In this rollercoaster episode of Property Mama: Adventures in Real Estate, Wendy Chamberlain shares some of the most outrageous and unbelievable stories from her nearly 30 years in the real estate business. Have you ever bought a house only for it to disappear before settlement? Or had a surprise waiting for you in a storage cage? Wendy covers it all, from jaw-dropping final inspections to shady land swaps that could ruin your dream home. Tune in for these real estate tales that will have you laughing, gasping, and rethinking your next purchase.

Key Moments:

00:55 - Why Final Inspections Matter

02:51 - The Junk-Filled Storage Cage

06:16 - The Disappearing House

09:09 - The Great Land Swap

14:05 - Council Permits and Hidden Costs

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🏷️ Real estate market trends, property investment strategies, first-time homebuyers, off-market listings, buyers advocates, property inspections, real estate negotiations, home staging tips, mortgage options, property valuation, housing market analysis, real estate agents, selling strategies, real estate contracts, closing process, property management, rental properties, investment properties, real estate portfolio, home equity, property taxes, housing market forecast, real estate marketing, property appraisal, and real estate regulations.

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In this outrageous episode of Property Mama: Adventures in Real Estate, Wendy Chamberlain spills the tea on some of the most unbelievable stories from the world of property settlements. From a home covered in months' worth of pigeon droppings to tenants leaving "personal deposits" as parting gifts, Wendy reminds us why final inspections are not to be skipped.

If you think you've seen it all in real estate, think again! There is a wild and wacky side of property ownership—and the unexpected twists that come with it.

These stories will leave you laughing, cringing, and questioning humanity.

Key Moments:

2:06 – The no-show real estate agent and the 1 PM final inspection debacle.

5:06 – Pigeon poop apocalypse: Discovering 9 months' worth of droppings on the balcony.

12:06 – A disgruntled tenant's revenge: human "deposits" left behind in every single room.

16:49 – Owners still packing up their house after the settlement had gone through.

19:23 – The sledgehammer attack: A buyer’s sabotage on the eve of a property auction.

If you're a fan of real estate with a side of chaos, you won’t want to miss this episode.

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🏷️ Real estate market trends, property investment strategies, first-time homebuyers, off-market listings, buyers advocates, property inspections, real estate negotiations, home staging tips, mortgage options, property valuation, housing market analysis, real estate agents, selling strategies, real estate contracts, closing process, property management, rental properties, investment properties, real estate portfolio, home equity, property taxes, housing market forecast, real estate marketing, property appraisal, and real estate regulations.

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In this episode of Property Mama: Adventures in Real Estate, Wendy Chamberlain unlocks the ultimate strategies for dominating property auctions.

From positioning yourself for maximum visibility to using subtle yet powerful tactics, Wendy shares her insider knowledge on how to outbid the competition—without saying a word. This episode is packed with tips and tricks that could make all the difference in securing your dream property.

Tune in to learn how you can confidently smile your way to a winning bid!

Key Moments:

02:30 - Why standing front and centre at an auction can make or break your chances.

7:54 - How to use a smile as an intimidation tactic to stop competitors from bidding.

6:33 - The importance of verbalising your bid in full to keep other buyers psychologically aware of the high stakes.

15:00 - A surprising mistake most bidders make when asking if the property is “on the market.”

19:21 - Why you should always be ready to bid at the “business end” of the auction – and what happens if you don’t.

https://www.propertymama.com.au/

Follow Wendy on her socials:

https://www.instagram.com/wendy_chamberlain/

https://www.instagram.com/chamberlain_property_advocates/

https://www.facebook.com/propertymama.com.au

https://www.facebook.com/wendychamberlain.com.au

🏷️ Real estate market trends, property investment strategies, first-time homebuyers, off-market listings, buyers advocates, property inspections, real estate negotiations, home staging tips, mortgage options, property valuation, housing market analysis, real estate agents, selling strategies, real estate contracts, closing process, property management, rental properties, investment properties, real estate portfolio, home equity, property taxes, housing market forecast, real estate marketing, property appraisal, and real estate regulations.

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