Buyer's Agent Networks Podcast

Julie Crockett offers a free mini course, "Your Competitive Edge Is Your Brand" https://courses.juliecrockett.com.au/offers/3p4KX2GZ; Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast for buyer's agents focused on professional, best-practice service and strategy-led, "borderless" operations. She discusses how recent tax changes affect the buyer's agent role and outlines differing best practice...

Julie Crockett offers a free mini course, "Your Competitive Edge Is Your Brand" https://courses.juliecrockett.com.au/offers/3p4KX2GZ; Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast with guest Simon Giles, founder of Instant Compliance, to explain incoming AML/CTF obligations for buyer's agents and the wider property transaction chain, noting that AUSTRAC guidance is confusing and that Austr...

Julie Crockett offers a free mini course, "Your Competitive Edge Is Your Brand" https://courses.juliecrockett.com.au/offers/3p4KX2GZ; Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast for buyer's agents focused on best-practice, strategy-led service and discusses recent government property investing rule changes creating uncertainty for investors and buyer's agents, with fewer buyers active an...

Julie Crockett offers a free mini course, "Your Competitive Edge Is Your Brand" https://courses.juliecrockett.com.au/offers/3p4KX2GZ; Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast for new buyer's agents focused on professional best-practice service, strategy-led decision making, and protecting investors from mistakes. With the property market slowing and leads harder to generate, she argue...

Julie Crockett revisits recent investor anxiety about proposed capital gains tax and negative gearing changes, advising buyer's agents to stay visible, keep marketing, and expect clients to return once there's more certainty. She unpacks buying property via self-managed super funds (SMSFs) as a potential alternative, stressing it is highly compliant and buyer's agents must "stay in their lane" by...

Julie Crockett returns to the Buyer Agent Networks podcast after a holiday to discuss how proposed negative gearing and capital gains tax changes may affect property investors and the way buyer's agents work. She stresses these are proposals not yet passed, but notes widespread investor anxiety, market uncertainty, and the likelihood some investors may sell. She urges buyer's agents to keep client...

Host Julie Crockett introduces the Buyers Agent Networks podcast and interviews Perth buyer's agent Dave Nylander, Managing Director of Altitude Buyers Agents, about building a professional, strategy-led buyer's agency. Dave explains he transitioned from building after repeatedly helping others buy through an offer strategy, chose not to compete with his twin brother's real estate agency, and emph...

Julie Crockett explains that a best practice buyer's agent protects clients by putting goals and strategy before property selection, unlike "property finders" who focus on sourcing deals quickly. She outlines a structured process: define the client's goals, choose the appropriate investment strategy, create a client brief, and assess every property decision against that strategy to reduce risk and...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and responds to a scenario involving a buyer's agent who purchased a regional NSW property with an older extension rented as dual income, despite late council enquiries showing a DA was issued but the construction certificate was refused, no occupation certificate was issued, and a building information certificate was under assessment. The cont...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast with guest Ross Kilpatrick from the loan structuring group, discussing why loan structuring for property investors matters beyond simple loan approval. Ross explains loan structuring as choosing the right lender, security, borrower structure, LVR, and product/interest type, noting needs differ for first-time investors versus clients building la...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and challenges buyer agents to consider whether their property investor clients are truly "safe in your hands," stressing that investor protection starts at onboarding with clear alignment, expectations, and communication of the buyer agent's value and boundaries via meetings and digital assets. She shares a case study of an investor aiming to...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and discusses how buyer's agents can support property investor clients who are feeling the cash-flow squeeze from rising costs, including the RBA cash rate lifting to 4.1% (17 March), inflation at 3.7% (February 2026), higher housing and living expenses, and fuel price pressure (with the federal government announcing a temporary halving of the...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and trains new buyer's agents on what to do when a sales agent "spits the dummy," using a recent first-home-buyer case. She explains how she helped a client narrow a scrambled search by tightening suburbs, transport needs, and property type within budget, then guided her through inspections and questions while Julie handled negotiations. When t...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and discusses how buyer's agents can help property investors stay clear headed amid media noise about possible capital gains tax changes. She notes that nothing has been confirmed: there is no confirmed change to negative gearing and no confirmed reduction of the current 50% capital gains tax discount, though public discussion includes a possib...

Julie Crockett hosts the Buyer Agent Networks podcast and shares magnetic marketing tips for new buyer's agents, emphasizing that marketing must build trust because clients are seeking confidence, clarity, peace of mind, and protection from costly mistakes—not just a property search. She urges agents to put clients first, create consistently high-quality, authority-building content rather than flu...

Online FREE live webinar - The Buyer's Agent Blueprint Exclusive webinar For Buyer's Agent in Australia on Monday Feb 23 at 8 pm AEDT ( Sydney time). (Limited Seats Only. No replay will be provided): https://71ef-julie.systeme.io/webinar  In this episode, Julie explains how she is assisting by handling negotiations, safeguarding decision-making, and providing extra guidance on strata purchases, in...

In this episode of the Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett addresses the challenges faced by new buyer's agents in articulating their value and charging appropriate fees. She provides strategies for effectively communicating with prospective clients, emphasizing the importance of understanding their emotional triggers, goals, and long-term strategies. She also discusses techniques for mana...

In this episode of the Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett welcomes Angus Barwick from Wayfinder Agency. They discuss Angus's varied background, from carpentry to marketing, and his eventual transition into property. Angus shares insights into the daily responsibilities of a national buyer's agent, emphasizing the importance of patience, discipline, and data-driven decisions. The conversat...

In this episode of the Buyer's Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett is joined by Ashley Goodchild, director and property management expert of SoCo Realty. With over 25 years of real estate experience, Ashley shares invaluable insights into the property management space, stressing the importance of having a confident opinion, making quick decisions, and maintaining strong client relationship...

Julie Crockett, host of the Agent Networks podcast and an experienced buyer's agent, discusses the importance of setting realistic expectations and delivering on promises to provide a positive client experience. She emphasizes listening with intention and understanding clients' needs, especially for those making significant financial decisions. The episode covers effective communication strategies...

In this episode of the Buyer's Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett reflects on the growth and evolution of the buyer's agent profession in 2025, with a focus on the increasing mainstream adoption of these services. She highlights key industry trends, including the doubling of active buyer agents in Australia over the past decade and their involvement in up to 10% of property transactions....

In this episode of the Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett, an experienced buyer's agent and trainer, addresses five prevalent myths among first-time property investors. She emphasizes the importance of educating clients, conducting thorough due diligence, and the significant role of high-quality property managers in successful property investments. Julie explains why off-market properties...

Online FREE live webinar - The Buyer's Agent Blueprint Exclusive webinar For Buyer's Agent in Australia on Wednesday November 26 at 8 p.m. AEDT (Sydney time) (Limited Seats Only. No replay will be provided): https://71ef-julie.systeme.io/webinar_nov26_register  In this episode of the Buyer's Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett discusses the importance of not slowing down during the lead-up...

Online FREE live webinar - The Buyer's Agent Blueprint Exclusive webinar For Buyer's Agent in Australia on Wednesday November 26 at 8 p.m. AEDT (Sydney time) (Limited Seats Only. No replay will be provided): https://71ef-julie.systeme.io/webinar_nov26_register  In this episode of the Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett delves into the challenges new buyer's agents face, particularly the co...

Online FREE live webinar - The Buyer's Agent Blueprint Exclusive webinar For Buyer's Agent in Australia on Wednesday November 26 at 8 p.m. AEDT (Sydney time) (Limited Seats Only. No replay will be provided): https://71ef-julie.systeme.io/webinar_nov26_register  In this episode of the Buyer's Agent Networks podcast, host Julie Crockett examines the common pitfalls new buyer's agents face, including...