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- How to buy before Christmas
Christmas is only 75 days away so if you want to be hosting Christmas lunch from your newly purchased home, this is the podcast for you.
Chayse and Sam break it down, step by step, to give you the necessary tools to buy well in the next 6 weeks (and yes, it can be done!)
Key Takeaways
- The importance of a good mortgage broker, a solid pre-approval and confidence in your finance terms
- Non-negotiables
- Finding examples that you would have bought in the past and how to use them
- When to contact sales agents
- The power of a midweek open home
16 min - Talking auctions with Australia's best auctioneer
When it comes to talking all things auctions, there is no one better equipped than Justin Nickerson of Apollo Auctions, who joins Sam on this week's podcast.
Justin is a wealth of knowledge, having called thousands of auctions and his perspective and insight he provides is must listen for buyers and real estate tragics alike.
Key Takeaways:
- Biggest mistake buyers make at auctions
- What is the role of an auctioneer?
- What happens behind closed doors when an auction pauses?
- Bidding strategies
- Auction negotiation secrets
24 min - Q&A with S&C
In this special Q&A episode, Sam and Chayse dive into some burning listener questions from our recent Instagram call out.
We cover a broad range of topics from flood zones to building and pest reports, managing expectations to upgrading in a tough market.
Thank you to everyone who reached out. Keep an eye out and don’t forget to send in your questions for our next Q&A session!
29 min - with Emily Wallace of Wallace Advocates
They say you should never meet your heroes but in this instance, that couldn’t be further from the truth.
This week’s special guest is Emily Wallace, one of Melbourne’s best buyers advocates, the founder and director of Wallace Advocates, TikTok and instagram star and a huge inspiration behind happy buyers club.
Chayse and Emily discuss all things buyer education, preparation and negotiation. Emily’s tips and advice is priceless for all buyers but in particular first home buyers. Enjoy!
19 min - One for the sellers
Every seller was a buyer once and almost every seller starts as a buyer.
On this week's podcast, Sam and Chayse discuss all things selling and how to best navigate the sale of your home.
Key Takeaways
- Buy first or sell first?
- Stay in control - negotiate the settlement timeframe
- What to look for in a sales agent?
- Selling on market vs off market
- Make it easy for buyers to offer
31 min - with Meagan Muir of Place Estate Agents
It was an honour to have Meagan Muir of Place Estate Agents on the podcast this week. With Chayse on the other side of the desk, Meagan takes a deep dive into her career and experiences in real estate and what she has learnt along the way.
Key Takeaways:
- How to minimise stresses for both sellers and buyers alike
- How to use technology to effectively communicate with the best agents and get on their shopping lists
- The owner wants to sell their property to someone who actually likes it, so let them know!
- Agents want to help buyers and guide them through the process if required
- Top tips for buyers: preparation, confidence and compromise
17 min - What does the future hold?
Off the back of some interesting market insights last weekend, Sam and Chayse explore what that means for buyers in the Brisbane market both now and into the future.
Key Takeaways:
- Lower than expected clearance rates and what that actually means
- Is the market crashing? Is the market flat? Is now the time to strike?
- More agents choosing not to auction properties as there is a sense that buyers are paying more money on the first weekend instead
- Bank interest rates are shifting - what does that mean for buyers in the next 12 months
- Be confident in the decisions you are making
20 min - with Patrick Ivey of Harcourts Property Centre
Joining Chayse on the podcast this week is special guest, Patrick Ivey of Harcourts Property Centre.
A high flyer on Brisbane’s south side, Pat’s success has been built on a foundation of great communication and hard work. An excellent guest for our Taking Back Saturday audience, as he’s an ally to both buyers and sellers alike.Pat shares his thoughts on the state of the market, how the industry has changed over the past decade and how buyers can get ahead from an agent’s perspective.
23 min - What are we seeing in the market right now?
This week on Taking Back Saturday, Sam and Chayse take a deeper dive into the July market data and what it means for buyers currently searching for their next property.
Key Takeaways:
- Some months are quieter than others. By identifying this and understanding why, buyers can use it to their advantage.
- Prepare for and get a head start on the Spring selling season.
- Why do properties sell pre-auction and what to do if you find yourself in this situation
- Sellers want a result before Christmas. Be upfront with agents pre-market or very early in a campaign - what buys it today?
21 min - with Josh Sawyer of PMC Property Buyers
Sam took over the hosting duties for the podcast this week and was joined by a special Taking Back Saturday guest, fellow buyers agent, Josh Sawyer of PMC Property Buyers. Josh is a southside property expert and a very experienced and knowledgeable BA so it was a great opportunity to hear his advice for buyers and thoughts on the market in general.
Key Takeaways:
- Focus on the process, not the outcome
- Listen more, talk less
- Be careful who you listen to
- Prepare well
- Don’t get fixated on a particular location
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About Taking Back Saturday
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Buying a house is hard. The market is competitive and for a lot of buyers, it feels like everything is stacked against them and they don't know where to turn or who to trust. Join Sam Hunter & Chayse Jones from Happy Buyers Club every week as they explore and unlock the often complicated world of real estate to help every day aussies understand how real estate really works. Think of this as home buyer therapy.
Learn more - https://linktr.ee/happybuyersclub