Before You Hire a Buyer’s Agent: The 3 Checks That Protect You

Confused about whether your buyer’s agent needs to be licensed in the state you’re buying? You’re not alone. In this clip, we unpack why a VIC licence won’t cover a purchase in QLD, when mutual recognition applies (and when it doesn’t), the paperwork buyers must sign in QLD, and why professional indemnity insurance and kickback disclosures matter. Use the three questions below to protect yourself before you sign. *Timestamps:* 00:00 – The common (and costly) interstate-licensing mistake 00:35 – Why mutual recognition doesn’t cover every state combo 01:25 – QLD example: you must hold a QLD licence 01:55 – Required QLD appointment forms (or you may not have to pay) 02:41 – Why this exposes consumers (PI cover, payment, compliance) 03:15 – The 3–4 questions to ask any buyer’s agent before you hire 04:08 – Show me your licence, PI certificate, and kickback disclosure 05:13 – PI policies that exclude investment advice (red flag) 05:58 – Referral fees vs passing discounts to clients P.S. This is just a snippet from our 568 | Buyer’s Agents Behaving Badly? The Good, The Bad, and The Dangerous – Chat with Melinda Jennison. For the full scoop, check it out here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep568-buyers-agents-behaving-badly-melinda-jennison/ P.P.S. And feel free to send in your questions here 👉 https://thepropertycouch.com.au/topics/ We would love to answer them on the show! #ThePropertyCouch #PropertyInvesting #BuyersAgent #RealEstateAU #DueDiligence #ConsumerProtection #QueenslandProperty