Looking at a Melbourne Property? Get a Professional Second Opinion before you buy.
Send us the listing.
We will analyse it, talk you through the findings, and attend the inspection with you or on your behalf.
Our $295 independent review gives you a clear verdict before you proceed.
Expert Review | 45 Min Video Call | Property Inspection | 24 Hour Turnaround
Your Property Verdict
Every review concludes with a clear recommendation to help guide your decision.
Fundamentals are sound
The property appears broadly sound based on the review, with no major concerns identified around pricing, building quality or overall fundamentals.
The next step is moving to an inspection. We will attend on your behalf or with you, record the inspection plus street investigation and send the walkthrough straight away so you can review everything on demand before making a final decision.
Some risks identified
Certain factors may require closer attention before proceeding. This could include building issues, owners corporation matters, pricing concerns or other risks that are not immediately obvious from the listing.
In these cases the next step is usually further investigation or a targeted inspection to better understand the issue before deciding whether the property is worth pursuing.
Significant concerns
The review has identified issues that materially weaken the property from a building, pricing or investment perspective.
In these situations the best outcome is often deciding not to proceed. If that happens, we will complete two additional property reviews within 30 days at no extra charge, helping you continue the search with confidence.
Buy with an experienced professional on your side
Buying property involves more than simply comparing prices.
Experience helps recognise what is normal, what may be a concern, and when an opportunity should be pursued quickly.
🛡️ Independent Advice
You’ve found a property that looks promising but want an experienced professional to confirm whether it represents a good opportunity before moving forward.
⚠️ Avoid Costly Mistakes
Experienced professionals can often identify potential risks, red flags and overlooked details that may not be obvious from the listing alone.
📈 Edge in the Market
Sometimes the right move is to proceed quickly. Our role is to help you recognise when an opportunity is worth pursuing so you can act with confidence.
As licensed buyer’s agents, we have reviewed thousands of Melbourne properties…
📩 Send Us the Property
Share the listing or address you’re considering. This can be a link from Domain or Realestate.
💻 Review & Video Call
We analyse the property and deliver a personalised video review within 24 hours, with an optional call to discuss the findings.
🔍 Inspection
If the property still stacks up after the review, we’ll inspect it with you or on your behalf so you can make a final decision.
Takes 60 seconds.
Additional Benefits
When you request a property review you’ll also receive:
Property Management
Complimentary three months free management from our in house specialist team. Value $585
Professional tenant selection and expert management
Rent collection and monthly statements
Maintenance and contractor coordination
Ongoing investor focused oversight
The Shortlist Updates
Members receive regular insights to help them stay informed about Melbourne property trends.
Featured properties and opportunities
Daily Melbourne property insights
Emerging opportunities and potential risks
Practical buying tips and strategies
Q&A Webinar
Members can join our weekly session where we discuss real properties and answer buyer questions.
Weekly live Q&A with Steve & the Shortlist team
Guest sessions with industry professionals
Real property discussions and buyer scenarios
Full access to the recorded webinar library
If the Property Doesn't Stack Up?
If you decide not to proceed with the property we review, we’ll complete two additional property reviews within 30 days at no extra charge.
Sometimes the right outcome is deciding not to buy.
An Experienced and Licensed Melbourne Property Agency
Shortlist Property Advocates is a licensed Melbourne real estate agency specialising in assisting professionals and remote buyers secure Melbourne property with confidence.
For more than two decades Steve Janes has worked across property sales, investment and buyer representation, reviewing thousands of Melbourne properties along the way.
If you have a property in mind, you can submit the listing here or if you rather talk it through:
20+ years property experience
1000's of properties reviewed
The service and support provided to me was wonderful. Steve and Sabrina maintained highly professional, knowledgeable, efficient, timely, and friendly guidance and support. They certainly made things much easier for me.
I would highly recommend Steven Janes to others who are looking to make that all important property purchase.
Gary | Chartered Accountant
Still Researching?
Not ready to request a property review yet?
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Members recieve:
Our Remote Control eBook designed to help you define your brief and suburb Shortlist
Weekly investor Q&A webinar answering real buyer questions
Daily insights covering pricing trends, building risks and emerging opportunities
Case studies and reviews showing what we look for before committing to a purchase
Your Questions Shortlisted
Clear answers to the most common questions before requesting a property review.
When you’re looking at a property, it can be difficult to know whether the price represents fair value or whether there are factors that could affect its long term performance.
Our property analysis provides an independent second opinion. We review the listing in detail and assess a number of factors that influence value, demand and potential risk.
During the analysis we review:
• The advertised price compared with recent comparable sales
• The building, layout and overall appeal to future buyers
• Rental demand and investor suitability where relevant
• Any potential risks or red flags worth investigating further
• The broader market context for that property and suburb
• The aim is to give you an independent second opinion before deciding what to do next.
You receive this analysis as a personalised video where we walk through the listing and explain our findings step by step. At the end of the review, we provide our professional recommendation on whether the property appears worth pursuing further.
Many buyers spend $600–$800 on building inspections, yet these reports rarely answer the bigger question of whether the property actually represents a good opportunity. Our analysis is designed to help you answer that question before moving further in the process.
Once you submit the listing, we begin analysing it straight away.
Within 24 hours you receive your personalised video review explaining our assessment and recommendation. This allows you to quickly understand whether the property appears worth pursuing before committing further time or money.
Our analysis combines market data with professional real estate experience.
We review the listing itself, recent comparable sales, buyer demand, rental potential and the broader context of the street and suburb. We also look for potential risks or red flags that may not be obvious when viewing the property online.
The goal is to give you a balanced and independent perspective on the opportunity.
Yes. After receiving your video analysis you can book a 45 minute consultation to discuss the findings in more detail and ask questions.
Many buyers choose to do this after attending the inspection so we can talk through the property together, but the consultation can be booked at any time.
Yes.
If you decide not to pursue the first property we review, we will analyse up to two additional properties within 30 days at no additional cost.
This allows you to compare multiple opportunities while still benefiting from the same structured analysis and independent advice.
Our team are licensed real estate professionals and specialist buyer’s agents who have reviewed thousands of Melbourne properties over many years. The goal of the analysis is to give you a clear and experienced second opinion before deciding what to do next.
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