You pay your own buyers agent. You do not pay the selling agent’s commission. That commission is between the vendor and the selling agent.
We do not charge a commission at all. Our fee is a fixed fee agreed up front. It is not paid up front, and it is never a percentage of the purchase price. The detail is on the buyers agent fees page.
We work with Sydney buyers, with most of our day to day work in our Inner West buyers agent area.
Why the Fee Model Matters
Commission is the word most buyers know from the selling side. A selling agent is usually paid by the vendor, often as a share of the sale price, so the selling agent does better when the price is higher. That is fair for the vendor. It is also why the selling agent is not on your side of the table.
Some buyers agents also charge a percentage of the purchase price. Under that model the fee rises when you pay more for the property. We do not work that way. A fixed fee does not change with the price, so our advice on what to pay is not tied to what we earn.
That is why the fee model is worth asking about before you look at a single property. It tells you whose interest the price advice serves.
Kristan Johnson, the licensee, sets the fee with you before any work starts.
Who Is Paid by Whom
- Selling agent. Paid by the vendor under the selling agreement. That is not your buyers agent fee, and you do not pay it.
- Buyers agent. Engaged by you. With us, the fee is fixed and agreed before the work starts.
- Other costs. Building and pest inspections, conveyancing and government charges are separate. They are not the buyers agent fee.
We do not compare ourselves to other agents’ rates on this page. If you are comparing models, ask each agent for the fee in writing and look at the fees page, not a single percentage in an advert.
How the Fee Works
Agreed before the work starts
The fee is set for the service you choose and agreed with you before any search or negotiation begins. You know the amount before you commit.
Not paid up front
Agreeing a fee up front is not the same as paying it up front. When the fee falls due is set out in the agreement, and you see that before you sign.
Never a percentage
The fee does not rise if the property costs more. There is no commission on the purchase price.
Matched to the service
A full search, inspections and negotiation is our full service buyers agent engagement. The number of properties we review on that service is not capped by a set number of hours. A narrower job, such as negotiating on a home you have already chosen, or bidding at an auction, is priced as that service. It is still a fixed fee.
Who We Help
First Home Buyers
If this is your first purchase, the fee structure can be the least clear part of the process. We explain what you pay, what you do not pay, and what is separate, before you engage.
Upsizers and Owner-Occupiers
If you are buying a larger home, a percentage fee grows with the price. A fixed fee does not. That makes the cost easier to plan alongside a sale and a move.
Investors
Investors want costs they can model before they buy. A fixed fee agreed up front is one of the few costs you know in advance. Our investment property buyers agent page explains that service.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do buyers pay the selling agent's commission?
No. The vendor pays the selling agent under their own agreement.
Do you charge a commission?
No. We charge a fixed fee agreed up front. It is not paid up front, and it is never a percentage of the purchase price. The amount depends on the service and is confirmed before you engage. See buyers agent fees.
Is the fee the same for every property?
It is set for the service, not the price. Once agreed, it does not rise because you pay more for the property.
What should I get in writing?
The service, what is not included, the fixed fee, when it is payable, and the name and licence number of the licensee doing the work.
Are inspections and conveyancing included?
No. Those are separate costs paid to the people who do them.
Your Next Purchase Starts Here.
Book a free strategy session if you want the fee confirmed for the service you actually need. This page is not a quote.
Or call us: 1800 413 747
Kristan Johnson, CEO and Principal Buyers Agent. NSW licence 20456819.
