Zana van de Graaf, buyers agent in Perth, Western Australia, has an MA in Property Valuation and Law and a wealth of buyers advocacy experience.
The property buyers who have appointed Zana as their Perth buyers agent praise her for her quick responsiveness and effective negotiation skills. For the details on what her clients say about Zana have a look at: Client Feedback
You can also view Zana on youtube TV show, Episode 2, Buyers Agent Panel Discussion. If you are an overseas investor into Perth, Western Australia, you might benefit of reading her article on the Risks of buying off-the-plan property in Perth. Zana van de Graaf offers Perth property buyers a NO PURCHASE – NO CHARGE service. Here are some of Zana’s thoughts on the Perth buyer agent paradigm shift:
Buyer agent? Does a Perth property buyer really need one?
In many countries, almost all property buyers appoint their buyer agent to look after them and negotiate on their behalf.
In Perth, Western Australia, the real-estate transactions are dominated by sales agents who work for the sellers. The agent’s main aim is to get the maximum price for the sellers. When the Perth property buyers approach a selling agent and ask them: “Can you get me a good deal?” what can they really expect.
In some countries, such as Canada, it is a common practice for the property buyers to appoint a buyer agent who acts for them. The two agents then share a commission. This practice ensures an even playing field for both parties to the transaction: seller and buyer, is well defined by law and accepted by the selling agent. Not in WA!… Read more
