Missed out on your first property? Don't panic — it's part of the process.
If your house offer was rejected, you're not alone. For most first home buyers, making your first offer on a house doesn't lead to success right away — and that's completely normal. In this episode, Veronica and Meighan explain why most first offers on a property don't win and how losing early can actually help you buy smarter later.
Here's what they cover and why it matters:
💔 Why your first house offer might get rejected (and why that's okay)
Your first offer is practice. You're learning how agents think, how sellers respond, and how to make an offer on a house that's realistic and strategic.
🧠 How rejection builds resilience and buyer intuition
Every time you go through the process of making an offer on a property, you gain sharper instincts — from reading value to negotiating with confidence. Each "no" teaches you how to craft a stronger offer next time.
💡 Common mistakes and tips for making an offer on a house
Meighan and Veronica share practical tips for making an offer on a house, including how to avoid emotional bidding, what signals matter to agents, and how much to offer on a house without overpaying.
🎯 By the end of this episode, you'll know why your first home offer might be rejected, how to handle it calmly, and how to make smarter, stronger offers that get you closer to owning your first home.
00:00 – Introduction
01:33 – Inside the Negotiation Game: What Buyers Often Miss
03:59 – Rookie Mistakes That Can Cost You Your First Home
05:47 – How to Build Resilience After Missing Out
07:33 – Bouncing Back Smarter After a Lost Offer
14:27 – Desperation Is Dangerous: Stay Strategic, Not Scared
20:47 – Persistence Pays Off: Keep Showing Up
24:12 – Join Our First Home Buyer Community
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