Buyers Agent Guide

buyersagentguide.com.au we are australia's #1 buyer's agent resource site, sharing property market info, economic news and tips for buyers and buyer's agents. what is a buyer’s agent? historically, real estate agents have represented only sellers in a property transaction. recently there has been a rising trend for investors looking for property to engage the services of a buyer’s agent, also sometimes known as a buyer’s advocate or buyer’s broker. a buyer’s agent is a licensed real estate professional that acts on behalf of the buyer in a property transaction. it is estimated that over 60% of homes in the usa are bought using a buyers’ agent, and whilst this figure is much lower in australia the numbers are growing strongly. an independent buyer’s agent will work exclusively for the buyer, avoiding the conflict of interest inherent in the traditional seller-oriented transactions. within australia an agent is prevented by law from acting for both parties in a property transaction as we