Purchasing property can be a stressful and daunting time whether it’s your first home or your fifth, competition and short timeframes to make decisions are key factors in the sometimes overwhelming process.

I have a number of frustrated friends who are ready to buy; they have their finance pre-approved but seem to just keep missing out on properties. I can understand their concern, as I too have been in a similar position. What if there was a way for serious buyers to have an edge over the rest of the market?

In today's day and age, information is expected to be instant. Google, news sites, social media—information is available everywhere, instantly... so why should real estate be any different?

In the real estate industry it's common for properties to be kept "secret" before they are released publicly. This is not necessarily intentional; it's more about logistics. While a property is being prepared for sale, home styling, professional photography, video production and all other property marketing is being organised, it could potentially sit as a file on a desk somewhere for weeks or in some cases, even months.

ToopVault is our answer to easier real estate transactions.

First launching in 2013, ToopVault is a secure place where our clients' properties are kept while they are being prepared for public release. Members of ToopVault are serious buyers who have all been approved by us. ToopVault allows our clients to attract buyers to their property from day one (our Sales Partners can load the property into ToopVault live before they even leave your property). ToopVault also means that serious buyers—like my friends—can apply and have access to information before anyone else. They can view and even purchase property before it hits the market!

ToopVault also offers our vendors a chance to sell their property with reduced marketing costs (signboards, brochures, photography, video, online portals etc.) and open inspections.

So if you're tired of missing out, or you just want to find your next home sooner, stay one step ahead and register for ToopVault membership at www.vault.toop.com.au.