The Property Couch The MOST Important Factor When Selling Property (It’s Not Price) | FUNdamental Fridays
Mar 27, 2026
Shane Pope, a buyer's advocate with 10+ years helping owner-occupiers buy and sell, explains why the agent you pick can make or break a sale. He discusses how inexperienced agents derail deals, what top agents do differently, and real case studies showing agent impact. Practical talk on communication cadence, negotiations, and balancing budget, location and emotion.
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Agent Quality Trumps Price And Marketing
- The real estate agent is the single most important factor in any property transaction.
- Shane Pope argues agent quality trumps price and marketing because agents create momentum, communication and close deals at the coalface.
How An Agent Tip Landed A $350k Saving
- Shane described buying a north-of-city home listed around $3m and securing it for $2.65m after five months.
- A good agent tipped him before the listing went live and that inside communication allowed a timely, below-market purchase.
Insist On Frequent Agent Communication
- Expect proactive communication from top agents, ideally phone or text contact about four times a week.
- Shane suggests pre/post open updates, Monday reports and midweek check-ins as the bare minimum cadence.