Pittwater Life August 2023 Issue

The buyer’s agents
working for you
You’ve probably heard the
terms ‘buyer’s advocate’
or ‘buyer’s agent’; but what
exactly do they do and how
can they help you achieve
your real estate goals?
Put simply, a buyer’s
advocate is a service
provider, commissioned by a
purchaser, who will draw on
their vast network of contacts
and experience to do the
important legwork in the
search for the right property
for their client – and help
them through to the purchase
of their dream home or
investment property.
“We are here to give our
buyers an advantage,” said
principal Nick Freeman of
ADDVantage Property, Buyers
Advocates which specialise
on the Northern Beaches and
North Shore markets.
With Buyers Agent Jeremy
Drayton, the pair make it
their mission to take the
stress out of sourcing and
realising their clients’ real
estate dreams.
Arguably their ‘trump card’
is the fact Nick is a former
builder who maintains his
Master Builder accreditation.
Having his independent,
qualified set of eyes looking
through properties adds
peace of mind.
The local pair have a strong
knowledge of the Northern
Beaches and Pittwater market
– the specifics of its unique
suburbs including prices and
trends – and access to a wider
range of properties, including
off-market properties, both
ADVOCATES:
Nick Freeman
and Jeremy
Drayton.
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current and upcoming, that
are not publicly advertised.
“For anyone seeking to
grasp the true value of a
property and avoid the
risk of overpaying or even
feeling outmatched, we can
help,” said Nick. “We will
help you make informed
decisions throughout
the buying process. That
starts by listening to your
requirements, including the
suburbs you are targeting
and the type of property and
the lifestyle you envisage.”
They will do the legwork,
appraising and inspecting
properties that may align
with your ‘wish list’, refining
the search list down from
‘possibles’ to ‘probable’s’.
“Searching for a property
can be time-consuming and
overwhelming,” said Nick.
“We’ll research, screen and
shortlist properties that
match your criteria, saving
you valuable time and effort.”
As a former builder, if
renovating is on your radar,
Nick can offer independent
advice; he’ll assess likely
costs or highlight potential
additional expenses or
individual site constraints
as well as possible
environmental issues.
“And when it comes to
auctions, emotions can run
high, and stress can quickly
take its toll. We understand
the challenges buyers face,
which is why we will work
with clients to create a
pricing format and develop a
strategy prior to the auction,”
said Nick.
“We will then attend the
auction on your behalf,
employing our expertise
in bidding to secure a
successful outcome.
We have experience in
navigating negotiations,
handling
counteroffers,
and ensuring the
client’s interests are
protected.”
– Nigel Wall
*Want to know
more? Call 0407
295 731 or visit
addvantageproperty.
com.au.
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