Question 1

What is a Buyer's Agent?

Accepted Answer

A buyer's agent is like a property coach. They help you develop a clearer understanding of the property process and market so you can confidently make a strategic choice. A true buyers agent doesn't sell property — they are skilled data analysts and negotiators who work exclusively for the buyer.

Question 2

What does a Buyer's Agent actually do?

Accepted Answer

A buyers agent helps and guides you through the property purchasing process, saving you time and money by managing searching, inspecting, negotiating, auction bidding, and investigation management (Build and Pest Inspection). They provide access to off-market opportunities and local market connections.

Question 3

Who pays the Buyer's Agent?

Accepted Answer

The buyer pays the buyer's agent. Seeksta operates on a fee-for-service model, meaning they offer a specialist service for a specified outcome detailed in a Buyers Brief. A buyers agent who offers to work for free is being paid by a third party and may not have the buyer's best interests in mind.

Question 4

How do I sign up with Seeksta?

Accepted Answer

Due to limited capacity, an initial phone call is recommended to determine if Seeksta's service suits your needs and that your expectations are realistic for your target market and property type. Contact Seeksta by phone or email to get started.

Question 5

What is Seeksta's fee structure?

Accepted Answer

Seeksta's fees are tailored to each individual client's level of involvement — whether investor, owner-occupier, commercial, or developer. They offer a fixed fee up to a certain property value, then work on a percentage of the contract price above that. Contact Seeksta to learn more.

Question 6

What is a Blue Chip property?

Accepted Answer

A blue chip property is one that scores mostly 'A' on Seeksta's proprietary Seek'n'Swoop analysis model. Each assessable point is entered into the system and given a value to clearly identify the quality of the property.

Question 7

What does LVR mean?

Accepted Answer

LVR stands for Loan to Value Ratio. It is a derivative of your actual loan amount against the current property value.

Question 8

How can I get an investment property up to $50K under its actual market value?

Accepted Answer

Seeksta uses a unique skillset called Equity Engineering to help investors acquire properties below market value. This strategy works best in blue chip locations. Contact Seeksta to find out more.

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