Buyer's Agents Answer Key First Home Buyer Questions

First home buyers have been the most active sector of Melbourne's property market through 2026 – but activity doesn't mean it's straightforward. The questions we're hearing from buyers entering the market for the first time are sharper than ever. In this episode, Jordan Telfer and Brenton Potter tackle real-world queries from first home buyers across Melbourne and beyond. • How to pitch a pre-auction offer without overpaying or being dismissed • What to actually ask when an agent claims there's strong interest and wants your best offer • Whether the buyer's market narrative holds true at the first home buyer end of the market • How much to compromise to get into the market – and what should never be negotiable CHAPTERS 0:00 Intro 1:24 Offers before auction 4:54 Agent asks for your 'best offer' 8:29 Building inspection reports 10:51 Revealing your budget to an agent 13:40 Is it really a buyer's market? 16:24 "Just get into the market!" 21:46 Wrap up #propertyinvestment #firsthomebuyer #melbourneproperty #buyersagent #propertyadvice #realestate #realestateinvesting Read the blog at wakelin.com.au (https://wakelin.com.au/education/blog/) We enjoy providing you with free insights into the Melbourne property market and property investment more broadly. Thank you for listening. If you like what you hear, subscribe, like, rate or follow us and tell your friends and family. Investing in property makes sense. Investing in the right property takes knowledge. To learn more visit www.wakelin.com.au (https://www.wakelin.com.au) | Instagram (  / wakelinpropertyadvisory  ) | Facebook (  / wakelinpropertyadvisory  ) | LinkedIn (  / wakelin-property-advisory  ) | YouTube (   / @wakelinpropertyadvisory  ) | Email (mailto:info@wakelin.com.au)