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Buyers agent fees
How Much Does a Buyers Agent Cost on the Gold Coast?
Quick Answer
Total fee is 2-3% of purchase price. This includes a $4,000 upfront booking fee to secure our exclusive services. On a $1.5M property, expect $30,000-$45,000 total (including the $4k).
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01
Free consultation
We discuss your brief, suburbs, and budget — no financial commitment.
No obligation02
$4,000 booking fee
Secures our team exclusively and is included in your total fee.
Part of total fee03
Property search
Off-market access, inspections, due diligence, and shortlisting.
60% off-market04
Settlement fee
Remaining 2-3% success fee paid when you purchase your property.
Success-basedEverything explained
Fee questions answered
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01What's the exact fee structure?
Our fee structure is transparent and straightforward:
- $4,000 upfront booking fee: This secures our team exclusively for your property search and ensures we don't take on buyers with competing requirements in the same area or price range
- 2-3% at settlement: This success-based fee is paid when you successfully purchase your property
- Free initial consultation: We discuss your requirements and provide a quote before any commitment
For example, on a $1.5M Gold Coast property, your total fee is $30,000-$45,000 (which includes the $4k booking fee paid upfront, with the remaining $26,000-$41,000 paid at settlement). On average, our clients save $65,000 through expert negotiation, which means the fee typically pays for itself while securing you the right property and avoiding costly mistakes.
02What does the fee include?
Your buyers agent fee covers our complete service from initial consultation through to settlement:
Access to off-market properties before public listings
Property search and shortlisting across Gold Coast suburbs
Property inspections and detailed video walkthroughs
Due diligence coordination (we arrange and review building/pest reports, contract review, council checks)
Independent market valuations and comparable sales analysis
Expert negotiation on your behalf
Auction representation if needed
Coordination with solicitors through to settlement
04What happens to the $4,000 booking fee?
The $4,000 booking fee is paid upfront to secure our exclusive services for your property search. This fee:
Ensures we dedicate our full attention to your search
Prevents us from taking on competing buyers in your target area
Commits both parties to a serious property search
Is included in your overall fee structure
The remaining 2-3% fee is paid at settlement when you successfully purchase. If we find you a property, the total fee (including the $4k) averages 2-3% of the purchase price. Your free initial consultation happens before any financial commitment.
05Why do fees vary between 2-3%?
The percentage depends on the complexity of your property search:
- 2% fee: Standard Gold Coast properties in the $1.5M-$3M range with typical requirements (e.g., 4-bedroom house in Burleigh Heads, beachfront apartment in Palm Beach)
- 3% fee: Complex searches with very specific requirements (e.g., 1,000sqm+ block with specific dimensions, unique architectural requirements, or hard-to-find property characteristics)
We provide a transparent quote during your free consultation based on your specific property requirements and search complexity.
06Is it worth paying a buyers agent fee?
Our clients consistently tell us yes. Beyond the average $65,000 in savings through negotiation, you gain:
Access to 60% of our purchases that are off-market opportunities
Professional representation against experienced selling agents
Time saved (we handle everything while you focus on work/family)
Stress reduced through expert guidance at every step
Costly mistakes avoided during due diligence and contract review
For interstate buyers and time-poor professionals, the value extends far beyond just financial savings.
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Buyers agent vs selling agent
Same percentage range — opposite incentives. Tap to compare who each works for.
Works for the vendor
2.5–3% commission
Motivated to achieve the highest sale price
- Paid by the seller, not the buyer
- Represents the vendor at negotiation
- Listed on portals — maximum competition
Works exclusively for you
2–3% total fee
Motivated to secure the best property at the lowest price
- Off-market access before public listings
- Professional representation on your side
- Average $65,000 saved through negotiation
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