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Ni Advocacy

Ni Advocacy
Ni Advocacy
FOR MELBOURNE HOME BUYERS

Get your dream home 2% to 10% under market value in 90 daysWITHOUT buying in a suburb that keeps falling, getting stuck with hidden building defects or talking to agents yourselfOr I work for FREE.

🏡 60+ Melbourne homes secured · Rob & Emily: 5% under market value in 16 days

👇 Watch the video below to see how my Dream Home Service protects your money, by picking suburbs that hold their value and getting you in under market value. Even if you're worried prices will keep falling after you buy.

4 min

I'll find your dream home and negotiate the price down. If I don't get at least my fee off the market price, you don't pay my success fee.

Conditions apply. See how the guarantee works in the FAQs below.

  • At least my fee off the price, or you don't pay my success fee
  • Every home valued before you bid
  • Suburbs and streets that hold their value
  • Section 32s, inspections and agents, all handled
Explore My Options
A quick chat. Tell me what you're after and I'll walk you through your options.
2% to 10% under market value on average✦ Every home valued before you bid✦ Suburbs and streets that hold their value✦ Section 32 and building reports checked for you✦ 60+ five-star Google reviews✦ 2% to 10% under market value on average✦ Every home valued before you bid✦ Suburbs and streets that hold their value✦ Section 32 and building reports checked for you✦ 60+ five-star Google reviews✦
Contact Us

Talk to Me Before You Bid on Anything

Tell me what you're after, and I'll show you what's possible on your budget. It's a quick, free chat.

Call (03) 8820 1558
Kevin Ni

Curious What Your Budget Can Buy? Chat With Kevin.

When are you ready to start finding your dream home?
Are you pre-approved for finance?
What's your budget?
What's the property for? (optional)
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Brooke Edwards
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Amazing communication, super supportive and helpful throughout the whole process. Highly recommend 😊
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Robert Spano
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Dealt with Kevin multiple times during a Property transaction. He was incredibly easy to deal with, friendly and very professional. I would highly recommend!
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Phoebe Zhou
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We’re very happy with Kevin’s service. He recently helped us purchase an investment property, and the whole process went very smoothly. Kevin was always responsive, organised, and easy to communicate with throughout the process. What we particularly appreciated was that he didn’t just help us find and purchase a property — he also took the time to educate us on how to assess properties, what to look out for, and the important factors to consider when making an investment decision. We definitely learned a lot along the way. Overall, it was a very positive experience, and we would be happy to use Kevin’s services again when the next investment opportunity comes up.
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Steven Dai
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Very satisfied with Kevin and his team's service. He ensured I was well informed throughout the entire process start to end and he went above and beyond. I used him to buy my first home and it was well worth it, highly reccommend.
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Aaron Wong
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I worked alongside Kevin on a mutual client's investment property purchase, and his transparency and responsiveness stood out throughout the process. He kept both the client and me well informed at every stage, was upfront about numbers and risks, and was quick to respond whenever questions came up. That kind of clear, no-surprises communication makes collaborating on a deal so much smoother. Wouldn't hesitate to work with him again or recommend him to anyone in the market for investment property.
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James Fitzpatrick
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Working with kevin has been great, as a real estate agent he is very professional and looks after his clients well i would recommend him highly !
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michael dzokowski
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Kev and the team made the whole process an absolute breeze! They are a very professional and friendly team that I would absolutely recommend to anyone!
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Yume
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Great communication and very responsive. He always replied quickly and kept me updated throughout the whole process. Professional, helpful, and easy to deal with. Highly recommend his service:)
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Bec Allen
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Thank you, Kevin, for such a wonderful experience working together. You consistently demonstrate a high level of professionalism and integrity for your clients purchases, which we truly value throughout the sales process. As a local long term agent here in Bendigo, the clear and seamless communication you provide on behalf of your client makes every interaction straightforward and collaborative. From the initial quoting, sourcing a home through to the viewing, negotiations and settlement, it is just an absolute pleasure to work with you. On behalf of our company, thank you again & we look forward to continuing to do business together into the future. A strong working relationship built on mutual respect and integrity.
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Pubudu Gamagedera
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From the very first conversation, Kevin at Ni Advocacy immediately put me at ease. As someone with plenty of doubts and concerns about purchasing property especially as a first home buyer in a foreign suburb (Geelong), having a team that was not only knowledgeable but also incredibly patient and reassuring made all the difference. No question was too small, no concern too trivial — Kevin and his team always had a thorough, confident answer ready, and their responsiveness was genuinely impressive. What truly sets Ni Advocacy apart is how far they go beyond what you'd expect. When it came time for renovations on my newly purchased property, Kevin stepped in to help project manage the entire process. That level of dedication — going well outside the traditional scope of a buyer's advocate — speaks volumes about the character of this team and their genuine commitment to client outcomes. I also want to highlight the wider team — Mary, Christine, Zack, and Mitch. Each of them played a meaningful role in making this experience seamless. Together, they form a cohesive, capable, and warm team that genuinely cares about the people they work with. It's rare to encounter a group where every single member leaves such a positive impression. If you're considering purchasing property and want a team that will be in your corner from day one — handling the complexities, easing your stress, and going above and beyond at every turn — look no further than Ni Advocacy. When the time comes for my next property purchase, Kevin and the team will be my very first call. I wouldn't consider going anywhere else.
On the Job

Watch Me Buy Homes for My Clients

Inspections, negotiations, auction days and handovers, filmed as they happened.

Real Handovers From My Recent Purchases

I checked, valued and negotiated each of these homes first. On average, I secure my clients' homes in 47 days.

Rob & Emily
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Rob & Emily · Camberwell, off-market
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Ray
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Ray · Blackburn
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Kei & Sion
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Phoebe & Robbie
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Pav
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In Their Own Words

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They Hired Me. Here's What Happened

Michelle

Michelle

Ashburton
Price paid$150,000 below asking
Time to purchase✦6 days
Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Rob and Emily with Kevin at their new home in Camberwell

Rob & Emily

Camberwell
Price paid5% under market value
How✦Off-market, no bidding war
Time to purchase✦16 days
Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Edmund

Edmund

Frankston South
Est. value since purchase+$135,000 in 7 months
Bought✦At auction, to a set bidding strategy
Primary goal✦Investment property

Being a certified property valuer provided valuable insight to help us secure what we were looking for.

Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Stephen

Stephen

Frankston
Est. value since purchase+$80,000 in 6 months
Primary goal✦Investment property
Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Andrew & Jie Eun

Andrew & Jie Eun

Frankston
Est. value since purchase+$67,000 in 6 months
Time to purchase✦49 days
Primary goal✦Investors living in Singapore

Kevin has demonstrated a deep knowledge of the market and is always willing to educate and share his insights. He consistently goes the extra mile and is very responsive despite being in different time zones.

Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Alice

Alice

Pascoe Vale South
How I negotiatedBought before auction
Time to purchase✦35 days
Primary goal✦First home buyer living in Perth

Kevin is very thorough, he explained what was happening throughout the whole process and kept it simple and easy for me. He was great at negotiating and strategy.

Purchased with Ni Advocacy
Janine & Luke

Janine & Luke

Secured in 24 days
Time to secure⏱ 24 days
Primary goal✦ Home to live in
Purchased with Ni Advocacy

Value figures are estimates of each home's value after purchase, not sale prices. Past results aren't a promise of future results.

The Numbers Behind the Guarantee

How far under market value my clients buy
2% to 10% under market value
I value every home first, then negotiate the price down from there.
Homes ruled out before you see them
90 to 95% of homes checked
Each one is checked against a 50-point list, your brief, your budget and whether the street holds its value.
Average time to secure your home
47 days on average
Most buyers searching alone take about 6 months.
Homes I buy off-market
About half never hit realestate.com.au
Through 3 years of relationships with local selling agents.
Figures are averages across my past purchases. Past results aren't a promise of future results.

3 Ways I Protect Your Money

01

Bought Under Market Value

I work out what a home is really worth before you bid, then negotiate the price down. My clients buy 2% to 10% under market value on average.

02

The Right Suburb and Street

I make sure you don't buy on an oversupplied street or in a suburb flooded with copy-pasted developments and high-density apartments that crush future value.

03

All the Legwork, Done for You

I read the Section 32, go through the building and pest report with you in plain English, and walk the inspections to catch any structural surprises hidden in the fine print.

Kevin Ni
Kevin Ni
Buyer's Advocate · Certified Practising Valuer
Why Trust Me

I Know What a Home Is Worth Before You Bid

I've been on every side of a property deal. I sold homes for 2 years, valued homes for the banks for 5 years, and I've been a buyer's agent for 3. So I know the three places buyers lose money: the wrong street, the wrong price and the problem hidden in the contract.

Most people buy a home with 90% emotion and 10% logic. I flip that. I work out what the home is really worth first, so when it's time to bid, you know exactly where to stop and you don't pay more than it's worth.

Certified Practising Valuer
3 years to qualify
Licensed Buyer's Agent
Working only for buyers
5 Years Valuing for Banks
Before becoming a buyer's agent
East and South East
Where I buy homes to live in
Who I Work With

Who I Buy Homes For

I take on 5 to 7 clients at a time, so you deal with me directly from first call to keys.

Busy Couples Buying a Family Home (Who'd rather spend Saturdays together than at open homes)
First Home Buyers With Family Support (I talk it through with your parents, in Chinese if needed)
Families Stepping Up to a Bigger Home (Who want the next home to hold its value)
Buyers Based Interstate or Overseas (Who need someone on the ground to inspect for them)
Explore My Options

One Buyer's Agent for Homes and Investments

Whether you're buying a home to live in or an investment, every property gets the same valuation, checks and negotiation.

Dream Home Service
Homes to Live In
Under Market Value

For buyers who want to love where they live, and buy it for less than it's worth.

✓At least my fee off the price, or you don't pay my success fee ✓Suburbs and streets that hold their value ✓Every home valued before you bid ✓Negotiation and auction bidding handled ✓Section 32 and building reports reviewed
Explore My Options
Investment Property Service
Investors
Numbers first

For investors who want a property that suits their goals, chosen on the numbers.

✓A strategy built around your goals ✓Properties sourced on-market and off ✓Cash flow and costs modelled first ✓Every property valued before you offer ✓Property management set up after settlement
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Credentials That Count

Certified, Licensed and Backed by My Price Guarantee

Certified Practising Valuer
Australian Property Institute, 3 years of study
Licensed Buyer's Agent
Paid only by you, never by the seller
60+ Five-Star Google Reviews
From buyers I've worked with
Under Market Value Guarantee
If I don't negotiate at least my fee off the market price, you don't pay my success fee
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice, Kevin Ni
Certificate IV in Real Estate Practice
CPP41419 · Nationally recognised within the Australian Qualifications Framework. Awarded to Kevin Ni, issued 17 September 2023.
✓Appraise property for sale or lease ✓Establish buyer relationships ✓Trust accounts, tenancy & legislation
Certificate of Membership with API, Kevin Ni
Certified Practising Valuer
API member since July 2019 · Professional certification from the Australian Property Institute, awarded to Kevin Ni.
✓Value property to professional standards ✓Recognised by Australia's major lenders ✓Bound by the API Code of Ethics
Full Service, One Partner

Everything I Handle for You

9 in 1
services in a single engagement
01
Strategy Session
A 1 to 2 hour session to build your brief and check it against your budget.
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02
Off-Market Access
About half of what I buy never hits realestate.com.au. Every option sits on your shared Trello board.
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03
Inspections Together
I pick you up and walk each home with you. If you can't make it, I FaceTime you through.
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04
50-Point Checklist
90 to 95% of homes are ruled out before you ever see them.
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05
Certified Valuation
A hand-made valuation of every home, from real comparable sales, before you set your price.
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06
Negotiation and Bidding
I negotiate or bid for you. My clients buy 2% to 10% under market value on average.
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07
Family Support
I talk it through with your parents, in Chinese if needed.
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08
Section 32 to Settlement
Section 32 and building and pest reports reviewed. Your lawyer and broker coordinated to settlement.
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09
Value Updates
After you move in, I keep you updated on what your home is worth.
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Your Buyer's Agent Service.

Highlights from my recent purchases.

60+ homes secured for clients
47 days on average to secure a home
2% to 10% under market value, on average
60+ five-star Google reviews from Melbourne buyers
Only 5 to 7 clients at a time, so every search gets my full attention
* Figures are averages across my past purchases. Past results aren't a promise of future results.

Who This Is Right For

This Is for You If

✓You're pre-approved, or will be soon ✓You want to buy in the next 3 months ✓You want a home in Melbourne's East or South East ✓You want to buy under market value, not just find a home ✓You'd rather I handled the Section 32s, agents and inspections

It's Not the Right Fit If

✕You enjoy running the search yourself ✕You're more than a year away from buying ✕You want a home outside the East and South East ✕You'd buy on gut feel without checking the numbers ✕You're choosing on the lowest fee, not the best price
Kevin Ni
Kevin Ni
Kevin Ni, Founder & Principal Buyer's Agent
Certified Practising Valuer · Buyer's advocacy across Melbourne
Explore My Options

From Your Brief to the Keys in 4 Steps

You make the decisions. I do the research, the paperwork and the negotiating.

01

Your Brief and Budget

In a 1 to 2 hour strategy session, I build your brief with you and check it against your budget. Parents are welcome to join.

The brief
02

Right Suburb, Then Right Home

I search on-market and off, then rule out 90 to 95% of homes, including any on streets that won't hold their value. The rest go on your shared Trello board with my view on each.

The search
03

Valued, Checked and Negotiated

I value the home, read the Section 32 and go through the building and pest report with you. You set your price, and I negotiate or bid to buy it under market value.

The checks
04

Secured and Settled

I coordinate your lawyer and broker through to settlement, and keep you updated on your home's value after you move in.

The keys

The Costly Mistakes I Stop You Making

Here's how I protect your money at each step.

What Puts You At Risk

✕Trusting the Price Guide Alone ✕Relying on Online Estimates ✕Paying Too Much in the Heat of an Auction ✕Structural Surprises in the Fine Print ✕Buying on an Oversupplied Street ✕Parents Unsure About the Purchase ✕Being Kept in the Dark ✕A Fee That Doesn't Pay Off

How I Protect You

✓My Hand-Made Valuation ✓Real Comparable Sales, Checked in Person ✓Your Price Set First, Then I Bid for You ✓Section 32 and Building Reports Reviewed ✓Street Checks and a 50-Point Checklist ✓Family Talks, in Chinese if Needed ✓Your Shared Trello Board, Updated Weekly ✓At Least My Fee Off the Price, or You Don't Pay My Success Fee
Let Me Guess

Finding a Home Is Easy. Buying It for the Right Price Is the Hard Part

Auction stress

You're Worried It Keeps Losing Value

You've seen owners hoping just to get back what they paid. You don't want a home that keeps sliding while the rest of Melbourne recovers.

Online listing guesswork

You're Scared of Paying More Than It's Worth

The price guide on realestate.com.au or Domain says one thing, the online estimate says another, and the selling agent works for the seller. So you're left guessing how high to go.

Crowded open home

You Don't Have Time for the Fine Print

Section 32s, building and pest reports, agent calls and Saturday inspections add up to a second job. One missed detail can mean $50,000 of hidden repairs.

Straight Answers

The Questions I Get Asked Most

How does your guarantee work?

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Before any offer or bid, I give you my written valuation of the home. That's the market value. If the price I get you isn't at least my fee below it, you don't pay my success fee. It's written into your agreement.

How do you get a home under market value?

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I value the home before we offer, so we know the real number. I find out what the seller needs, like a quick sale. And about half my homes are bought off-market, with no bidding war pushing the price up.

When does the 90-day clock start?

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The day you're pre-approved and we've agreed your brief. If I haven't secured a home that matches it within 90 days, you don't pay my fee, and I keep searching until I do.

What if I fall in love with a home and want to pay more?

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That's your call. If you choose to pay more than my valuation for a home you love, the guarantee doesn't apply to that home. I always show you my number first.

Is a buyer's agent worth the fee?

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Yes. My clients buy 2% to 10% under market value on average. And if I don't negotiate at least my fee off the market price, you don't pay my success fee.

How do you stop me buying a home that keeps losing value?

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By checking the street and suburb before the house. I make sure you don't buy on an oversupplied street or in a suburb flooded with copy-pasted developments and high-density apartments that crush future value.

How do you know what a home is really worth?

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I'm a Certified Practising Valuer, and before becoming a buyer's agent I spent 5 years valuing homes for the banks. I write a hand-made valuation of every home on your list, from real comparable sales, before you bid.

How do I know your valuation is unbiased?

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Because you're the only one who pays me. I'm never paid by the seller or the selling agent, and as a Certified Practising Valuer I follow a professional code of ethics. You see all my evidence.

Who decides how much I pay?

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You do. I walk you through my valuation and the comparable sales, you set your number, and I negotiate or bid to it. I never tell you what to offer.

What legwork do you do for me?

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Almost all of it. I search and filter homes, pick you up for inspections, read the Section 32, go through the building and pest report with you, talk to the selling agents, negotiate or bid, and coordinate your lawyer and broker to settlement.

How involved do I need to be?

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Just for the decisions. You get pre-approved, build your brief with me in a 1 to 2 hour session, give feedback on your shortlist and make the final call. If you can't make an inspection, I FaceTime you through.

How quickly can you find my home?

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47 days on average, from signing with me to offer accepted. The guarantee sets a 90-day limit, but I won't rush you into a home that doesn't fit your brief just to beat the clock.

How do you find off-market homes?

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Through 3 years of relationships with selling agents, agent networks the public can't see, and my own Instagram following. About half of what I buy never hits realestate.com.au.

Why only Melbourne's East and South East?

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Because local knowledge protects your money. I grew up in Melbourne's East, inspect homes there every day and know which streets hold their value.

What's your minimum budget?

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Most of my home buyers spend $800,000 or more. If your budget is lower, reach out anyway and I'll show you what your options are.

Can you talk to my parents?

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Yes. Parents often help with the deposit and want a say. I'll speak with them directly, in Chinese if needed, and walk them through the valuation so the whole family is comfortable.

Will you push me to buy any home?

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No. I rule out 90 to 95% of the homes I look at before you see them, and you make the final call on every offer.

How many clients do you work with?

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5 to 7 at a time. I lead every purchase myself, reply on WhatsApp at night and on weekends, and send you an update every week, even when there's nothing new.

What if I've already found a home?

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I can still value it and negotiate or bid for you. You get a valuation, a strategy with a walk-away price, and me dealing with the agent or bidding on auction day.

Why do I need to be pre-approved?

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Because it's when your 90-day clock starts, and it lets me move quickly when the right home comes up. If you're not there yet, I'll work with your broker to get you ready.

What happens after I reach out?

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A quick, free chat with me. Tell me what you're looking for and what's held you back, and I'll walk you through your options. Then you decide.

Your Next Step

What Happens When You Reach Out

You Tell Me What You Want

A quick, free chat. Tell me what you're looking for and what's held you back so far.

You Get My Honest Read

I tell you what your budget can buy, which suburbs hold their value and how the guarantee would work for you.

You Decide

If it's a good fit, we go from there. If not, you'll still leave knowing more than you did.

Free Advice From A Certified Valuer

Watch Me Find Homes for Real Clients.

Suburb picks, buying tips and market breakdowns. The same expertise you get on your side when you work with me.

Contact Us

Talk to Me Before You Bid on Anything

Tell me what you're after, and I'll show you what's possible on your budget. It's a quick, free chat.

Call (03) 8820 1558
Kevin Ni

Let's Find Your Dream Home Under Market Value

I'll find your dream home and negotiate the price down. If I don't get at least my fee off the market price, you don't pay my success fee.

When are you ready to start finding your dream home?
Are you pre-approved for finance?
What's your budget?
What's the property for? (optional)
Takes about a minute. Prefer to talk now? Call me on (03) 8820 1558