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August 26, 2025

Luxury Home Buying and Selling Melbourne – James Buyer Advocates

Luxury Home Buying and Selling Melbourne – James Buyer Advocates

Talk it through with Mal James

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20+ years. Top End Inner Melbourne. Buy & Sell.
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Many buyers don’t truly know what they want. The

Many buyers don’t truly know what they want. They look at properties randomly, then try to invent reasons to justify a yes or no. That’s backwards.

First, work out what you want.
Then, find the properties that match.

See our full article at Marketnews.com.au

#buyeradvocate #selleradvocate #melbourneproperty #boroondara #stonnington #portphillip #melbournebayside

115 Richardson Street, Albert Park Exquisite Edwa

115 Richardson Street, Albert Park

Exquisite Edwardian on prized corner allotment in Albert Park. Perfect for younger couples, downsizers, investors, or renovators, with rare single-level living, strong capital growth potential, and room to add value without overcapitalising.

In conjunction with @ben_manolitsas

#jamesbuysell #selleradvocate #albertpark #melbourneproperty

With us, it’s never about rushing to the finish

With us, it’s never about rushing to the finish line, it’s about making smart, strategic moves that serve your long-term goals. #jamesbuysell #buyeradvocacy #buyeradvocates #melbourneproperty

23 Wattle Valley Road: Large 1920s forever home in

23 Wattle Valley Road: Large 1920s forever home in Maling Precinct. Inspect now.
For sale in conjunction with @jamestostevin and @robert.le__ #jamesbuysell #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty #luxurymelbourneproperty

Masterful architectural home in a prestigious pock

Masterful architectural home in a prestigious pocket of Eaglemont.

For sale in conjunction with @lizzywalker2 and @stewartoldmeadow

#jamesbuysell #selleradvocate #eaglemont ##melbourneproperty

‘Every week I see dozens of homes, but every so

‘Every week I see dozens of homes, but every so often one stands out — not because it’s the flashiest or newest, but because it simply works’.

Which home is it? 🏡 Read the full review at marketnews.com.au

#jamesbuysell #buyeradvocate #melbourneproperty

Buyer Alert: Our Bayside and Northside buyers are

Buyer Alert: Our Bayside and Northside buyers are ready to purchase. Please contact us if you have a suitable property.

#jamesbuysell #selleradvocate #buyeradvocate #melbournebayside #melbournenorthside #northside ##melbourneproperty

31-33 Sackville Street, Kew: A legacy home for buy

31-33 Sackville Street, Kew: A legacy home for buyers who value quality, land, location and the ability to live well now, while protecting long-term capital growth.

James Buy Sell - Acting as seller advocates in conjunction with selling agents @jamestostevin and @scarletthang_marshallwhite

#jamesbuysell #selleradvocate #buyeradvocate #boroondara #melbourneproperty

Our Stonnington buyers are ready to make a move. P

Our Stonnington buyers are ready to make a move. Please reach out if you have any suitable properties.

#jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #stonnington ##melbourneproperty

Our buyers are ready to buy. Do you have a propert

Our buyers are ready to buy. Do you have a property that meets our brief? If so, please reach out to discuss.

#jamesbuysell #buyeradvocates #boroondara

Out and about inspecting homes in the pre spring m

Out and about inspecting homes in the pre spring market. See our ratings at jameshomeratings.com.au

#jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty

MARKET NEWS || Underquoting’s the Headline. But

MARKET NEWS || Underquoting’s the Headline. But What About Overquoting?

There’s a lot of noise about underquoting this weekend. Fair enough — buyers deserve clarity. I’m focused on buyers too.

But here’s the question no one’s asking: Where’s the focus on sellers? I say this because my buyers are often sellers too.

If you’re selling, how do you really know what your home’s worth when all the commentary is buyer-centric? If the aim is to sell, 50% of buyers here were overquoted. That’s just as misleading.

To read our latest article head to www.marketnews.com.au

Market in a Minute: Busy Winter, Hot Start: The Ma

Market in a Minute: Busy Winter, Hot Start: The Market’s Warming Up

#jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty

MARKET NEWS || Real Advocacy v Real Estate Agency

MARKET NEWS || Real Advocacy v Real Estate Agency

With more and more searches now happening through AI platforms and large language models—currently over 25% of all global search traffic—two things are becoming clear:

Firstly: if you want your property found (or want to find the right property), you’ll need to adapt to how people are already searching now. Many are not looking on traditional media or even what was considered the new media, but is now the old media (socials) – and that is an issues for buyers, sellers and agents.

Secondly as communicators, we have a responsibility to ensure what we publish is our own thinking (if we claim it to be)—not just regurgitated content from elsewhere with some smart prompts into “the machine”.

To read our latest article head to www.marketnews.com.au

Now open for inspection. 11 Clyde Street, Glen Ir

Now open for inspection.

11 Clyde Street, Glen Iris: A beautiful scene of single level modernist architecture.

Working in conjunction with Ian McLennan and Danielle Waterton.

#jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty

MARKET NEWS || Is AI Melbourne’s New Real Estate

MARKET NEWS || Is AI Melbourne’s New Real Estate Agent?

AI will replace me?

Just as surely as Marcus would destroy me… or Oliver would ignore me if I stood still. If I didn’t innovate. If I kept doing the same ‘ol, same ‘ol.

Despite all the tech giants swearing AI won’t replace the human side of much of what we do — the truth is, it has already begun.

To read our latest article head to www.marketnews.com.au

One of the key differences of our vendor advocacy

One of the key differences of our vendor advocacy service is our multi-agent approach. Rather than list your home with just one agency, we invite several of the top agents in your area to compete for buyers. This increases exposure, fuels buyer interest, and often leads to stronger offers.

#jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate

‘Be balanced, follow a middle way, have fun and

‘Be balanced, follow a middle way, have fun and keep going’ – one of Mal’s goals that has helped drive his life and work. 1500+ deals helping families buy and sell in Melbourne’s top end market.

#jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate

James Home Ratings offer you an insider’s guide

James Home Ratings offer you an insider’s guide to buying smarter, helping you sidestep regret and secure a home that aligns with both your lifestyle and long-term goals.

Every property is assessed using our proprietary 79-point checklist, spanning layout, light, privacy, land quality, renovation scope, and much more. From these insights, we calculate a score out of 1000, giving you a powerful, side-by-side comparison tool that takes the guesswork out of decision-making.

View home ratings at james.net.au

#jamesbuysell #buyeragent #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #melbourneproperty

8 REASONS BUYERS NEED TO CALL JAMES 1) Auc

8 REASONS BUYERS NEED TO CALL JAMES

1)   Auction Squad team can deliver — fast, discreet and full due diligence by Saturday.

2)   We like Expressions of Interest (EOIs). The reason is that while others hesitate, we act.

3)   Off Markets: We find what others miss through deep contacts, hard work and sharp buyer strategy.

4)   Investment and commercial: Data driven, sharp strategy, off-market advantage, no time wasted and we negotiate like it is our money on the table.

5)   Intergenerational: Families trust us – we respect emotion, we help with the tough questions. We are calm and neutral guides when everyone’s voice matters.

6)   Architecture and building guidance: Everybody wants a stunning home that stands the test of time or an award-winning transformational renovation. In reality, great outcomes begin with making good decisions before the first piece of dirt gets dug.

7)   Regional: Families trust us with their coast and country moves. We listen and look for value over hype. We uncover quiet sellers and combine our big city negotiation skills with regional intel.

8)   Buyers call Mal first: Over 25 years. 1,500+ high-end deals navigating Melbourne’s most complex negotiations from $2m downsizer gems to $65m trophy homes. Mal’s seen it all.

Marketnews.com.au

#jamesbuysell #melbournerealestate #buyeradvocate #vendoradvocate #luxuryrealestate

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