Agent selection
Interview and compare local agents, appraisals, commissions and methods of sale.
Melbourne vendor advocate
Sell with a Melbourne vendor advocate beside you—not across the table.
MPS helps Melbourne vendors choose the right agent, control campaign costs, assess buyer feedback and negotiate each decision from a position of clarity.
$0Out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee*Under the current commission arrangement
Independent campaign oversight
What does a vendor advocate do?
A vendor advocate, also called a seller’s advocate, helps property owners compare selling agents and make informed decisions throughout a sale. MPS reviews agent proposals, marketing costs, buyer feedback, offers and negotiation strategy on your behalf.
Your advocate is Mark Thompson, a fully licensed estate agent providing buyer and vendor advocacy across Melbourne. That extra layer of accountability helps you make decisions based on evidence—not campaign momentum.
Campaign control
Review marketing, presentation, weekly buyer feedback and spending before costs drift.
Negotiation support
Evaluate offers, reserve strategy and auction decisions with experienced guidance.
Vendor advocacy fee
$0out-of-pocket
vendor advocacy fee*
vendor advocacy fee*
Independent guidance without a separate out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee.
The MPS vendor advocacy fee is taken from the appointed selling agent’s commission, rather than added as a separate advocacy charge to you.
You still see the selling-agent commission, marketing and external campaign costs clearly. MPS adds the independent oversight—not another advocacy invoice.
*The exact commission arrangement and service inclusions are confirmed before the agent is appointed. Selling-agent commission, marketing and external campaign costs remain payable as disclosed in the sale proposal.
How the $0 out-of-pocket model works →
Compare agents with MPSTwo roles. One sale.
Vendor advocate or selling agent: what is the difference?
A second experienced perspective means the recommendations, costs and buyer response can be tested before you make the next decision.
Runs the campaign
- Markets and presents the property
- Conducts inspections and buyer follow-up
- Reports interest and manages the auction or private sale
Represents your decision-making
- Benchmarks agents, proposals and campaign costs
- Reviews feedback, strategy and recommendations independently
- Supports offer, reserve and negotiation decisions through settlement
$0 out-of-pocket vendor advocacy fee* under the current commission arrangement.
Talk through your sale →Campaign inclusions
Practical oversight at every stage.
From comparing agent proposals to reviewing offers, MPS helps you understand the evidence, costs and decisions at each stage of your sale.
Commission negotiation
Agent proposals are compared on evidence, fit, method of sale, marketing and commission—not appraisal alone.
Presentation support
An interior stylist provides written presentation recommendations at no cost, with trusted contractors coordinated for minor maintenance.
Sale readiness
MPS helps keep the Vendor’s Statement and other campaign preparation moving so the property is ready to sell.
Open inspections
MPS attends inspections, reviews buyer feedback weekly and holds the appointed agent accountable for transparent reporting.
Auction preparation
Pre-auction meetings include a written agenda, reserve guidance, vendor-bid planning and auction-day support.
Offer to settlement
Support continues through private-sale or post-auction negotiation, offer acceptance and the path to settlement.
The vendor process
Accountability from appraisal to settlement.
Presentation matters, but campaign discipline matters just as much. MPS keeps the recommendations, costs and buyer response visible throughout.
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Interview agents
Invite and assess suitable local agents against experience, approach, evidence and fit.
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Compare proposals
Review appraisals, commission, marketing schedules and proposed methods of sale on a like-for-like basis.
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Prepare the property
Coordinate presentation advice, trusted contractors and the practical work required before launch.
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Review the campaign
Check advertising, photography, copy, buyer feedback and expenditure throughout the campaign.
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Maintain accountability
Attend inspections and campaign meetings so feedback, interest and agent performance remain transparent.
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Negotiate the outcome
Support reserve decisions, offers, auction strategy, post-auction negotiation and settlement.
Sell with clarity.
Specialist support
Deceased estates handled with care and structure.
MPS can coordinate agent selection, contractors, property preparation and the sale campaign on behalf of executors and families.
The service creates an independent record of recommendations and decisions while reducing the practical workload during a difficult time.
Discuss an estate sale →Planning your property sale
Questions Melbourne sellers ask.
When should I speak to a vendor advocate?
Ideally, before appointing a selling agent or committing to a marketing package. MPS can compare appraisals, commissions and campaign proposals while your options are still open. If you have already signed an authority, discuss your current arrangement with Mark before assuming the full service or fee model can apply.
Can MPS help with a private sale as well as an auction?
Yes. Support includes comparing the proposed method of sale, reviewing buyer feedback and assessing offers. For an auction, MPS also provides reserve guidance and auction-day support. For a private sale or post-auction negotiation, the focus is on the offer, conditions and your priorities.
Which Melbourne areas does MPS cover?
MPS is based in Eaglemont and provides vendor advocacy across metropolitan Melbourne. Agent selection is tailored to the property and local market, rather than relying on one agency for every suburb. Tell Mark where you are selling and what support you need.
A better first step
Thinking of selling? Compare your options before appointing an agent.
Book a complimentary vendor strategy conversation with Mark.
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