I was on the hunt for a unit in Mornington for just myself to live in.
Although I had a tight budget, I attended several opens-for-inspection hoping that vendors might consider negotiating downward if I could offer a speedy settlement.
I put in a verbal offer on a unit that fell in the middle of the quoted price range, but it was rejected as the vendor wanted a higher price. Interestingly, many weeks later, that property is still on the market.
The second open I attended was a little above what I could afford. The agent who conducted the open rang to ask if I was interested in putting in an offer. Knowing I was a keen buyer, but with a tight budget, I thought this agent might maintain contact and offer to show me alternative properties. Disappointingly, this did not happen.
Finally, I attended an open run by Brad Boyd from Abode Peninsula. I gave him the same details as I had the other agents and advised him I didn’t want to waste either his or my time by looking at properties that were just not affordable for me. Brad encouraged me to view a unit on the understanding that the vendor may be very interested in a speedy settlement. Brad was the first agent to really listen to what I was saying and show genuine interest in working with me as a buyer, while still taking into account his vendor’s best interests. I ultimately purchased this particular unit and love it! I am so glad I didn’t buy the property for which I submitted a verbal offer because the unit I now own is exactly what I want, and is the perfect fit for my needs and lifestyle – something I believe Brad identified very early on.
In my opinion, Brad is the most personable agent you will ever have dealings with. Nothing was too much trouble, he always responded to my calls, allowed time for me to think about things with zero pressure, and I found his service exemplary.
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