EPISODE · Jun 21, 2026 · 24 MIN
What Makes a Good Buyer’s Agent? Red Flags Every Property Investor Should Know
from Passive with Property · host Dragan Dimovski
Not everyone calling themselves a buyer’s agent is genuinely working for the buyer. In this episode of the Passive With Property Podcast, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria reveal what makes a good buyer’s agent—and the major red flags Australian property investors should watch for before trusting someone with their next purchase. They explain how some agents receive hidden marketing fees, developer commissions and financial incentives while still claiming to represent the buyer. Amanda and Dragan also break down why these conflicts of interest can lead investors toward overpriced off-the-plan properties, house-and-land packages and cookie-cutter investment strategies. You’ll learn: 👉 How to confirm whether someone is a genuine buyer’s agent 👉 Why buyer’s agents should only be paid by the buyer 👉 How developer marketing fees create conflicts of interest 👉 Why qualifications and personal investing experience matter 👉 The benefits of accessing off-market and distressed properties 👉 Why SMSF property recommendations can be a major red flag 👉 The risks of using a property investment “one-stop shop” 👉 Why you need an independent broker, accountant and conveyancer 👉 How a good buyer’s agent creates a personalised investment strategy 👉 The questions every investor should ask before signing an agreement A trustworthy buyer’s agent should advocate exclusively for you, welcome independent scrutiny and recommend properties based on your financial position and long-term goals—not whichever transaction earns them the biggest fee. 📘 Get 20% off Dragan’s book plus free shipping at buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book using the code BOOK20. 🔥 Listen to the full episode now! ⚠️ Disclaimer: Everything discussed is general in nature and not intended as financial advice. Connect with Buyers Agency Australia 🌐 buyersagencyaustralia.com.au 📞 Book your free 15-minute call → https://propertysession.com.au/15 📘 Order my book → https://buyersagencyaustralia.com.au/book 🎧 Listen to the Passive with Property Podcast: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2QZ6haVdzgLtqAqDsdpo9R?si=ca07fd2a18d248e3 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/passive-with-property/id1673633552 Overcast: https://overcast.fm/itunes1673633552
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In this episode, Dragan Dimovski and Amanda Calabria explain what separates a genuine buyer’s agent from someone simply trying to sell property. They reveal the biggest warning signs to watch for, including hidden developer payments, cookie-cutter strategies, SMSF pressure and one-stop-shop conflicts of interest, while sharing what investors should look for in a trustworthy buyer’s advocate.
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