OCBA - Dealing with an agent

In the process of buying a home, you are likely to deal with several different real estate agents. Anyone who is in the business of selling, leasing or buying real estate must hold a land agent's registration or be employed by a registered land agent as a sales representative. Only deal with a registered land agent or registered sales representative.

During the buying process you can generally expect an agent to:

take your details and advise you about relevant properties for sale
answer any questions about listed properties
arrange inspections
provide a copy of a Form 1 (vendor's statement) upon request
communicate your offers to the seller, and
organise for the signing of the contract.

Remember that an agent is usually hired by the vendor and therefore will be working for the vendor.

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