Shabina Kamal has sold a three-bedroom house at 3 Lombard Street, Balgowlah for $2.73 million in just nine days, cutting short a standard auction campaign with hands-on communication and compressed inspections.
Shabina went into the campaign expecting a standard auction timeline, but strong early interest shifted the plan. Within nine days of listing, the three-bedroom house at 3 Lombard Street, Balgowlah had sold prior to auction for $2.73 million, well ahead of schedule.
The family behind the buy
The buyers were a family of four who had previously lived in Balgowlah and spent years trying to return. They wanted proximity to Manly West Public School and saw potential in the freestanding house to renovate down the track. They were also looking at another property nearby, making Shabina’s communication strategy the deciding factor.
“They loved the school nearby at Manly West Public, and they had been trying to get back into the area over the past few years,” Shabina said.
“The current market has finally allowed them to do that.”
Daily contact and compressed inspections
Shabina updated the buyers daily and scheduled second and third inspections within the compressed nine-day window. She applied the same approach to other interested parties, building competition while staying hands-on.
“Making sure that you’re in front of the buyer as often as possible whilst delivering a high level of service helps them make the decision,” she said.
The vendors later praised the transparent approach during negotiations, noting it allowed the buyers to put their best foot forward with confidence.
The Balgowlah appeal
Balgowlah sits on Sydney’s Northern Beaches with a leafy, village-style character and strong family appeal. Manly West Public School is a short walk from Lombard Street, and local amenities cluster around Condamine Street and Sydney Road, with larger retail at Warringah Mall two kilometres away.
The three-bedroom, one-bathroom, one-car-space property on 413 square metres offered the renovation canvas the family wanted in a location they knew well.
The pre-auction advantage
While the initial plan called for a standard auction campaign, the early surge of interest and Shabina’s ability to compress the process into daily touchpoints meant the sellers didn’t need to wait. The buyers’ trust in Shabina’s communication gave them the confidence to commit before auction day.
“Because we communicated so seamlessly, the buyer then decided to go with our property, and we could secure a sale for the owner,” Shabina said.
The result underscores how hands-on service and transparent updates can turn a standard campaign into a swift pre-auction outcome, particularly when buyers are weighing multiple options in the same street.
About the Agent
Shabina Kamal is a sales agent with Clarke & Humel Property, bringing more than a decade of real estate experience across Sydney’s Lower North Shore. With an entrepreneurial background in business and fashion, she combines strategic thinking with clear communication and a solutions-focused approach. Now based in Balgowlah, Shabina is known for her professionalism, integrity and ability to build lasting client relationships while guiding buyers and sellers through every stage of the property process. Visit Shabina’s website for more information or call Shabina on 0406694128.