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How 875sqm of opportunity attracted interstate investors in under two weeks
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How 875sqm of opportunity attracted interstate investors in under two weeks

Trent Regan and Brooklyn Ayre's strategic preparation and targeted marketing campaign generated 20 written offers in 11 days, delivering a result that outperformed recent area sales by close to $100,000.

Julianne Butler closes urgent Alstonville sale in days after first buyer withdrew
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Julianne Butler closes urgent Alstonville sale in days after first buyer withdrew

After taking on an expired listing in Alstonville, Julianne Butler matched the property with buyers who weren't even…

Churchill house draws six offers in 10 days as university proximity drives investor demand
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Churchill house draws six offers in 10 days as university proximity drives investor demand

Strategic negotiation and a renovated property near Federation University attracted six offers, delivering a result that exceeded vendor…

Jason Brennan's holiday timing delivers $1.45 million for Anna Bay vendors
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Jason Brennan’s holiday timing delivers $1.45 million for Anna Bay vendors

Strategic holiday timing and honest positioning delivered a $1.45 million result for coastal vendors that captured holiday buyer…

The kitchen sink view that sold a 40sqm Neutral Bay unit in 16 days
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The kitchen sink view that sold a 40sqm Neutral Bay unit in 16 days

When a long-time client needed to sell quickly to care for her elderly mother in Japan, Geoff Grist…

Award-winning design and strategic pricing deliver The Pines estate's highest sale
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Award-winning design and strategic pricing deliver The Pines estate’s highest sale

Terry Delalande's strategic pricing and presentation approach attracted multiple motivated buyers over a concentrated campaign period, delivering the…

Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market
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Building record for Art Deco apartment as first-home buyers flood Potts Point market

A relationship-building approach and dual-market strategy delivered a building record for Imran Hamidi in Potts Point's tightly held…

Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction
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Ocean views trump renovation concerns as three-bedroom home sells at auction

A 58-year-old home with ocean views and renovation potential attracted seven registered bidders after the McGrath Coolangatta/Tweed Heads…

Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights
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Rare Torrens-titled homette attracts $900k buyer willing to waive cooling-off rights

A relocated buyer's April deadline and waived cooling-off rights delivered Scott Rowe a $900,000 pre-auction sale in seven…

Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy
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Brunswick bungalow nets $140,000 premium with expression of interest strategy

A strategic pivot to expression of interest and premium presentation delivered a Brunswick family an extra $140,000 —…

Estate sale strategy: why this agent kept the old carpet and artwork
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Estate sale strategy: why this agent kept the old carpet and artwork

An unrenovated apartment untouched since 1985 attracted 127 prospective buyers when Imran Hamidi sold the dream of harbour…

Database strategy delivers $1.025m off-market sale in four days for Woodville West house
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Database strategy delivers $1.025m off-market sale in four days for Woodville West house

A strategic off-market approach and a 12-month buyer search came together in four days, delivering a premium result…

Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation
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Young family bids from Japan to secure Kew Edwardian home after comprehensive estate preparation

When Simone Chin took on a deceased estate in Kew, she convinced the executors that comprehensive preparation would…

Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale
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Single open inspection delivers seven-day sale in Grovedale

Michael MacFarlane's strategic read of the buyer profile delivered a seven-day sale in Grovedale, with a single open…

Buyer's six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale
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Buyer’s six-year memory drives $2.75m Canungra acreage sale

A Gold Coast buyer's six-year emotional connection to a Scenic Rim acreage property drove Jake Albertson's $2.75 million…

Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days
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Nadine Nobile turns 14 offers into Springwood record in seven days

Nadine Nobile's strategic best-and-final deadline turned 14 competing offers into a suburb record, proving that timing and communication…

Trophy home on Summer Hill's best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search
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Trophy home on Summer Hill’s best street finds perfect buyer after years-long search

A five-bedroom trophy home on Summer Hill's most sought-after street attracted buyers who had been waiting for exactly…

Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit
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Anthony Chau turns strata concerns into selling point for Hornsby unit

Anthony Chau turned buyer hesitation into competition by confronting strata concerns head-on in a Hornsby complex where properties…

Heritage studio in Potts Point's Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries
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Heritage studio in Potts Point’s Francis Hall attracts 185 enquiries

Imran Hamidi's targeted campaign for a heritage studio apartment in Francis Hall attracted 185 buyer enquiries and delivered…

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One million views, eight contracts: inside the Notts Avenue penthouse campaign

Four-week digital push turns strong online interest into a pre-auction result near $11 million

Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search
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Downsizers secure new Kooindah Waters home off-market after months-long search

Jason Cozens of Stone Real Estate Wyong matched a pair of downsizers with a new build months before…

Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons
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Shirlz Russell held firm on compliance and turned three days into nine — for all the right reasons

When Shirlz Russell refused to compromise on compliance documentation, it cost her a three-day sale — but delivered…

Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views
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Video marketing sells Port Macquarie house after campaign reaches 20,000 views

Joseph Petro of Lifestyle Group delivered nearly 20,000 views and three competing buyers for a premium Port Macquarie…

Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest
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Parent helps daughter secure Darlinghurst apartment after multiple party bidding contest

A vendor in Darlinghurst's St James Apartments needed a reset for their previous campaign and found the right…

Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days
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Targeted marketing delivers $91,000 premium for Mandurah sellers in five days

Aaron Boud’s early buyer outreach and transparent offer process delivered six competitive bids and a $91,000 premium for…

Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls
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Video marketing and local buyer knowledge deliver $2.2m Hope Island waterfront sale after previous campaign stalls

After a previous four-month campaign stalled, Gemma White's video marketing strategy and local buyer pipeline delivered 56 inspections,…

Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers
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Nine offers in three days: how presentation strategy won over Summerhill first-home buyers

Karen Magnotta's presentation-focused strategy generated nine offers in three days for a Summerhill unit, with the winning buyer…

Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers
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Interstate investor claims Darlinghurst apartment with harbour views after a campaign that attracted 243 potential buyers

A multi-pronged marketing strategy targeting three buyer demographics and an interstate investor's swift decision-making combined to secure a…

Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house
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Video walkthrough secures sight-unseen buyer for Tarneit house

An interstate investor purchased the four-bedroom house via video call after a strategic campaign built on database outreach…

Gemma White's database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days
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Gemma White’s database marketing delivers record Cova Estate result in 10 days

Gemma White's confidence in her hyper-local Cova Estate knowledge led her to reject an off-market offer and take…

Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years
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Database strategy secures timely Australind sale for family of 35 years

A timely opportunity while 38 weeks pregnant, a family connection forged through community volunteering, and a database strategy…

Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living
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Four offers for City apartment with Black Mountain views as buyers compete for dual-level living

Four offers for a dual-level apartment in Canberra's revitalised city centre saw Stu Hamill secure $975,000 the day…

Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test
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Harrington Park house sells in 17 days after 48-hour price-hold test

Anna Younan of Gilbert + Younan used a 48-hour market test and immaculate tenant presentation to secure a…

House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days
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House-like Waterloo unit attracts seven contracts in 12 days

Cathryn Dudman's renovation strategy and house-like positioning delivered 47 inspections and seven contracts in under two weeks for…

High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment
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High-floor privacy drives seven offers for Bondi Junction apartment

Nicholas Armstrong-Smith leverages building knowledge to drive competitive interest