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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.
Outpost is best for
Buyers who want fast, unbiased numbers and risk checks before committing — and who don't want to pay a percentage of the price.
The alternative is best for
Buyers who want hands-on sourcing, viewings and negotiation in a single local market and are happy to pay for it.
Using both
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.
Common questions
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.
Try Outpost on one property
Start with a free Quick Check, or a $9 First-Look on a specific property — sourced price, recent rule changes and market direction.