#1 Buy property well with buyer's advocate Sam Spernat

Welcome to "Should've Bought That," where we dive deep into the world of property buying with industry experts. In Episode 1, we chat with Sam Spernat from Rodney Samuels Consulting. Sam, one of Melbourne's pioneering buyer's agents, shares his insights on commercial property, the emotional side of buying, and strategic planning for property purchases. Join us for an engaging discussion filled with valuable tips and fascinating stories. **Chapters:** 00:00:00 - Introduction   00:00:28 - Welcome Sam Spernat   00:01:07 - Sam's Background in Property   00:02:14 - Transition from Accounting to Real Estate   00:03:17 - Qualifications for Real Estate Agents   00:04:17 - Importance of Client-Adviser Relationship   00:05:03 - Maintaining Client Connections   00:05:56 - Cost of Property Advice   00:07:15 - Emotional Decisions in Property Buying   00:08:20 - Unique Client Briefs   00:09:08 - Value vs. Cost in Property   00:10:28 - Importance of Research in Property Buying   00:12:12 - Advice for First-Time Home Buyers   00:13:04 - Planning for Future Property Needs   00:14:15 - Impact of Economic Downturns on Property   00:15:17 - Risks of Forced Property Sales   00:16:26 - Backup Plans in Property Investments   00:17:34 - Measuring Agent Performance   00:19:15 - Government Policies and Property Market   00:20:21 - Recommendations for Government Policy Changes 00:20:44 - Changing Rules and Negative Gearing  00:21:30 - Losses in Different Investments  00:22:10 - Victorian Government's Impact on Landlords  00:23:00 - Commercial Property Investment  00:25:08 - Importance of Communication in Real Estate  00:28:11 - Regrets and Decision Making in Property Investment  00:30:22 - Adapting Properties for Future Needs  00:33:30 - Emotional Connection to Property  00:35:56 - Cars and Property: Tangible Assets 00:36:10 - Conclusion If you’d like help with buying property, wherever you are on your journey, get in touch with Mitch from Ynance: https://ynance.com.au/ [email protected]