There’s a lot that goes into buying your first home, both practical and personal. You picture your furniture in the living room, your dog in the backyard, and before you know it, your heart’s saying yes while your gut is whispering no.

In this episode, Meighan and Veronica unpack one of the hardest lessons in home buying: knowing when to walk away. They break down the difference between healthy compromise and costly mistakes, showing you how to spot the red flags that make a property wrong for you.

They also explore the psychology behind buyer’s remorse, how intuition plays a role, and why walking away doesn’t mean starting over; it means getting smarter.

If you’ve ever stood in a property wondering, “Am I being too picky?” — this episode will help you answer that question with confidence.

Listen now and learn how to protect your goals, trust your gut, and say no to the wrong home, so you can say yes to the right one.

Episode Highlights

00:00 – Buying Smarter: Why Walking Away Can Be a Win

04:04 – How Emotions Blind You to Property Red Flags

06:50 – The Red Flags That Say: This Isn’t the One

13:05 – Trust Your Gut — But Back It with Data

16:54 – Real Buyers, Real Lessons: When ‘No’ Saved Them Thousands

23:14 – How Saying No Leads to Your Perfect Yes

Mentions

• Episode 252 - Are You Being Too Picky For Your Own Good?

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