Summary: Spring has sprung! And it’s the selling season, indeed. Properties look more beautiful — the lawn is luscious, the sun’s out, there are flowers all around … these all tickle your emotions, charming a lot of buyers to come out and bid. And pay an emotional price too — a lot more than the property is worth!<br> So how do you make sure you knock out all the competition AND still buy the property at a price you can afford?<br> In this episode, the boys explain the 7 tips to Buying in Spring to make sure you, as a property investor, succeed!<br> <br> Bryce and Ben discuss:<br> <br> * Why is Spring the selling season?<br> * The importance of a vendor’s motivations and which ones could get you a cheaper price (you can listen to <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep80-four-d-word-vendors-motivation/">The Four D Words</a> here)<br> * What to look out for before you make an offer<br> * How AND when to make a knockout offer<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep71-how-to-outsmart-a-real-estate-agent/">How to outsmart a real estate agent</a> by not being smart<br> * What do you need to say to a real estate agent?<br> * What type of buyer do you need to be in Spring?<br> * When does the negation actually start and <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep93-how-to-negotiate-to-win/">how do you negotiate to win</a>?<br> * What to do (and what to not do) at Open For Inspections<br> * How do you find out what a property is really worth?<br> * The power of having a Plan B and why you need it in a negotiation?<br> * <a href="http://thepropertycouch.com.au/ep033-first-home-buyers-tips/">First Home Buyer Tips</a> and how real estate agents use your words against you.<br> <br> <br> Don’t forget to check out this month’s <a href="http://moneymag.com.au/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Money Magazine</a> on Where to Invest $10k! There are tips and advice from 8 Property Experts and TPC Listeners will find one particularly familiar face too.
