Portrait of Corinne Turley, your trusted property expert across Melbourne and Mornington Peninsula

Frequently Asked Questions

At Turley Property Advocates, we understand that buying or selling a property comes with questions. Our FAQs provide helpful answers to guide you through the process. If you have further questions, feel free to contact us—we're here to help!

 FAQs

  • A buyer’s agent is your dedicated property expert, working solely on your behalf. While sales agents represent the seller’s interests, we’re here to protect yours - finding, evaluating, and negotiating properties that align with your needs. Whether you're a first-time homebuyer or a seasoned investor, our personalised service ensures you get the right property, often before it even hits the market.

  • We can save you money in several ways. Firstly, we often have access to off-market properties through our extensive network. This means we can find properties that aren’t listed publicly, reducing competition and potentially securing a better price for you.

    Our expert negotiation skills are another significant advantage. We can negotiate effectively on your behalf, ensuring you get the best possible deal. We are well-versed in the art of negotiation and can leverage our knowledge to your benefit.

    Additionally, Turley Property Advocates possess deep market knowledge. We provide valuable insights into local market conditions and property values, helping you avoid overpaying. Our understanding of the market dynamics ensure that you make informed decisions.

    Time savings is another benefit of working with us. We handle the entire process, from searching for properties to conducting inspections and managing paperwork. This saves you considerable time and stress, which can be particularly valuable if you have a busy schedule.

  • We believe in transparency and ensuring that all fees are agreed upon upfront, so you know exactly what to expect.

    • A common approach is commission-based compensation based on the purchase price. This includes a small upfront engagement fee and an acquisition fee, which is only paid once we successfully secure your dream property.

    • For those who prefer a straightforward and predictable cost, we offer a fixed fee model. This model provides cost certainty with a flat fee agreed upon at the start. Depending on the services you need, location and budget. It’s perfect for buyers who appreciate a simple and transparent fee structure.

    • We also have a tiered fee structure, which adjusts based on the purchase price of the property. This offers flexibility for clients who have a very broad brief and price range. For example, a land site to knock down and build versus a fully built home that is move in ready.

  • When navigating the property market, it’s essential to understand the distinct roles of a sales agent and a buyer’s advocate.

    A sales agent works on behalf of the seller (vendor). Their primary objective is to market and sell the property at the highest possible price. Legally, they are obligated to act in the best interests of the seller, focusing on achieving the seller’s goals and maximising the sale price. Sales agents excel in showcasing properties, negotiating with potential buyers, and closing deals that benefit the seller.

    In contrast, a buyer’s advocate (or buyer’s agent) represents the buyer’s interests throughout the property purchasing process. Our role is to provide impartial advice, identify suitable properties, negotiate the best price and terms to ensure you get the best possible deal. As a buyer’s advocate, we are paid by you - the buyer, either through a fixed fee or a percentage of the purchase price. This ensures our loyalty and efforts are focused solely on your needs.

    In summary, while sales agents aim to secure the best outcome for the seller, a buyer’s advocate is committed to achieving the best results for you, the buyer. This distinction ensures that you have a professional representing your best interests during every step of your property transaction.

What our clients say

Testimonials

“I had the pleasure of working with Corinne as my buyer's advocate for my first home purchase, and I couldn’t be more impressed with her expertise and service. From the very beginning, it was clear that Corinne has extensive knowledge of the real estate market. She was incredibly insightful about property values, trends, and what to look for in both established homes and up-and-coming areas.

Corinne took the time to understand my needs and preferences. She was very proactive, guiding me through each step of the process and explaining all the legalities and intricacies involved. Her negotiation skills were outstanding—she helped me secure a great deal in a competitive market.

What stood out most was her transparency and responsiveness. I always felt informed and confident in my decisions, knowing Corinne was there to offer expert advice and ensure I was making the right moves.

I’m so grateful for her help, and I would highly recommend Corinne to anyone looking for a knowledgeable, reliable, and dedicated buyer’s advocate. Thanks to her, I’m now the proud owner of my first home.”

– Zoe

“We recently hired Corinne to help us find our Bayside home. We initially thought we could work on our own, but after seriously considering 10 properties (and failing to win at auction in the number of cases), we realised we would need help.

We believe that, without Corinne, there is no way we would have reached settlement on the home we bought. To us, Corinne's value was being able to negotiate with the real estate agents, redressing the balance between seller and buyer and put us on a level pegging (or ahead) of other buyers. She knew how to get us to being the front runner on a property while rolling out strategies to avoid paying over the odds.

In addition, Corinne has a calm, professional persona (hiding nerves of steel) and was able to keep us level headed during some very emotional times.

Nothing was ever too much trouble for her and she was always responsive and made a genuine attempt to address our questions/concerns head on.

We would have no hesitation in recommending Corinne to help with a home purchase.”

– Peter and Anna

“Corinne was friendly, knowledgeable and professional. She provided great communication along the way and found us a wonderful off market property that has become our new home. It really helped to have her managing the communications with agents and the buying process. We are very grateful for her time and effort!”

– Joe W.

“We recently had the pleasure of working with Corinne Turley as our buyer's agent in purchasing our first home, and the experience was phenomenal.

Right from the initial consultation and up to closing on the property, Corinne demonstrated an exceptional level of expertise coupled with a deep understanding of our requirements and preferences. As first-time home buyers, we had many questions along the way and Corinne patiently guided us through every step of the process.

What truly set our journey with Corinne apart was her commitment to finding us just the right home; and her attention to detail and advocacy on our behalf made the entire transaction feel smooth and stress-free.

Thank you Corinne, Affan, Chewie and I are so pleased you took us on as your clients.”

“As purchasers from interstate we required assistance in locating and negotiating on an appropriate property. Corinne was highly recommended by a friend (a solicitor) in Melbourne.

From the outset we had confidence in Corinne. She clearly understood our requirements and quickly located a number of properties of interest. Corinne inspected those properties and kept us fully informed by providing videos of the properties as well as her opinion on how closely the property matched our requirements.

Having located a property that suited us Corinne assisted us with the negotiations. At all times Corinne kept us fully informed of the progress of our matter. Corinne has a friendly and engaging manner. More importantly we were very impressed with her professionalism. For us the process was seamless. We were totally satisfied with the service Corinne provided and have no hesitation in recommending her to prospective purchasers.”

– Margaret and David

“Corinne was amazing in her help buying my townhouse. It was like house hunting with a bestie. Communication was excellent, her relationship with all the agents helped so much as well. Most importantly, she negotiated an amazing price!! Highly recommend.”

– Illona