Question 1

What is 80 Metrics Property Advisory and who is it for?

Accepted Answer

80 Metrics works for clients who want evidence, not opinion — and who understand that the decision matters more than the transaction.

Question 2

What is the 80 Metrics framework and how is it applied to property decisions?

Accepted Answer

The framework is four steps — Discovery, Research, Direction, Execution — that turn a client's goals and 80+ market metrics into one specific recommendation, then manage it through to completion.

Question 3

What makes 80 Metrics different from other buyer's agents and buyer's advocates in Australia?

Accepted Answer

The question 80 Metrics asks first is not ‘which property?’ It is ‘what decision needs to be made, and what does the data say?’

Question 4

What is a Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) and why does it matter?

Accepted Answer

A Qualified Property Investment Adviser (QPIA) is a formal credential issued by PIPA to Australian property investment advisers who meet education, experience, and ethics standards. Matthew Clark of 80 Metrics holds the QPIA designation.

Question 5

What does a buyer's agent or buyer's advocate do, and how is 80 Metrics different?

Accepted Answer

The market determines the suburb, not the other way around.

Question 6

How much does a buyer's agent or buyer's advocate cost in Australia?

Accepted Answer

80 Metrics charges 2% plus GST of the purchase price for buyer advocacy, payable on settlement. No upfront fee. Other buyer's advocates charge differently. The cost of not using an evidence-based buyer's advocate can significantly exceed the advisory fee.

Question 7

Can 80 Metrics help with buying a property inside an SMSF?

Accepted Answer

An SMSF purchase requires the property to be chosen for the fund, not just for yield. 80 Metrics understands both the strategic and compliance dimensions of SMSF property selection.

Question 8

Does 80 Metrics provide suburb reports or standalone property research?

Accepted Answer

No — 80 Metrics doesn't sell standalone suburb or market reports. The 80+ metric analysis is only produced as part of an active client engagement.

Question 9

What is vendor advocacy, and why do most Australian property sellers not use one?

Accepted Answer

Vendor advocacy is independent professional representation for property sellers in Australia. A vendor advocate oversees the selling agent's process — pricing, marketing, and negotiation — to protect the vendor's outcome.

Question 10

How much does vendor advocacy cost with 80 Metrics?

Accepted Answer

Independent representation does not cost the vendor more than selling alone. The selling agent earns less commission — the vendor gains an independent advocate and potentially avoids $8,000–$12,000 in non-refundable advertising costs.

Question 11

What is a pre-market property test and when should I use one before selling?

Accepted Answer

A pre-market property test is a structured 30-day program that tests buyer demand before a full public sales campaign. Offered as Pathway A in 80 Metrics' vendor advocacy service alongside direct-to-campaign (Pathway B).

Question 12

Can I replace my real estate agent mid-campaign in Australia if they are underperforming?

Accepted Answer

Most vendors sign with an agent and have no independent mechanism to hold them accountable. 80 Metrics is that mechanism.

Question 13

How do I know whether to sell or hold my investment property in Australia?

Accepted Answer

A property portfolio review is an independent assessment of each property using 80+ market metrics, producing a specific buy/hold/sell recommendation for each asset.

Question 14

How much does a Portfolio Review cost with 80 Metrics?

Accepted Answer

A $3,000 review that reveals a $50,000 opportunity cost in a stalling asset — or confidently confirms a hold — is one of the most commercially efficient decisions a property investor can make.

Question 15

What happens after a Portfolio Review — does 80 Metrics help with execution?

Accepted Answer

The Portfolio Review is not a report that sits in a drawer. It is the first phase of a decision. Execution is always available.

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