Buyer's Advocate

Making the process of buying your property seamless.

We understand that purchasing a property is one the largest financial transactions you will ever make, so having the right buyer’s advocate (also known as a buyer’s agent) on your side ensures you will not only purchase the right property but also pay the least amount of money for it. There are many different factors that go into deciding what will be perfect for you and your family, so it’s important you place that trust in someone who knows the market and will do everything possible to put you in a good position to make an offer on your perfect home.

Buyer's Advocate specialist benefits

Our Bayside REA buyer’s advocate services offers you so many benefits

Time saving

Time-saving

Get your weekends back. Time-saving benefits through finding, assessing and shortlisting properties

Secure the right property

Secure the right property

Take the emotion out of the process to help you secure the right property

Off market properties

Off-market properties

Give you access to many off-market properties, opportunities you would not normally have

Expert purchasing advice

Expert purchasing advice

Using over 38+ of real estate experience to achieve the best possible purchasing outcome

Negotiation

Negotiation

We negotiate on your behalf to ensure you pay the lowest possible price

Personalised service

Personalised service

Providing a personalised service ensures your needs at the forefront

The Bayside REA tailored approach to Buyer’s Advocacy

Our Buyer’s Advocate process

Meeting and discussing your future, your ideas, and hopes along with everything in between. The search begins for you both on and off the market. We deep-dive into the analytics, researching and sourcing both off-market and on-market opportunities and attending numerous open for inspections before shortlisting, completing the due diligence and of course, securing the home with an elite level negotiation strategy.

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Introduction and discovery
Initial face to face or zoom meeting with the clients to firstly outline our buyer advocacy services and what we offer. Secondly is to discover the exact type of property the client wants to buy, from specific location/s to home type, land size, feel of the property and extra features just to name a few. It's extremely important we really understand what the client wants in their new property.
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Property and market analysis
Our first priority is to perform a detailed property market analysis on the selected area/s to provide relevant feedback and helpful information which can assist our buyers in the decision making process regarding their property purchase. Researching previously sold properties, properties currently on the market, median value, average days on market, short and long term market growth, past and future area developments and location advantages.
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On and off market property search
Once the client’s brief is ready, we then send an “off market” specific email to our extensive agent network in the target area to source any off market properties which they may have .Once all the emails have been sent, we follow up with a phone call to each agent to ensure we have uncovered every possible opportunity. The second step is to perform a detailed search online within the main real estate portals to uncover matched properties to present to our buyers for short listing.
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Property inspections and shortlisting
Presenting the purchaser with a list of potential properties that fit their brief. Contacting agents and attending open for inspections for both off market and on market properties with our buyers. If our client can't make the inspection, we will send them a detailed report of the property including our recommendations and whether they should view the property. Once we have shortlisted the property or properties they wish to purchase, we will perform our due diligence on the property and documentation.
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Negotiation and purchase
Whether it's an auction or private sale, we will research the past sales in the area and speak in depth with the selling agent to gauge the level of interest and to determine where the price level is. Conduct a pre auction meeting with the buyer to map out our bidding strategy and budget. Attend the auction and bid on behalf of our buyer/s to secure the property or with a private sale negotiate the sale to achieve the best possible price. Assist in contract signing, settlement terms and deposit requirements.
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Settlement
Once the contracts have been signed, we assist in ensuring the solicitors or conveyancers have all the documentation required. Attend the final inspection with the purchaser/s before settlement to check the property condition and presentation. Upon the purchasers request we can assist in connecting all the utilities and other services like pay TV and internet to the new property free of charge.

Service options we offer

In every purchasing transaction, we have managed to save our clients tens of thousands and sometimes hundreds of thousands of dollars off their purchase. Not finished until you’ve settled in, our personalized service extends assistance and coordination through the packing and moving phases.

As a buyer’s advocate, we offer different options to you, our buyer, depending on your current situation and needs. These services include:

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Full search, select and purchase

Detailed property search for on and off-market properties, individual property assessment, attending open for inspections, property short listing, buying strategy, negotiation and buyer representation, contract due diligence and settlement management.

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Guided search, select and purchase

Detailed property search for off-market properties, attending open for inspections from buyers recommendations, property short listing, buying strategy, negotiation and buyer representation, contract due diligence and settlement management

Auction bidding and contract negotiation

Buying strategy, negotiation and buyer representation. On-site auction bidding on behalf of our buyers and contract due diligence.

First home buyer service

Specialised first home buyer package including full search, select and purchase. Special package rate for these clients.

Investment property advisors

If you’re looking to buy an investment property in Melbourne, we are here to offer expert advice to help you achieve your investment goals.

Client stories

100+ Happy clients

Read the stories of our clients and how they put their trust in Bayside Real Estate Advocates.

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Breath of fresh air

As soon as I met Nicole she was a breath of fresh air. She took all the worry away instantly. I was so happy to let Nicole guide me through the process. She was professional and kind and full of valuable advise. I couldn’t have done it without Nicole at bayside advocates.

- Edith, Highett
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Sincere, empathetic and patient

Nicole Payne of Bayside Real Estate Advocates organised the clearing, preparation and sale of my elderly mother’s Bayside house, a family home full of the clutter of many decades. I was repeatedly impressed by Nicole’s professionalism, by her efficiency, and by her ability to find a solution to apparently insoluble problems. She is also kind, sincere, empathetic and patient. She went far beyond the call of duty in supporting my mother during a very difficult transition. And despite unpromising market conditions, Nicole secured a price that exceeded our expectations. I have no reservations in giving her my highest recommendation. She deserves 10 stars, not just 5.

- Robert, Black Rock
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Amazing help working with the agent

As a full time single parent, I am very time poor, selling my house was a daunting prospect. Nicole was an amazing help working through all the stages of getting the house ready for sale, negotiating with the real estate agents and managing the campaign. Nicole’s assistance took a lot of the stress out of what is one of life’s significant stressful events.

- Anthony, Beaumaris
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Easy and stress free

We had such a great experience working with Nicole! As first-time homebuyers, we were pretty nervous, but she made everything feel so easy and stress-free. She was always there to answer our questions and guide us through each step. We couldn’t have asked for a more supportive and kind agent. We highly recommend!

- Chris, Chelsea
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Amazing insight, support and tenacity

Real estate can be a bit of a daunting world, especially when you’re navigating it alone! After spending months looking for my perfect home and feeling very overwhelmed with the pace and pressure of the market, how lucky was I to be introduced to the beautiful Nicole! Nicole took the time to understand me and what was important to me in a home and got to work. Only a few short weeks later we were putting the sold sign on my dream home 🤩 I’m still pinching myself over it and couldn’t be more grateful to Nicole for her insight, support and tenacity in getting a great deal over the line. I can’t recommend Nicole & her team highly enough!!

- Cindy, Chelsea
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Warm, friendly and professional

We are so grateful to Bayside Real Estate Advocates for helping us find our first home. Clint and Nicole’s warm, friendly and professional approach turned what was a proving to be a challenging experience into such a smooth process. After searching on and off for nearly two years, we have now purchased a home we are thrilled with, less than six weeks after meeting Clint. Clint’s expert guidance through searching, preparation and communicating with agents was invaluable. Thanks to Nicole’s sharp bidding and negotiation skills, we were able to secure the property without overbidding — something we likely would have done without them. I can’t recommend them highly enough. Thank you Clint & Nicole!

- Anna and Phil, Aspendale
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Invaluable professional services everythime

Are you thinking of buying or selling your property? Have you thought About hiring and using the professional services of an Advocate?

Most of us go directly to a real estate agent, don’t we, but did you know, an advocate relieves the stress and takes the work out of dealing directly with an agent? They are also adept at selling property ‘off market’ as in my case, via their network of advocates.

I resonated with Nicole immediately and her obvious love of real estate. She was an absolute delight to work with. She arranged everything! from interviewing the three agents, gaining their quotes, as well as two quotes from property stagers and then helped to make the ‘right’ selection.

For those of you who are unfamiliar with how advocates are paid: If she sells directly to a buyer, you will pay a lower commission to an advocate than an estate agent, but if the agent sells your property, it is the agent who pays her commission. You can’t lose!!!

I would use Nicole’s invaluable professional services every time. Thanks Nicole… I have no hesitation in recommending you for any real estate buying or selling project. 5 Stars to Nicole.

- Louise, Frankston
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You made such a difference

Thank you Nicole for your support and help, you made such a difference to a normally stressful time. Cant thank you enough.

- Catherine, Mount Martha
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Professional and calm

Using Bayside Real Estate Advocates was an efficient way to purchase, Nicole was professional and calm. She has a vast understanding of all things real estate and property related, from building and design to contract due diligence, protecting us from potential unforeseen circumstances.

Her tradespeople and contacts were also efficient and very quick. She is a great negotiator and asked the agents the right questions. I felt as though the agents I spoke to were not always honest and open about the process and for that reason I was looking for far too long and getting disappointed. As soon as we met Nicole, we knew we were going about it all wrong, she explained the process and just made it happen.

Nicole saved us money and saved us time, I would always recommend Nicole to anyone buying and selling, it makes sense to get the best representation from the experts, especially on such a big investment. Thanks, Nicole we are excited about the future, many thanks.

- Paul
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Honest, reliable and hardworking

Nicole did a fantastic job as a Vendors’ Advocate and Buyers’ Advocate for us. Nicole was honest, reliable and hardworking. She was always available to respond to any queries or concerns we had with care, compassion, and knowledgeable insight that not only kept us at ease but kept us feeling confident knowing we were on the right path to a successful transition. We highly recommend Nicole and the real estate services she provides.

- Daniel and Kelly​, Langwarrin
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Organized and knowledgeable

Nicole was really easy to deal with, particularly the selection of a real estate agent, it was a fantastically easy process. We thought it was going to be daunting but Nicole helped us through and made it extremely easy.

Nicole’s follow up and all her dealing with the agent meant we only dealt with Nicole who organized everything for us, her knowledge and skills along with knowledge of the area was second to none.

We achieved a great result above our expectations, I would recommend Bayside Real estate Advocates to anyone. The best experience we had through all the houses we have sold. Nicole was warm and friendly but tough when she needed to be, I couldn’t recommend her enough.

- Errol and Carol, Cheltenham
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Amazing and wonderful

My daughter recommended I use Nicole to help me sell my home. I could not have been happier, she was amazing, finding the correct agent, sourcing a handyman, and liaising with stylers and the agent throughout. She negotiated a great selling price and I sold in 6 days.!! What a wonderful lady she is. And just recently, I have used her services to purchase my next property! I would have no hesitation in recommending Nicole, she made the experience so easy. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

- Liz​, Highett
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You’re a STAR

We want to thank you for the wonderful experience you provided us in the lead up to the sale of our home in September. The professional team you engaged, and your positive approach to us as your clients was most encouraging and gave us confidence that all would be OK…and that it was! You have also guided and supported us navigate through to our next step with no hurdle being an issue – even putting up with me! We thank you and cannot recommend you more highly to anyone thinking of doing what we have just done! You are a star….

- Tony and Mary, Beaumaris
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Great listener and very understanding

Kim and Dan started their search like most others but after talking to Nicole at Bayside real-estate Advocates they found it to be not as daunting as they once thought.

Nicole listened and understood what they were looking for and provided reports and information along the way, she negotiated on their behalf and bid at auction to achieve a successful result.

Happy buyers once again!

- Kim and Dan, Beaumaris
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Frequently Asked Questions

Why do I need a buyer's advocate?

Are you spending every weekend going to open after open, auction after auction? Not sure where to buy or what to buy? A buyers advocate (also known as a buyer’s agent) does all the hard work for you, searching for the right property, in the right area and then negotiating on your behalf to ensure you pay the bare minimum saving you thousands of dollars.

A buyer’s advocate will either charge a fixed fee or a percentage of the purchase price depending on the type of services that is required. If the buyer has found a property and just needs a buyer’s advocate to negotiate the sale and bid at auction if needed then a fixed fee is charged.

If a buyer requires a full search, select, and purchase then we charge a small percentage of the final purchase price, Please feel free to call us to discuss further.

When purchasing a property, utilising a buyers advocate is extremely important for many reasons. One of the main reasons is we have access to a lot of off market properties that are not advertised, meaning you have a greater selection to choose from and also have exclusive access with no competition, meaning you will not pay a premium price.

Secondly, using the right buyer’s advocate to negotiate a sale can save you tens and even hundreds of thousands of dollars off the purchase price.

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