Testimonials from clients

1702/3 Kings Cross Road
Rushcutters Bay 2011

25 November 2003

Dear Mark

Testimonial

I called Mark G Allan in June 2003 and asked “why can’t I sell my lower north shore waterfront house for a realistic price after 6 months with a local agent and $24,000 spent on marketing”. This turned out to be one of the most important questions I had asked in many years.

The house had been placed on the market with one of the local leading franchised real estate agent. I had a very good idea of what the house was worth. Within 4 weeks of the house going on the market and over 60 couples going through, I came under pressure to lower the price by 20% from the agents initial estimate, after 6 months I decided it was enough and a new approach was needed.

I was skeptical about using an independent agent with no set area. , Instantly I was impressed by Mark’s professionalism, the research he had done on the property, surrounding area and his fresh approach to the marketing of the property, he did not see the need to spend a lot of money again, he used small ads in the Saturday paper and the internet.

He asked me to call a few people whose house he had sold recently, and after three phone calls I began to think that they “were the best paid actors in Australia” with the high level of praise they gave Mark. I have joined that list in praising his professionalism and sales skills.

He did not set a price, he called for expressions of interest around a price and within a week I had received an offer significantly higher than the highest received in the previous 6 months. I was not pressured to accept the first offer within my price range, Mark explained his reasons for waiting and at the end of the 5 weeks I had an offer that met my expectations.

During the 5 weeks Mark was always available, kept me in constant touch with what was happening, and did not impose on my lifestyle.

As a consequence of my speedy sale a neighbouring property owner approached Mark and he achieved a sale for them within a few weeks of listing.

I have no hesitation in recommending Mark and I can be contacted through Mark if you wish to speak with me personally.

Yours sincerely
Carole Ferrier