01What changes in Adelaide
SA.GOV.AU says individuals and companies carrying on a business that buys, sells, deals with or negotiates land for others must be registered as land agents, subject to stated exemptions.
A buyer’s-agent campaign should therefore publish the relevant registration and explain whether the person conducting the work is the land agent or an appropriately registered representative. South Australian buying guidance also reminds purchasers that the listing real estate agent works for the vendor, which makes the buyer-representation distinction worth stating plainly.
The lead process should document who the buyer’s agent acts for, the written scope, fee, term, termination and any referral benefit, then ask whether a conveyancer or solicitor and finance professional are ready. Gawler, Tea Tree Gully, Marion and Onkaparinga differ in housing stock, commute patterns and inspection logistics, so “Adelaide-wide” should not replace a prioritised area brief. A useful campaign separates full-search, appraisal research, negotiation and auction support and tells the buyer which due-diligence work is external.
The agent must not turn suburb commentary or comparable sales into legal, valuation, tax or financial advice. “Off-market”, “below value”, rent and growth claims need documented context and cannot be guaranteed. Auction or contract urgency should lead to independent advice, not pressure copy that suggests the buyer can safely skip checks.
