05/09/2026
So many beautiful conversations today at the First Home Buyers Expo. 🤍
One thing that really stood out to me was how many parents and families were there supporting their children as they worked towards buying their first home.
It also reminded me just how much people simply don’t know about our industry, not because they aren’t doing their research, but because buying a home can feel incredibly overwhelming when you don’t know where to start or who to ask.
So, after speaking with so many first homebuyers today, here are three things I think everyone should know:
1. Talk to Real Estate Agents. Ask questions.
Find good agents who are willing to have a genuine conversation with you.
Go to home opens. Speak to the sales agents. Ask what they’re seeing in the market, what buyers are doing, what’s happening in the suburb and what they think is important to know.
You don’t need to be ready to buy that day to start learning.
The more properties you see and the more conversations you have, the better you’ll understand value, and the more confident you’ll become when the right property comes along.
2. Understand what a Buyer’s Agent actually does.
This was a big one today. So many people I spoke with didn’t really know what a Buyer’s Agent does or that this support is even available.
The selling agent represents the seller.
A Buyer’s Agent represents you.
If you’re buying your first home and feeling overwhelmed, unsure what to offer, what to look for, how to negotiate or whether you’re making the right decision, having someone experienced in your corner can be incredibly valuable.
This is potentially one of the biggest purchases you’ll ever make. You don’t have to navigate it alone.
3. Speak to a Mortgage Broker early.
You don’t need to wait until you’ve found a property.
Understanding your financial position is the beginning of your entire buying strategy.
What can you borrow? What deposit do you need? What government schemes or incentives could you qualify for? What should you be working towards if you’re not ready yet?
And if your situation isn’t straightforward, don’t automatically assume home ownership is out of reach. Different lenders have different policies, and a good broker can help you understand your options and build a strategy around your circumstances.
And finally, if you’ve been thinking about buying, this is the time to start educating yourself.
The Perth market is changing. We’re seeing more stock, properties taking longer to sell and buyers having more opportunity to actually take their time, do their due diligence and negotiate.
You don’t need to know everything before you start.
You just need to start having the right conversations. 🤍
