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BUYR - Gold Coast Buyers Agents

BUYR - Gold Coast Buyers Agents

5.0(81 reviews)See reviews ↓·Gold Coast

About the company

BUYR is a buyers agency based in Burleigh Heads, servicing the Gold Coast and Northern NSW. The team has over 28 years of experience as certified practicing property valuers, and almost 40 years of combined property and real estate expertise. James Thompson is the Principal and Director, and is a Registered Property Valuer with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Property Economics and Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice. Emma Thompson heads marketing and operations and holds a Bachelor of Business in Real Estate and Property Development, plus certifications in real estate and marketing.

James Westera is a buyers agent and a former Registered Property Valuer with a Bachelor of Applied Science in Property Economics. The team holds over 40 years of combined property and valuation experience across the Gold Coast. BUYR offers three service tiers: Full Service, Analyse and Negotiate, and Auction Representation. The Full Service journey includes brief, source, due diligence, value, negotiate, and settle. BUYR sources properties from both the public market and off-market networks. BUYR only takes on a select number of clients at any one time.

What customers say

Based on genuine customer reviews

Relocating buyers arriving on the Gold Coast, many from interstate, consistently describe a buying experience that felt unhurried and carefully managed from the opening conversation to the final handover. The strongest recurring theme is the depth of market knowledge on show, with purchasers who began with only a vague sense of preferred suburbs ending up with a shortlist narrowed to one property. Two staff members are named again and again for their patience as briefs shifted, their plain explanations of each stage, and a low-pressure style that left decisions firmly with the buyer.

Reviewers note that offers and conditions were managed on their behalf, negotiations were conducted courteously, and auction-day tactics kept purchases inside budget. Off-market listings are credited with broadening the options available, while flood map checks, accompanied inspections and detailed photos and video assisted clients who could not attend, including one who bought without viewing. First-time investors and retirees alike remark that steps and updates arrived without prompting and that the lines of communication held steady all the way to settlement. Recurring praise settles on transparent dealings, quick responses and a process that took the stress out of a fast-moving market.

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Reviews

Reviews are taken from publicly available sources.

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Gemma Johnston22 July 2026

We had an excellent experience working with James and his team at BUYR to find our property. Having moved from Melbourne we weren't very familiar with the suburbs, market and value of Gold Coast real estate and with James' assistance we were able to purchase a property that ticked every box for us without overspending. We were very particular about what we were looking for and at times had changing goal points and James patiently worked with us for 6 months presenting multiple off market opportunities along the way to ensure we purchased the correct property for our needs. With a new baby we had limited time to attend inspections, something James was able to do for us, providing excellent video and photo perspectives which was hugely helpful. Before settlement James was able to take us through the process and our entitlements as well as conducting last minute inspections of the property to ensure it had been maintained through the settlement period. He followed up with us after settlement to ensure the move had gone smoothly. At no point in the process did we feel any pressure to proceed with a property that we weren't completely happy with and James would often highlight how certain properties presented may not suit our particular needs. His communication was excellent, always keeping us up to date on the status of properties we were interested in and always responding to any concerns or issues we raised usually within the hour but always the same day. James represented us at the auction for the property we purchased and we were very impressed with his auction strategy and the price he was able to negotiate, which we would absolutely not have been able to achieve ourselves. It's been wonderful working alongside James and his team the last 6 months and we are very grateful for their assistance in allowing us to purchase our dream home!

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Garry D26 May 2026

Started talking with Buyr about 18 mths ago when we were considering our options around selling in Brisbane and moving to the Coast. Stayed in touch until we were ready to make the move. Once decided they helped us narrow down our exact requirements including must haves and nice to have. They did the research and set up a lot of inspections and after about a month we found the right unit at a great price. Some of the main benefits we found using Buyr included -their relationships with the local real estate agents -knowledge of the estimated values of the properties not the owners expectations -research into the body corporates and any hidden issues -knowledge of future developments that may effect your chosen property All in all money well spent and would definitely use again for any future purchase. Both Jimmy and James were easy to deal with and always available.

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Elizabeth Irwin23 April 2026

James was invaluable in obtaining the property I wanted at the right price. He was professional, personable, readily available and thorough. He was extremely knowledgeable and confident about every aspect of purchasing a property and I would not have achieved the same result without him, saving me money, time and giving me peace of mind. It was always a delight communicating with him throughout the process and he made it an enjoyable experience. I would highly recommend him.

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[email protected] Chopper9 April 2026

As an interstate buyer with no knowledge of the QLD property market, I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better experience. James and his team were outstanding from start to finish—their communication was clear, consistent, and really gave me confidence that I was making the right decision to purchase in Palm Beach. Buying from Melbourne felt overwhelming at first, especially with differing purchasing regulations in Queensland, but they explained everything in a way that was easy to understand and always made me feel at ease. I’m so glad I chose to work with them—I genuinely could not have navigated the process on my own. Highly recommend to anyone, especially if you’re buying from interstate! Adam. Victoria.

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Tim Fulton31 March 2026

James and Jimmy made buying from interstate smooth and stress-free. They were professional, clear in their communication, and supported us through every step of what could have been a challenging process. In the end, we felt confident enough to purchase the property without physically viewing it, which speaks volumes about the trust James built with us throughout the journey. Thank you!

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Nilesa Carty6 March 2026

We can’t thank Jimmy and James from BUYR enough for helping us purchase our first home on the Gold Coast. We were initially on the fence about using a buyer’s agent, but with how competitive the Gold Coast property market is, it turned out to be one of the best decisions we’ve made. During the process we had a lot of personal changes happening, including our lease ending and temporarily moving back to our hometown. Having the BUYR team representing us gave us so much peace of mind, knowing that no stone was left unturned in the search for our first home. Jimmy and James were incredibly thorough, knowledgeable and supportive throughout the entire process. Even with our very specific criteria, they were able to help us secure the perfect property. Their communication, guidance and local knowledge of the Gold Coast market made the whole experience so much easier. If you're looking for a buyer’s agent on the Gold Coast, we couldn’t recommend Jimmy, James and the BUYR team highly enough.

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Michael Harvey24 February 2026

James and Jimmy were fantastic to deal with: first time I have used a buyers agent and couldn’t fault their professionalism; communication was great; they guided us through the options with no undue pressure to ensure we made the right decision; couldn’t recommend them highly enough.

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Contact
+61412251097www.buyr.auUnit 25/50 James St, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Working hours
Monday08:00–17:00
Tuesday08:00–17:00
Wednesday08:00–17:00
Thursday08:00–17:00
Friday08:00–17:00
Saturday08:00–17:00
SundayClosed