Question 2 of 18 — High stakes

At auction, bidding reaches your pre-set limit. There's one other active bidder. The auctioneer announces "we're close to reserve." You:

Question 3 of 18

At an inspection, the agent asks: "Just so I can help you — what's your budget?" You:

Question 4 of 18 — High stakes

The agent calls to say there are multiple offers and asks for your "best and final" by 5pm. You've already offered $840,000. Your real ceiling is $875,000. You:

Question 5 of 18

You've found the right property. Your pre-approval is solid but the agent says the vendor prefers unconditional offers. You:

Question 6 of 18 — High stakes

The property passes in at auction $30,000 below your ceiling. You're invited inside to negotiate. The vendor wants $20,000 more than the highest bid. You:

Question 7 of 18

You've inspected a property four times. You've told the agent you love it. They call to say another offer is coming. You:

Question 8 of 18

You've built a good relationship with the listing agent over several inspections. They tell you privately: "Make a strong offer — I'll do what I can to get it across the line." You:

Question 9 of 18 — High stakes

You're $15,000 apart from the vendor after two rounds of negotiation. The agent says "the vendor won't move — this is their final position." You:

Question 10 of 18

You're preparing to make an offer. The agent says a building inspection isn't necessary — "the property has been well maintained." You:

Question 11 of 18

A buyer's agent offers to represent you for 1.5% of the purchase price. They claim to consistently achieve 3–5% below asking price for their clients. You:

Question 12 of 18 — High stakes

Before your campaign launches, your agent presents an off-market offer at the lower end of your price expectations. They say "this buyer is genuine and the market is uncertain." You:

Question 13 of 18 — High stakes

On auction morning, your agent recommends lowering your reserve by $25,000. Your reserve was already set conservatively. You:

Question 14 of 18

Three agents appraise your property. Two are similar. The third — your preferred agent — is $40,000 higher. You:

Question 15 of 18

Two weeks before auction, your agent reports: "Everyone loves the property — the only feedback is the price feels a little high." You:

Question 16 of 18 — High stakes

Six weeks into your campaign with no acceptable offer, your agent says "the right buyer hasn't come through yet — give it two more weeks." You:

Question 17 of 18

Your agent asks what to tell buyers who enquire about why you're selling. You instruct them to say:

Question 18 of 18 — High stakes

You're choosing between two agents. Agent A charges 1.8% with a solid track record. Agent B charges 2.4% but has demonstrably higher sale prices in your suburb. As a buyer you'd face this as: choose the cheaper buyer's agent vs the one with better results. You:

Your situation — 1 of 4

Where are you right now in your property journey?

Your situation — 2 of 4

What is your biggest concern about this transaction right now?

Your situation — 3 of 4

Who else is involved in this decision?

Your situation — 4 of 4

What best describes where you're at with professional support?