In this episode of The No BS Real Estate Podcast, host Jo Agresta sits down with Sarah Smith, founder of SBA Buyers Agency—named Regional Victoria’s most trusted buyer’s agent. Sarah shares her unique philosophy: “Start with what you hate about buying property,” because that would prevent anyone from overpaying and buying the wrong property that could set them up for long term financial impact. Buying a home shouldn’t feel like a second job, especially when agents are stacked against the buyer and open homes steal your weekends. From Bendigo to Ballarat, Sarah fights for families, first-home buyers, investors, and downsizers—cutting through the noise so you can buy the right property, at the right price, without losing your weekends or your peace of mind.What we cover:Why "what you hate" about property—hidden costs, agent games, misinformation—is the best place to start strategy.The x-factor of working with a regional buyer’s agent in Victoria: local intel, off-market whispers, and real street-level pricing wisdom.How a buyer’s agent saves you time, protects your money, and eliminates stress—no more doomscrolling listings, wasting weekends, or risking overpaying.What a modern buyer’s agent really does: from loan prep advice and property hunting, to negotiation, settlement support, and post-settlement check-ins. Key buyer pain points in regional Victoria: underquoting, agent pressure tactics, fine print surprises — and how Sarah’s direct approach puts your interests first.Why relentless advocacy matters when buying a home: you get straight talk—not sugar-coated promises—and a partner whose mission isn’t commission, but your outcome.Whether you’re buying your first home, scaling an investment property, or downsizing and facing emotional pitfalls—this episode gives you clarity, confidence, and the field-tested strategy to buy smarter in regional Victoria.Connect with Sarah Smith (SBA Buyers Agency):https://www.sbabuyersagency.com/Sick and tired of confusing property reports? Download the Abodey AI app for personalised, plain-English property reports that help you quickly assess whether a property fits your goals—tailored just for you.👉 https://abodey.app.link/rCnZsWfXGOb—#buyersagent #regionalVictoria #homebuying #firsthomebuyer #propertyadvocate #bendigoproperty #ballaratproperty #realestatevictoria #investorproperty #NoBSRealEstate #Abodey #buywithconfidence #stressfreebuying #regionalbuying #buyersagent #realestateagent #nobs #realestatepodcast #propertypodcast