Sterling Property Buyers

We built our own financial freedom through property. Now let us help you build yours.

On or off market, Sterling Property Buyers secures the right property at the right price — for homebuyers and investors across Australia.

A boutique buyer’s agency where you deal directly with the people doing the work. No volume churn, no sub-contractors, no kickbacks. Just expert, independent advice and a relentless focus on your result.

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BOUTIQUE Buyer’s Agent

Who we help

Whether you’re buying your first home, your forever home, your sea-change, or your next investment — there’s a specialist here for you.

First-home buyers getting a foothold without overpaying or making a costly first mistake.
Families, upsizers & downsizers who want the right home in the right street, not just whatever’s left after auction.
Investors chasing cash-flow-positive, high-growth property anywhere in the country.
Women investors building wealth and confidence on their own terms.

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of property investing and buying experience

properties secured for clients

bought off or pre-market

clients at a time — you’re never one of a crowd

Meet Sterling Property Buyers

Boutique by design. Independent by principle.

Sterling Property Buyers is led by Barney Ellevsen, who brings 30 years of real estate investing and education to every purchase. We’re not a volume agency — we’re a small, hands-on team, and when you engage us, you work with us directly from the first call to the keys in your hand.

We do one thing, and we do it without compromise: represent the buyer. We don’t sell property. We don’t on-sell you finance, insurance, accounting or legal services. We don’t accept referral fees or kickbacks. Our only job is to get you the best property at the best price — and that’s the only outcome we’re paid to deliver.

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experienced buyers agent

Our Services

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Home

Area specialists for Greater Wollongong, the Wollongong northern suburbs and Sydney’s Northern Beaches. We find it, appraise it, negotiate it and project-manage it through to settlement.

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Residential Investment

Cash-flow-positive property in high-growth locations, chosen from 20+ data metrics — not gut feel. We hand you the numbers before you commit a cent.

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Commercial Investment

Income-producing commercial and multi-residential assets, sourced and assessed for yield and growth. Boarding houses, unit blocks, mixed-use — we know the asset class.

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we can help you

The Sterling Difference…

You deal with the owner —
not a sub-contractor.

Many buyer’s agencies hand you to a sub-contracted ex-sales agent the moment you sign. We don’t. You get the person whose name is on the door.

Truly independent advice.

No referral fees. No kickbacks. No on-selling. We are paid by you, for you — so our advice is never compromised by someone else’s commission.

Off and pre-market access.

Decades of local relationships mean we see properties before they hit the portals — and often before anyone else gets a look.

Real runs on the board.

Barney and Ruth have built a multi-million-dollar portfolio generating a six-figure passive income. We’ve done what we help our clients do.

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   Andrew Parry 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. This was our first step into investment property and we can't thank Sterling Property Buyers enough for their support and mentoring through the whole process of finding and securing the right property. Barney's experience, positive can do attitude and ability to communicate gave us the information we needed to evaluate our options, allowing us to focus on the property fitting in with our goals rather than wondering what we may have missed.
I will use Sterling Property Buyers again without hesitation.
  
 
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   Nic Constantine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Being first-home buyers, having Barney on board as our buyer’s agent was an incredible experience. Having never purchased a house before, there was so much we didn’t know about the process. To have someone with such an extensive wealth of knowledge working on our side made the entire journey much easier and far less overwhelming.
Barney is professional yet very relatable, making the process both smooth and enjoyable. He was always available when we needed him, attending the many open houses we visited and quickly pointing out the pros and cons of each property. He understood exactly what we were looking for in a family home and never deviated from our vision, ensuring that every property he recommended aligned with our needs.
From the very beginning, Barney guided us through every step of the process. He helped us search for the right home, negotiated with real estate agents on our behalf, connected us with a trusted conveyancer, reviewed contracts, and even walked us through the final settlement inspection. Thanks to his expertise, we were able to secure a home in a location we never thought possible within our budget.
What stood out most was his integrity and dedication to our best interests. Despite being new to the home-buying process, we always felt confident and well-informed. Barney made sure that the real estate agents we dealt with never took advantage of our inexperience. He truly had our back every step of the way.
If you’re looking for a buyer’s agent who is knowledgeable, reliable, and genuinely invested in finding you the perfect home, I cannot recommend Barney highly enough.
  
 
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   Kate Constantine 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Working with Barney from Sterling Property Buyers was a wonderful experience. He was both professional and highly knowledgeable, offering valuable insights into properties and suburbs ideal for first-time homebuyers. Barney took the time to truly understand what we were looking for, ensuring we found the best options that met our needs. His dedication and willingness to guide us through every step of the process made everything so much easier. I highly recommend Barney to anyone seeking expert advice in the property market!
  
 
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   Andres Rodriguez 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Amazing service & great support all the steps of the way!
  
 
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   Michael Mear 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We recently purchased an investment property and had the pleasure of working with Barney as our buyer’s agent. His deep market knowledge, keen eye for property potential, and expertise in liaising with real estate agents made the entire process seamless. From identifying properties that matched our criteria to negotiating the best price and handling key aspects like contracts and pest reports, Barney took care of everything.
What truly stood out was his dedication—he was always just a phone call away, ready to answer any questions and provide valuable guidance. His hard work and attention to detail secured us a fantastic property for a great price, and we couldn’t be happier with the service he provided.
If you’re considering investing in property, I highly recommend Barney. His expertise and commitment bring incredible value to the buying process.
  
 
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   Katie Malone 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Our experience with Sterling Property Buyers was absolutely exceptional.

We were able to secure the perfect property that ticked every box we had.

Barney’s property knowledge and market insights were invaluable.

Barney was patient, thorough and beyond generous with his time.

I look forward to working with Barney again in the future and wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Sterling Property Buyers.

Thank you Barney for helping us so much with our journey.
  
 
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   Margot Bertrand 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We couldn't be more pleased with the exceptional service provided by Barney. From start to finish, he made the entire process of purchasing an investment property smooth and stress-free. Barney was incredibly thorough, handling every detail from finding the right property to negotiating a fantastic price on our behalf. He even went above and beyond in securing a property with an outstanding rental yield, which has already proven to be a great investment. We highly recommend Barney to anyone looking to purchase property—his professionalism, expertise, and dedication truly set him apart!
  
 
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   Kristijan Krcoski 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Had a great experience with Barney, who helped me purchase my first property. Barney was very knowledgeable and keen to help, would highly recommend.
  
 
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   Veronica Dummett 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I used Barney from Sterling Property buyers to acquire an investment property. The whole process was fast and easeful for a first timer, they were there every step of the way. Barney not only helps you buy property, as a successful investor himself, he also educates along the way around investing. This has turned something that once felt impossible into something that now feels very in reach.
Barney and his team and genuine people that truly want the best for their clients. I highly recommend Barney and will continue to use him for future deals.
  
 
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   Chris Baldwin 
 
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. As first home buyers we were feeling that we didn't have the experience to navigate the process on our own. We got in contact with Barney at Sterling Property Buyers to help us close and it was the best decision we could have made. He was extremely generous with his time and expertise, and put us in touch with his network of excellent contacts. He helped us avoid a hidden stinker, then secure an amazing home in a hotly contested selling campaign. I can't recommend him highly enough. If you are on the fence about paying for a buyer's agent, just consider how much money you have on the line, and how much a blunder could cost you. The seller has a professional in their corner, you should too.

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Sterling Property Buyers

We built our own financial freedom through property. Now let us help you build yours.

On or off market, Sterling Property Buyers secures the right property at the right price — for homebuyers and investors across Australia.

BOUTIQUE Buyer’s Agent

Who we help

Meet Sterling Property Buyers

Boutique by design. Independent by principle.

experienced buyers agent

Our Services

Find my