Most buyers don’t lose money because they failed to find a property. They lose money because they didn’t spend enough time understanding the market.

What you’ll learn in Episode 2 of PRE-Purchase; Ben Thompson and Shane Pope explain how to research property properly, set effective search parameters and build the market knowledge needed to buy with confidence.

This episode builds on Episode 1 and explores what happens after you’ve designed your property brief. You’ll learn why inspecting properties is one of the most important parts of the buying process, how to use online portals effectively and why the best buyers spend significant time building local market knowledge before making an offer.

Ben and Shane also discuss why attending inspections, tracking sale prices and understanding buyer competition can dramatically improve your decision-making.

In This Episode

✅ How many properties you should inspect
✅ Why research is critical before making an offer
✅ The importance of market knowledge
✅ Understanding the Buyer’s Quadrant in practice
✅ Using search parameters effectively
✅ Why most buyers underestimate the learning curve
✅ The common mistake buyers make on property portals
✅ Why you should attend auctions before bidding

Need Help With Your Property Search?

Buying property is one of the biggest financial decisions you’ll make.

If you’d like personalised guidance around your property search, negotiations, auction strategy or next purchase, the team at Empower Wealth offers a complimentary initial consultation.

👉 https://empowerwealth.com.au/request-free-consultation/

Got A Question?

If this episode raised a question about your own property journey, send it through and we’ll answer as many as possible in our upcoming PRE-Purchase Q&A episode.

📩 Submit your question: https://thepropertycouch.com.au/contact/

Timestamps

00:00 Why research matters
00:37 The most important stage of buying
01:22 How many properties should you inspect?
02:04 Expanding your search criteria
03:12 Why buyer appeal matters
04:24 Building market knowledge
05:01 Estimating property values
05:47 Why buyer’s agents exist
06:17 Property portal search tips
07:07 Why buyers miss opportunities online
08:02 Spotting underquoted properties
08:47 Why Episodes 1 & 2 work together
09:10 Why you should attend auctions early
10:03 Learn the auctioneer before auction day
10:29 Preparation and research create confidence

Continue Watching PRE-Purchase 

📍 New here? 👉 Start here: The First Home Buyer Guide | PRE-Purchase
Previous episode here 👉 How Do I Work Out What I Actually Want In A Home? | PRE-Purchase Ep 1
Next episode here 👉 What Should I Look For When Inspecting A Property? | PRE-Purchase Ep 3

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