When Emma, a marketing manager from Sydney, decided it was time to buy her first home, she knew the Inner West market was competitive. What she didn't know was how much a buyers agent would transform her experience.
The Challenge
"I'd been searching for over a year," Emma recalls. "Every weekend was spent at inspections, and I'd been outbid at three auctions. I was exhausted and starting to lose hope. The market felt impossible to crack."
Emma's budget of $1.2 million was competitive, but in the Inner West, properties were regularly selling $50,000-$100,000 above their guides. She needed an edge.
Finding the Right Match
Emma discovered Buyers Agent Comparison through a colleague's recommendation. "I was sceptical at first – I thought buyers agents were just for wealthy investors. But the quiz took three minutes, and I was matched with Sarah, a buyers agent who specialised in the Inner West."
What impressed Emma most was Sarah's local knowledge. "She knew which streets were prone to flooding, which apartments had upcoming strata issues, and which sellers were motivated. Information I never would have found on my own."
The Off-Market Opportunity
Three weeks after engaging Sarah, she called with exciting news. "A two-bedroom terrace in Marrickville was about to list, but the owners preferred a quiet sale. It was exactly what I'd been looking for – period features, a courtyard garden, and a quick walk to the train."
The Negotiation
The asking price was $1.25 million. Sarah's research revealed the owners had already purchased their next home and were motivated to settle quickly. Using this information, she negotiated a price of $1.155 million – a saving of $95,000 off the asking price.
"I couldn't believe it," Emma says. "After paying Sarah's fee, I was still $45,000 ahead. Plus, I avoided the stress of another auction."
The Result
Emma moved into her Marrickville terrace six weeks after her initial quiz. "I went from a year of failed attempts to owning my dream home in under two months. The ROI on working with a buyers agent was incredible – both financially and emotionally."
"I wish I'd done this a year ago. The matching service connected me with someone who truly understood my needs and the local market. I tell everyone now – don't go it alone."
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BAC Editorial Team
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