Top 10 Buyer’s Agents in Brisbane (2026)
By Tim AllenBuyer’s Agent and Director, IPS Buyer’s Agents
Choosing between buyer’s agents in Brisbane is hard from their websites alone, because most promise the same things. This is our list, so we have put IPS Buyer’s Agents first and set out exactly why, followed by nine other established Brisbane buyer’s agencies for reference.
None of the other agencies asked or paid to be included, and we have not linked to them. This is the Brisbane edition of our Top 10 series, alongside our lists for the Gold Coast, the Sunshine Coast, Logan, Ipswich and Redland City.
Key takeaways
- Tim Allen of IPS Buyer’s Agents was a finalist for Buyer’s Agent of the Year at the 2026 REIQ Awards for Excellence.[1]
- Tim has bought 128 properties for clients, as of November 2026, after more than 13 years as a mortgage broker.[2]
- IPS charges one fixed fee by price bracket, from $9,990 including GST, locked when you sign up.[3]
- On its own figures, IPS typically finds a suitable property in 3 to 6 weeks, and 42% of its clients are repeat clients or referrals.[4]
- Whichever agent you choose, ask how they are paid, what they have bought near your target suburbs, and who does the work.
1. IPS Buyer’s Agents
IPS Buyer’s Agents buys homes and investment properties for clients across Brisbane and South East Queensland, and works only for buyers, never sellers. Its founder, Tim Allen, was a finalist for Buyer’s Agent of the Year at the 2026 REIQ Awards for Excellence,[1] and in 2025 TopTenBuyersAgents named him one of the top 10 buyer’s agents in Brisbane, Ipswich and the Sunshine Coast.[2]
Tim spent more than 13 years as a mortgage broker before becoming a buyer’s agent, has personally inspected more than 2,500 properties, and has bought 128 properties for clients, as of November 2026.[2] On IPS’s own figures, it typically identifies a suitable property in 3 to 6 weeks, buys on average 3% to 5% below the asking price, and 42% of its clients are repeat clients or referrals.[4]
One fixed fee, set before the search starts
IPS charges a fixed fee by purchase-price bracket rather than a percentage, so you know the number before you start, and the bracket is locked when you sign up even if your search moves up:[3]
| Purchase price[3] | IPS fee (including GST) |
|---|---|
| $400,000 to $1,000,000 | $9,990 |
| $1,000,001 to $1,600,000 | $12,990 |
| $1,600,001 to $2,200,000 | $18,990 |
| $2,200,001 to $2,800,000 | $24,990 |
| Over $2,800,000 | Custom pricing |
That compares with the percentage fees many agents charge. Our FAQ notes that most Brisbane buyer’s agents charge 1.5% to 2.5% of the purchase price plus GST, which on a $900,000 purchase is typically $13,500 to $22,500 plus GST; IPS’s fee for the same purchase is $9,990 including GST.[3]
How IPS runs a purchase
- Finance and the brief first. Every purchase starts with a finance conversation about equity, borrowing comfort, costs and timing, then a written brief that every comparison and negotiation works from.[5]
- Search beyond the portals. We pursue suitable listed, off-market and pre-market opportunities, then inspect each one against the brief.[5]
- Test the value. We weigh settled sales in the same street or pocket, adjusted for land, condition and orientation, against the competing stock and days on market, and the land rate per square metre.[3]
- Check the detail. Building and pest, contract conditions and legal checks run on one coordinated timeline with your broker, conveyancer and inspector.[5]
- Negotiate or bid, then settle. We agree a walk-away number with you beforehand, based on comparable sales, hold it at the negotiation or the auction, and coordinate everything through to settlement.[3][5]
Why we put ourselves first
- Finance and buying under one roof. Tim’s years as a mortgage broker mean finance questions are handled early, and we work with the brokers at Moreton Bay Finance Broker on loans and refinancing.
- On the ground. More than 2,500 properties inspected in person, across Brisbane and South East Queensland.[2]
- Clients come back. 42% of IPS’s clients are repeat clients or referrals.[4]
- Buying from a distance. We inspect for clients with live video walk-throughs, and many have bought in Brisbane from Sydney, Melbourne, New Zealand and overseas.[3]
- Proof you can check. Read our client success stories, our client reviews and our Google reviews, Tim’s buyersagents.com.au profile and his REIQ member profile.
See how we work on our Brisbane buyer’s agent page, or follow a purchase from start to finish in our Perth-to-Brisbane relocation story.
2. Streamline Property Buyers
A buyer’s agency based in Windsor, Brisbane.
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A small family buyer’s agency in Brisbane.[6]
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A buyer’s agency working across Brisbane and the Gold Coast.
A buyer’s agency based in Kedron, Brisbane.
A good buyer’s agent earns the fee where buyers are most exposed. That usually means one of five situations:
- You are short of time. Inspections, due diligence and negotiation fit around your work and family instead of taking over every Saturday.
- You are buying from a distance, from interstate or overseas, and need someone you trust to see the property in person.
- The property goes to auction, where a calm bidder with a walk-away number agreed in advance protects you from paying for emotion.
- You want homes before they are advertised, through the off-market and pre-market opportunities that selling agents offer to buyers they know.
- The purchase is large, so a small difference in price or terms is worth more than the fee.
If you enjoy the search, know the suburb well and are comfortable negotiating, you may not need one. Either way, the questions below will tell you quickly whether an agent is right for you.
- Check who they act for. A buyer’s agent should act only for you, never take a fee from the seller, and say so in writing.
- Ask how they are paid. Fixed fees, percentages and retainers can produce very different totals on the same purchase. Our guide to what a buyer’s agent costs in Brisbane compares them, and our FAQ answers 120 common questions.
- Ask what they have bought near your target suburbs, recently and at a similar price.
- Ask who does the work. Find out who inspects, who negotiates or bids, and who you will speak to each week.
- Read the agreement before you sign: the term, the fee, what happens if you stop the search, and any extra charges.
Our guide to getting the most out of your Brisbane buyer’s agent covers working together once you have chosen.
We have put IPS first for its fixed, published fees,[3] Tim Allen’s recognition as a 2026 REIQ Buyer’s Agent of the Year finalist,[1] his 128 purchases for clients[2] and a service that typically finds a suitable property in 3 to 6 weeks.[4] Whichever agency you choose, ask how they are paid, what they have bought near your target suburbs and who will do the work. If you would like to talk it through, book a time with Tim.
This article is general information only, current at November 2026. It was written by IPS Buyer’s Agents and puts IPS first; the other agencies are described briefly from their own public information and are neither endorsed nor criticised. Check any agency’s current services and fees with them directly.
- REIQ — 2026 Awards for Excellence winners and finalists (announced 31 October 2026)
- IPS Buyer’s Agents — Recognised Among the Best: Tim Allen Named a Top 10 Buyer’s Agent in SEQ (TopTenBuyersAgents, May 2025; purchase count as of November 2026)
- IPS Buyer’s Agents — Buyer’s Agent FAQ: what IPS Buyer’s Agents charges
- IPS Buyer’s Agents — Client Success Metrics (Tim Allen’s profile, Top 5 Sunshine Coast Suburbs for Investors 2026)
- IPS Buyer’s Agents — Brisbane Buyer’s Agent (how we work)
- Elite Agent — Zoran Solano: Long-Term Vision in Buyer Advocacy
Who is the best buyer’s agent in Brisbane?
It depends on your purchase: the right agent is the one whose fee, experience and local knowledge suit it. We put IPS Buyer’s Agents first: Tim Allen was a 2026 REIQ Buyer’s Agent of the Year finalist, has bought 128 properties for clients, and IPS charges one fixed fee by price bracket.
How much does a buyer’s agent cost in Brisbane?
Fees vary: some agents charge a percentage of the purchase price, others a fixed fee. IPS charges a fixed fee including GST by price bracket: $9,990 for purchases from $400,000 to $1 million, $12,990 to $1.6 million, $18,990 to $2.2 million and $24,990 to $2.8 million, with custom pricing above that. The bracket is locked when you sign up.
How long does a buyer’s agent take to find a property?
It depends on the brief, the budget and the market. On IPS’s own figures, it typically identifies a suitable property in 3 to 6 weeks.
Do buyer’s agents work for the seller?
A buyer’s agent should act only for the buyer and take no fee from the seller. IPS works only for buyers. Ask any agent to confirm this in writing before you sign.
What should I ask a buyer’s agent before signing?
Ask how they are paid, what they have bought recently near your target suburbs at a similar price, who inspects and negotiates, how often they will update you, and what the agreement says about ending the search.