Is a buyer’s agent worth it?

For many buyers, yes. A buyer’s agent is worth it when they save you more in price, time and costly mistakes than they cost. They act only for you in your purchase, find properties you might not see, check them properly and negotiate on your behalf.

The problems a buyer’s agent solves

  • Not sure where to buy? We compare suburbs and properties against your goals, strategy and budget.
  • Worried about overpaying? We price every property against like-for-like comparable sales.
  • Falling for a home? We stay objective, so you don’t pay more than it’s worth because you’ve fallen for it.
  • Missing out? Our agent network gives you off-market as well as on-market opportunities.
  • Costly surprises? Due diligence finds zoning, flood, bushfire and condition risks before you commit.
  • No time, or not in Perth? We inspect and film walkthroughs. Many of our clients live interstate or overseas, and some buy without ever visiting the property.

What it looks like in numbers

  • 42–46% of our purchases in the 2025/26 financial year were off-market, so our clients weren’t competing at open homes for them.
  • 23 days is our average time from the deep dive session to a signed contract.
  • 6,000+ inspections completed by our team.
  • 500+ properties bought, worth more than $500 million.

Two examples

  • In Baldivis, our client was prepared to pay $1.08 million. We bought the home for $1.05 million.
  • One couple bought for $1.85 million. The bank valued the property at $2.2 million.

Every purchase is different, and no buyer’s agent can promise a saving. What we can promise is that every offer is based on comparable sales and made by someone working only for you.

Who benefits most

  • Busy professionals and families short on time
  • Interstate, overseas, FIFO and Defence buyers
  • Investors who want the numbers checked
  • First home buyers who want someone in their corner
  • Buyers at the top end who want discretion and access (see our prestige buyer’s agent page)

A quick check: do you need one?

  1. Do you know the suburbs you’re looking at well, street by street?
  2. Can you inspect most weekends, and move within a day when something comes up?
  3. Could you price a home against recent like-for-like sales, and walk away when it’s too high?
  4. Are you comfortable checking zoning, flood and bushfire maps, strata records and contract conditions?
  5. Would you be calm negotiating with a selling agent, or bidding at auction?

If you answered yes to all five, you may be fine on your own. If not, a buyer’s agent is likely to be worth talking to.

When you might not need one

If you know the area well, have time to search and inspect, are confident valuing property and negotiating, and are comfortable doing your own due diligence, you may be fine on your own.

What to look for in a buyer’s agent

  • They act only for you in the purchase
  • They inspect in person and show you what they see
  • They give you a written price range based on comparable sales
  • They can show you recent purchases and reviews
  • They’re clear about the fee before you sign. See how much a buyer’s agent costs in Perth.

Common questions

How much can a buyer’s agent save me?
It depends on the property and the market, and no buyer’s agent can promise a saving. In one Baldivis purchase, our client was prepared to pay $1.08 million and we bought for $1.05 million. Our offers are always based on like-for-like comparable sales.

Is a buyer’s agent worth it for first home buyers?
Often, yes, if you’re short on time or unsure what a property is really worth. See our first home buyer page.

Is a buyer’s agent worth it for investors?
Investors use buyer’s agents to check the numbers, compare suburbs against a strategy and get access to off-market property. 42–46% of our purchases in 2025/26 were off-market.

How long does it take to buy with a buyer’s agent?
At You&Me, the average time from the deep dive session to a signed contract is 23 days. Every search is different, and it depends on your brief and the market.

Can a buyer’s agent help if I live outside Perth?
Yes. Many of our clients live interstate or overseas. See buying in Perth from interstate or overseas.

You&Me has bought over 500 properties worth more than $500 million, is rated 5.0 on Google and was named Buyer’s Agency of the Year – WA at the 2023 Australian Enterprise Awards. Founders Heath Bassett and Simon Deering bring 48+ years of combined experience.

Have a question about your purchase? Book a free discovery call, online via Teams or in person, or see how our buyer’s agents in Perth work.

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