How Long Does It Take to Buy a Property With a Buyers Agent?

What factors affect the timeline?

The timeline depends on several variables unique to your situation:

• Your property requirements: Standard family homes are easier to find than properties with very specific criteria (e.g., 1,000sqm+ blocks with specific dimensions, unique architectural requirements)
• Budget and price range: Larger budgets in blue-chip suburbs typically have more available options
• Market conditions: Buyer's markets offer more choice and faster timelines, seller's markets require more patience
• Property availability: Some suburbs have higher turnover than others
• Off-market opportunities: 60% of our purchases are off-market, which can significantly speed up the process when the right property becomes available
• Your decision-making pace: Some clients are ready to move quickly, others prefer to carefully consider multiple options

We work at your pace. Our focus is finding the right property, not the fastest property.

What's the fastest purchase you've secured?

The fastest purchase we've secured was 2 days from engaging our services to securing the property. Here's what happened:

• Client engaged our services on Monday with clear, straightforward criteria
• Tuesday morning, an agent contacted us with an off-market property that perfectly matched their requirements
• We inspected Tuesday afternoon, conducted rapid due diligence (building/pest inspections arranged same day)
• Client reviewed our comprehensive report Tuesday evening
• We negotiated and secured the property Wednesday morning before it was listed publicly

This speed was possible because: the client had finance pre-approval, the off-market property was perfect for their needs, our due diligence was efficient, and the client was ready to make a fast decision with our expert guidance.

What about complex searches that take longer?

Some searches take 2-3 months or longer when criteria are highly specific:

• Large blocks: Finding 1,000sqm+ blocks with specific dimensions in established suburbs with limited land availability
• Character homes: Original Queenslanders in specific suburbs that rarely come on the market
• Waterfront properties: Limited supply, high demand, waiting for the right opportunity
• Unique architectural requirements: Mid-century modern, specific architectural styles, or heritage properties
• Multiple must-have features: Combining several specific requirements (e.g., pool, north-facing, level block, walkable school zone, character home)

For these complex searches, patience is crucial. We continue searching until we find the right property that meets your criteria, rather than pressuring you to compromise.

How does the 4-week average timeline break down?

Here's a typical timeline for our average client:

1. Week 1: Engage services, establish criteria, begin comprehensive property search across target suburbs
2. Week 2-3: Present shortlisted properties (both off-market and on-market), conduct inspections, perform due diligence on suitable options
3. Week 3-4: Negotiate on your preferred property, finalize terms, contract signing
4. Week 4-6: Settlement period (typically 30-45 days from contract signing to settlement, though this varies)

This timeline can compress significantly if we identify the perfect off-market property immediately, or extend if we need to wait for the right opportunity to emerge.

Do you ever pressure clients to buy faster?

Never. Our fee structure ensures we're aligned with your interests:

• We only earn our 2-3% fee when you successfully purchase
• However, we're motivated to find you the RIGHT property, not just ANY property
• Our reputation depends on client satisfaction, not transaction speed
• Many clients become repeat buyers or refer friends/family, we need to maintain trust
• If you're not comfortable with a property, we keep searching

That said, when we identify the right property, we do advise moving decisively. Off-market opportunities typically require 24-48 hour decisions before they're shown to other buyers or listed publicly. This is strategic urgency based on market realities, not pressure to compromise.

What happens if I can't find anything within my timeline?

If you have a specific deadline and we haven't found the right property, we discuss options:

• Adjust criteria: Are there non-essential requirements we can relax to expand options?
• Extend timeline: Many clients choose to extend their search rather than compromise on the wrong property
• Pause and resume: Some clients pause their search and re-engage when they have more flexibility
• Consider alternatives: Explore different suburbs or property types that might meet your underlying needs

Remember, you only pay our $4,000 booking fee upfront. The 2-3% settlement fee is only paid when you successfully purchase. If we don't find the right property, you're not paying our full fee.