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Property buying agent
A buyer may want one representative to organise a property search and challenge unsuitable options before making an offer. Clarify the search area, practical requirements and which decisions the agent may discuss but must leave for the buyer to authorise.
Service scope
Buyer-side property representation covers the search brief, suitable opportunities, viewings and negotiation within an agreed instruction. It is separate from the seller's marketing role, a building survey and the legal transfer of ownership.
What is normally included
- Buyer requirements brief
- Property shortlist
- Viewing coordination
- Offer negotiation support
What is not included
- Guaranteed access to unlisted homes
- Legal conveyancing without a separate appointment
- Guaranteed purchase or saving
Typical tasks
- Establish search criteria
- Review potential properties
- Coordinate viewing appointments
- Discuss offer conditions
- Track purchase-stage questions
What to include in your brief
- Target area
- Property requirements
- Indicative budget range
- Intended purchase timing
- Existing adviser appointments
Choosing the right professional
Ask whose interests the agent represents, how referrals are paid and when fees become due. A buying instruction should identify the geographical search, duration and included stages rather than suggesting every specialist check is covered.
Important considerations
- Conflicting referral incentives need disclosure
- Search advice does not verify legal title or building condition
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