James Buyer Advocates - Melbourne
What does a good buyer advocate really do?
Agency v Advocacy. What We Ask. What We Want. What We Need.
Let me tell you a story to highlight the difference between advocacy and agency as I see it – my truth.
There’s a lovely woman I’ve been working with this year. I helped her buy a home. Then she asked me to sell one (multi-agent). And now, I’m assisting her with the early stages of a renovation with further advocacy.
A few weeks ago, we sat with two contractors. She turned to me and said: “What do you think?”
I paused.
“One will do what you ask,” I said. “The other might do what you actually want.”
I said might because:
– I’m not sure he wants to yet.
– And I’m not sure she knows what she wants yet.
And that’s the bridge I like to walk with my clients along: from ask to want to need.
That’s what real advocacy is.
Agency delivers what you ask for: “Buy me a house.” “Sell my home.”
Advocacy explores what you really want. And then asks: Is this it? And how do we get it?
- Buyer Advocacy specifically
We’ll take a detailed brief and help you zero in on what you really want from your next home.
We’re specialists at finding, and buying homes others cannot, including properties that aren’t for sale. We will help you secure a home in an Expression of Interest, off market, private sale and at auction, even if the auction is this weekend. With our bespoke service, we can be as involved as suits you.
- Buy Sell Advocacy specifically
We’ll help you buy a new home while simultaneously selling your existing property.
Our full-service buy-and-sell model sees us liaise with agents, property inspectors, architects, banks, solicitors and more – so you don’t have to. Running concurrent buy and sell campaigns protects you against changing market conditions; we’ll negotiate same-day settlement whenever possible.
Bought
$5m Brighton
Bought
$7m Glen Iris
50% of Buys
Off Market
Bought
$9m Balwyn
We buy & sell commercial & residential properties for surgeons, doctors & specialists
and a whole lot of other professions as well!
James Buy Sell works across Melbourne’s top-end property market from Kew to Toorak to Albert Park to Brighton, supporting you with expert advice that helps you make smart decisions.
Sold
RICHMOND
$2m
Trading Up Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
MALVERN EAST
$7m
Sold
ELWOOD
$5m
Growing Kids Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
BRIGHTON
$15m
Sold
BRIGHTON
$6m
lifestyle change buyer advocacy
Bought
ASPENDALE
$13m
Sold
HAWTHORN
$13m
Downsizing Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
HAWTHORN
$7m
Sold
TOORAK
$20m
Interstate Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
SYDNEY
$30m
Sold
HAWTHORN EAST
$3m
Forever Home Buyer Advocacy
Bought
GRACE PARK
$8m
Sold
ROSANNA
$1m
Overseas Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
EAGLEMONT
$9m
Sold
KEW
$4m
Lifestyle Change Seller Advocacy
Bought
WINERY
$3m
Sold
TOORAK
$9m
Downsizing Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
TOORAK
$6m
Sold
GLEN IRIS
$3m
Upsizing Buy Sell Advocacy
Bought
CAMBERWELL
$3m
Quietly we acted as the buyer advocate on 9 Towers, then a Victoria record!
What is the most interesting property you’ve ever sold Marcus?
The most interesting property I’ve ever sold was 9 Towers Road, Toorak, in 2016 which at the time set the Victorian record – a little over $26 million. It was designed by Wood Marsh architects and it was so unique. There will never, ever be another one of these again. It was like a sculpture that you lived in.
[The home was sold by Daniel and Danielle Besen]
Quietly we were
Buyer Advocate 2013 Seller Advocate 2022
Quietly we sourced and bought
Quietly we were
Buyer Advocate 2016 Seller Advocate 2023
Can we help you?
Can we help you buy or sell?
Mal James Buy Sell
Mal travels to Africa regularly on our morechildsurgeries work. Camberwell Grammar (1976). Diploma from Swinburne (2002) and Masters Degree from RMIT (2024). 3 adult (ha) children. Ratings he has a patent for. Past member National Golf Club (3). Loves, travel and his close friends and family and as well writing – Marketnews (since 2005) and previously The Age / Melb Weekly.
Simone Clarke
Simone is a distinguished real estate professional in Melbourne, marked by extensive market knowledge, adept negotiation skills, and a deep understanding of buyers. Simone’s 16 years of experience have positioned her as a go-to expert in the Boroondara, Stonnington, and Bayside million dollar + markets. Simone loves travel and walking and her family.
