Unregistered QLD Buyers Agents

I have encountered a few clients who have recently bought in QLD using unlicensed buyers agents...Typically those that operate out of NSW. Often young and inexperienced and definetely unlicensed.

Anyone recomend a list of those they know who are licensed and those that arent ?

 

@Simon L and @Andrew Allen are two licensed agents in QLD.

 

Talk to the relevant queensland licencing department .I remember they said it was a grey area when I rang for information on it .I ended up doing the full Real Estate licence course and paying the licence fees just to make sure I was covered .
Even ask the person you are dealing with for their licence number too before proceeding

 

It's not a grey area. You need to be licensed in each state and territory you buy in (even if you are licensed in you head office location).

 

The information I received a couple of years back while researching it in qld (before I became licenced )was when I called the licencing body they told me if I am only helping people find property but not negotiating on their behalf or transacting the deal I don't need a licence .

 

I'm not surprised.

Buy a handful of cheap properties in crapsville, stick your head in a magazine- Boom you're an expert.

Start a property consulting agency, post lots of motivational crap on Insta. Livin the dream. Bro.

 

Always ask anyone you use, whether its an accountant, BA, broker, tradesperson, for a copy of license/insurance and independantly verify its validity.

 

Hard to see how a person can consider they dont need a QLD RE license Appointing a real estate agent (buyer's agent) | Your rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government

Even shoring a potential property to a buyer seems to a need a license. Let alone any discussion with vendor, vendors agent or mention of price.

Reason they arent licensed could be education, experience or qualifications or one of these reasons:

• are an insolvent under administration
• are currently disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate.
• have been convicted within the past 5 years of a serious offence .
• have a criminal history
• have been an executive officer of a corporation that was previously licensed, but has gone insolvent
• were the subject of a successful claim fund action
• have been cancelled or suspended from holding a licence or registration certificate
• have been previously disqualified from holding a licence or registration certificate
• are disqualified from being a company director
• have previously been an insolvent under administration
• are incapable of satisfactorily doing the job of a licensee
• are unsuitable because of your character or the character of your business associates
• are allowed to work in Australia.
• violent offences (including threats to use violence)
• fraud and dishonesty
• drug trafficking
• extortion
• arson
• unlawful stalking
• an offence of a sexual nature.
• has gone into receivership or liquidation.

 

And a few posts on a forum.
Sadly I have seen a few enter the mortgage broking industry with even less credentials. One former client did a full editorial with a defunct mag and bragged about his 9 properties and his success...Three month after starting out. . He must have bought 7 new properties in the past few months too I guess...or embellished.

LOL - Easier to become a tattoo artist .....And a license to tattoo comes with no experience or skills with spelling or drawing

 

www.rebaa.com.au a good start, as members who aren't licensed cannot apply for membership (amongst other entry parameters)

Unfortunately there are a no. of operators crossing state lines without a licence, which is very troubling for purchasers. It's so easy to check a company or individual's licence online
Check a licence | Your rights, crime and the law | Queensland Government

 

Do you have a Bentley in your garage? Bro.

 

Not referring to Birchy @Greyghost