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Real estate agents Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds of Agency Central provide tips and advice on how to avoid the muck around with real estate agents when buying or selling property in Australia.

Adam Bryant & Bobby Reynolds


    • Jun 23, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 13m AVG DURATION
    • 44 EPISODES


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    The 1%ers

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2021 17:41


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the very minor details that matter greatly when selling your property!

    When Is The Right Time To Sell & How Not To Get Ripped Off!

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2021 15:05


    Hosts Adam Bryant & Bobby Reynolds discuss strategies for how to avoid paying too much for a property in a strong real estate market as well as when the right time is for you to sell.

    Why We've Been Off, The Market, Our Business, Our Office & Our Business Lesson

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2021 11:49


    We are back for 2021 and will be doing monthly episodes again.  The market, our office, our business and our big planning mistake is the reason why we have had the last 2 and a half months away from our Behind The Suits podcast.  Listen on to find out why!

    What Has Covid Done To Lending And Property Values?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2020 24:08


    Michael Henry, owner of Aussie Home Loans Dulwich Hill and avid property investor, joins host Adam Bryant to discuss what banks have done in response to the Corona Virus and what is to come for Australian property.

    How To Know Which Agent Will Get You The Best Price!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 14:20


    Hint: It's very rarely the one that promises you the highest price. Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the difference between the value of a home and the saleability of a home, as well as how to know which agent is likely to get you the best sale price for your home!

    The Absolute Best Way To Present Your Home For Sale!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 14:32


    Adam Bryant & Bobby Reynolds interview Trish Greening, the owner of Wow Factor Property Styling, to find out the best way to present your home for sale.

    The Best Time Ever To Be A First Home Buyer!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 20, 2020 7:57


    Adam & Bobby discuss all the grants available to first home buyers/ purchasers in the current real estate landscape! Documents with further information are available upon request.

    The Most Important Inspection Of Them All!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2020 8:18


    Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the final inspection before a property settles and what to look for as a buyer during the inspection.

    Make Sure Your Agent Shows You These 11 Things!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2020 17:30


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the 11 metrics your real estate agent should be tracking and sharing with you when selling your property via private treaty.

    6 Weeks With No Open Homes, What Actually Happened To Real Estate

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2020 8:12


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss what has actually happened in their real estate market since the introduction of Covid-19 related restrictions/ lockdowns.

    Real Estate And The Corona Virus

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2020 10:05


    Disclaimer: Bobby makes this far more fun than Adam does. Disclaimer No. 2: There is no advice being provided on this episode, only the discussion of opinions. Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the real estate implications of Covid-19 for NSW real estate from the isolated locations of their own homes.

    The Perfect Way To Sell A House - Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 12:52


    In part two of this special series produced by radio's Kian Oliver, hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the perfect way to sell a property. Part 2 covers what you need to get right once you have potential buyers at your property. Enjoy!

    The Perfect Way To Sell A House - Part 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2020 10:26


    In a special two part series produced by radio's Kian Oliver, hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the perfect way to sell a property. Part 1 covers how to get people to notice your home for sale, stay tuned for part two!

    How Does A Cooling Off Period Work & What To Look For

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2019 12:09


    Hosts Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds discuss the process that usually occurs during a cooling off period for the purchase/ sale of a property via private treaty in NSW.  

    2020 Real Estate Market Projections

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2019 12:02


    Adam & Bobby review SQM Research owner Louis Christopher's report projecting the market for the Australian capital cities in 2020, particularly Sydney.

    5 Questions You Should Consider Before Interviewing Agents

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2019 17:11


    There are some important things you should know about yourself, real estate and real estate agents before you sit down and listen to their pitch for your business. Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant sit down to discuss buyer profile, scenario priorities, market research and keep price.

    Victor Kumar - Right Property Group

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2019 20:28


    I sat down with Victor Kumar, owner of Right Property Group, author of Supercharge Your Property Portfolio and personally accomplished property investor to discuss: - The different types of buyers agents - The benefits of using a buyers agent - How to identify a good investment property - What research you should be doing before you buy

    Sell & Upgrade vs. Stay & Renovate

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2019 14:55


    Should you stay or should you go?! Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds discuss the pros and the cons of both selling to upgrade and renovating your existing home, as well as providing a list of what to consider when it comes time to make this decision for yourself.

    The Buying Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2019 9:38


    Part 2: The Buyers Checklist   Organising pre-approval Market research Non negotiable property checklist Strategy/ end game Solicitor Inspect properties Join databases Negotiate purchase Sign contracts Cooling off period Unconditional purchase Final Inspection Settlement

    The Selling Checklist

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2019 12:52


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss what happens chronologically when selling a property and what to expect/ prepare for. In this episode, they provide a checklist, which covers: Choosing an agent Hiring a solicitor/ conveyancer Contract Of Sale Property presentation Advertising material Database work Advertising approval Launch to market Buyer inspections Strategy meetings/ feedback Accepting an offer Cooling off period Unconditional sale Settlement

    Should You Just Sell It Yourself?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2019 15:47


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss the pros and cons of the For Sale By Owner business model.

    How To Guarantee You Don't Overpay For A Property! - Bank Valuations

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2019 22:37


    Registered bank valuers James Goodlet and Alex Banasik join Adam Bryant on the Behind The Suits podcast to discuss: Why and when bank valuations are required What to do if your valuation is lower than your purchase price Where your finance application is up to at the time of bank valuation What does a bank valuer look at to determine value What features of a property add true value Why people think bank valuers are more conservative than actual home values Can bank valuers work in areas they are not familiar with Where is the Sydney property market right now

    What The Hell Am I Paying The Commission For?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 14:46


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss; How commission money is commonly allocated in a real estate business The advice you should be getting for your money The experience you should be getting for your money The result you should be getting for your money What makes an agent's fee good value and when

    Over Promise, Under Deliver Stories

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2019 11:37


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant share a story each about scenarios where an agent has over promised in value, and under delivered in service. Bobby shares a classic "We have a buyer for your house already" story while Adam talks about the "We can get you this much for your house" trick.

    10 Laws NSW Real Estate Agents Must Follow

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2019 11:09


    Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss 10 important laws in the NSW Real Estate industry that agents must abide by. Make sure you hold agents to these standards when you are buying or selling.

    Is A Quick Sale Good Or Bad?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 12:17


    How many days a property spends on the market for sale plays a big role in the eventual sale price. Hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss: Benefits of low days on market Detrimental affect of high days on market How to know if it's too soon to sell How to fix your campaign if days on market is too high How to use this knowledge to your advantage when buying

    What Did The Election Do To Property Values In Australia?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2019 7:50


    AMENDMENT - THE FIRST HOME BUYERS DEPOSIT SCHEME IS AVAILABLE TO BUYERS WITH AN ANNUAL INCOME OF UP TO $125,000 AS A SINGLE OR $200,000 AS A COUPLE. IT IS NOT FOR BUYERS WHO EARN ABOVE THESE FIGURES WHICH IS WHAT IS INDICATED IN THIS EPISODE. APOLOGIES FOR ANY CONFUSION.   This episode of the Behind The Suits podcast covers: Capital Gains Tax implications Negative gearing policy First Home Buyer policy Bank Loan Assessment Changes How the election actually affects the real estate market

    Did You Spend Advertising Money On Your House Or Your Agent?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2019 11:31


    Internet advertising is a crucial part of selling your property in Australia in the modern real estate climate. In today's episode, hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant discuss which websites are best for you, how to advertise on social media and what you can spend to help sell your property as opposed to simply branding your agent.

    Has Mainstream Media Taken Thousands Off Your Home's Value?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2019 10:59


    Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant, hosts of the Behind The Suits podcast, discuss how media impacts the Australian real estate market and touch on how to make sure your research covers all bases.

    Before You Invest...

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2019 17:37


    Special guest Graeme Paddock joins host Adam Bryant to discuss yield, negative gearing, positive gearing and what research and planning is required before purchasing an investment property.

    Win-Win Negotiating

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2019 10:59


    The best negotiators win while making the other person feel comfortable, like they also got a win in some way, shape or form. Use the tips in this episode and put your own spin on it to make sure you secure your next home for the best possible price for you and your family.

    5 Tips For Minimising Real Estate Stress!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 16:55


    On this episode of the Behind The Suits podcast, the focus is on minimising the stress involved with the ever stressful task of selling your property. There are 5 great tips to help home owners be as clear, organised and prepared as possible for what is to come when selling! Listen in and enjoy!

    So You Have A Buyer For My House Hey?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2019 16:14


    How do I tell if a real estate agent is lying to me or not? What on earth is an agent's database? How is it used properly? Do agent's own buyers? Is it too soon to sell before going on the market? Tune in to this episode of the Behind The Suits podcast with your hosts, Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant, to find out all about database buyers!  

    Was Renovating Your Home A Mistake?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 14, 2019 10:19


    Bobby & Adam take a deep dive in to renovating your home for profit. Their discussion covers over capitalising, what to renovate, how to renovate for different markets and the golden rule. Listen in for ideas on how to approach your next renovation and message them on Facebook at Adam & Bobby - Agency Central if you'd like to know more.

    How To Borrow Every Cent From The Bank!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 19:24


    We visited Michael Henry (https://www.instagram.com/aussie_dulwich_hill/), owner of Aussie Home Loans in Dulwich Hill, to cover: Why use brokers How to pick a broker What's happening with lending at the moment How to get every cent from the bank with the perfect application Michael is an extremely knowledgeable human being in the property space and we know you'll learn something from him!

    Choosing An Agent And Avoiding Their Bullsh*t

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 17, 2019 20:14


    How do you tell what's real and what's rubbish when you're buying or selling property while dealing with a real estate agent? Human beings have excellent BS radars but this 20 minute conversation with Huss from Agency Central is full of ideas and advice on how to find the good agents and avoid the bad eggs! Happy listening guys!

    2018/2019 Market Trends

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2019 11:05


    We are starting the year off by taking a look back at how Australian major city real estate markets performed in 2018 and what is expected in the years ahead. For our information, we sourced reports and interviews from economist Trent Wiltshire at Domain and chief economist Nerida Conisbee at REA. The links to Trent's article for Domain and Nerida's podcast interview with Ben Kingsley and Bryce Holdaway on their show The Property Couch, can be found here: https://www.domain.com.au/news/domains-property-price-forecasts/ https://thepropertycouch.com.au/summer-series-nerida-conisbee/  

    Seasonal Selling

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2018 9:03


    Do Christmas, school terms, financial years, Spring/ Summer/ Winter and Autumn affect property sales? If so, how? Listen in to find out!

    Photography With Dean Summers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 12:55


    We brought in photographer Dean Summers to discuss how to present your property in it's best light on the market while at the same time not misleading and deceiving buyers.

    Do I Need Floor Plans For My Advertising?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2018 6:29


    If you are selling your home, a floor plan is a must! If you are buying a home, use the floor plans to your advantage! Find out how in this short episode about this crucial piece of advertising material.

    Auctions With Graeme Paddock

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2018 20:00


    Guest Graeme Paddock shares tips and tricks around auctions through stories about what has worked or hasn't worked for him over his 15 years experience in real estate.

    Researching Market Value

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2018 19:09


    What do I look at to determine market value? Where do I find the information? Tune in to Episode 3 to find out!

    Asking Price

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 14:58


    Hosts Adam Bryant and Bobby Reynolds talk about the goal of an asking price, what happens if your asking price when selling is too high or too low and some different strategies for interpreting an asking price when selling or buying property.

    Introduction To The Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 5:12


    On this episode, hosts Bobby Reynolds and Adam Bryant introduce introduce themselves and their show. It covers a bit about who they are, why they have decided a podcast like this is critically important right now and who the podcast is designed to help.

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