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Outpost vs a buyer's agent

A buyer's agent finds and negotiates property for you on the ground; Outpost gives you independent research and preparation before and around that. They solve different problems, and many buyers use both.

CritèreOutpostAlternative
What it doesIndependent dossier: fair-price check, true all-in cost, legal/tax risk, rental ROI — for a specific property.Sources properties, views them for you, and negotiates with the seller's side on your behalf.
Typical cost$9 First-Look or $49 dossier per property; no commission.Retainer plus a success fee, often ~1–3% of the purchase price.
IndependenceNo commission and no property listings — we never earn from the deal closing.Independent of the seller, but paid only when you buy, which is a closing incentive.
CoverageSelf-serve, instant, across all six markets.One agent, one local market, on their schedule.
Best momentFrom first shortlist through to pre-offer due diligence.When you've decided to buy and want someone on the ground.

Outpost est idéal pour

Buyers who want fast, unbiased numbers and risk checks before committing — and who don't want to pay a percentage of the price.

L'alternative est idéale pour

Buyers who want hands-on sourcing, viewings and negotiation in a single local market and are happy to pay for it.

Utiliser les deux

They pair well: use Outpost to vet price, costs and risk on a property, then engage an independent buyer's agent (you can find one in our directory) to negotiate it. Outpost takes no cut of that engagement.

Questions fréquentes

Is Outpost a buyer's agent?

No. Outpost is research and preparation — dossiers, cost and tax intelligence, risk checks. We don't view properties or negotiate; we can introduce you to an independent buyer's agent who does, and you pay them directly.

Do I need both?

Not necessarily. Many buyers use Outpost alone to vet a property and then instruct a local lawyer for the purchase. A buyer's agent adds value when you want someone sourcing and negotiating on the ground.

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Commencez par un Quick Check gratuit, ou une Note de premier regard à 9 $ — prix sourcé, changements récents et tendance du marché.

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Outpost fournit recherche et préparation, pas de conseil juridique, fiscal ou en investissement. Engagez un professionnel local indépendant pour l'achat.