Now a Question of Balance

Twenty+ Ratings, Thirty Visits
We rated and visited 20 plus on market homes in the last 7 days (see below) – plus a handful of off-markets (not listed publicly, but available to clients). The response to the public ratings continues to grow-and that’s affirming. Why? Because the work matters. Not the likes. The work.
You can have the best marketing plan in the world, the slickest strategy, the cleverest scripts- but if you’re not walking the streets, knocking on the quiet doors, and thinking deeply about what’s really there… you’re just shooting the breeze.

A Question of Fairness

A Question of Fairness: Underquoting, Young Agents, and the Need for Context
Let me be absolutely clear from the outset: I oppose underquoting.

E.O.I.s are a Top End disaster

Sellers — James Buy-Sell Advocates: 1-2-3
1. Reality Check
Multi-agent price read, comps, and risk map. No spin before an EOI.
2. Quiet Test (7–14 days)
Controlled off-market campaign to gather real buyer data—no public damage.
3. Execute With Clarity
Sell privately at the right number or go public with a plan, not a hope.

Ringing The Bell

Executive Summary

The Melbourne top-end market has shifted—four up periods in 2025.

Prices have improved, but not exploded.

Sellers who price correctly are attracting real interest.

Today’s headline clearance rate (55%) is misleading without context.

Properties that attracted at least one bidder had a 75% chance of selling.

Mental Health Young Agents

Explore how Mental Health Young Agents are shaping the future of mental health awareness and support for youth today.

Real Advocacy v Real Estate Agency

AI is reshaping real estate, but in Melbourne’s luxury market, experience still matters. At James Buyer Advocates, we blend data, intuition, and trust to deliver outcomes AI simply can’t. This blog explores what AI can and can’t do — and why $5M+ buyers and sellers still need a human with street smarts and heart.

Is AI Melbourne’s New Real Estate Agent?

AI is reshaping real estate, but in Melbourne’s luxury market, experience still matters. At James Buyer Advocates, we blend data, intuition, and trust to deliver outcomes AI simply can’t. This blog explores what AI can and can’t do — and why $5M+ buyers and sellers still need a human with street smarts and heart.

How Much is Toorak Worth?

Find out how much a Toorak home is worth in today’s market. Stay updated with the latest real estate trends in Melbourne.