We’ve answered the most common questions people have about working with a buyers’ agent.
From how we work to what it costs, you’ll find the key details here. I
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Martelli & Co Buyers Agents exclusively represent buyers, providing expert negotiation, market insight, and access to all available properties for the best home at a fair price.
Yes, in New Zealand, buyer's agents are compensated for their services, ensuring exclusive representation and prioritised interests through Martelli & Co. Ultimately, they secure a better price, often exceeding the fees paid.
A buyer's agent represents buyers, while a listing agent represents vendors. Martelli & Co specialises in exclusive buyer representation, prioritising clients' interests and ensuring they secure the best deals in the market.
A local buyer's agent utilises extensive property knowledge and relationships to find ideal homes for clients. Martelli & Co excels in this, focusing on specific Auckland suburbs, delivering more options and a fairer price for clients.
Buyers can use sales agents, but consider their financial incentives. Sales agents mainly earn from selling homes and different agencies will offer different fee splits for introducing a buyer, potentially compromising the advice they will give you and the homes they direct you towards.
No. If a selling agent helps you find a home, they negotiate to take part of another agent's fee upon securing the home. Be mindful of fee splits, which can influence the advice given. You're not committed to working solely with this agent, so they may provide minimal time and push for a quick purchase.
A buyer's agent is also known as a buyer's advocate or a buyer's broker. They serve the buyer's interests in real estate transactions. Martelli & Co Buyer's Agents exclusively represent buyers and never sell properties or accept fees from listing agents when purchasing a home.
In New Zealand, selling agents owe a fiduciary duty to vendors, while buyers rely on their own due diligence. Cases before the Real Estate Authority highlight the importance of thorough research by buyers. "Caveat Emptor" warns buyers to research thoroughly before purchasing.
New Zealand's property laws have varying restrictions for different property types. If you're not a citizen but want to buy in Auckland, we can help you find the right home and refer you to the best consultants. We have worked with many different buyers including American, English, Singaporean and Australian.
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First-Home Buyers
We work with many first time home buyers in Auckland, helping them to refine an achievable brief and prioritising their long term financial and personal goals through home ownership. We ensure first time buyers are finding good quality homes and ensuring they don't need to fear overpaying.
Time-strapped Executives
For successful professionals with demanding schedules, the home search is important but often a secondary concern. We understand the needs of our busy clients and ensure the right properties are thoroughly filltered and researched before engaging your precious time and energy.
Family Home
For busy families, the excitement of open homes every weekend can soon wear off, and losing your dream home to another family can be heartbreaking and lead to overpaying. We help our family buyers to have more choice in the suburbs and school zones they want to be in.
New to New Zealand
For many new to New Zealand, the process and paperwork of buying a home here can be overwhelming. It's important to know which suburbs will be most suitable for you, understand how to conduct thorough due diligence, and ensure you are paying the right price.
Investors
Experienced property investors seeking a balance of capital growth and yield whilst considering the quality and availability of future tenants, as well as long term value add opportunity. We frequently undertake searches for investors clients in Auckland.
Kiwi Expatriates
Our expatriate clients want eyes on the ground and someone in their corner, representing their best interests to find a better quality home. Marketing photos can be very deceptive, and calling on friends and family a burden. We have worked with clients from, or located in, the UK, USA, Singapore, Hong Kong, Australia, Germany and Italy.
