What Real Estate Agents Notice Before the Market Shifts

What can a real estate agent see before the property data catches up?In this episode, Frank sits down with Brent Day from O’Brien Real Estate to unpack what’s really happening on the ground in the property market, from buyer behaviour and first home buyer activity to investor pullback, oversupply risks and the warning signs agents notice before the market shifts.Brent shares what he’s seeing across Melbourne’s south east, why some affordable markets are holding up better than others, what investors often get wrong, and how buyers can improve their chances when negotiating with agents.They also discuss clean contracts, vendor expectations, changeover costs, and why local on the ground insight can reveal things the data often misses.General information only. This is not financial advice. Always speak with a qualified professional before making investment decisions.