Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast

Top 5 Tips for Dealing with Real Estate Agents


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With the most recent Four Corners Exposé on the secret tactics and questionable practices of some real estate agents, it’s easy to feel intimidated by the real estate industry, especially when you’re a first time home buyer.

In this episode, we're going to give you our top five tips for dealing with real estate agents when in search of your first home. Listen closely and you'll learn how to protect yourself from high-pressure tactics, how to negotiate effectively, and how to avoid common mistakes that could cost you money.

By the end of this episode, you'll have a clear understanding of how to deal with real estate agents and navigate the buying process with confidence. We hope that these tips will help you to find your dream home and help you avoid some of the common pitfalls faced by first home buyers in Australia.

Episode Highlights:

00:00 - Top 5 tips for dealing with real estate agents in the purchase of your first home

02:15 - Meighan’s unique house of the week

03:48 - Survey reveals low trust in real estate agents & influencers

07:34 - Don't make costly mistakes in selecting your buyer's agent

11:33 - Tip #1: Understanding that real estate agents do NOT represent you

18:34 - Tip #2: Avoid costly mistakes by asking the right questions

33:38 - Tip #3: Agents speak; watch their language

36:46 - Tip #4: What every buyer should know about real estate agent processes

39:33 - Tip #5: Should the negotiation process influence your property buying decision?

Resources:

  • Episode 32: How Do You Choose a Buyers Agent (and do You Actually Need One)? https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/032
  • 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:
  • 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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Your First Home Buyer Guide PodcastBy Veronica Morgan & Meighan Wells


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