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Is a Buyer’s Agent worth it… or just another costly expense?

In today’s episode, we’re unpacking one of the most misunderstood roles in the property game:

The Buyer’s Agent (BA). 

Following the cautionary tale from Jayson in episode 545, we’re diving deep into: 

✅ What a buyer’s agent actually does (and what they shouldn’t be doing)
✅ Who needs one — and who probably doesn’t
✅ How to tell if your buyer’s agent is working in your best interest
✅ The red flags to avoid (like hidden commissions, rookie mistakes, and slick sales tactics)
✅ And the 8-step process great BAs use to deliver results

Whether you’re an overwhelmed first-time buyer, a busy professional, or just wondering if a buyer’s agent is worth the fee, this episode will give you clarity, confidence, and the right questions to ask.

Tune in now!

 

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Timestamps  

  • 0:00 – Would You Trust the Other Side’s Lawyer? Why a Selling Agent Isn’t on Your Side
  • 1:24 – Our book is OFFICIALLY out!
  • 2:58 – Mindset Minute: The #1 thing holding most people back
  • 5:52 – PART 1: Should You Use a Buyer’s Agent? 
  • 8:15 – Reason 1) You’ve been through the wringer
  • 11:40 – Reason 2) You’re time-poor, stressed and stuck
  • 14:10 – What a Buyer’s Agent is NOT
  • 16:21 – What is a Buyer’s Agent, really?
  • 18:08 – The ‘Counsellor’ effect: Managing emotion in the buy
  • 20:41 – The negotiation gap: Why most buyers are outmatched
  • 23:07 – Bryce’s backstory: From accounting to BA to national TV
  • 26:10 – Ben’s journey: Tourism to property strategy to real estate
  • 28:39 – Who the selling agent really works for (and why it matters)
  • 33:28 – Courtroom analogy: Would you trust the opposing lawyer?
  • 35:55 – Who should and shouldn’t use a Buyer’s Agent?
  • 43:40 – The 8-step Buyer’s Agent process explained
  • 46:48 – Off-market deals: Why they’re not all created equal
  • 50:12 – Negotiation logic vs emotional decisions
  • 51:04 – Post-settlement support & final inspection tips
  • 54:25 – Let’s talk pros: Buy back time, save stress & more!
  • 56:20 – Spend smart, not more
  • 1:01:44 – Knowing the streets, not just the suburbs
  • 1:02:42 – Hidden deals and the insider’s advantage
  • 1:04:54 – Stress less & reclaim your weekends
  • 1:07:00 – Level the playing field against career negotiators
  • 1:08:30 – Avoiding costly surprises: The BA safeguard
  • 1:11:18 – Wrap up & next week: The cons, risks & choosing the right agent

And…

  • 1:11:33 – Life By Design hack: Spotify’s screenshot to share your bookmark
  • 1:14:41 – WMPN: No grounds evictions banned in NSW