That Backyard Property Podcast

Nine Weeks Unsold: Why Even Perth's Best Agents Are Feeling It

That Backyard Property Podcast

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Nine weeks on the market and home open numbers less than half of what they were last year, even Perth's most experienced agents are feeling the shift. In this episode, Michael sits down with Clare Nation, director of Haven Property Central and a Subiaco and Shenton Park property expert since she was 18, for an honest look at what it actually takes to sell in this market right now. 🔔 Subscribe & leave a comment with your questions — we build episodes around what YOU want to know. General advice only and not personal advice. CRN 485467 --------------------------------- In this episode: Why Clare calls this market considered rather than cautious What's driving demand in Subiaco and Shenton Park right now How home open numbers compare to this time last year Telling sellers their home is worth less than expected Advice for newer agents navigating a slower market Why buyer relationships matter as much as closing the sale How Clare protects her energy and avoids burnout The story behind rebranding from The Property Exchange to Haven Working alongside her daughter Brittany and what she's learned from her --------------------------------- Timecodes: 00:00 Introduction: the toughest home open in years 00:35 Welcome Clare Nation from Haven Property Central 01:40 Why Clare got into real estate at 18 03:00 Subiaco and Shenton Park in 2026 06:20 Becoming Subiaco's go to agent 09:30 Considered, not cautious: how the market is shifting 13:45 Telling sellers their home is worth less 15:45 Advice for agents navigating a slower market 18:55 Why buyer relationships matter as much as sales 21:50 Keeping her cup full 24:15 The tough call to rebrand as Haven 29:15 Working alongside daughter Brittany 34:55 Where Perth property is heading in 2026 and 2027 38:00 What Clare is most proud of Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@ThatBackyardPropertyPodcast Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/backyardpropertypod?igsh=MWhkOWx5YzJxdDc3ag== Website: https://tuskfinance.com.au Connect with Michael: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tuskfinancemk Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mortgageswmichael LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelkilliner TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backyardpropertypodcast Tusk Finance: [email protected] Produced by Podwave Studios: https://www.podwavestudios.au #PerthPropertyMarket #PerthRealEstate #PropertyPodcast #RealEstateAgent #Subiaco #ShentonPark #PerthProperty #WAPropertyMarket #PropertyInvesting #FirstHomeBuyer #RealEstateAdvice #MortgageBroker #PerthWA #PropertyTips #HomeOpen #WesternAustralia #RealEstateTips #PropertyMarketUpdate #TuskFinance #ThatBackyardPropertyPod

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