S8E12: How to Prevent Buyers' Remorse when Buying a Property, with Corinne Turley

Buying a property is emotional and one of the biggest financial decisions, but that leads to almost half of buyers overpaying and feeling buyers remorse. And according to some studies, nearly 45% of buyers end up regretting their purchase. In this episode of The No BS Real Estate Podcast, Jo Agresta sits down with Corinne Turley, Director of Turley Property Advocates, to unpack the psychology behind buyer’s remorse, emotional bidding, auction pressure, and the subtle ways buyers get pushed beyond their budget without even realising it. With more than 20 years in Melbourne real estate — including experience as a former sales agent — Corinne has seen exactly how buyers behave under pressure, how agents create urgency, and what separates calm, strategic buyers from emotional overpayers. But this episode isn’t fearmongering. It’s practical, grounded advice from someone who genuinely understands how stressful buying a home can feel. We talk about: ✔ Why so many buyers experience regret after purchasing property ✔ What happens psychologically right before people overpay ✔ How auctions are designed to escalate emotion and competition ✔ The subtle pressure tactics agents use during negotiations and campaigns ✔ Why ego and comparison quietly destroy buyer discipline ✔ How buyers get emotionally attached before properly assessing value ✔ What calm, strategic buyers do differently ✔ Why having representation changes the entire buying experience ✔ How Corinne helps clients avoid emotional decision-making ✔ The advantage of off-market opportunities and quieter negotiations Corinne also shares insights from securing more than 45% of purchases off-market — helping buyers avoid the chaos, competition and emotional pressure that often comes with public campaigns and auctions. If buying property has ever felt overwhelming, emotionally draining, or weirdly manipulative at times… this episode will probably explain why. ________________________________________ 🏡 If you're new to buying or investing and need trusted guidance, speak to Corinne at Turley Property Advocates: https://www.turleyproperty.com.au/ 📲 Want smarter property decisions? Download the Abodey AI App for personalised, simple-English property reports that instantly match you with properties aligned to your specific needs, future goals, and budget — helping you buy faster and with confidence. https://abodey.com.au/ ________________________________________ Subscribe for more straight-talking conversations on Australian property, home buying, investing and the psychology behind real estate decisions. #propertymarket #homebuyer #buyersagent #propertyinvestment #australianproperty #auction #buyersremorse #melbourneproperty #realestate #propertyadvice #offmarketproperty #propertybuying #homeownership #NoBSRealEstate #Abodey #cgt #budget #negativegearing #positivegearing