiating better, and saving money along the way reach out today for a quick chat. Simply fill in the form on the bottom of this page:
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