Frequently asked questions (FAQs)
What is Minty?
Minty is an online real estate platform that connects home sellers in Australia with top-performing real estate agents at discounted commission rates. Minty's service is 100% free for customers to use, with no obligation to sign or move forward with any of the agent matches they provide.
Does Minty cost money?
No. Finding an agent through Minty is 100% free for buyers and sellers, and there's no commitment required. Pretty cool, huh?
How does Minty save home sellers money?
Minty has pre-negotiated a reduced 1.5% commission fee with their network of over 1,000 top real estate agents across Australia. This allows Minty customers to save thousands on their home sale compared to typical 2% - 3% commissions.
Is Minty's service free to use?
Yes, Minty's agent-matching service is 100% free to use. There is no obligation to sign or move forward with any of the agents they recommend. Customers can interview as many agents as they like until they find the perfect match.
Why should I trust Minty's recommendations?
Minty uses actual sales data, client reviews, and machine learning technology to find the best real estate agent for you. The only way an agent can influence our recommendation is by doing consistently great work for their clients. With over 1,000+ agents and 1 million transactions in our database, we can help connect you with a top agent based on their actual skills and experience.
We've built our matching algorithm to compare and contrast real estate agents on their historical performance with clients who have needs similar to yours. We factor in dozens of variables into our analysis, including but not limited to the agent's:
Transaction Volume
Property Type Specialisation
Days on Market Average
Sale to List Ratios
And more
How is Minty different from realestate.com.au and domain.com.au?
Unlike many of the other real estate websites out there, Minty does not allow real estate agents to advertise anywhere on our platform. We strive for objectivity and transparency in our agent recommendations and so we keep all of our recommendations 100% data-driven and based exclusively on historical performance.
Why do agents work with Minty and offer discounts?
We know you’re excited to get teamed up with a top agent — and rest assured, our agents are just as excited to be working with you. Minty works with more than 1,000 agents across Australia from major brands and top regional real estate agencies, like Harcourts, LJ Hooker, Century 21, RE/MAX, Belle Property, and more. We provide our partners with a steady stream of new business so they can focus their attention on doing what they do best: Selling and buying homes. Because we help them save on the typical cost of finding new clients, they’re able to pass those savings along to you in the form of a reduced listing fee or home buyer rebate.
Where in Australia is Minty available?
Yes! Minty's service is available in New South Wales, Victoria, Queensland, South Australia and Western Australia. We partner with hundreds of top-rated real estate agents all across Australia to help you save thousands when buying or selling a home. Get in touch to learn more and get started! Submit your info via the link below and we’ll help you set up a preliminary consultation with a top-performing real estate agent in your suburb. Remember, the referral is 100% free and there’s never an obligation to sign or move forward.
Why should I use Minty to find an agent?
Minty makes finding the right real estate agent fast and easy — and we help you get the most possible value when you sell or buy. We have a vetted, nationwide network of 1,000s top-performing real estate agents from all the major brands, like Ray White, LJ Hooker, Harcourts, Belle Property and more. You get multiple agent matches, hand-picked based on your specific needs and preferences, to compare and interview with no commitment. If you don't like the agents we recommend, you can request additional matches — or simply walk away.
Our service is 100% free with no obligation. All of the agents we work with offer our special discounts to people who come to them through our platform. That means you can focus entirely on choosing the best fit, knowing you'll get the same incredible savings no matter who you go with.
The Minty Concierge Team will guide you through the entire process, from weighing your options and making the best choice, to managing the relationship with your agent to ensure they deliver exceptional service and outcomes.
How does Minty get top agents to offer such low commission rates?
Minty has an ongoing business relationship with the agents we partner with, which gives us more leverage to negotiate lower rates. We send our partners a steady stream of new prospective clients at zero upfront cost. We also pre-screen each prospect for them, so they’re only being introduced to qualified and motivated sellers and buyers. This saves the agents countless hours and thousands of dollars in marketing expenses. Plus they get more signs in front yards, positive online reviews, and personal referrals from happy clients. All of this allows them to offer our customers special discounted rates and remain profitable.
How does Minty make money?
When you complete your transaction with the agent recommended by Minty, the agent pays us a customary agent-to-agent referral fee. It's a standard industry practice for agents to pay these types of fees to other parties like relocation companies or agencies. Virtually every agent is happy to do so because otherwise they'd have to spend lots of time and money finding clients themselves or advertising on sites like realestate.com.au. This all means we can achieve a win-win: Minty is free for you but is still able to provide objective information. And best of all, we only make money if we help you achieve your goals, so our interests are aligned with yours. We're incentivised to help you find the perfect agent for your needs who will help you achieve the best outcome.
Do agents pay to be listed on Minty?
No. There's no way for an agent to purchase advertising on Minty or pay for preferential positioning on our site. The only way agents can influence Minty's rankings is to do better work for clients, handle more transactions, and improve their stats. Our recommendations are transparent, performance based, and data driven - that's how we keep them objective.
Can I use Minty if I'm already working with a real estate agent?
Absolutely. If you're unhappy with your current real estate agent, or even if you're just curious to see how they compare to the top agents in your area, we encourage you to explore your options.
Why does Minty call me to discuss my agent matches?
Real estate is a highly personal business and there's only so much we can get to know about your needs from an online form. The better we understand the situation you're in, what you're looking to do, and what your motivations and personality are like, the more we can refine your search. At the end of the day, we want you to have the best possible experience working with the agent we recommend and talking to you about your needs is the best way to ensure you find a perfect fit.
Do I need to use the agent that Minty recommended?
You're under no obligation to work with any of the real estate agents we recommend. Our goal is to bring more transparency to a process that traditionally lacks it and present you with these performance-based recommendations so that you can make an informed decision.
