“Petros was instrumental in me securing my dream home, from shortlisting options to bidding on my behalf on auction day… I bought the property well below the price I was willing to pay.”
Kiki · shortlisting & auction bidding
Licensed buyers agent · Brighton office · Melbourne's south-east
Buyers agent in Melbourne for buyers who can’t be here every Saturday.
Moving to Melbourne, buying from interstate or overseas, or too busy to inspect? Petros Ttofari inspects, reports back and bids for you. You deal with him directly.
You see what the listing video leaves out.
The call is free, works across time zones and carries no obligation. Fees are explained before any work begins.
In-person, street-by-street.
Not a report made from a listing.
Not a report made from a listing.
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START TO FINISH
START TO FINISH
WHO YOU ARE DEALING WITH
One person who knows your brief, answers the phone and stands at the auction.
Buyers Agent Melbourne is run by Petros Ttofari, founder of Bayside Advocacy in Brighton. It is the same licensed agent, the same process and the same standards.
Before becoming a buyers agent, Petros built and ran a Melbourne plumbing business. He has bought, renovated and developed property across the south-east with his own money on the line. When he walks through a house for you, he looks past the styling — at drainage, damp and the real cost of the renovation called “potential”.
Meet Petros on a free call →CLIENT WORDS
What buyers say about Petros.
5.0★★★★★Google reviews for Bayside Advocacy
“He took care of all the hard work on our behalf, keeping us informed throughout the entire process and making what can be a stressful experience incredibly easy.”
Ben H. · long-term family home
“He attended all open inspections and reported back… Every step of the way, he made the experience easy while we balanced professional lives and family.”
Matt · bought in Edithvale
BUYING IN MELBOURNE
It works differently here.
If you have bought in another state or country, Melbourne’s rules can surprise you. These are the things that catch interstate and overseas buyers.
This is general information. Your conveyancer or lawyer should confirm how these rules apply to your purchase.
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Auctions run the market. Most established south-east houses sell on Saturday, with no finance or building clause if the hammer falls on your bid.
02
Section 32 comes before you bid. Your conveyancer needs to review the vendor’s legal disclosure before auction day, not after.
03
Guide prices are not valuations. The vendor sets the reserve; it can drift far from the agent’s estimate during a campaign.
THE ON-THE-GROUND CHECKHOW WE WORK WHEN YOU CAN'T BE HERE
Four things a listing cannot show you.
- The street. Which side sits in the school zone, how it has sold and what is next door.
- The structure. Stormwater falls, damp, signs of leaks and the realistic cost of work.
- The price. Comparable sales on comparable streets, and what we believe it is worth now.
- The call. Pursue it, or walk away. A plain recommendation, not a sales pitch.
OUR SERVICES
Representation that stays on your side.
Every service starts with an independent, in-person view of the property and the price.
Full buyers agent service
Your brief, search on and off market, in-person inspections, due diligence, negotiation or auction bidding, and settlement support.
Explore service →Auction bidding & negotiation
Found the property already? We inspect, assess the price, agree a firm limit and bid or negotiate on your behalf.
Explore service →Vendor advocacy
Selling from elsewhere? We shortlist agents, set a strategy and oversee the campaign. We never sell the property ourselves.
Explore service →Not sure which service you need?Book the free call. We will tell you plainly — including when you do not need us.
Get clear on the next step →WHO WE HELP
Buying from a distance looks different for everyone.
Whether you are relocating, returning home or simply running out of Saturdays, your purchase deserves eyes on the ground.
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Interstate buyers
You cannot inspect every weekend or tell a quiet street from a rat run on a map. We inspect, compare and update you by phone.
↗Expat buyers
We handle inspections, coordinate your advisers and bid with the limit agreed before auction day — wherever you are in the world.
↗First home buyers
Plain-language help with Section 32s, suburb choices and auctions — so your first purchase is a considered one.
↗Time-poor professionals
We run the search, inspections and negotiation. You give time only to the decisions that genuinely need you.
↗Investors
An independent read on one property, including the practical potential for renovation, extension or subdivision.
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A BUYER'S DAY, HANDLED
A limit set in calm conditions — and an agent who keeps to it when the room gets loud.
Kiki wanted help from the start. Petros shortlisted options against her brief, then bid on her behalf on auction day. The auctioneer pushed hard for a higher bid. Petros stayed with the plan they had agreed, and she bought well below the price she was prepared to pay.
That is the job: objective advice before the room gets noisy, and a steady hand when it does.
KIKIShortlisting + auction bidding
A SMALLER, MORE DIRECT PRACTICE
Your options when buying from a distance.
| Buying remotely yourself | Selling agent | Large national firm | Buyers Agent Melbourne | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who inspects | You, on a flight | Their video walkthrough | A matched consultant | Petros, in person |
| Whose interest | Yours, with limited information | The vendor’s | Yours | Yours only |
| Condition check | Building report only | What the listing shows | Varies by consultant | First read, then building report |
| Coverage | Anywhere | One agency’s listings | Several states & cities | Melbourne’s south-east |
A national firm suits you if you want several consultants and wide coverage. If you want one licensed agent who knows the south-east street by street and answers for every step, that is us.
HOW IT WORKS
A clear path from
brief to keys.
Most clients secure a suitable property within 8 to 16 weeks.
Free strategy call
We talk through your move, budget, timing and what is realistic.
Your written brief
Suburbs, streets, property type, must-haves and deal-breakers — agreed before the search starts.
Search on & off market
Public listings plus quietly offered homes from local selling-agent relationships.
On-the-Ground Check
A direct report on the street, structure, price and whether to pursue it.
Due diligence
We coordinate your conveyancer and building inspector before you commit.
Bid, negotiate, settle
A limit agreed in advance, then steady support right through to the keys.
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In-person inspections — so you are not relying on a wide-angle lens.
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One agent, one phone number — you never re-explain your brief to someone new.
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Street-by-street advice — so you do not buy the right house in the wrong street.
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Comparable sales before the guide price — so you know the value before the agent tells you theirs.
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An honest “walk away” — so you only buy when the price and property stack up.
WHERE WE BUY
Melbourne’s south-east,
street by street.
Relocating and not sure where to start? On the call, we compare suburbs against your commute, schools and budget. If another part of Melbourne suits you better, we will say so.
Bayside
Brighton, Brighton East, Hampton, Hampton East, Sandringham, Black Rock, Beaumaris, Highett
Kingston
Cheltenham, Mentone, Parkdale, Mordialloc, Aspendale, Edithvale, Chelsea, Carrum, Patterson Lakes, Waterways, Dingley Village, Moorabbin
Glen Eira
Bentleigh, Bentleigh East, McKinnon, Ormond, Carnegie, Murrumbeena, Glen Huntly, Elsternwick, Gardenvale, Caulfield
COMMON QUESTIONS
What you may be wondering.
Have a question about your own search? You will speak directly with Petros on the first call.
Ask your question →What does a buyers agent do in Melbourne?+
A buyers agent is a licensed real estate professional who represents only the buyer. We search, inspect, assess, negotiate and bid for you. The selling agent works for the vendor.
Is a buyers agent the same as a buyer's advocate?+
Yes. “Buyer’s advocate” is more common in Victoria and “buyers agent” more common in other states. Both represent the buyer.
Can I buy a Melbourne property without inspecting it myself?+
Yes. Petros inspects in person and reports on the street, condition and price. Many buyers still arrange one final visit; we can plan the search around it.
Can you bid while I am interstate or overseas?+
Yes. We agree a strategy and a firm limit before auction day, then bid on your behalf. You do not need to be awake at 2 am to take part.
How much does a buyers agent cost?+
Buyer fees usually combine an upfront engagement fee and a success fee on purchase. The total depends on your brief and price range, and is confirmed on the free call.
Are you licensed and insured?+
Yes. Petros holds a Victorian estate agent licence, which can be checked on the Consumer Affairs Victoria public register, and the practice is insured.
BUYING IN MELBOURNE FROM SOMEWHERE ELSE?
Start with one call.
In one free call, you will learn whether your brief is realistic, what it would cost and how the search would run while you are not here.