Do I Pay a Buyers Agent if I Don't Buy a Property?

What exactly is the fee structure?

Our fee structure has two components:

• $4,000 upfront booking fee: This secures our team exclusively for your property search and is paid before we begin. This fee commits both parties to a serious search and ensures we dedicate our full resources to finding you the right property.
• 2-3% fee at settlement: This success-based fee is only paid when you successfully purchase a property through our service. If you don't buy a property, you don't pay this settlement fee.

Why is there an upfront booking fee?

The $4,000 booking fee serves several important purposes:

• Ensures serious commitment: Both you and our team are committed to finding the right property
• Secures exclusive attention: We dedicate our full resources to your search without taking on competing buyers in your target suburbs or price range
• Demonstrates credibility: When we approach selling agents with off-market opportunities, they know we represent serious, committed buyers
• Included in total fee: The $4k is part of your overall 2-3% fee structure, not an additional cost on top

The booking fee is paid after your free initial consultation once you've decided to engage our services.

What happens if I don't find a property I want to buy?

If we don't find a suitable property that meets your criteria, or if you choose not to proceed with a purchase for any reason, you only pay the $4,000 booking fee. The remaining 2-3% settlement fee is not charged.

This structure ensures we're fully motivated to find you the right property at the best price. If you're not satisfied with the properties we present or market conditions aren't right, you're not obligated to purchase - and you won't pay the success-based settlement fee.

How does this compare to other buyers agents?

Fee structures vary across the industry:

• Our model: $4k booking fee + 2-3% at settlement (success-based)
• Some competitors: Charge upfront fees of $10,000-$20,000 regardless of whether you buy
• Others: Charge hourly rates that can quickly exceed $15,000-$20,000 even if you don't purchase

Our success-based model aligns our interests with yours: we only succeed when you successfully purchase the right property.

What's included for the $4,000 booking fee?

Once you pay the booking fee, we immediately begin work on your property search:

• Comprehensive property search across your target areas
• Access to our off-market property network
• Property shortlisting and initial evaluations
• Coordination with our team of buyers agents
• Exclusive representation (we won't take on competing buyers in your area/price range)

All subsequent services—property inspections, due diligence, negotiation, auction representation, and settlement coordination—are covered by the 2-3% settlement fee paid only when you successfully purchase.

Is there a free consultation before any commitment?

Yes. Your initial consultation is completely free with no obligation. During this consultation we:

• Discuss your property requirements and budget
• Explain our complete service offering
• Provide a transparent quote based on your specific needs
• Answer all your questions about the process and fees

Only after this free consultation—if you decide to engage our services—do you pay the $4,000 booking fee to begin your property search.