What should they be licensed for, and why does it matter? They should hold the appropriate buyers agent licence for their state and operate within Australian real estate laws. A licence signals minimum competency, complaint pathways, and professional obligations that protect clients when things go wrong. Ask for their licence details and the legal entity name on invoices. Then verify that the contracting party is the same entity that will represent the buyer. How can an investor check they are truly “buyer-only”? They should represent buyers only, with no selling listings, no “vendor advocacy” conflicts, and no quiet referral ties that steer deals. A buyer-only stance helps investors trust that…