Vendor Advocacy · Melbourne

A seller's advocate in Melbourne, firmly on your side of the table

Independent vendor advocacy from licensed, ex-selling agents. We choose the right agent, manage the campaign and negotiate hard for you, at no direct cost to you.

No direct
cost to you
Paid via agent commission
Licensed,
ex-agents
We know their playbook
On your
side
Not the agency
Rated
Excellent
Google reviews
What a vendor advocate changes

An independent set of eyes on the agent's advice

Most vendors appoint an agent on a suburb profile, a glossy presentation and a quoted price range, with no independent way to know whether the campaign format, the marketing spend, the method of sale and the offer terms are genuinely in their interest, or simply the easiest path for the agency.

A vendor advocate changes that. Lou and Alana sit on your side of the table from start to finish. As licensed, ex-selling agents, they read agent performance critically, interpret offer terms precisely, and know the difference between a negotiation run in your favour and one run for a quick, clean sale. It's the same independence we bring as a buyer's advocate and in negotiation.

A vendor advocate exists to make sure "a great result for the agent" and "a great result for you" don't get confused.

The LP Advisory approach
Our vendor advocacy process

A clear, managed path to settlement

We shape the campaign from the ground up, then stay in your corner the whole way.

01

Initial consultation

We learn your goals, timeline and any specifics, then tailor the approach to your property and your circumstances.

02

Agent selection

We shortlist top agents on genuine comparable sales, buyer relationships and adjusted clearance rates, not the most optimistic quote, and recommend with clear reasoning.

03

Campaign management

We negotiate the method of sale, marketing and timeline to maximise buyer competition, then oversee the campaign actively.

04

Communication & negotiation

We're your point of contact, interpreting every offer independently, on price and on terms, and holding firm for the best result.

05

Post-sale support

We guide you through to settlement, making sure conditions are met and any last concerns are handled.

What it costs

What does a vendor advocate cost?

Independent advice, with no extra out of pocket.

There is no direct cost to you. When you sell, you pay the selling agent a commission either way. We are paid a share of that same commission, agreed with the agent, so our advice comes out of a fee you were always going to pay rather than on top of it. Because we help set the commission and the marketing spend in the first place, our involvement often pays for itself before a single offer comes in. For a full breakdown of how the fee works, see our guide on what a vendor advocate costs in Melbourne.

Port Melbourne · Off-market offer declined · Sold higher

When the best advice was "don't sell yet"

A client with a double-fronted Port Melbourne cottage came to us with a $1.2m off-market offer already on the table, a quick sale paired with a notably high commission for the agent who'd approached them.

The easy path was to take it. Our advice was the opposite. We assessed comparable sales, the cottage's underlying value and the active buyer pool, and recommended roughly $20,000 of styling and cosmetic updates with a full campaign through a different agent on standard commission.

$1.3m
Sold prior to auction
+$100k
Above the direct offer

After the styling spend and the lower commission, the client netted significantly more than the direct offer would have produced. That is the value of independent advice.

Selling with a vendor advocate, your questions answered

What is a vendor (seller's) advocate, and how do they help?+
A vendor advocate acts on your behalf throughout the sale: helping you choose the right agent, overseeing the marketing and campaign, and protecting your interests through to settlement. We manage communications and negotiations so the whole sale runs smoothly and in your favour.
How is this different from hiring a real estate agent?+
A real estate agent represents the transaction. A vendor advocate works exclusively for you, the seller. We help you select and manage the right agent, oversee their performance, and make sure you get the best possible price and terms.
Is there any cost to me?+
There's no direct cost to you. We're compensated through a portion of the selling agent's commission, so you receive expert, independent support without an additional out-of-pocket expense.
How do you select the right agent for my property?+
We use deep local market knowledge to shortlist agents best suited to your property, then review their proposals with you, weighing recent comparable sales, genuine buyer relationships, adjusted clearance rates, commission and marketing strategy.
Can you help if I'm selling from interstate or overseas?+
Yes, this is where advocacy adds the most value. We attend inspections, liaise with the agent in person and provide objective written updates, so your campaign is managed with full rigour even if you can't be here. Several clients have sold significant Melbourne properties without visiting once.
Can I use you if I've already chosen an agent?+
In most cases, yes, provided your agency agreement allows advocacy support. We'll act as an intermediary and help manage marketing and negotiations to improve the outcome. That said, the earlier you engage us, the more we can shape.
Should I renovate or style before selling?+
Sometimes. Part of our consultation is an honest assessment of whether styling, cosmetic repairs or landscaping will improve the result relative to the cost. We have trusted tradespeople if works are needed, and we only recommend work when the evidence says it will pay off.
Further reading

If you are buying as well as selling

Most vendors are also buyers. Getting the order and the settlement dates right is where the money is.

Buying and selling at the same time in Melbourne · How auctions really work, from a former auctioneer · What a vendor advocate costs in Melbourne

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Independent property advice you can trust.

  • ✓  50+ years combined experience
  • ✓  REIV, REBAA & PIPA accredited
  • ✓  50% of purchases secured off-market
  • ✓  Average 47 days to purchase
  • ✓  Boutique, senior-led team

Buy with independent property advice.

Whether you are buying a home or investment, we help you assess value, reduce risk and negotiate with confidence before you make a move.

Off-market access

Pre-market and off-market opportunities through established agent relationships.

Avoid overpaying

Comparable sales, pricing analysis and negotiation strategy before you act.

Clear buying strategy

Suburb and property guidance tailored to your goals, budget and timeframe.

Licensed agent insight

Guidance from licensed estate agents with campaign and negotiation expertise.

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