#13: Top Buyer Mistakes

Think costly property mistakes only happen to inexperienced buyers? Think again. In this episode of The Melbourne Property Hour, Cate Bakos and Lisa Parker expose 11 common missteps that can catch out even the most prepared Melbourne buyers. From auction-day pressure and unreliable pricing shortcuts to buyer fatigue, overlooked due diligence and properties that fail to perform, Cate and Lisa reveal how seemingly reasonable decisions can quickly become expensive regrets. Drawing on more than 40 years of dedicated Melbourne real estate experience, they share the lessons buyers too often learn the hard way. Before you bid too far, walk away too soon or settle for a six-out-of-ten home simply to end the search, press play. This could be the episode that saves your budget.... and your future move. Key Lessons & Actions for Listeners Discover the auction mistake that can cost a buyer the property—even when they still have money left Find out why a popular rule for interpreting Melbourne auction quote ranges may be leading buyers astray Hear why ruling out auctions altogether could be a far more costly decision than buyers realise Learn which easily overlooked property details could derail your finance after you have committed to buy Recognise the point at which buyer fatigue begins to compromise otherwise sensible decisions Discover why the property that feels right today could make your next move significantly harder Find out whose property advice you should question—even when it comes from someone you trust Hear why a beautifully presented or newly built home may conceal more than buyers expect Learn why finding the right property too early can cause some buyers to make the wrong decision Discover how feelings about a selling agent can cloud your judgement about an otherwise excellent property Uncover the purchasing costs that can take buyers by surprise just before—or after—settlement Learn how to recognise when you are about to settle for a “six out of ten” rather than the home you set out to find