Ep. 318: Why Some Buyer’s Agents Get Investors Into Trouble and How to Avoid It, with Julie Crockett

In this episode of Geared for Growth, Mike Mortlock is joined by Julie Crockett, founder of Australian Property Investment Solutions and one of Australia’s most experienced buyer’s agents working exclusively with investors.

Julie has spent more than two decades building and advising property portfolios across Australia, and in this conversation, she cuts through some of the biggest myths in the buyer’s agent space, from the rise of so-called “data-driven” agents to the real value of boots-on-the-ground due diligence.

With property investors increasingly looking beyond their home state, Mike and Julie explore the real difference between location-specific and borderless buyer’s agents, why strategy must come before suburb selection, and how investors can protect themselves from inexperienced operators in a rapidly growing industry.

Julie also shares practical insights into how professional property managers can uncover risks that even experienced buyers might miss and why investors should feel confident asking tough questions before handing over hundreds of thousands of dollars.

What we cover in this episode:
The key differences between local and borderless buyer’s agents and why one isn’t automatically better than the other
Why “data-driven” has become a buzzword and what investors should look for beyond the label
How strategy should dictate location, not the other way around
The hidden risks that only experienced property managers tend to spot
Why investor outcomes suffer when buyers’ agents rely solely on data platforms
The critical questions every investor should ask before engaging a buyer’s agent
How experience, licensing, and insurance play a bigger role than marketing hype

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