Millennials (and now Gen Z) have spent the better part of the last decade being told to just stop buying coffee if they want to buy a house. Meanwhile, property prices have surged, wages have flatlined, and competition has gone next-level. In Perth, the last 18 months have been nothing short of intense. The median-priced home is the new battleground, and if you’re trying to break into the market with a modest budget, you’re not just shopping, you’re sprinting.

If you’ve never heard of a Buyer’s Agent, you’re not alone. In Australia, especially here in WA, it’s still a relatively new concept. While seller’s agents (the ones with the “For Sale” signs and glossy brochures) are a staple of the real estate scene, buyer’s agents have, until recently, been the industry’s best-kept secret. But that’s starting to shift. And fast.