Buyer's agent
nounbuy·er's a·gentpronounced BY-ərz AY-jənt
Last reviewed 16 April 2026
What does the noun Buyer's agent mean?
Also called a buyer's advocate. A licensed real estate professional who represents the buyer, not the seller. They must hold a real estate licence in the state where the property is located. Can be engaged for auction-only bidding services or full property search and negotiation.
How the noun Buyer's agent is used
We hired a buyer's agent who negotiated the price down by $40,000 on a private treaty sale in Melbourne.
Synonyms
buyer's advocate, purchasing agent
Related words
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MLA citation: "Buyer's agent." How to Property, 16 Apr. 2026, https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/buyers-agent. Accessed 29 May 2026.
Chicago citation: How to Property. "Buyer's agent." Last modified April 16, 2026. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/buyers-agent.
APA citation: How to Property. (2026, April 16). Buyer's agent. https://howtoproperty.com.au/definitions/buyers-agent