Bad Advice Series: Don't Tell the Agent Anything!

Published: Sept. 26, 2023, 7 p.m.

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In today\'s installment of our bad advice series, we delve into a piece of guidance that\'s often thrown around in the world of home buying: "Keep your cards close to your chest, don\'t tell the agent anything." It\'s the kind of advice that seems wise on the surface, but is it truly beneficial for first-time home buyers in Australia?

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Join us as we break down the misconceptions surrounding this advice and explore the nuances and why following it blindly can lead to unexpected challenges in your home-buying journey. While it might sound like a prudent approach to negotiation, our experts will shed light on how transparency with the agent can actually work in your favour.

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Tune in now to discover why "Don\'t Tell the Agent Anything" might not be the golden rule you thought it was and how to navigate this crucial aspect of your home-buying journey.

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Episode Highlights:

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00:00 - Introduction

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02:09 - Meighan\\u2019s special house of the week

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03:40 - Should you be talking to your agent about your budget?

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08:14 - These are areas you don\\u2019t need to disclose to your agent

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10:23 - The importance of creating an emotional connection with your agent first

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12:09 - Don\\u2019t put yourself in a position where the agent is able to apply pressure on you

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14:29 - When \\u201cdon\\u2019t tell the agent anything\\u201d can be treated as bad advice

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18:56 - The type of buyer that agents typically hate

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