Melbourne Buyers & Vendor Advocates

Melbourne buyer and vendor advocacy,
represented with clarity.

Independent advice, careful research and experienced negotiation for Melbourne buyers and vendors who want a property outcome they can feel confident about.

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15+Years guiding Melbourne property decisions
24/7Support throughout your transaction
100%Independent buyer and vendor advice
LicensedEstate agent-led property advocacy

MPS Market Data · Official-source suburb research

Compare Melbourne suburbs with evidence before you compare properties.

Put two suburbs side by side using settled-sale history, rental context, demographics, current development, transport access and planning context. Source periods and geographies stay visible, and there is no predictive suburb score.

Official government sourcesExact-period calculationsSummary + Advanced evidence

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01VGV sale history

Quarterly and annual suburb medians with settled-sales counts.

02ABS + rental context

Census, SEIFA, population and Homes Victoria rent evidence.

03Current development

Victorian building permits and ABS dwelling approvals.

04Transport access

Official train, tram and bus proximity from a transparent area reference.

05Planning context

Vicmap zone, overlays and Bushfire Prone Area reference context.

Advice without divided loyalties

Your interests are the only interests we represent.

Melbourne Property Solutions is an independent buyer and vendor advocacy service led by Licensed Estate Agent Mark Thompson. From the first strategy conversation through to settlement, every recommendation is grounded in evidence, experience and what is right for you.

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Choose your path

Expert representation on either side of the sale.

Clear scope. Transparent fees. No pressure, and no generic process.

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Buyer advocacy

Search, assess and secure the right property with independent research, due diligence and negotiation on your side.

  • Full search and acquisition
  • Due diligence and negotiation
  • Auction bidding
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Vendor advocacy

Select the right selling agent, prepare your campaign and keep every decision accountable from appraisal to settlement.

  • Agent interview and comparison
  • Campaign and marketing oversight
  • Offer and auction support

$0 out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee* under the current commission arrangement

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Selling in Melbourne?

Your agent manages the sale.
MPS represents you.

Selling involves agent selection, pricing, campaign strategy, buyer feedback, offers and negotiation. Vendor advocacy gives you an experienced independent voice beside you through those decisions.

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Under the current commission arrangement
$0out-of-pocket
vendor advocacy fee*

There is no separate MPS advocacy charge added to your sale. The exact commission arrangement, selling-agent costs and service inclusions are confirmed before appointment.

Why sell without an advocate on your side when there is no out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee?

See how vendor advocacy works

Support matched to the decision

The right level of help, without paying for what you do not need.

Strong advocacy is not one-size-fits-all. Start with the point where independent advice will create the most value and build the scope from there.

Focused advice

Strategy and second opinion

For an early plan, an agent appraisal comparison or a clear independent view before committing.

Discuss your situation
Critical moment

Assessment and negotiation

For a property already found, an offer approaching, auction bidding or a campaign decision needing experienced representation.

Get timely support
End to end

Full-service advocacy

For buyers who want search-to-settlement support or vendors who want every campaign decision independently managed.

Plan the full scope
Transparent fees

Full buyer advocacy is $9,000 + GST; vendor advocacy has a $0 out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee under the current commission arrangement.

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A considered process

Fewer unknowns.
Better decisions.

Property can move quickly. Our process makes sure the thinking behind each decision never has to be rushed.

  1. 01

    Understand

    Clarify your priorities, timing, budget and definition of a successful outcome.

  2. 02

    Research

    Use comparable sales, local knowledge and market evidence to establish the facts.

  3. 03

    Advise

    Turn the evidence into a clear strategy, with risks and options explained in plain language.

  4. 04

    Represent

    Negotiate, coordinate and protect your position through campaign, contract and settlement.

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Melbourne propertyEvidence before instinct.
Mark Thompson, Principal and Licensed Estate Agent

Your advocate

“Good advocacy is not about making the decision for you. It is about making sure you have the evidence, leverage and confidence to make it well.”
Mark ThompsonPrincipal · Licensed Estate Agent
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Client experience

Trusted through high-stakes decisions.

5.0 on GoogleBased on 117 reviews
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Katie Lydiate
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We were so grateful to have Mark on our side throughout the buying process. He handled all the communication, kept everything moving smoothly and took so much of the pressure off us. His professionalism and support made what could have been a stressful experience feel so much easier. We couldn't recommend Mark highly enough!
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Liam McArdle
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As first home buyers we were feeling a bit lost in the real estate space and not sure what do next so we reached out to Mark and enagaged his services. This was the best decision we made as Mark clearly explained the processes to us, communicated on our behalf during the purchasing process and gave us the confidence needed to act swiftly on a place we loved and get it for a very good result. I'd highly recommend any first home buyer or buyers in general to get Mark on your side. His professionalism, communication, support and knowledege take the stress out of what can feel like a very overwhelming experience of buying a home. Thanks Mark for all your help and support in getting us our first home.
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Luke Li
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This is now the second place I’ve purchased through MPS advocates. Mark is exceptionally driven, patient and hard working when it comes to being a buyers advocate. He’s helped me progress through my property journey and finally achieve my dream place in a beautiful area of Melbourne.
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Kim Fiehn
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Mark was incredible to work with. He brought clarity, strategy and calm to the entire buying process and always made us feel supported and informed. He understood our priorities, protected our limits and gave honest advice that genuinely put our best interests first. His communication was excellent and he was always ahead of the game, helping us navigate every step with confidence. Thanks to Mark, we secured a home we truly love. We are very grateful for his expertise and would recommend him to anyone wanting a smart and stress‑free buying experience.
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Angela Pope
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Mark's professionalism and expertise helped us secure our new home. He clearly explained, and took us through the process of purchasing a home prior to auction, something we would not have achieved without his knowledge and ongoing communication. We highly recommend Mark to anyone looking to buy a property.
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Karlie Simpson
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Mark was fantastic in helping me navigate an online Auction, and helped me to successfully purchase my first home. Mark's expertise, knowledge and ability to simplify each step is second to none. I highly recommend Mark to anyone trying to enter the property market. Thanks Mark!
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Cheryl Tarlton
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Mark Thomson took all the stress out of selling my home as l lived here for a very long time. Mark was very professional and honest, the trust l had with Mark was extremely comfortable. My knowledge of the realestate was not great so l relied on Mark to advise me and direct me in the right direction. I will be using Mark as my Advocate to buy my new home I so appreciate the time and effort that Mark applied himself to this sell of my home Thank you so much Mark Chez
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Simon Beazleigh
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My partner and I have bought and sold with Mark. It has been a real pleasure to work with him through both. It's been so reassuring to have someone who we could trust for unbiased advice and benefit from his amazing knowledge of the real estate market. Mark was in our corner from the word go, always available to bounce ideas off but never too intrusive. When it came to representing us at auction, Mark listened to our requests and engaged the auction process with our interests front and centre. The outcomes were amazing; the investment with Mark paid dividends for us. I would highly recommend Mark's services to anyone buying or selling their property.
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Sherryl Garbutt
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I chose to go with Mark after a strong recommendation from friends who had used him, and I was not disappointed. I was pleased and relieved to have him on board when the purchase became very difficult. Mark’s experience, knowledge and skills were crucial to sorting it all out. In the end we got a great result, largely due to Mark. Throughout the long journey Mark kept in close touch and offered very personal service and support. I always knew he put his client first.
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ICG Financial Planning
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Mark Thompson is an outstanding property advocate. His deep market expertise, strategic approach, and strong negotiation skills delivered an excellent outcome. Mark communicates clearly, responds promptly, and consistently puts the client first. His professionalism and attention to detail made the entire process seamless. I would confidently recommend Mark to anyone seeking high-quality property advocacy.
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Local perspective

Melbourne knowledge,
without suburb boundaries.

From the inner north and east to established family markets across metropolitan Melbourne, MPS combines local agent relationships with independent market research—not assumptions.

Ivanhoe · Eaglemont · Macleod · Eltham · Northcote · Fitzroy · Kew · Balwyn · Doncaster · Blackburn · Ringwood · and across Melbourne

Market intelligence

Current signals, interpreted for real decisions.

Use the suburb comparison for structured evidence, then follow official rate and Victorian property signals for the wider market context.

A better first step

Before you make your next property move, let’s make a plan.

Book a complimentary, no-obligation consultation with Mark.