Property purchases drain three key currencies: money, time, and emotional energy. Buyer’s Agents protect all three. For rightsizers and downsizers, where the stakes are particularly high, these savings are more than financial — they are transformational.
Saving Money 💰
REBAA’s 2024 Member Performance Survey found that Buyer’s Agents save clients between 5–10% on purchase price. With Sydney’s median house price at $1.38m (CoreLogic August 2025 Housing Market Update), that equates to $69,000–$138,000.
Breaking this down further:
- On a $700k unit (a realistic downsizer option), the saving could be $35,000.
- On a $1.6m house (common in North Shore or Eastern Suburbs), the saving could exceed $80,000.
Even after accounting for a Buyer’s Agent fee (typically 1.5–2% of purchase price), the net outcome is often positive.
Case study: A first-home buyer in Parramatta was ready to bid $40,000 above reserve. Their Buyer’s Agent calmed the panic, checked comparable sales, and advised restraint. The property passed in, and was later secured for $25,000 less than their initial impulse.
Saving Time ⏳
Domain’s 2025 Buyer Behaviour Report found the average buyer inspects 60 properties before purchasing. With a Buyer’s Agent, this typically drops to 15 well-curated options.
- Rightsizers: Many are juggling health appointments, family commitments, or the logistics of selling their existing home. Every wasted Saturday at an unsuitable open home drains energy and patience.
- Expats: With no capacity to fly back and forth, narrowing the field to only the most suitable properties is invaluable.
Saving Sanity 🧠
Property decisions are laced with fear of missing out and decision fatigue. Behavioural economists call this loss aversion — we fear missing a deal more than we value making a rational purchase.
Case study: Tom & Lisa, rightsizers from the North Shore, were demoralised after multiple failed auctions. Their Buyer’s Agent restored structure, negotiated off-market, and turned a draining process into a focused plan.
For rightsizers, emotional resilience is just as critical as financial discipline. Decades of attachment to the family home, combined with the pressure of investing equity wisely, can make buyers vulnerable to panic decisions.
Myth-Busting for Buyers 🔎
- Myth: “I’ll save money by skipping the Buyer’s Agent fee.”
Reality: On a $1.38m median Sydney home, a 5% saving is $69,000. Even after a 1.5% fee (~$20,700), that’s a net saving of almost $50,000. - Myth: “Time isn’t money.”
Reality: For rightsizers balancing simultaneous selling and buying, every wasted week can trigger costly bridging finance or missed opportunities.
Regional Specificity 🌏
- North Shore & Eastern Suburbs: BAs save time by filtering out prestige homes unsuitable for rightsizers (too many stairs, too much maintenance).
- Central Coast: Lifestyle buyers benefit from off-market access, where properties rarely hit the portals.
- Inner-city hubs (Randwick, Wollstonecraft): Rightsizers prioritise healthcare access and lift access; BAs know which strata buildings consistently deliver.
Why Choose The Rightsizer? 🏆
Plenty of Buyer’s Agents claim to save money and time. The Rightsizer goes further by:
- Equity preservation: Not just negotiating hard, but ensuring your financial position is safeguarded for retirement.
- Stress reduction: Combining property psychology with practical strategy to keep emotions in check.
- Targeted networks: Relationships in rightsizer-heavy suburbs like Mosman, Roseville, Randwick, and Terrigal ensure early access to opportunities.
Call to Action 📞
If you’re about to embark on a property search, ask yourself:
- Do you have the time to inspect 60 homes?
- Do you know how to spot inflated price guides?
- Can you negotiate calmly when your dream home is on the line?
If not, it’s time to consider professional support. Book an obligation-free consultation with The Rightsizer today and save not only money, but also your time and your sanity.
