#27 Buyer FOMO: How to Win (and NOT Overpay) in a Hot Market

Buying in a flat or falling market is easy—but what about when prices are climbing, clearance rates are high, and every open feels like a stampede? In this episode, Dion breaks down how to survive (and succeed) in a competitive, upwards market without letting FOMO push you into a bad buy. You’ll learn: How to value a property when the market is rising week by week Why waiting too long to adjust your brief can cost you thousands The risks of chasing unrealistic vendors in a hot market Why off-markets aren’t always the golden ticket How to balance urgency with logic so you don’t buy the wrong home If you’ve ever thought, “If I don’t act now, I’ll miss out forever,” this episode is your reality check and playbook for buying smarter in a heated market.