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Episode 126: Is a Buyers Agent Actually Worth It?

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Today what we're going into is - Is a buyer's agent actually worth it?

Firstly, we'll cover what a buyer's agent is and how they actually add value to the overall buying process. 

I’ll also discuss some of the mentalities that can hold people back from looking to leverage the experience of a buyer's agent. We then go into why they can actually be worth the investment, and you really want them to tick as many of these boxes as possible. A great one's going to be worth many times their actual cost to invest in their services.

I’ll also go into some of the differences in their research methods, selection criteria, and overall depth of experience, and how that can impact both your results in the short term and the long term. 

And most excitingly, why we've launched a buyer's agency service to help people too, and some of our unique differences that we bring to that.

So let's go inside.

 

Episode Highlights:

  1. Intro [00:00]
  2. Negative Factors That Influence Resale Prices [02:32]
  3. The Opportunity Cost of Not Having the Right Asset [04:50]
  4. How Buyer’s Agents Can Be a Great Investment [07:16]
  5. How to Get Past the Poor Person's Mentality [09:25]
  6. Why Buying is More Valuable Than Selling [12:33]
  7. Buyer's Agents Should Stay Objective and Stay in Touch With Local Agents [15:23]
  8. How to Choose the Right Property [18:37]
  9. Launching Buyer's Agency Service [21:22]
  10. Why Buyer's Agency is Important [23:58]
  11. Outro [28:31]

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Jarrad Mahon
Jarrad Mahon is the Managing Director of Investors Edge and host of the Perth Property Insider Podcast. With 20+ years of experience, he’s helped thousands of investors grow their wealth through smart, strategy-first decisions.
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