This episode follows Heidi's journey, a first-time home buyer and a Home Buyer Academy graduate who shares the story of how she went from dreaming of owning a home to actually making it a reality.
 

We discuss Heidi's journey of saving money, learning about the home buying process, and searching for the perfect home. We dive into the challenges she faced and the decisions she had to make along the way (she even recounts the experience of how she almost bought the wrong property).

Through Heidi's story, we aim to provide practical advice and insights for others who are considering buying their first home. Join us as we follow her inspiring journey from dreamer to homeowner.

If you're thinking about buying a home or probably know someone who does, this episode has something for you. So let's dive in and get started!

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Episode Highlights:
00:00 - Introduction
02:57 - When did Heidi decide that she wanted to buy a property
03:55 - How long did it take Heidi to save up enough money to buy a property
07:01 - When did Heidi start learning about how to buy a property
08:41 - Why did Heidi's criteria for property selection evolve?
12:39 - How Heidi's perception of properties changed from online to in-person
16:49 - What got Heidi to the point of saying "this is the one"
17:28 - How Heidi almost bought the wrong house
20:51 - How Heidi balanced her preferences and concerns during the decision-making
26:10 - What process did Heidi use to buy the property: Private treaty or auction?
29:08 - How long did the decision-making process take before finalising the purchase
31:10 - How Heidi feels now that she has a mortgage
32:45 - Heidi's plans of moving in
33:52 - Heidi's advice for those who are still hesitating about doing the first home buyer guide
Resources:
 
➼ FREE MINI COURSE: How to price property like a professional https://www.homebuyeracademy.com.au/freecourse
 
➼ Meet our recommended mortgage brokers at Home Buyer Academy https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/brokers
 
 
➼ Learn how to buy property without making a mistake with our ultimate 10-step online course for first time home buyers https://homebuyeracademy.com.au/YFHBG

➼ 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/
 
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Veronica Morgan & Meighan Wells 

Veronica & Meighan are both licensed real estate agents who exclusively help buyers. Together they have nearly 40 years experience as property professionals.

Veronica is principal of Sydney based Good Deeds Property Buyers and is also co-host of The Elephant in the Room property podcast as well as Location Location Location Australia on Foxtel and author of Auction Ready: how to buy property at auction even though you're scared s#!tless!

Meighan is the multi award winning principal of Brisbane based Property Pursuit, chairperson of the REIQ Buyers Agent Chapter & a regular media commentator.

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