About Hunter Gather | Buyers Agent Brisbane
Hunter Gather is a Brisbane-based premium independent buyer’s agency that helps individuals, families, couples and investors find and secure property across South East Queensland. Founded by Jacob Butler, the agency operates exclusively for the buyer, taking no commissions, kickbacks or referral fees from developers or selling agents. Hunter Gather’s founding philosophy — “We don’t find houses. We find homes” — reflects a bespoke, client-first approach rather than a one-size-fits-all process.
Hunter Gather works with first-home buyers, owner-occupiers, interstate and overseas purchasers, and investors across residential, commercial and development asset classes. The agency searches both on-market and off-market, drawing on trust-based relationships with selling agents across South East Queensland to access properties before they are publicly listed. Every client engagement begins with a written brief — covering budget, suburbs, must-haves and deal-breakers — that must be approved before the search begins.
The agency operates across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast. In Brisbane, the team covers the inner north and south, western suburbs and bayside. On the Gold Coast, they work across waterfront, hinterland and the northern corridor for both owner-occupiers and investors. On the Sunshine Coast, they cover Noosa, the coastal strip and the hinterland, including holiday asset purchases. The team’s stated point of difference is street-level local knowledge — agents live in the markets they buy in.
Hunter Gather was founded by Jacob Butler, whose background spans both sales and buyer representation. Senior buyers agents include Chavonne Olivier, David Thomas (with over 17 years of real estate experience) and Jillian Breen. The team collectively holds more than 100 years of combined experience and has secured over 700 homes representing more than $1.04 billion in property purchased. The agency holds a 5.0 rating from over 200 Google reviews.
Hunter Gather offers a free 30-minute discovery call with no obligation. Fees are structured as a percentage of the purchase price, quoted in writing before engagement and locked from that point. Clients can engage the agency for a full-service search and acquisition, or for targeted services such as property assessment and negotiation, auction bidding, or vendor advocacy when selling at the same time as buying.
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Specialties & services
Full Service Acquisition
Hunter Gather manages the entire purchase process across Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast — from written brief and on- and off-market search through to independent valuation, negotiation and settlement coordination.
Assess and Negotiate
For buyers who have already identified a property, Hunter Gather provides an independent valuation, risk assessment and professional negotiation on their behalf in the South East Queensland market.
Auction Bidding
Hunter Gather agrees a bidding limit and strategy with the client before auction day, then bids on the client's behalf so they are not making a six-figure decision under pressure on the footpath.
Vendor Advocacy
For clients selling and buying simultaneously, Hunter Gather selects the selling agent, agrees the campaign and price strategy, and holds the agent accountable throughout the sale process.
Commercial Investment Buying
Hunter Gather assists buyers acquiring commercial or investment assets across South East Queensland, applying the same independent, buyer-only representation used for residential purchases.
Investment focus: Auction bidding, Commercial investment, Full service property search, Investment property, Off-market access, Vendor advocacy
Reviews
Reviews from Google
Choosing Jillian's team at Hunter Gather Buyers' Agents was the best decision we made in our home-buying journey! I knew from the moment I spoke with Jillian that she would be the right person to help us with this immense task of purchasing our home in Brisbane (a market that we did not know well). Jillian was very responsive and the team’s efficiency and attention to detail made a usually stressful experience into something far less taxing. We were able to gain pre-market and off-market access to properties. The ability to have more time in a fast-paced, bull market like Brisbane’s is incomparable. Their ability to conduct thorough inspections of potential properties on our behalf and assess them according to our criteria—providing detailed reports, photos, and videos— saved us time and travel. However, I think the most important factor was that Jillian noticed details that we would never have thought about. Having an experienced person critically inspect homes for us was priceless. Beyond her experience in selling and now buying homes, her knowledge in renovations also allowed her to provide realistic property assessments and rough cost estimates for any projects to be considered. We learned so much from her. In fact, Jillian and Kate made the whole process so enjoyable that we actually missed seeing them every Saturday! Ultimately, their network, strategy and knowledge of the Brisbane market meant that we were able to purchase a property within budget while also meeting all of our original criteria without compromise. We truly believe this would not have been doable without her and her team. We couldn't be happier with the outstanding outcome and would not hesitate to recommend Jillian and Kate to anyone!
Sybil Yeung · 3 months agoI didn’t originally think about getting a buyer’s agent, but working with Lily turned out to be the best decision I’ve made. As a first-time homebuyer, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Lily made the entire process smooth and stress-free. She secured the perfect first home for me, and her attention to detail and care in handling my special circumstances was second to none. I always felt supported, informed, and confident in every step we took. I’m so grateful for Lily’s dedication and highly recommend her to anyone considering buying a home—you won’t regret it. Thank you, Lily.
Maria · 3 months agoThe Hunter Gather team are consummate professionals and made our buying journey a truly efficient and enjoyable experience. From our very first introductory call, all the way through to final negotiations and contracting, the team provided incredible levels of service and engagement. Defined by clear and regular communications, a genuine interest in our needs and extensive expertise, Chavonne, Anna and the team were first class. The process was seamless, balancing detail and rigour with a personal touch, which was greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend Hunter Gather for anyone looking for expert levels of service, with a warm and welcoming team!
Brendan Keane · 3 months agoI was very happy with Hunter Gather's service. They always acted professionally and made sure I was informed and guided me through every step of the process. They put my interests first and proved to be a trusted partner. They took much of the stress out of the buying process. Thanks Chavonne, Lily and Anna for all your hard work.
Mitchell Heading · 3 months agoWe recommend David to our customers who are searching for a quality buyers agent, so it was a no-brainer to use David when we were looking for our new home. The process from prospecting to settling into our new home took just over 5 weeks. David absolutely nailed the brief and tailored our search to perfection. It made the search seamless and actually enjoyable. A genuine, kind and just an overall great person who cares, something that is often lost these days. We can't thank him enough!
Jamie Hubon · 3 months agoFrequently asked questions
What does Hunter Gather charge for their buyer's agent service?
Hunter Gather's fee is a percentage of the purchase price, which varies depending on the service and complexity of the brief. The fee is quoted in writing before you commit and is locked from the point of engagement. The initial discovery call is free and carries no obligation.
What suburbs and areas does Hunter Gather cover?
Hunter Gather buys across South East Queensland, covering Brisbane (inner north and south, western suburbs and bayside), the Gold Coast (waterfront, hinterland and northern corridor) and the Sunshine Coast (Noosa, the coastal strip and the hinterland).
Does Hunter Gather have access to off-market properties?
Yes. Hunter Gather searches both on-market and off-market, using trust-based relationships with selling agents across South East Queensland to access properties before they are publicly listed.
Can Hunter Gather help if I am buying from interstate or overseas?
Yes. Hunter Gather regularly acts for interstate and overseas buyers, conducting inspections and providing honest video walkthroughs and reports on their behalf, and coordinating negotiation and settlement remotely.
Is Hunter Gather independent, or does it take commissions from developers?
Hunter Gather is fully independent. The agency takes no commissions, kickbacks or referral fees from developers or selling agents — its only fee comes from the buyer client.
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