10 Things We Wish We Knew as First-time Home Buyers

Buying your first home?  Ever wondered what important
information you might be missing?   Without essential
knowledge, first-time homebuyers can make costly mistakes that
could affect your financial stability and overall satisfaction
with your purchase.


In today's episode, we share the top 10 things we wish we knew
when we were first-time buyers. From understanding mortgage
options to learning how to negotiate effectively, we give
practical tips and share our personal experiences to help you
make smart decisions on your home buying journey.


If you want to avoid rookie errors and feel more confident about
buying your first home, listen to this episode now.


Episode Highlights:


00:00 - Introduction


02:19 - Meighan’s special house of the week


03:50 - Lesson #1: The importance of understanding the buying
process


06:05 - Lesson #2: How to find the right people to help in the
home buying journey


10:08 - Lesson #3: Knowing what to look for in a property


14:45 - Lesson #4: Working out what to pay


17:27 - Lesson #5: What NOT to do with a renovation


21:47 - Lesson #6: Who are the agents really working for?


25:17 - Lesson #7: How to structure things from a financial
perspective


29:54 - Lesson #8: How much extra money one would need for
additional costs


32:40 - Lesson #9: Thinking too long-term


35:10 - Lesson #10: Thinking too short-term


Resources mentioned in this episode:


Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast Episode #41: 6 Things We
Wish We Knew Before Buying Our First Property
https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/041

Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast Episode #48: What You
Need to Know Before Buying Property to Renovate
https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/048

Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast Episode #67: How to Deal
with Real Estate Agents
https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/067

Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast Episode #9: What is the
Importance of a Borrowing Strategy?
https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/009

Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast Episode #87: Avoiding
Unexpected First-Home Costs: What to Expect
https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/podcasts/087



Resources:



FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a
professional https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse

Visit our website https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/

Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our
10-step online course for first time home buyers
https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

If you have any questions or would like to be featured on our
show, contact us at: Your First Home Buyer Guide Podcast
support@homebuyeracademy.com.au

Looking for a Sydney Buyers Agent?
https://www.gooddeeds.com.au

Work with Veronica: https://www.veronicamorgan.com.au

Looking for a Brisbane Buyers Agent?
https://www.propertypursuit.com.au/

Work with Meighan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meighanwells/



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