Buy Like a Local with Home Scouts
Dreaming of buying a home or investment property in Noosa or the Sunshine Coast but lacking insider knowledge? Rebecca Jamieson Dwyer meets a trusted, integrity-driven buyers agent who can help you lock in your perfect match.
When it comes to buying your dream Noosa or Sunshine Coast family home or investment property, there’s a long list of things you’ll want to avoid: busy roads, bushfire or flood risk, nightmare neighbours, excessive noise, nearby development, bad orientation, and high crime rates, to name a few.
But if you’re not local, that’s easier said than done – sometimes looking on Google Maps, trawling community notice boards, and visiting for the weekend just doesn’t cut it in terms of giving you a holistic view of the property you’re about to sign on the dotted line for.
That’s what drives long-time local and experienced buyers agent Bronwen Stacey of Home Scouts.
Passionate about representing buyers and delivering an excellent experience, she says she wants to make it easy for you to achieve your Noosa or Sunshine Coast property dreams – saving you time, money, and peace of mind when it comes to securing the perfect property for your needs.
“I’m an accredited buyer’s agent with a depth of experience in the local market, and I know Noosa and the Sunshine Coast like only a local can,” she says. “I bring unparalleled market knowledge and insights to every client, and my trusted contacts and local connections will make the purchasing process easier.
When you engage Home Scouts, you truly can buy like a local.”
Whether you’re relocating, investing, looking for a family home, or are a solo buyer needing a trusted sounding board, Bron will tailor her approach to your unique circumstances.
“There’s a misconception that buyer’s agents are only for the very wealthy, but actually I work with all sorts of clients and offer excellent value to everyone.” Bron said. “It’s also worth considering the money that could be wasted from making a bad decision – whether that’s accidentally choosing an investment property that doesn’t have good capital growth, or a home that doesn’t truly suit your family.
“Whether it’s losing money from having to sell and buy again, or missing out on a strong rental yield, it can all be avoided by engaging a reputable local buyer’s agent.”
But what should you be looking for in a buyers agent? “It’s a rapidly growing industry, which means experience, accreditations (or lack of) and skill levels can vastly differ from agent to agent,” Bron warned.
“Some key things to look for are long–term local knowledge; professional certification from boards such as the Real Estate Buyers Agents Association of Australia (REBAA) and Property Investment Professionals of Australia (PIPA); professional indemnity insurance; and of course, feedback from clients, directly and via Google reviews.”
Passionate about bringing integrity to the industry, Bron volunteers her time to sit on the board of REBAA and is a PIPA Qualified Property Investment Advisor, meaning she often hears horror stories firsthand from buyers who’ve been burnt.
“Unfortunately there are some buyers agents out there who are only looking out for themselves, which means it’s essential to do your research before engaging anyone,” she said. “I want to make sure the standards are high and buyers are represented well and taken care of.”
REBAA National President Melinda Jennison says Bron is a credit to the industry.
“Bronwen exemplifies the REBAA ideals we want to see across our industry – ethics, professionalism, independence, and experience are all essential when representing buyers’ interests,” she said. “Her strong industry and community connections throughout the Sunshine Coast region also give her clients a distinct advantage in the local market.
“Bronwen’s commitment to transparency and client advocacy perfectly aligns with REBAA’s mission
to elevate standards in buyers’ agency services.”
As the property market swings into its buzzing spring season and the Sunshine Coast continues to experience steady growth, it’s never been more important to have a trusted property expert in your corner.
Looking to buy like a local? Home Scouts could provide the key to success.
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To schedule an introductory call with Bron to chat about your property goals, challenges you might be facing, and how she can best support you on your property-buying journey, visit www.homescouts.com.au
