In today's installment of our bad advice series, we delve into a piece of guidance that's often thrown around in the world of home buying: "Keep your cards close to your chest, don't tell the agent anything." It's the kind of advice that seems wise on the surface, but is it truly beneficial for first-time home buyers in Australia?

Join us as we break down the misconceptions surrounding this advice and explore the nuances and why following it blindly can lead to unexpected challenges in your home-buying journey. While it might sound like a prudent approach to negotiation, our experts will shed light on how transparency with the agent can actually work in your favour.

Tune in now to discover why "Don't Tell the Agent Anything" might not be the golden rule you thought it was and how to navigate this crucial aspect of your home-buying journey.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:09 - Meighan’s special house of the week

03:40 - Should you be talking to your agent about your budget?

08:14 - These are areas you don’t need to disclose to your agent

10:23 - The importance of creating an emotional connection with your agent first

12:09 - Don’t put yourself in a position where the agent is able to apply pressure on you

14:29 - When “don’t tell the agent anything” can be treated as bad advice

18:56 - The type of buyer that agents typically hate

Resources:

• FREE TRAINING: How to make an educated decision so you buy your first home with the right amount of debt https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/webinar
• Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/
• Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our 10-step online course for first time home buyers https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG
• If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast [email protected]
• Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent? https://www.gooddeeds.com.au
• Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au
• Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent? https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/
• Work with Meighan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/

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