Questions? Straight answers.

A buyer's agent works exclusively for the buyer, whereas a real estate agent works directly for the vendor (the seller) and is unable to give you unbiased advice. A real estate agent's responsibility, as required by law, is to act in the best interests of the vendor — while the goal of a buyer advocate is to buy for the lowest possible price and best conditions possible.

No, hiring a buyer's agent is not a must. However, if you wish to save money and time — and get the best knowledge of the local market in the area where you're investing or buying — you should have a buyer's agent on your side to ensure the right deal at the right price.

A buyer's agent is dedicated to making your life easy when it comes to buying property. At GuruMantra we take the time to understand your needs and goals, and provide strategy steps to achieve them.

Whether it's your first property or you're an experienced investor, we take the time and stress out of buying. We know the tricks of the trade and can negotiate a better price on your behalf, because we're experts in the industry and do this every day.

From start to finish we assist with every aspect of the buying process — from providing a shortlist of properties and arranging inspections, to bidding on your behalf and organising the paperwork once the property is settled.

We guarantee not to waste your valuable time sourcing inappropriate properties. We deflect the stress and detail and save you months of endless searching. We spend time with you upfront to clearly understand your needs and target the search on agreed preferences.

With our help you'll save time, money and stress on your next purchase. You'll gain access to more properties, be better informed about comparable sales, the true value of a property and capital growth projections for the area — and you'll make a more informed decision. When you decide on the right property, we negotiate for you, so you can make a rational decision about price without the pressure of dealing with real estate agents.

We suggest you seek buying advice on every property transaction — the same as you would if you were selling. You are making a huge investment, so why not make sure it's a wise one? Talk to us today.

The time it takes varies from case to case. Investors can be quicker than someone looking for their dream home — for some it may take a week, for others a few months. Generally, we'd be looking at somewhere between 30 and 90 days. For more information, call 0421 182 910.

If you're purchasing a property for investment purposes, the cost of using a buyer's agent is generally tax deductible (it forms part of the acquisition or “cost base”). Check with your accountant to see whether the fee would be deductible in your case. You cannot claim the fees as a tax deduction if the property is purchased to live in — however, you still save on the purchase price.

Yes, we can. We buy properties for our overseas investors from time to time. If you'd like more information, call 0421 182 910.

We always work in your best interests and understand that your ideas about the type of property you want may change. When we meet initially to discuss your “buyer's brief”, we work hard to ensure your wishlist is achievable and realistic, so the likelihood of changing your mind is reduced.

However, if you change the initial brief significantly, there may be a review of the fee, and an additional fee may be charged to cover the time already spent searching. We'll work with you to make sure you're completely happy with your next purchase — even if you change your mind.