How To Tell If An Agent Is Legit | FUNdamental Fridays

How do you know whether you're choosing a good buyer's agent?

Following the recent collapse of several buyer's agency businesses, Shane Pope and Ben Thompson tackle an important question:

What should property buyers be looking for when selecting a buyer's agent?

In this week's FUNdamental Friday, they discuss the red flags, warning signs and key qualities that can help buyers make a more informed decision.

They explore:
✅ Why paying large fees upfront may be risky
✅ The importance of proven philosophies and track records
✅ Why "one-size-fits-all" property advice should raise concerns
✅ Questions to ask before engaging a buyer's agent
✅ The dangers of silver-bullet investment strategies
✅ Why longevity and consistency matter
✅ What genuine buyer advocacy should look like

Because when you're trusting someone to help build long-term wealth, due diligence matters.

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🕰️Timestamps
0:00 The hill Shane is willing to die on
1:04 Recent buyer's agency collapses
2:19 What to look for in a buyer's agency
3:03 The biggest red flag
3:24 Why business structure matters
4:15 Longevity and consistency
5:00 Why philosophy matters
5:46 Too many hats
7:02 Beware the silver bullet
8:11 The Victorian unit debate
8:50 Why one-size-fits-all doesn't work
10:07 How performance should be presented
11:05 Be critical of marketing claims
11:29 The biggest warning sign
11:55 Why Shane believes fees should be paid at the end

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