5 things I learned buying my first home as a mortgage broker.

I help first home buyers purchase property every day. But recently, I got to experience the whole process from the other side, buying my own first home. And even as a mortgage broker, there were things that surprised me. In this video, I share five things I learned buying my first Australian home, from losing properties at auction and dealing with real estate agents as a buyer, to the sheer amount of time it takes to find the right property. In this video: What I learned dealing with real estate agents as a buyer, rather than a broker Why you shouldn't let an agent pressure you beyond what you can comfortably afford What it feels like to fall in love with a property and lose it at auction Why I wouldn't recommend buying the first property you see The reality of spending weekends and countless hours searching for a home What I learned from going through a contract of sale for my own purchase Why having a good solicitor in your corner matters What my solicitor looked for when reviewing the strata information What it was like guiding my husband through the process as another first home buyer Why the experience changed the way I think about my role as a first home buyer broker Buying your first home can consume your life for a while. There are open homes, auctions, contracts, finance, negotiations and plenty of moments where you wonder whether you're ever actually going to find the right place. Going through it myself reinforced something I tell my clients all the time: you don't need to know everything yourself, but you do want good people around you who can guide you through each step. That’s the kind of support I want to give my first home buyers, not just getting the loan approved, but helping you understand what’s happening and what comes next. 🏡 Buying your first home this year or next? Book a free 30-minute finance strategy session: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/fin... 📊 Series: Can I Buy? Real scenarios. Real numbers. Real answers. 📘 Free first home buyer course: https://www.trilogyfunding.com.au/fir... Topics covered: first home buyer Australia, buying your first home, first home buyer journey, first home buyer tips, buying property Australia, home loan pre approval, real estate agents, property auctions, contract of sale, strata report, mortgage broker Australia, first home buyer mortgage broker, Trilogy Funding