Nick was incredibly supportive and thorough during the process of our purchase. He was very committed to ensuring the best result for the Vendor whilst appeasing our nerves and helping us towards a successful outcome. I would certainly recommend Nick to any prospective purchaser or vendor.
Nick Gatacre
Grant Wallace and his team handled the sale of this investment property for us through the whole process covering - recommendations for suppliers of painting, carpet, air conditioning and furniture hire - personallly managing these services for us due to our residential address distant from the property - a very comprehensive and successful advertising campaign The end result was extremely pleasing and painless especially considering the potential distance issues.
Grant Wallace
This property was sold 25% above the reserve price. Originally it was dilapidated and in need of repair. Mark and his assistant Alex organised everything including waste removal, painting, cleaning and hire furniture which complimented the presentation. We were referred to a solicitor and apart from signing documents we are not troubled even to the extent of collecting the deposit and sales proceeds.We were kept informed at every stage and provided with statistics regarding open houses and potential buyers. Communication was outstanding. The sales campaign and subsequent auction went exactly as predicted by Mark. A team of Hockingstuart staff was on hand at the auction and their input was professional and excellent. We were happy to accept his advice which was always good. Overall we were delighted with the whole experience and cannot recommend the agents at Hockingstuart more highly.It is good that there are agents out there who take the worry out of selling a home and Mark Konishi did just that.
Mark Konishi
I was happy with the sale of my property thru Hocking Stuart and Grant Wallace and his team Joel and Zoe the sale was within their estimate and acheived a fair result for myself
Grant Wallace
Sharon And my intention was always to speak to a number of Agents with the view to Auction our Grosvenor St house , we approached Marshal White , Greg Hocking and Hocking Stuart . From these meetings it became obvious that Peter Perrignon from Hocking Stuart had a vast Knowledge in the STH YARRA area being a STH YARRA owner and Hocking Stuart having street presents made our decision easier. The whole Team at Hocking Stuart are fantastic and a special thanks to Grant Wallace who always has an upbeat approach which would put any owner at ease. On the Auction day a team of 5 or 6 from Hocking Stuart arrived set up and no doubt went about the pre sale walk through the crowd setting the mood. The auction started without a bid being called which is always a down moment in anyone's mind but Peter persisted to finally get a bid and get the Auction started. Peter skill's in this area was evident and both Sharon and I feel so lucky we had such a great Auctioneer on hand to eventually go over our expectations . Many Thanks to the whole crew at Hocking Stuart STH YARRA
Peter Perrignon
Prior to the sale of our property we had discussions with Nick in relation to the potential value of our property, the state of the market, background information on the sale of similar properties, seasonal variables relevant to the selection of a favourable time to put the property on the market and a number of other factors relevant to the sale. Nick was able to provide information in relation to all these points with a confidence-inspiring depth of knowledge. His energy and confidence were reassuring in the current real estate market. liaison with the tenants, and selection of appropriate times for inspections. We were kept informed of developments during the sales campaign and received regular reports and feedback. . We can highly recommend Nick to anyone seeking an real estate agent.
Nick Gatacre
Grant was absolutely fantastic in our dealings with him buying our property. He was able to be flexible with times of viewings and meetings and went above and beyond in making sure our first home buying experience was a positive one. This was a relief after interacting with some others in the field. We can highly recommend Grant.
Grant Wallace
We are very pleased with the service we received from Mark and his team from the day we decided to use Hocking Stuart as our agent, through to the sale date and beyond. Mark, Alex and Sean very quickly put our minds at ease that any issues that could arise though a selling campaign would be easily resolved. They have an excellent knowledge of the local market. Their expertise, ability to coordinate the selling process and efficiency was amazing. And the result - Sold before auction and for more than we were expecting. No hesitation in recommending this team. They are great.
Mark Konishi
We purchased our apartment through Nick Gatacre several years ago, so when it was time to sell, there was no doubt in our minds that we wanted our buyers to have the same experience we had. Nick has extensive market knowledge, and is also very reliable, personable and professional. Nick was able to guide us in the right direction but was also very responsive to our thoughts and preferences. Nick takes the time to fully understand the property and its surrounds so when it comes to buyer questions, Nick has all the answers. Nick is at all times transparent and honest, and his superior negotiation skills are second to none. Thanks Nick for a great outcome. We'll certainly be in contact again for any future needs.
Nick Gatacre
My wife and I decided that rather than follow recommendations of people we knew that that we would to choose an agent based on scores and reviews available on-line. A search showed Grant Wallace to be one of the top two choices near to us so we engaged Grant. Our feedback is that he and his team (notably James and Zoe) ran a perfect auction campaign that was well exposed by the Hocking Stuart marketing machine, they were a pleasure to deal with for us as the vendor and I’m certain that buyers had the same experience. While one can never be certain of the outcome of an auction, on auction day we got the kind of result that is only possible with a perfect process, all expectations of price were exceeded and a new record was set for sale price in our apartment building.
Grant Wallace
From our first meeting with Grant Wallace and Marissa Serio, of Hocking Stuart South Yarra, to subsequent meetings and finally auction day, we were given clear and professional advice. Grant, who was our auctioneer, allowed Marissa to structure and run the campaign. He provided us with clear instruction and recommendations in the final week, and again just moments prior to the auction itself. Grant maintained an extremely positive, calm and assertive manner. While providing us with his best insights, he was open to our own interpretations and wishes. The auction was once again, evidence of his professionalism and assertive. He was a strong presence, no unnecessary cheese, with straight forward control of the situation. We set a goal and he was committed to helping us achieve it. We comfortably cleared our reserve and couldn't be happier with how Grant helped us get there.
Grant Wallace
My wife and I engaged Nick Gatacre to list our apartment in Toorak for sale. At first meeting Nick was both professional and informative, providing a clear outline of the process and a realistic appraisal of the market and where our property sat within that market. The marketing budget proposed and agreed was clearly explained and balanced to "reach to potential purchasers" while optimising the return on the marketing spend. We sold our apartment within 10 days of listing and Nick provided valuable assistance in assessing and finalising the offer received. The process was stress free and I highly recommend Nick and his team at Hocking Stuart South Yarra.
Nick Gatacre
