1. What is the main difference between a sales agent and a Buyer's Agent?
The difference is simple. The Sales Agent is acting on behalf of the vendor to secure the highest possible price from the buyer. A Buyer's Agent negotiates with the Sales Agent for the lowest possible price and most favorable terms & conditions for the buyer.
2. What type of properties do you purchase and are they purchased for home buyers or investors?
At PK Property, we purchase anything with a roof attached. Our main focus is residential property for owner occupants and investors, but we have also purchased a number of commercial properties for clients over the years.
3. What suburbs do you operate in?
We have a “Three office – one team” approach. Our Sydney CBD office looks after purchasers in the Eastern Suburbs, CBD, Inner West and Southern Suburbs, while our Mosman office covers the Upper & Lower North Shore, Northern Districts, Hills District and Central Coast and our Manly office covers the whole of the Northern Beaches. We can also refer you to other trusted Buyer's Agents through our affiliations should you wish to purchase in other states.
4. How experienced is your company?
PK Property was the first Buyer's Agency to establish itself in Sydney back in 1997 and since then has purchased well over 2000 properties with an estimated value of $6 Billion.
PK Property staff are true professionals who have been in the real estate industry for many years. Our Search Consultants are all real estate professionals and our Buyer's Agents are former Selling Agents. Their qualifications ensure you get the right information and buyer protection every time.
5. What makes you different from other Buyer's Agents?
The difference is our service that we deliver to our clients. We realised many years ago that the most effective way to deliver a property in the shortest possible time with six star service was to work in teams. We have more than one person working together to help you find a suitable property, one of whom is a qualified Buyer's Agent who will then evaluate and negotiate once the property is found. Most Buyer's Agents are only offering themselves as the owner of the agency, and that Buyer's Agent will do everything, resulting in a poor level of service and an often disappointing outcome.
6. Why should I use the services of PK Property when I could do it myself?
Purchasing property is not something you are likely to be involved in on a regular basis and many people are inexperienced or too busy to negotiate effectively. Many buyers waste valuable time looking at property that doesn't meet their criteria or price range, but don't know any better because they've been misinformed by the Selling Agent. A PK Property Buyer's Agent will assess all of the properties – both advertised and non-advertised (called Silent sales/Off Market Properties). This enables our clients to be exposed to everything that is available for sale and not just what is advertised in the press or online. At the end of the day, you are much better served by a PK Property Buyer's Agent who uses their skills and expertise to counter misinformation, overpricing and emotional impulse buying.
7. Why am I better off having you bid at auction on my behalf?
Auctions are unpredictable and can be difficult for the inexperienced to negotiate. We are experts in this field and from just $550.00 we will arrive on the day and bid on your behalf, eliminating all fear and uncertainties involved in the auction process. Some people prefer to remain anonymous or cannot physically attend so it is often easier for us to take care of the entire process and bid on their behalf. Enquire today to engage this service or for more information see our Services and Fees page.
8. How can PK PROPERTY save me money on my property purchase?
A PK Property Buyer's Agent is armed with extensive knowledge in regards to research and analysis of past sales history, comparable data and much more. This enables you to make an informed decision, not an emotional one. Statistics show that the average person purchases a property every ten years, whereas our Buyer's Agents are professional negotiators purchasing properties on a daily basis and employ many creative techniques to ensure you pay the lowest possible price at all times. See our Client Savings page for further explanation.
9. How much does PK Property charge for its services?
Enquire today to receive our fee guide, or for more information see our Services and Fees page.
10. Can you organise finance, tax advice, solicitors and pest/building inspections?
Since establishing the concept of Buyer's Agents back in 1997, we have built a solid database of reputable and reliable industry professionals throughout Sydney who work together as a team to make sure your property transaction is smooth and seamless.
11. Does PK specialise in Expatriates & Foreign Investors?
PK Property has been servicing expatriates, interstate buyers and foreign investors for more years than any other Buyer's Agent in Sydney. We have a team of professionals that will look after you and your property transaction professionally and diligently from start to finish. Our operation is fully geared to provide service for people offshore and interstate. We are also available 7 days a week every week of the year and have online tools for you to view property remotely if you aren't able to view the property in person prior to purchase.
12. If I want to search for properties myself, can you evaluate and negotiate for me once I have found it?
Many people have the time and inclination to conduct property searches themselves, but need a professional Buyer's Agent to evaluate and negotiate once they have found their desired property. This service is very popular amongst clients that like to do the property search themselves. Enquire today to engage this service or for more information see our Services and Fees page.
13. Can you recommend the best real estate agents to sell my property?
Yes, we can. Because we deal with Real Estate Agents on a daily basis, we are certainly in a position to advise you independently and FREE of charge on the best three Selling Agents in your local area and help you choose the one that best suits your needs. Enquire today to engage this service or for more information see our PK Property Sales Advisory page.
14. Does a Buyer's Agent need to have a real estate background?
Yes, most definitely. Don't risk putting what is often the single largest purchase you will make in your lifetime in the hands of someone without adequate real estate and negotiating experience. Our fully trained and Licensed Buyer's Agents are ex-real estate industry professionals with no less than five years experience. It makes sense to use someone with a knowledge of the industry who can negotiate with the Selling Agent to secure you the best price.
15. Do you offer a service guarantee?
What we guarantee is to operate with integrity and honour so that your experience with us is one you would share positively with family members, friends and colleagues. PK Property was Sydney's first Buyer's Agency back in 1997 and have successfully negotiated more property than anyone in our field (approximately $6 Billion). We are committed to protecting our clients at all times throughout the property transaction process to ensure the lowest possible purchase price, and most favourable terms and conditions are achieved in every instance. To read more about our past client experiences, please take a look at over 300 Client Testimonials.
16. Is your service only for high end buyers?
No, we operate in almost every purchase price bracket starting at $350,000 up to $50M Plus. Our client portfolio is diverse, and we purchase residential, commercial, & Industrial property for investors and owner occupants.
17. How hard do you negotiate to get me the lowest possible purchase price?
There are many creative techniques our Buyer's Agents employ to ensure you get the lowest possible purchase price and the most favourable terms and conditions. At PK Property, we negotiate every property as if we are purchasing it for ourselves. To read more about our past client experiences, please take a look at over 300 Client Testimonials and our Client Savings pages.
18. What if I find a property myself after registering with you?
PK Property is there to provide the full search, locate, evaluate and negotiation service so you can sit back, relax and have everything done for you. Once we have been engaged to provide our service, full fees are payable. However, should you find a property yourself that we have not yet identified, simply contact us immediately so we can evaluate and negotiate that desired property for you. Remember you are much better served by a PK Buyer's Agent who can use their skills and expertise to counter misinformation, and negotiate the best price, terms and conditions on your behalf.
19. How do you find these so called 'Silent Sales'/'OFF MARKET PROPERTIES'?
It would surprise you to know how many properties never appear in the press or on the Internet. At PK Property, we would never promise you a 'Silent Sale'/'Off Market Property', but it's good to know we are covering everything on the market, including those properties not advertised to the public. In certain price ranges, off-market properties can be as high as 70% to 90% of transactions.
There are many ways to uncover an off–market property:
- Real Estate Agents call us first before they list a property for public sale
- PK Property send out your property brief to our database of around 5000 agents
- Sellers know to call us with their property before listing it with an agent for sale
- Past clients call us before they sell, to see if we can match any of our present clients to their property
- Having one of our Buyer's Agents approach your favourite street in the hope that someone will want to sell privately
- When we sign a new client in most cases they have a property to sell once purchased
For information about the best service for you to uncover that elusive 'Off-Market/Silent Sale' property, please see our Services and Fees page.
20. How do selling agents respond to working with PK Property?
Using a Buyer's Agent is now a common occurrence when purchasing a property, and because PK Property was the first in Sydney, our reputation is one of experience and respect within the industry. We have been involved in one or more transactions with almost every real estate agency in Sydney, and are known for our strong negotiation skills and professionalism. One of the main advantages PK Property has over others is the large amount of property purchases we have completed since 1997 (approximately $6 Billion). This has made us extremely well known in the marketplace, and gives us many advantages when negotiating property for our clients. At present we have close to 5000 Real Estate Agents on our database that are receiving our client property briefs every week. Another huge advantage of being the largest Buyer's Agency in Sydney is that we have become the first port of call for Agents to deliver their properties not publicly listed for sale (ie. Silent Sales/Off Market Properties).
21. Are you available weekends and after hours should I need to contact you?
We deal with a lot of expatriate and overseas buyers and understand that part of our job is operating within different time zones. We also understand the urgency of a property negotiation and the emotion it entails. Therefore, we make ourselves available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week every week of the year. Our Contact Us and Meet the Team pages provide you with the our contact information for our offices and staff.
22. Are you fully licensed and insured, and what professional industry associations do you belong to?
PK Property has professional indemnity insurance up to $2M and also holds a full Real Estate and Corporation License. We are also active members of The Real Estate Institute of NSW,.
23. What is the buying process and how long will it take?
We don't believe it's about how long it takes to find a property, but about the right property. The average turnaround time for investors is 30 days, and between 30 and 60 days for home buyers depending on stock available at the time.
24. Once I pay your registration fee is it refundable?
Our registration fees are non-refundable because we are here to finish the job. Our ultimate goal is to have a satisfied client that pays our success fee and is happy to share the experience of a job well done. More information on our services can be found on our Services and Fees page or enquire today for a fee guide.
25. What happens if I cancel or put my search on hold?
If you decide to cancel your search for any reason all we request is seven days notice in writing. Please note once you have advised us of your cancellation in writing, your registration fee is non–refundable. Should you put your search on hold, your registration fee remains valid so that you can resume your search at any time.
26. Are Buyer's Agent's fees tax deductible?
Fees charged by Buyer's Agents may be tax deductible if buying an investment property but not for an apartment or house you intend to occupy. We recommend you consult a reputable accountant or tax specialist to determine your individual circumstances.
27. How do I know I am not paying too much for a property?
The due diligence we conduct for our clients on recent sales, positives and negatives of a property, and its present market value ensures our clients are not overpaying. With our own expert opinion on the present state of the market and the most qualified Buyer's Agents in the business, PK Property is able to negotiate a sale price significantly lower than market value and comparable values in most cases. To read more about our past client experiences, please take a look at over 300 Client Testimonials.
28. Can I provide you with a number of areas to search in?
Most definitely. The reason people hire us is to educate them on different areas and price so that they can work out exactly where they want to be and what their money can buy.
29. What if more than one of your clients wants to purchase the same property?
Everyone has different criteria when it comes to property. Since we began in 1997, this has not occurred. However, in the event it does, the client who signed the agency agreement with us first would have first right to purchase.
30. Do you get any kickbacks or commissions from agents when acting on my behalf?
Most definitely not. We represent your interests only at all times with payment from you and no one else.
31. Is there a checklist to help me choose a suitable Buyer's Agent?
We have a Buyer's Agent Beware Checklist for you to view.
32. Does your business include property management or renovations?
Our specialty is as a Buyer's Agency and we strongly recommend you avoid a Buyer's Agent who says they do it all. At PK Property, we dedicate our energy and time to searching, evaluating and negotiating property for our clients. However, we do have a select group of professionals in each area of Sydney we can recommend to look after any associated property needs once you have made your purchase.
33. Can PK Property help me with my Property Finance?
At PK Property, we not only negotiate the best possible price for your property purchase, but we also source the best possible finance too. See our PK Property Finance page for more information on this service.
34. How long have Buyer's Agents been around?
Nearly 80 percent of people in the U.S use a Buyer's Agent when purchasing a property and it is almost as common in the U.K. PK Property's Director and Founder, Peter Kelaher established the concept of Buyer's Agents back in Sydney in 1997 and today has the largest and most experienced agency in Sydney. Our company profile gives you more information on our background.
35. What agency agreement do I sign with you?
Both parties enter into a purchasing agency agreement which has been endorsed by the Real Estate Institute Of NSW who we are an active member of.
36. How do I engage your services?
Call one of our Buyer's Agents now on (+ 612) 9960 1066 or enquire today for a fixed price quote or obligation-free property consultation.