Price record leads to beautiful hugs

27 Hove Street, Highgate Hill

This sale was without a doubt one of the most special. I took this two bed house in Highgate Hill to auction because I new it would have a lot of competition and that a perfectly run auction would lead to a premium price. The sellers were a beautiful couple that had been married for over 50 years. They were hoping to achieve $720,000 and had a dream or wish price of $750,000. 750k was the highest price they were quoted from other agents in the area.

We had a great response and within the first week had an offer of $720,000 and then another one in week 2. The sellers wanted to take the offer. I advised them to hold steady. I then came back with another offer; this time for $750,000. Again they wanted to take it and again I advised them to let me get back to work and keep trying for more. Two days later I returned with $760,000. The owners were ecstatic and again said they wanted to take it and were now feeling uncomfortable with proceeding. I really felt I could get more so asked them again to let me keep going despite the fact we had a cash unconditional contract above their wish price. I then spent the next day and night, and next morning, calling every single one of the 95 buyers that came through and gave them a final chance to make an offer or up their existing offer. My negotiating went on for a further three days and got us up a further $70,000 to $830,000. My clients who are using 100% of this money to fund their retirement, were in tears and I got a very long and beautiful hug from my clients. I will never forget this sale. It’s a constant reminder of the responsibility and important role play as agents. Its extremely fulfilling to be a positive part of someone’s life during such an important step in their life.