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Pros, cons and risks of using a buyers agent to purchase property

Press coverage 7 November 2025 Summary of published coverage
Pros, cons and risks of using a buyers agent to purchase property

REBAA president Melinda Jennison said a skilled buyer’s agent could balance negotiations against selling agents, open access to unlisted stock and spare time-poor purchasers considerable stress. Cost and inconsistent fee structures were flagged as drawbacks, and Sydney advocate Michelle May warned the sector remained lightly regulated. Both urged buyers to check accreditation, experience and annual transaction numbers before engaging anyone.

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Kate McIntyre, realestate.com.au, 7 November 2025

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