Frequently Asked Questions What is a Buyer's Advocate/ Buyer's Agent? An agent who acts solely for the purchaser by sourcing suitable properties and representing the purchaser throughout the buying process. 80% of homes in the USA are purchased through a Buyers Agent and is one of the fastest growing industries in real estate in Australia Why use a Peninsula based Buyer's Agent? Local knowledge, local experience, local contact make us experts on the Peninsula. Why use a Buyer's Agent? The benefit of using a buyer's agent is to save time and money, use the knowledge and experience from a professional, removing the stress and inconvenience of property inspections and negotiations. We use the same technology in assessing house prices as the selling agents do, but to your benefit, not the vendor's. 80% of property purchases in Australia are made without any professional assistance and factual data, exposing purchasers to highly inflated prices in a volatile market. When should I use a buyer's agent? Gaining professional advice on every property transaction, large or small, will give you the best results and save you time and money. Is it too late to use a buyer's agent? It is only too late once you have put your first offer in on a property. Otherwise if you have found what you believe to be the perfect property, for a discounted fee we can provide you with a price analysis and negotiate on your behalf. Are there tax advantages in using a buyer's agent? Our fees are tax deductible for property investors but not for owner occupiers or first home buyers Can you help with temporary furnished accommodation? We provide temporary accommodation, fully furnished homes on the Mornington Peninsula to meet all your short term accommodation needs. For further information on properties available please contact Kirsty by email Kirsty@seachangeproperty.com.au or phone 0408 181 392