41 - Unlocking Buyers Agents: What First Home Buyers Need to Know

We've talked a lot on this podcast about getting your finance sorted, but as we always say, the most important decision you'll make is the actual property you purchase. That's why we're kicking off a six-part series with two of Australia's most experienced buyers agents, Veronica Morgan and Meighan Wells from the Home Buyer Academy.Not every first home buyer knows what a buyers agent actually does or whether it's the right fit for them. In this episode, Jack sits down with Veronica to walk through what buyers agents do, how they differ from sales agents, the different ways you can engage one, and what it costs. We also explore the red flags to watch for and the key questions to ask before you commit. If a full buyers agent service isn't within reach right now, Veronica and Meighan have also created a First Home Buyer Course and weekly Campfire sessions that bring you access to expert guidance at a lower price point.In this episode: 🔑 What a buyers agent actually does and how they're different from a sales agent 🔑 The three service tiers available and what each typically costs 🔑 When it makes sense to use a buyers agent 🔑 The red flags to watch out for and the questions to ask before engaging one 🔑 How the Home Buyer Academy course and Campfire sessions support first home buyers Timestamps00:00 - Introducing Veronica Morgan02:21 - Why She's Passionate About First Home Buyers04:29 - Today's Topic and Special Offer04:58 - Buyer's Agent vs Sales Agent06:37 - Service Tiers: What's Available07:19 - How Much Does a Buyer's Agent Cost?08:22 - Why Cheap Buyer's Agents Aren't Worth It09:52 - Red Flags to Watch Out For12:54 - Questions to Ask Before You Commit14:47 - Is the Cost Actually Worth It?17:02 - The Emotional Side of Home Buying19:54 - When Should You Engage a Buyer's Agent?22:43 - Can't Afford a Buyer's Agent? Your Options23:59 - The Home Buyer Academy and Campfire Sessions29:16 - What's Next in the SeriesReady to start your own first home journey? Book a Get to Know You Chat with Jack mortgage broker and National First Home Buyer Specialist. More about Home Buyer Academy HBA First Home Buyer Course (Access for half price if you work with First Home Unlocked - start here)Home Buyer Academy WebsiteYour First Home Buyer Guide PodcastConnect with Veronica Veronica's WebsiteGood Deeds Property Buyers WebsiteVeronica's LinkedinFind Out More About Alcove’s Trusted Buyers Agents Street Secrets PodcastAlcove Trusted Buyers Agent MapWant to keep the conversation going? 👉 Join the First Home Unlocked Facebook Community📅 Book a chat with Jack for tailored mortgage support📱Follow Us on social media: Instagram, TikTok, Youtubefirsthomeunlocked.com.au