SYDNEY BUYERS AGENT SERVICES
Every service you need to buy well in Sydney.
Whether you're buying your first home, your next investment, or purchasing from overseas — Unicorn Buyers Agents has a service built for your specific situation. Dan Sofo and his team handle the search, negotiation, due diligence, and settlement so you don't have to.
250+ properties purchased · $460M+ total value · 72% bought off-market
A proven process, tailored to you.
Every engagement begins with a discovery call to understand your brief. From there, the process is the same whether you're a first home buyer or a seasoned investor — rigorous, transparent, and focused on your outcome.
Discovery & Brief
We meet via call or video to understand your objectives, budget, timeline, and non-negotiables. We build a precise brief that guides every decision that follows.
Search & Shortlist
We search on-market and off-market, physically inspect every property, and provide you with video walkthroughs, written reports, and honest price appraisals — not agent hype.
Due Diligence
Building and pest inspections, strata report reviews, contract review co-ordination, council checks. Every problem is identified before it becomes your problem.
Negotiate & Secure
We negotiate price and terms on your behalf — private treaty, pre-auction offer, or at auction. We know the rules, the games, and the strategies that win.
Exchange & Settle
We co-ordinate with your solicitor and broker from exchange through to settlement — managing every moving part so nothing falls through the gaps.
Post-Purchase Support
From property management referrals to pre-settlement inspections, our involvement doesn't end at the contract. We're there until the keys are in your hand.
Our buyers agent services.
Choose the level of support that suits your situation. Every service includes our core commitment: honest advice, rigorous due diligence, and skilled negotiation in your corner.
Most Popular
Done For You — Complete Buyers Agent Service
Our full-service offering. We handle every aspect of your property purchase from day one to settlement: the search, the inspections, the due diligence, the negotiation, and the co-ordination through to handover. You're involved at the key decision points; we handle everything else.
Collaborative
Done With You — Guided Buying
You want to be hands-on in your search but want an expert alongside you — appraising properties, reviewing contracts, and guiding your decisions at every step. We provide the knowledge and oversight; you stay actively involved.
Tactical
Auction Bidding Service
You've found the property. The sale is by auction. We bid on your behalf with a tested strategy, calm under pressure, and complete authority to act — so you don't face the most high-stakes moment of the purchase alone.
Selling Support
Vendor Advocacy
If you're selling before you buy — or selling alongside your purchase — we advocate on your behalf through the sales process. We select and oversee your selling agent so the outcome is in your interest, not theirs.
Remote Buying
Buyers Agent for Expats
We act as your eyes, ears, and negotiator on the ground in Sydney. Physical inspections, due diligence, FIRB guidance co-ordination, and remote contract execution — everything required to buy well without being in the country.
Time-Poor Buyers
Buyers Agent for Professionals
Demanding careers leave little time to run a disciplined property search. We manage the entire process around your schedule — briefing, searching, inspecting, and negotiating — so your professional life isn't disrupted and you don't compromise on the outcome.
Investors
Investment Property Purchase
Emotion is removed from the process entirely. We identify properties with strong rental yield, structural capital growth drivers, and low vacancy risk — then negotiate hard to acquire them below or at fair market value.
First Timers
First Home Buyer
The Sydney market is complicated and the consequences of mistakes are significant. We guide first home buyers through every step with plain-English advice, complete due diligence, and the confidence that comes from knowing exactly what you're buying and what you're paying.
Life Change
Downsizer & Rightsizer
Moving to the right property at this stage of life is both a financial and a personal decision. We help you identify what rightsizing actually means for your situation, then find and secure the property that fits — without the stress of going it alone in a complex market.
The right service for your situation.
Not sure which service fits? Here's a plain-English breakdown by buyer type.
Expats & Foreign Buyers
Living overseas and buying in Sydney? We're your eyes on the ground — attending every inspection, handling due diligence, and settling contracts remotely across time zones.
First Home Buyers
Buying for the first time in Sydney is genuinely hard. We take the confusion out of the process and make sure you buy right — at the right price, in the right location, with your eyes open.
Property Investors
We find the property that performs — not the one that photographs well. Data-driven selection, negotiation at market or below, and property management referrals for seamless activation.
Busy Professionals
We run your entire property search around your schedule. No weekends lost to open homes. No negotiating with selling agents after a 12-hour day. Just results.
Downsizers & Rightsizers
A significant life transition deserves careful handling. We help you land in the right property — the one that works for this chapter, not just this moment.
Auction Buyers
Already found a property going to auction? Engage us to bid on your behalf. We know how Sydney auctions work — and how to win them without overpaying.
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions we hear most often before someone engages us.
What does a buyers agent actually do?
A buyers agent works exclusively for the buyer — never the seller. They search for properties (on-market and off-market), attend inspections, appraise properties against comparable sales, manage due diligence, and negotiate price and terms on your behalf. They also coordinate the process through exchange and settlement. The selling agent works for the vendor; a buyers agent works for you.
How much does a buyers agent cost?
Buyers agent fees in Sydney typically range from 1%–2% of the purchase price, or a fixed fee agreed upfront. Unicorn Buyers Agents offers both models, with percentage-based fees capped at a pre-agreed amount. In competitive markets, fixed fees provide cost certainty. Full pricing details are available on the fees page.
Is a buyers agent worth it in Sydney?
At Sydney price points, small differences matter. A 1% saving on a $2 million purchase is $20,000, and selecting the right property can result in significantly stronger long-term capital growth. Most buyers find the service offsets its cost through price negotiation, property selection, and avoiding costly mistakes — alongside the time saved and reduced stress.
Can I use a buyers agent if I'm buying from overseas?
Yes. Buyers agents regularly represent interstate and overseas clients — attending inspections, conducting due diligence, and managing negotiation and settlement remotely. NSW contracts can be executed digitally, and the entire process can be coordinated across time zones.
Do I need to be in Sydney to use your services?
No. Many buyers complete purchases without being physically present. Inspections can be handled on your behalf, with video walkthroughs, written reports, and ongoing communication provided throughout the process from search to settlement.
Which suburbs does Unicorn Buyers Agents cover?
Unicorn Buyers Agents focuses on Sydney's Eastern Suburbs, Inner West, and Lower North Shore — including suburbs such as Paddington, Bondi, Coogee, Randwick, Balmain, Newtown, Marrickville, Mosman, Cremorne, and Neutral Bay. A licensed Melbourne specialist is also available for clients looking to diversify interstate.
Not sure which service fits?
Book a discovery call with Dan. We’ll understand your situation and recommend the right approach — no pressure, no obligation.