Find a dedicated buyer agent you trust and who will work in your best interest. Look for accreditations, experience, and local expertise. It’s also important that you get along with your buying agent as you will spend a significant amount of time together.

Property Finding

A good buying agent will have a wide network of relationships within the real estate industry and may often contact owners directly to enquire about their willingness to sell. It is also common practice for buying agents to secure properties before they come onto the market and this can be a very effective way of shortening your property search, especially in fast-moving markets.

Getting to Know Your Area

Your agent will be able to give you the inside scoop on neighborhoods, schools, and more. They will even know details about zoning and taxes that aren’t necessarily advertised. They will schedule tours and work with the listing agent or owners (if the home is for sale by the owner) to communicate with them on your behalf.

Negotiation

YourAustralianProperty will keep abreast of current market trends both on a national level and at hyperlocal levels (down to the neighborhood and building you’re interested in). They can use their knowledge of the property type you are searching for as well as the nuances of NYC’s one-of-a-kind real estate landscape to guide you in your negotiations. They will provide advice and recommendations that could save you money, time and stress.