Knowledge of local market

When searching for a buyers agent, look for one with a thorough knowledge of the local market. This is regardless you are buying in your locality or in another state.

An agent should not only know the best streets in a suburb but also those with a potential for upgrades and those that you need to avoid. Also, he or she should be able to get quick access to listings before they are released to the market.

Credentials

Make sure to check the credentials of your buyers agent. Find out his qualifications including any training he or she has undergone, what real estate associations he or she is affiliated with and whether the groups are credible. You can also ask if the buyers advocate has industry qualifications in other states.

One reputable association for buyers advocates in the real estate industry is the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA). This group is composed of accredited professional and licensed buyers advocates in every state who are exclusive and covered by professional indemnity insurance.