Need to buy an exclusive property in Melbourne?
We have listed the 10 Best Melbourne Buyers Agents.
We have listed the 10 Best Melbourne Buyers Agents.
Kim Easterbrook - Elite Buyer Agents (Hawthorn)
Kim is the Founder, Director and Officer in Effective Control at Elite Buyer Agents. She has successfully negotiated hundreds of properties for her clients, and as a finalist in the 2014 and 2015 REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year awards has been recognised for her passionate approach to promote the standards and perceptions of the property industry.
As an active property investor herself, she knows the importance of having an extensive understanding of the Melbourne property market. For her clients, Kim’s ability to source, buy and negotiate the best properties at the best possible price is at the heart of everything she does.
Over the years, she has been able to build an extensive network of real estate agents to allow the Elite team access to properties off market in which her team actively pursues on a daily basis. This allows clients of Elite Buyer Agents a real advantage by being able to access more properties than they can find themselves. She works closely to establish her clients’ needs, before activating her expert knowledge and industry networks to create successful outcomes.
Kim’s background in accounting is invaluable as she always makes sure the numbers stack up when their clients are making such important decisions. Her negotiation skills are second to none and nothing pleases her more than seeing a smile on her clients face at the end of a transaction which tells her she’s done exactly the right thing by them.
Kim is a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate). She is also regularly interviewed by The Age, Herald Sun, Australian Property Investor Magazine and various other publications.
Office
Ground Floor, 737 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Contact – Kim Easterbrook
Kim is the Founder, Director and Officer in Effective Control at Elite Buyer Agents. She has successfully negotiated hundreds of properties for her clients, and as a finalist in the 2014 and 2015 REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year awards has been recognised for her passionate approach to promote the standards and perceptions of the property industry.
As an active property investor herself, she knows the importance of having an extensive understanding of the Melbourne property market. For her clients, Kim’s ability to source, buy and negotiate the best properties at the best possible price is at the heart of everything she does.
Over the years, she has been able to build an extensive network of real estate agents to allow the Elite team access to properties off market in which her team actively pursues on a daily basis. This allows clients of Elite Buyer Agents a real advantage by being able to access more properties than they can find themselves. She works closely to establish her clients’ needs, before activating her expert knowledge and industry networks to create successful outcomes.
Kim’s background in accounting is invaluable as she always makes sure the numbers stack up when their clients are making such important decisions. Her negotiation skills are second to none and nothing pleases her more than seeing a smile on her clients face at the end of a transaction which tells her she’s done exactly the right thing by them.
Kim is a member of the Real Estate Institute of Victoria (REIV), holds a Bachelor of Commerce and a Certificate IV in Property Services (Real Estate). She is also regularly interviewed by The Age, Herald Sun, Australian Property Investor Magazine and various other publications.
Office
Ground Floor, 737 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Contact – Kim Easterbrook
Miriam Sandkuhler - Property Mavens (Melbourne)
Miriam Sandkuhler is the CEO of Property Mavens, an independent award-winning property advocacy firm based in Melbourne. She is a Licensed Estate Agent, Buyer and Vendor Advocate, Accredited Property Investment Advisor, Media Commentator and the bestselling author of Property Prosperity.
She provides award winning buyer advocacy and property advisory services to time poor professionals, anxious investors and frustrated home buyers in need of timely, professional and seamless property outcomes.
Miriam is a sought-after buyer’s agent, with over 20 years of practical real estate experience. Committed to protecting her clients during all property transactions, Miriam is known for her sharp property selection and strong negotiation skills. She helps her investor clients create wealth by providing independent and unbiased property advice, which enables smarter investment decisions and more profitable outcomes. Her investor clients average 8% - 16% capital growth per annum.
She ensures her homebuyer clients to buy smart, enabling them to achieve their desired outcomes and seamlessly move forward into the next chapter of their lives, while guiding them during this emotional journey.
Miriam is an industry recognised and active member of the Real Estate Buyers Agent Association (REBAA) and the REIV and holds Diplomas in Property and Business. She is a sought-after real estate and investment media commentator and has published articles in Property magazines, as well as appearing on national TV, radio and in metro daily newspapers.
Miram’s awards include:
- Winner, 2109 Top 10 Property Specialists, The Property Investor Magazine
- Australian Small Business Champion Awards Finalist 2019
- Finalist 2018 Buyers Agent - Property Investors Awards, YIP magazine
- REB Finalist 2017. Thought Leader of the Year
- REIV Finalist 2014 and 2013 - Buyer’s Agent of the Year
- YIP magazine 2014 - National Buyer's Agent of the Year ( Runner Up)
Office
Suite 209/566 St Kilda Road, Melbourne
Contact – Miriam Sandkuhler
Janet Spencer - Buyer Solutions (Kew)
Buyer Solutions’ founder and director, she has been a Buyer’s Agent since 1995. Over that time, Janet has supported property buyers as real estate broker, Buyer and Vendor Advocate and property negotiator. She consistently achieves better real estate deals, without crossing the ethical line.
Choosing Janet as your Buyer’s Agent gains you access to astute reading of real estate indicators and her extended network. She is candid in her property advice and resolute at the property negotiation table.
Janet’s array of real estate achievements include:
Office
618 High Street, Kew
Contact – Janet Spencer
Buyer Solutions’ founder and director, she has been a Buyer’s Agent since 1995. Over that time, Janet has supported property buyers as real estate broker, Buyer and Vendor Advocate and property negotiator. She consistently achieves better real estate deals, without crossing the ethical line.
Choosing Janet as your Buyer’s Agent gains you access to astute reading of real estate indicators and her extended network. She is candid in her property advice and resolute at the property negotiation table.
Janet’s array of real estate achievements include:
- WINNER REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year Award 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2016
- FINALIST REIA Buyer’s Agent of the Year Award 2013, 2014 and 2015
- Founding member, serving her twelfth elected term on the Buyers Agent Chapter of the REIV (Real Estate Industry of Victoria) and on the Members Council
- Chairperson REIV Buyer’s Agent Chapter 2012/2013, 2011/2012, 2008/2009, 2007/2008
- Finalist REIV Buyer’s Agent of the Year 2009, 2010 and 2011
- Victorian Representative: REBAA (Real Estate Buyers Agent Association)
- Janet is a qualified behavioural scientist who knows a property purchase can be emotional. Her insightful advice ensures you feel stress free and confident in all your real estate investment decisions.
Office
618 High Street, Kew
Contact – Janet Spencer
Lauren Staley - Infolio Property Advisors (South Melbourne)
An award-winning licensed estate agent with expertise in buyer advocacy and property management, and a regular on Sky News. Lauren’s intricate local and global market knowledge, and analytical approach offers a distinct advantage.
Office
442 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Contact –Lauren Staley
An award-winning licensed estate agent with expertise in buyer advocacy and property management, and a regular on Sky News. Lauren’s intricate local and global market knowledge, and analytical approach offers a distinct advantage.
Office
442 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Contact –Lauren Staley
Melissa Opie - Keyhole Property Investments (Flemington)
KPI® was founded by Melissa Opie. Since buying her first property at a very young age, she has devoted time, effort and passion towards a career which now offers her clients an opportunity to enrich their lifestyle. Her property knowledge of Melbourne is extremely diverse having personally purchased properties for her own portfolio in Albert Park, Aberfeldie, Ascot Vale, Elwood, Essendon, Flemington, Kensington, Moonee Ponds, Preston, Southbank to name a few. Melissa has the ability to assist you in any location of Melbourne and has the runs on the board to prove it!
Added to her many accomplishments Melissa is also a bestselling Author having written two books (her first book Property Rich was co authored). Log onto www.thepropertylady.com.au for more information about her latest book Find The Right Property Buy At The Right Price and to order your copy.
Melissa, a Licensed Real Estate Agent, has worked extensively in the Melbourne property market, she has also assisted clients interstate and overseas to make informed property decisions. Her very successful sales and marketing career has spanned over 20 years.
Melissa was appointed as a Committee Member of the REIV Buyers Agents Chapter 2006-2010 and the Chairperson for the North Western Division of the REIV 2006-2010 and re elected for 2011-2012. As a qualified trainer and keynote speaker Melissa can be seen regularly in the media and at her seminars.
Melissa is well known throughout the community thanks to her open and honest approach in every situation. Her friendly, warm personality and high integrity makes business pleasurable which results in clients choosing KPI again and again for their real estate needs.
Office
275 Racecourse Road, Flemington
Contact – Melissa Opie
KPI® was founded by Melissa Opie. Since buying her first property at a very young age, she has devoted time, effort and passion towards a career which now offers her clients an opportunity to enrich their lifestyle. Her property knowledge of Melbourne is extremely diverse having personally purchased properties for her own portfolio in Albert Park, Aberfeldie, Ascot Vale, Elwood, Essendon, Flemington, Kensington, Moonee Ponds, Preston, Southbank to name a few. Melissa has the ability to assist you in any location of Melbourne and has the runs on the board to prove it!
Added to her many accomplishments Melissa is also a bestselling Author having written two books (her first book Property Rich was co authored). Log onto www.thepropertylady.com.au for more information about her latest book Find The Right Property Buy At The Right Price and to order your copy.
Melissa, a Licensed Real Estate Agent, has worked extensively in the Melbourne property market, she has also assisted clients interstate and overseas to make informed property decisions. Her very successful sales and marketing career has spanned over 20 years.
Melissa was appointed as a Committee Member of the REIV Buyers Agents Chapter 2006-2010 and the Chairperson for the North Western Division of the REIV 2006-2010 and re elected for 2011-2012. As a qualified trainer and keynote speaker Melissa can be seen regularly in the media and at her seminars.
Melissa is well known throughout the community thanks to her open and honest approach in every situation. Her friendly, warm personality and high integrity makes business pleasurable which results in clients choosing KPI again and again for their real estate needs.
Office
275 Racecourse Road, Flemington
Contact – Melissa Opie
Karin Mackay - Australian Property Buyers & Boutique Property Management (Port Melbourne)
After working for 25 years at a senior executive level, Karin Mackay entered the real estate sector with a desire to make the process of purchasing property simple for everyone. Getting her first taste of property investment at the age of 20, Karin has made her passion for property investment her career.
Equipped with keen analytical and negotiation skills, Karin thrives on achieving success for all her clients.
Karin is a fully licensed Real Estate Agent, a member of the REIV & LPMA, a founding member of the Buyer’s Agent Chapter, past Vice Chairperson of the Buyer’s Agent Chapter, a Nominee for the Telstra Business Woman Award 2005 and a finalist in the 2006 REIV/The Age “Award for Excellence in Customer Service”.
Office
1/214 Graham St, Port Melbourne
Contact – Karin Mackay
After working for 25 years at a senior executive level, Karin Mackay entered the real estate sector with a desire to make the process of purchasing property simple for everyone. Getting her first taste of property investment at the age of 20, Karin has made her passion for property investment her career.
Equipped with keen analytical and negotiation skills, Karin thrives on achieving success for all her clients.
Karin is a fully licensed Real Estate Agent, a member of the REIV & LPMA, a founding member of the Buyer’s Agent Chapter, past Vice Chairperson of the Buyer’s Agent Chapter, a Nominee for the Telstra Business Woman Award 2005 and a finalist in the 2006 REIV/The Age “Award for Excellence in Customer Service”.
Office
1/214 Graham St, Port Melbourne
Contact – Karin Mackay
Leigh McConnon - Buyer's Advocate (Hawthorn)
Leigh McConnon joined Buyer’s Advocate, having been a client for 5 years building an impressive property portfolio. Leigh’s hands-on approach to his personal portfolio has given him valuable experience on what is important from a client’s perspective. Leigh became an owner of the business in 2007.
Since 2007 Leigh has become one of the most respected Buyers Advocates in Melbourne having successfully purchased 100’s of properties for clients across Melbourne.
Prior to joining Buyer’s Advocate, Leigh spent 16 years in the Financial Services Industry working for a multinational group ranked among the world’s top 20 companies. Leigh has held a variety of executive management positions with the last role as CEO in Malaysia before following his dream to build a business around property.
Leigh’s negotiation skills are second to none having successfully managed and negotiated business purchases and sales, including with foreign governments to obtain business licenses and approvals.
Leigh joined Buyer’s Advocate to combine his passion and experience with property with his significant skills in financial services & negotiations. He is also driven to share his successful property investment experience with others to help build their wealth. Leigh’s motivation, drive and commitment to find the best possible solutions for his clients is infectious and he is always looking for the best ways to be able to meet their needs.
Office
88-90 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Contact – Leigh McConnon
Leigh McConnon joined Buyer’s Advocate, having been a client for 5 years building an impressive property portfolio. Leigh’s hands-on approach to his personal portfolio has given him valuable experience on what is important from a client’s perspective. Leigh became an owner of the business in 2007.
Since 2007 Leigh has become one of the most respected Buyers Advocates in Melbourne having successfully purchased 100’s of properties for clients across Melbourne.
Prior to joining Buyer’s Advocate, Leigh spent 16 years in the Financial Services Industry working for a multinational group ranked among the world’s top 20 companies. Leigh has held a variety of executive management positions with the last role as CEO in Malaysia before following his dream to build a business around property.
Leigh’s negotiation skills are second to none having successfully managed and negotiated business purchases and sales, including with foreign governments to obtain business licenses and approvals.
Leigh joined Buyer’s Advocate to combine his passion and experience with property with his significant skills in financial services & negotiations. He is also driven to share his successful property investment experience with others to help build their wealth. Leigh’s motivation, drive and commitment to find the best possible solutions for his clients is infectious and he is always looking for the best ways to be able to meet their needs.
Office
88-90 Burwood Road, Hawthorn
Contact – Leigh McConnon
Adam Woledge - WoledgeHatt (Armadale)
Adam is a registered architect and licensed real estate agent, with nearly two decades of experience in designing, renovating and buying homes in Melbourne.
Adam’s unique combination of architectural experience, which includes running his own architecture studio for seven years and undertaking more than 500 building inspections for Archicentre, and real estate experience, where he has bought many family homes in Melbourne’s desirable inner-east suburbs, gives him an advantage when it comes to assessing and buying homes for clients.
When assessing a property to buy, the architect in Adam looks for elements such as floor plan flow, natural light and renovation potential, while the buyer advocate in Adam looks at price, negotiation and strategy aspects. Adam’s experience ensures that he can help clients make a fully informed and educated decision about the biggest financial and emotional decision many of us will ever make in our lives – the purchase of a family home.
Adam’s principal area of focus as a buyer advocate is in high-end family homes, particularly in the areas of Boroondara, Stonnington, Bayside and Port Phillip. Adam works closely with his clients to understand their home-buying needs and to guide them through the process, from finding and assessing properties to auction-day strategy or purchasing on the client’s behalf.
Office
2/1002-1004 High Street, Armadale
Contact – Adam Woledge
Adam is a registered architect and licensed real estate agent, with nearly two decades of experience in designing, renovating and buying homes in Melbourne.
Adam’s unique combination of architectural experience, which includes running his own architecture studio for seven years and undertaking more than 500 building inspections for Archicentre, and real estate experience, where he has bought many family homes in Melbourne’s desirable inner-east suburbs, gives him an advantage when it comes to assessing and buying homes for clients.
When assessing a property to buy, the architect in Adam looks for elements such as floor plan flow, natural light and renovation potential, while the buyer advocate in Adam looks at price, negotiation and strategy aspects. Adam’s experience ensures that he can help clients make a fully informed and educated decision about the biggest financial and emotional decision many of us will ever make in our lives – the purchase of a family home.
Adam’s principal area of focus as a buyer advocate is in high-end family homes, particularly in the areas of Boroondara, Stonnington, Bayside and Port Phillip. Adam works closely with his clients to understand their home-buying needs and to guide them through the process, from finding and assessing properties to auction-day strategy or purchasing on the client’s behalf.
Office
2/1002-1004 High Street, Armadale
Contact – Adam Woledge
Paul Osborne - Secret Agent (Carlton North)
Shelter, habitat and environment aren’t words that are heard very often in real estate. Paul looks at this industry from a human view point, and has founded Secret Agent with these concepts at it’s centre.
“The personification of ‘thinking deeply and speaking clearly,’ Paul decodes the industry for anyone who will listen, drawing from his 12 years experience and active market knowledge.
He has a diverse bookshelf (slash ‘kindle shelf!’) filled with gems from the worlds great thinkers and doers, and always has a new story, idea or concept to share. With a passion for thinking differently and trying new methods, Paul ensures Secret Agent operates amongst the avant guard.
Paul has a love of good food, for keeping fit and healthy, and anything that has been done well!”
Office
292 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Contact – Paul Osborne
Shelter, habitat and environment aren’t words that are heard very often in real estate. Paul looks at this industry from a human view point, and has founded Secret Agent with these concepts at it’s centre.
“The personification of ‘thinking deeply and speaking clearly,’ Paul decodes the industry for anyone who will listen, drawing from his 12 years experience and active market knowledge.
He has a diverse bookshelf (slash ‘kindle shelf!’) filled with gems from the worlds great thinkers and doers, and always has a new story, idea or concept to share. With a passion for thinking differently and trying new methods, Paul ensures Secret Agent operates amongst the avant guard.
Paul has a love of good food, for keeping fit and healthy, and anything that has been done well!”
Office
292 Rathdowne Street, Carlton North
Contact – Paul Osborne
Richard Wakelin - Wakelin (Kew East)
“Buy, hold and never sell” is Richard’s core philosophy and one that he has weaved
through the company over the past 20 years. Richard believes that investments should only be of the highest quality, with long term capital growth as the primary aim.
Richard began his career some 40 years ago as a property manager before shifting to property investment in the 1980s. After realising the potential for a buyer-based advisory firm in a market rich in seller-focused advisers or traditional estate agencies, he co-founded Wakelin Property Advisory, Victoria’s first property advisory, in 1995.
Richard has many skills, but his ability to select a quality property and to negotiate it to purchase stands out. Most notably, he achieves tremendous results for his clients through calm, respectful discussions with counter-parties in those negotiations; he eschews showmanship or the strongarming techniques that many others favour.
Integrity and expertise has made Richard a trusted source of choice by journalists over the years. He has been a regular commentator on property with countless appearances in well-known print media such as The Australian Financial Review, The Age, The Herald Sun, The Australian and various property and investment media outlets and websites such as Smart Investor, Domain, Money Magazine andAustralian Property Investor. Richard is also a co-author of the book Streets Ahead: How to Make Money from Residential Property.
Office
772 High Street, Kew East
Contact – Richard Wakelin
“Buy, hold and never sell” is Richard’s core philosophy and one that he has weaved
through the company over the past 20 years. Richard believes that investments should only be of the highest quality, with long term capital growth as the primary aim.
Richard began his career some 40 years ago as a property manager before shifting to property investment in the 1980s. After realising the potential for a buyer-based advisory firm in a market rich in seller-focused advisers or traditional estate agencies, he co-founded Wakelin Property Advisory, Victoria’s first property advisory, in 1995.
Richard has many skills, but his ability to select a quality property and to negotiate it to purchase stands out. Most notably, he achieves tremendous results for his clients through calm, respectful discussions with counter-parties in those negotiations; he eschews showmanship or the strongarming techniques that many others favour.
Integrity and expertise has made Richard a trusted source of choice by journalists over the years. He has been a regular commentator on property with countless appearances in well-known print media such as The Australian Financial Review, The Age, The Herald Sun, The Australian and various property and investment media outlets and websites such as Smart Investor, Domain, Money Magazine andAustralian Property Investor. Richard is also a co-author of the book Streets Ahead: How to Make Money from Residential Property.
Office
772 High Street, Kew East
Contact – Richard Wakelin