Greville Pabst Speaks to Inside Out on How to Choose a Buyers Agent

Greville spoke to Inside Out to explain what a buyers agent actually does, and how to choose one.

Greville draws the distinction first, since the same professional acts as a buyers agent when representing a purchaser and as a vendors advocate when working for a seller.

The service can be taken whole or in part, from searching and inspecting through to reviewing contracts and bidding at auction, or narrowed to investment advice alone.

He describes the work as continuous rather than transactional, inspecting property daily to stay across the market and working alongside building inspectors, pest consultants, surveyors and agents.

He advises confirming the agent holds a full real estate licence, is genuinely independent, takes no commission from developers or selling agents, and has research and data behind them.

The relationship only works on trust, which means being open about your finances, lifestyle and goals.

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