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Lisa Parker from Parker Investment Properties
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0413 427 075
You won't find many BAs who work outside of Melbourne, most tend to operate in the inner to middle suburbs. I know Lisa has done quite a bit in some of the outer suburbs as well.
Jacqui Middleton is based in Melbourne and owns 20 plus properties herself.
Excellent long standing BA who has helped dozens of our clients with their investment purchases.
Thanks Peter
I had a look at her website. Are BA's getting younger or is it just me getting older?!!
I'm pretty sure she's been in the industry for over 10 years. Never believe promotional photo, my photo above is a classic example...
Don't worry, I certainly wasn't judging her, maturity doesn't mean you're necessarily any better at what you do. So, have you been using that photo for the last wee while then and are you really, really old in real life?
Really, really old is a matter of perspective. Fair to say I'm older today than I was when that picture was taken.
Both agents mentioned so far have good reps. Few more to the mix for you
http://www.domainadvocates.com.au/
http://www.advantageproperty.com.au/
As always ensure you have a checklist of items and services you need from them and structure the agreement accordingly.
No you are definitely on the right track.
Note I run the site as a hobby so it is definitely not comprehensive and you should always be fully aware of your legal obligations under any agreement - seek legal advice should you need to.
The two key items I like to focus on are:
- price structuring. Ensure you agree on a transactional structure that meets your needs and is matched to the services the agent is providing.
- blanket clauses. Ensure appropriate time frames are in place for the agreement to lapse, list specific towns/suburbs the agreement is applicable to as well as potentially property types.
I touch on it a bit more here http://buyersagentguide.com.au/buyers-agent-faq/fees-commission/.
Other key items to check out and most sites touch on:
- do they have a real estate license
- do they hold professional indemnity insurance
- do they have any conflicts of interest (they are carrying out a similar brief for another client already, they receive a commission/rebate from certain vendors/sellers/suppliers they recommend).
While some agents are reluctant to change their fixed contracts (understandable) I would get in writing any key items you feel particularly strongly about.
cheers
Both agents mentioned so far have good reps. Few more to the mix for you
http://www.domainadvocates.com.au/
http://www.advantageproperty.com.au/
As always ensure you have a checklist of items and services you need from them and structure the agreement accordingly.
Just looked at advantage property's website and looks like they sell properties as well and charge $13k BA fees (http://www.advantageproperty.com.au/currentopportunities.htm). I wonder if they get any kick backs from developers?
I don't think many people here would use BA who sells properties too.
I have someone in mind I think but just doing some dd and would really appreciate some BA recommendations for Victoria/outer Melb pls.
thanks guys.
Just looked at advantage property's website and looks like they sell properties as well and charge $13k BA fees (http://www.advantageproperty.com.au/currentopportunities.htm). I wonder if they get any kick backs from developers?
I don't think many people here would use BA who sells properties too.
Ellejay,
I am not sure Frank and his team at Advantage Property normally go out too far from their base around inner/middle south east of Melbourne. As tobe said they also have a speciality in buying old unit blocks on one title for a group of their investors, they manager the process, strata title it, arrange exterior renovations etc, so $13k is a fair price for what they offer for that service.
JPP is another well known and experienced BA that often will go further out and include Geelong as well. From memory they charge a fixed fee rather than a commission base as some others do.
I have had clients use both and had reasonable feedback as to the services and outcomes.
Why do you want to buy in outer suburbs of Melbourne?