In today's episode, we talk about one home buyer's experience on her journey towards homeownership, marked by overcoming costly mistakes to achieve success. Meet Amanda, a determined individual whose path to owning a home was paved with challenges and valuable lessons. It's a story of resilience and growth, where Amanda's mindset evolved significantly along the way.

Early on, Amanda encountered setbacks with her first property purchases, which got even tougher when she and her partner split up. However, through perseverance and guidance from Meighan & Veronica and Your First Home Buyer Guide, Amanda learned a lot and gained confidence in dealing with the real estate market.

Listen in to find out how Amanda's careful research and patient approach paid off when she finally negotiated and bought her dream home. Her journey is all about bouncing back, learning from mistakes, and picking up tips for anyone looking to buy their own place.

Join us as we share Amanda's learnings, imparting practical advice to others who are also aspiring to buy their first home.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Introduction

02:50 - Amanda's initial interest in homeownership

04:19 - The mistakes Amanda made in her first property purchases

09:57 - What happened when Amanda and her partner decided to split

14:52 - Amanda’s turning point in her home buying journey

19:30 - How doing the Homebuyer Academy course helped Amanda gain confidence

20:31 - Amanda's research and strategy in finding the right property

22:08 - The importance of patience and being prepared to walk away

22:58 - Amanda's successful negotiation and purchase of the property

24:39 - The role of support and guidance in Amanda's home buying journey

25:59 - Amanda's reflection on her learning experience and advice for others

Resources:

• FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a professional https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse
• Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers
• Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/
• Join our Facebook Group to get access to free monthly live Q&A sessions
• https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourfirsthomebuyerguideaustralia
• Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our ultimate 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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