Expert home-buying services tailored to your needs
Buying a property can be stressful and, at times, overwhelming. Whether you’re a first-home buyer, upsizing, downsizing or relocating, my flexible range of services ensures you feel supported and confident throughout your buying journey.
Full Service
Finding the perfect property is never easy – but if you work full-time, have a young family, or live outside the city or state, it can sometimes feel impossible. With my end-to-end service, I take care of each stage of the process for you – from initial search right through to settlement – so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free buying experience.
Step 1Understanding your vision
The first step is understanding your unique needs, preferences, and long-term goals. We’ll cover everything from property type, layout and features to key factors such as proximity to local schools, transport links, and other lifestyle amenities that matter to you. This ensures the properties I present align perfectly with your vision.
Step 2Exploring the market
Next, I’ll conduct a thorough search of the market, leveraging my extensive network of contacts to access both listed and off-market opportunities. This gives you a competitive edge over other buyers and ensures you have access to the best possible options.
Step 3Taking a closer look
Once I’ve shortlisted properties that meet your criteria, I’ll conduct detailed inspections on your behalf and provide video walk-throughs for a virtual, firsthand experience of the interiors. If you’d like, you can join me for a second inspection of any properties that appeal to you.
Step 4Providing additional insights
Peace of mind is important when buying a property. That’s why I perform a series of background checks, exploring factors such as zoning, flood risks, and the location of underground pipes. I’ll also coordinate building and pest inspections and assist you in understanding the reports. This ensures you can make confident, informed decisions about the property you buy.
Step 5Guiding you on what to pay
Using my in-depth market knowledge, I’ll provide you with a clear picture of local prices, ensuring you understand what a property is worth. This allows us to make a well-placed offer that captures the seller’s interest, while ensuring you don’t overpay.
Step 6Advocating for your best interests
When it comes to negotiations, I take the time to understand the seller’s motivations, allowing me to position your offer strategically and stay ahead of the competition. With a well-crafted offer, I can advocate for your best interests while remaining as attractive as possible to the seller, thereby achieving the best outcome possible.
Step 7Guiding you through to settlement
Once contracts are exchanged, I’ll continue to work with you through to settlement; I’ll liaise with your conveyancer and your lender or mortgage broker to ensure everything’s on track, I’ll conduct a pre-settlement inspection of the property, and I’ll even collect and deliver your new set of keys! All that remains is for you to celebrate your successful purchase.
Summary of the Full Service:
✔ In-depth client brief
✔ Property search
✔ Evaluating and shortlisting
✔ Property inspections
✔ Due diligence checks
✔ Detailed price assessments
✔ Negotiating / bidding
✔ Pre-settlement inspection
Assessment and Negotiation
If you’d prefer to handle the property search and inspections yourself, but want to avoid making a costly mistake, this is the service for you.
Once you’ve found the property you love, simply bring it to me for a thorough review. I’ll conduct the necessary background checks and provide a detailed price assessment before negotiating on your behalf to secure the best deal. If the property’s going to auction, we’ll discuss and agree a tailored bidding strategy, so you can relax on auction day, knowing everything will be handled with a clear focus and a firm understanding of your goals.
This service includes:
✔ Due diligence checks
✔ Detailed price assessment
✔ Negotiating / bidding
✔ Pre-settlement inspection
Auction Representation
Auctions can be intense and overwhelming, especially if you’re trying to secure your dream home. Auctioneers are experts in ‘reading’ buyers and employing strategies to drive up bids, which can lead to buyers overextending in the heat of the moment.
Before auction day, we’ll meet to discuss your budget, what I see as market value for the property, and agree what you’re willing to pay. Based on this, I’ll create a tiered bidding strategy, with starting bid, optimal bid and walkaway price, and also guide you through what to expect on the day, including if the property doesn’t sell under the hammer.
From bidding to handling any post-auction negotiations and paperwork, I’ll take care of the details to ensure a smooth, stress-free experience.
This service includes:
✔ Tiered bidding strategy
✔ Bidding on your behalf
✔ Post-auction negotiations
✔ Pre-settlement inspection
One-on-One Coaching
If you'd prefer to handle the purchase yourself, one-on-one coaching will provide you with the guidance you need to move forward with confidence and ease.
Through tailored sessions, I'll break down each step of the process, including price assessments, due diligence checks, negotiation strategies, and auction-bidding, leaving you well-prepared to make informed decisions and ultimately secure the right property for your needs.
Tailored Packages
If you're in need of help with a specific part of the purchase process, and don't feel this is covered in my list of services, let's have a chat about what you're looking to achieve.
My services are flexible and can generally be adapted to provide the support you need.
Whether you’re just starting out or have been looking for some time, I’d love to connect.
Let’s have a chat about what you’re looking to achieve and explore how I could help. You can reach me using the contact details below, or please complete the form and I’ll be in touch with you shortly.
CONTACT
Phone: 0407 132 328
Email: serena@localitypropertybuyers.com.au
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