Selling and buying real estate might feel trickier than ever to navigate, but using a free property advisor can be a gamechanger for a smoother transaction.  

It’s no secret that both buying and selling property can be stressful. Between organising your finances, scheduling appointments, and trying to find the time to liaise with the relevant industry professionals, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed with the many tasks involved in the process.

With recent figures released by Domain’s latest House Price Report indicating that Australia’s median house price has now soared past one million dollars on average, there’s usually a lot riding on making savvy financial decisions in the world of real estate. When it comes to property, it’s important to remember that both buyers and sellers don’t have to go it alone, and can instead utilise the services available through a reputable property advisor. 

The Role Of A Property Advisor Explained

Regardless of whether you’re a first home buyer, savvy investor, or are simply looking to downsize from the family home, many people make the mistake of assuming that the role of a property advisor is the same as a real estate agent. While there are parallels between the two, the reality is that a property advisor can be somewhat of a secret weapon for those looking for a profitable and stress free real estate experience. 

Ultimately, the role of a property advisor is to evaluate real estate, short and long term goals, and to provide options for the best use of any given property. This position differs from a traditional real estate agent or broker, who are primarily only focused on the transaction itself. In comparison, a property advisor often works closely with your accountant in order to craft the best possible scenario for your own unique financial goals on a case by case basis. 

A property advisor is almost like your team’s coach, who’s there to support you through the entire journey – they’re not the star player who gets the credit for kicking the winning goal, despite only being on the field for five minutes. As an example, your advisor would likely research the property, local agents, check the zoning, evaluate market conditions, and communicate clearly with the owner regarding all of their options, and can be particularly useful when it comes to choosing a real estate that’s right for you. 

More often than not, a good property advisor will already have a background in real estate. However, what sets them apart from a traditional agent is that they will often have access to resources that extend far beyond the standard responsibilities of buying and selling property, such as a network of contacts amongst agents, solicitors, tradesmen and accountants. In turn, these are resources now also at your disposal when the time comes to buy or sell. 

If you’ve never considered using a property advisor before, it’s worth noting that this is often a free service with no out of pocket expenses. By acting as a vendor advocate and taking a percentage of the real estate agent’s fee, it means that clients don’t have to deal with any additional upfront costs. 

However, it’s also important to do your research to ensure that you’ve partnered with a property advisor that can not just talk the talk, but also walk the walk. Don’t be afraid to ask questions unique to your property preferences or particular area, as well as jumping online to check out recent reviews. Not all property advisors were created equally, but doing a little bit of homework will help to ensure that you select a winner. 

Should you be looking to sell your home or purchase a new one, enlisting the services of a free property advisor like ESPA can often be a game changer – but where do you find one?

Take The Stress Out Of Selling Property 

As a completely free service, Emergency Services Property Advisors provide property advisor services to Police, Fire, Ambulance and S.E.S personnel and their families right across Victoria.

Luke and the team at ESPA are passionate about providing support to some of Australia’s most valued public servants. Along with key industry insights, ESPA also works with a broad range of service providers linked to the real estate industry such as conveyancers, trades, legal practitioners and mortgage brokers.

If you are an emergency services worker looking to potentially buy or sell property in the future, please get in touch with Emergency Services Property Advisors today to discuss how we can turn your real estate dreams into reality, or call Luke directly on 0414 757 705.