North Shore Buyers’ Agent Services | Fixed-Fee Pricing

Our Fee Structure: Transparent & Flexible

We charge fixed fees for our services: no percentage commissions, no conflicts of interest. However, we're open to incentive-based proposals that better align our interests with yours.

Have an idea? We're open to discussing:

  • Savings-based incentives: Bonuses for negotiating below market value or your budget

  • Off-market incentives: Different fees for securing off-market or pre-market properties

  • Time-based incentives: Adjusted fees based on how quickly we secure your property

Our only requirement: Any fee structure must be transparent, agreed in writing upfront and genuinely align our interests with getting you the best outcome.

Standard fixed-fee pricing below. Let's discuss alternatives during your free consultation.

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    Full Service

    This service is where we will find your home, complete a full appraisal and assessment of it, negotiate and secure it for you.

    Investment:

    $23,000 for budgets under $2M

    $33,000 for budgets $2M+

  • Two people shaking hands over a desk with a laptop and coffee cups.

    Seal The Deal

    This service is where you have found a home and want us to comprehensively analyse it, negotiate and secure it for you.

    Investment:

    $13,000 fixed fee

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    Auction Bidding

    This service is bidding on your behalf at an auction. We will develop a strategy and bid with you in attendance or not present at all.

    Investment:

    $1,650 fixed fee

  • Real estate agent showing a house to a family, consisting of a man, woman, and child, with modern interior design elements like brick walls and a green door.

    Vendor Advocacy

    This service is where we help you sell your home by helping you choose the right agent and managing every step from listing to settlement for a seamless, stress-free experience. Learn more.

    Investment:

    Free - The agent you select pays us!

Why Fixed-Fee Pricing?

Most buyers agents charge 1.5-2.5% of your purchase price. This creates a fundamental conflict of interest where they earn more when you spend more.

We don't play that game.

We lock our fee to your budget upfront, not what you actually spend. This means:

✓ Zero incentive to push you higher: If your budget is $1.8M and we find your perfect home for $1.5M or $1.6M, we still earn $23,000. We only push you higher if it's the difference between getting your perfect home or missing out.

✓ Actively working to save you money: The less of your budget we spend, the happier you are, and our business runs on referrals from thrilled clients.

✓ Transparent from day one: You know exactly what you'll pay before we start searching.

✓ Your satisfaction is our only incentive: We succeed when you're so happy you tell your friends.

Our business depends on getting you the best property for the least money, not maximizing what you spend.

Fixed Fees vs. Commission:

What You Actually Pay

The higher the property price, the more you save with our budget-locked fee structure.

Here's the key difference: Percentage-based agents earn more when you spend more. We lock our fee to your budget upfront so we have zero financial incentive to push you higher.

Our only motivation? Getting you the best property for the least money. The less of your budget we spend, the happier you are, and thrilled clients refer their friends.

On a $1.8M budget:

Competitor @ 2%:

  • Buy at $1.5M = $30,000

  • Buy at $1.8M = $36,000

  • Their incentive: Push you to spend more

Ralph & Ralph:

  • Buy at $1.5M = $23,000

  • Buy at $1.8M = $23,000

  • Our incentive: Save you money. You keep $300k, we still earn $23,000. 

On a $2.5M budget:

Competitor @ 2%:

  • Buy at $2.2M = $44,000

  • Buy at $2.5M = $50,000

  • Their incentive: Maximize your spend

Ralph & Ralph:

  • Buy at $2.2M = $33,000

  • Buy at $2.5M = $33,000

  • Our incentive: Negotiate the best deal. Your savings = your happiness = our referrals.

Common Questions About Our Pricing

Why does the fee increase at $2M?

Our standard fee is $33,000 for clients with budgets of $2M+. We offer a reduced $23,000 fee for budgets under $2M because we want to help more North Shore families access professional representation, not just luxury buyers.

Interestingly, properties under $2M often involve MORE work (strata complexities, higher competition, more buyers in the market), but we believe everyone deserves expert guidance regardless of their budget.

What if my budget changes during the search?

If your circumstances change and your budget increases or decreases significantly, we'll discuss adjusting the fee accordingly. We're always transparent and fair.

What if I don't find a property?

You only pay the $3,000 retainer. The success fee is only payable when we successfully secure a property for you at unconditional exchange.

If we search for months and don't find anything that meets your criteria and budget, you've only invested $3,000. Our success fee is only earned when you succeed.

When do you lock in the fee?

We lock in your fee based on your stated budget at the start of our engagement. If your budget is $1.8M, you pay $23,000, whether you end up buying at $1.4M or $1.9M.

This removes any financial incentive for us to push you toward higher-priced properties. We only recommend spending more if it's genuinely the difference between securing your perfect home or missing out.

How do you compare to agents advertising "fees from $14,000" or "0.5% starting"?

Those are typically minimum fees for very limited services. Those are often just a consultation or auction bidding. When you call for their full buyers’ agent service on a North Shore property, the actual quote is typically 1.5-2.5% of the purchase price.

On a $1.8M budget, that's $27,000-$45,000. Our full service is $23,000 locked in.

We'd rather be transparent upfront than advertise a low "starting from" price and surprise you with a higher quote later.

Can I propose an alternative fee structure?

Absolutely. In fact, we encourage it! While our budget-locked fees are designed to eliminate conflicts of interest, we're open to discussing incentive-based structures that align our interests even more closely with yours.

If you have a creative idea, such as savings-based bonuses, off-market incentives, or time-based structures, let's talk about it during your free consultation.

Who We Buy For

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    Families

    We understand that families come in all shapes and sizes. We are here to support yours, whatever that looks like. Your home needs to suit your whole family. We take the time to recognise who your family is and what you need in your home.

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    First Home Buyers

    Buying your first home can be challenging and scary. We are here to help you through the journey with minimal stress and maximum result.

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    Upsizers

    You’ve outgrown (or are outgrowing) your home and need something bigger. You are probably some of the most time poor people too. Ralph & Ralph to the rescue.

  • Elderly couple walking arm in arm down a rural road lined with trees.

    Downsizers

    Your children have moved out and you need something a bit smaller and convenient. You don’t want to lose who you are and you want something that suits your life now and as you get older.

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    Professionals

    You’ve got your life to live and you’re busy. We get it. We will take all of the hassle out of your home buying journey and only show you what you need to see to buy. Get ready because you’ll have your new perfect home before you detach yourself from your desk.

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    Interstate/Overseas Buyers

    Doing a big move and buying a home, stressful. We are here to take as much stress out as we can so that when you get here, your perfect home is ready and waiting.