Answers to the most frequently asked questions
- Why should I get Tracey Chandler as my buyers’ agent instead of doing everything myself?
- What is the difference between a buyers’ agent and a seller’s agent?
- Does Tracey have access to Bayside properties before these get publicly listed?
- Is it worth using a Buyers Agent?
- Do Buyers Agents save you Money?
- Will Tracey work in any other parts of Brisbane apart from the Bayside Suburbs?
- Does Tracey provide search services for a wide range of budgets and residential properties?
- But I do not have a lot of money. Can I truly afford to hire a buyers’ advocate like Tracey Chandler?
- What is a Buyers Agent in Queensland
- Does Tracey represent property investors as well?
- Will Tracey ever represent a vendor selling a property?
- How do I get started?
Why should I get Tracey Chandler as my Buyers’ Agent instead of doing everything myself?
Knowledge and experience are key.
Unless you are a professional buyers’ agent yourself, your career won’t be spent exclusively on searching, inspecting, negotiating, and bidding for properties, for nearly every day of each year. Tracey Chandler spends 52 weeks a year working as a property buyers’ agent, and she has been doing this for 15 years, an average residential property buyer like yourself will find it difficult to match the level of knowledge, skill and experience that she has.
Moreover, if an inexperienced buyer like you tries to do everything, you will find yourself in a race against professional buyers’ agents like Tracey – and agents like her move fast. They will get to the seller and close the deal on the dream property you wanted well ahead of you. You will miss out.
You won’t have the time, tools, and network of contacts she has, either. These are critical to finding prospective properties and closing deals. Only a buyers’ agent like Tracey is empowered to do all that, quickly and efficiently.
It is just like trying to represent yourself in court instead of hiring a lawyer. You will never have the same skills or contacts a lawyer has to protect your interests. A buyers’ agent is no different. If you get a professional buyers’ agent like Tracey to represent you in the Brisbane Bayside property market, you will not only have the best chances of getting what you want. You will also be saving yourself more time, money, and energy.
What is the difference between a buyers’ agent and a seller’s agent?
A seller’s agent represents the vendor who wants to sell their property, while a buyers’ agent represents the buyer.
If you are a buyer, a buyers’ agent will do the extensive work for you. He or she will search for properties, draw up a shortlist, schedule property viewings, negotiate and secure your chosen property at the lowest price possible.
If you do not get a buyers’ agent to represent you, all that work will fall on you. You will end up dealing with the seller’s agent directly, and that agent’s only goal is to represent the seller. Thus, when you come to the negotiating table, it is the vendor who has proper representation, not you. Your interests are not of any concern to sellers’ agents they are there to sell the property to you at the highest price possible, which is exactly what the vendor they represent wants.
And because sellers’ agents are experienced in representing a seller’s interests during negotiations, it is the seller who will win the deal they want.
Does Tracey have access to Bayside properties before these get publicly listed?
Yes, she does, because over the years, she has cultivated excellent personal relationships with local real estate agents in Brisbane’s Bayside. These agents constantly keep her informed of their seller’s decisions. They bring to her attention any properties that are about to go public before they are even advertised. This is because Tracey has a great reputation with these agents.
Some vendors don’t want to go through a real estate agent at all. Instead, they may advertise their sale in various alternative outlets. They may even call Tracey directly, to see if she has any clients who may want to buy their property. Tracey watches out for these particular sellers as well. She can check if their properties are suitable and will contact them to arrange a property inspection.
Is it worth using a Buyers Agent?
Yes, a buyer’s agent can save you money. Tracey’s inside knowledge and expert negotiation skills can prove to be useful. If you want to be strict with your budget, you can inform Tracey and she will eliminate potentially higher priced properties from your search.
Do Buyers Agents Save you Money?
Buyers’ agents can save you money, time and stress, whatever your budget. In most cases they will save you the fee and provide a whole lot more benefits. In the US, over 50% of the population uses a buyers’ agent to assist in the purchasing process, here in Australia Buyers Agents are becoming more popular.
Will Tracey work in any other parts of Brisbane apart from the Bayside Suburbs?
Yes, she sometimes will. This is because Tracey’s past clients trust her so much that they insist that she help them outside of the Bayside suburbs. (They will recommend no one else to their friends and family for their residential property or investments.) But if you’re hoping she’ll do the same for you, it’s best to have a chat with her first!
Does Tracey provide search services for a wide range of budgets and residential properties?
Yes, absolutely. Tracey will provide you with her services to find anything from the lower end to the high end of the Bayside property market. She can find you anything from cheap studio apartments to waterfront homes, in whatever price range you specify. She can work with any client brief, whether it’s for first-time homeowners, upgraders, downgrader retirees, or new/seasoned investors.
But I do not have a lot of money. Can I truly afford to hire a buyers’ Advocate like Tracey Chandler?
Yes! Because if you’ve already set aside a budget to purchase property, Tracey will make sure you get a quality home that costs less than what you budgeted for. And her buyer’s agent fee often costs much less than what you end up saving. In the end, it will be a very small investment in comparison to your overall budget.
Don’t forget: you only pay her fee when you have successfully purchased a property you are completely delighted with at a price you are happy with.
Plus, your cost savings won’t only be coming from the negotiations on the purchase itself. Having Tracey as your buyers’ agent in the Redlands/Bayside, you will also save you the time and money it takes to do extensive property market research and comparative analysis of sales data. As a skilled and experienced local agent, Tracey can tell you where the property market is likely heading and how sensible your investment will prove to be.
Of course, as your representative, she will be securing your property for you at the absolute lowest price, under the best terms and conditions possible, as your property purchase needs to be one of the best investments you will ever make.
All of that is possible only with an agent like Tracey representing you. A sensible property seller would never go unrepresented. So why would a sensible buyer like you not do the same?
What is a Buyers Agent in Queensland?
Unlike sales agents, a buyer’s agent represents the buyer during the sale of a house. Just as sellers engage the services of a sales agent, many buyers seek out the help of a buyer’s agent. Their role is to negotiate the purchase on behalf of their client. Buyer’s agents represent both owner-occupiers and investors.
Does Tracey represent property investors as well?
Yes. In fact, if you are a property investor, there is only one person you can trust to find your investment property, and that’s Tracey.
Because only someone with her experience can understand and meet your needs. Aside from being a professional buyer’s agent, Tracey has been an active property investor for over three decades. She understands the needs of other investors like herself.
Best of all, as an exclusive buyers’ agent, she won’t have any conflict of interest. She isn’t selling properties. She is only there to represent buyers. (Don’t be tempted to purchase an off-the-plan high-rise property from a financial planner, accountant, etc. – it’s unwise! They often have a conflict of interest because they earn a large commission from a pre-arranged agreement with a vendor. At the same time, they don’t know the first thing about the property market or which areas best match the needs of their clients. Let them stick to their day job… accounting or financial advisory instead!)
Will Tracey ever represent a vendor selling a property?
Absolutely not! Tracey is exclusively a property finder and a Buyer’s Agent.
Vendors may occasionally contact Tracey directly to inform her of any properties for sale, but she will never act as their agent, nor earn a commission from them.
With Tracey, the buyer has 100% exclusive representation. She acts only and completely for her client’s interests. Dealing with her is not a case of “buyer beware” – it’s “seller beware!”
How do I get started?
You can either email Tracey at: tracey@tcba.com.au or call 0416 100 839. Tracey will respond to your email or call you right away.
