Taking Back Saturday

By happy buyers club

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 & Cha... more

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How many episodes does Taking Back Saturday have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.

Taking Back Saturday episodes:

September 19, 2024 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!
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19min
September 12, 2024One 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
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31min
September 05, 2024with 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
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17min
August 29, 2024What 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
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20min
August 22, 2024 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.
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23min
August 15, 2024What 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?
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21min
August 08, 2024with 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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31min
August 01, 2024Confident buyers
In this week’s TBS podcast, Chayse and Sam talk about one of the most important things separating buyers from non-buyers and that is confidence. Through purposeful research and preparation, any buyer can build confidence, offer in accordance and actually buy.
Key Takeaways
Find out everything you can about suitable properties ahead of inspecting (no surprises)

Keep a finger on the pulse for what is selling up to the minute in your market
Use checklists and shared notes to keep track of the information for every property of interest
Never stop asking questions. Have a “what’s the next question” mentality
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18min
July 25, 2024Look beyond the pretty pictures
In this weeks podcast, Sam and Chayse talk through the importance of looking beyond the beautifully curated marketing photos when assessing a property listed for sale.

Key Takeaways:
How to spot a functional and future proofed floor plan

Become a natural light expert and understand how the aspect of the home utilises light

Use google street view to preview the neighbourhood

Resources to discover more about the property beyond whats on realestate.com.au (list below)
Zoning - https://cityplan.brisbane.qld.gov.au/eplan/
Flooding - https://fam.brisbane.qld.gov.au/?page=Map---Standard
Town Planning - https://developmenti.brisbane.qld.gov.au/Home/MapSearch
Crime Map - https://qps-ocm.s3-ap-southeast-2.amazonaws.com/index.html
School Catchments - https://www.qgso.qld.gov.au/maps/edmap/
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23min
July 18, 2024The weird and wonderful world of off-market properties
This week Sam and Chayse dive into the often complex world of off-market properties and how to best uncover and navigate these opportunities with selling agents.

Key Takeaways:
Understanding the different forms of off-market properties

The pros and cons of buying off-market

Ask why it’s off-market

How to source (and how to actually purchase) off-market
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20min

FAQs about Taking Back Saturday:

How many episodes does Taking Back Saturday have?

The podcast currently has 103 episodes available.