Ivan was professional and knowledgeable in all matters relating to the sale of our home. He was sympathetic and understanding of our circumstances, while at the same time he encouraged and guided us through the sale process. Ivan was in regular contact with us and was only too happy to answer our questions. We have no hesitation in recommending Ivan to prospective sellers.
Ivan Blow
Megan and I were certainly appreciative of Ivan's assistance in preparing our house for sale from providing names for all manner of jobs to ensuring that these jobs were done. We never felt at anytime that we were chasing him up – quite the contrary. We valued his straightforwardness as well as honest assessment and in hindsight were glad that he pushed us to sell pre-Xmas, after outlaying the options. We would certainly recommend him to others.
Ivan Blow
Craig is an outstanding auctioneer with six different bidders he achieved an outstanding price for us. We are delighted with the result and special mention to Sarah Fallace she gave us impeccable feedback and service. She is the consummate professional
Craig Williamson
Before the auction he indicated that it would pass the auction in if bids only reached $580,000 or offer a pause. I only saw the end result and I assumed the property was sold for more than $580,000 as there was no need to consult with me about the property being “on the market”. I learned later the sales contract was signed for $662,000, so I nearly feinted. That was 10% more than what I had expected from a reserve price of $600,000 I had formed in my mind. He performed his real estate skills in a confident and reassuring fashion. The most impressive aspect was that even though my modest property was only half the value of the average properties in East Bentleigh he put in just as much work or even more to get a successful outcome for probably only half of the average sales commission earned based upon property values. He attended all the open inspections (65 attendees) and made many follow up phone calls to me and updated me on the status and how many people he expected were interested in the property. Also he hosed down expectations of a sale and not much mention of price except at the initial valuation of $585,000 - $600,000. The property had appeal for the quality and some notable features, but the big negative, to the otherwise favourable position, was the traffic noise from the proximity to Warrigal Road. In the end the positives outweighed the negatives and with his encouragement the successful bidder was prepared to pay more than the advertised price , his initial valuation and my expectation. Contributing to the successful outcome was the advertising component delivered on the modest budget. The copywriter, floor planner, photographer, advertising board and internet listings were all first class. It just goes to show that with your 14 years in the real estate business, experience, honesty and personal attention to clients has a positive impact in contrast to the adverse perception some real estate agents.
Ivan Blow
In my role as a Property Advocate for both sellers and buyers of property, I interact with many agents. Ivan Blow impressed me in all aspects. Commencing with his genuine enthusiasm and innovation eg. virtual furniture. Followed by honest, timely feedback through the auction campaign. Capped off with strong auctioneering skills and a result that surpassed our expections. Highly recommended! Tony Houlihan www.propertyadvocatemelbourne.com.au
Ivan Blow
Simon was a pleasure to deal with. His upfront, honest and professional manner makes the process of purchasing a home straight forward and stress free.
Simon Pintado
We met Simon through a referral from a "find an agent" web site. I had already met an agent from Hodges and discussed the sale. From the time I met Simon he was very knowledgeable and he advised me what to do to present the property well to ensure I got the best price. Compared to the Hodges agent, Simon was so much easier to talk to and get comfortable with how the sale would go, what to expect from a price point of view and discussed the best marketing strategy. I had different ideas on when and how to run the campaign but Simon gave me his professional advice and I changed my mind and it worked out the best. During the campaign Simon kept me informed and got my advice on what price I would accept from buyers and bidders. Simon presented to me every bid he got from potential buyers rather than just reject it outright. I know some agents have got buyers on the wrong side by not presenting all bids to the vendor. Simon is so easy to talk and discuss any matter, his mannerisms and communication skills are exceptional which is absolutely key when he is talking to potential buyers. We eventually got a good price and accepted Simon's professional advice and decided to take a pre auction offer and stop the Auction rather than reject his advice and go to Auction. I would certainly recommend Simon to other potential sellers of property.
Simon Pintado
Placing our Mum in Aged Care and having to sell her unit was a difficult and stressful time for us. This whole process was made so much easier and less upsetting by the team at Buxtons. Simon thoroughly explained the whole process to us, and kept us informed from start to finish. His professionalism, communication and thoughtfulness was exceptional. We felt confident that Simon would deliver the best outcome for us, and we were not disappointed. We would not hesitate to recommend Simon Wood and Buxton Real Estate to anyone looking to buy or sell a home. Thanks again for a great result. Regards, Liz Simon and Jane Foster
Simon Wood
We would just like to thank Simon Pintado from Buxton Bentleigh for his honesty, professionalism and enthusiasm in all matters relating to the recent sale of our property. Being first time sellers, Simon was more than generous with his time in order to calm our nerves and ensure that we well versed in the timelines and processes required to ensure a smooth campaign. From the outset, we were impressed with Simon's drive and commitment to ensuring a very positive outcome. Our faith was certainly justified. We were thrilled with the large numbers of prospective purchasers that viewed our home - culminating in a sale before auction at a great price that made all our hard work worthwhile. If you are looking for an Agent who delivers above expectations, look no further than Simon - you won't be disappointed. Tim and Lucinda Vining Bentleigh East
Simon Pintado
We would highly recommend Simon to sell your property, apart from being a friendly, approachable person, Simon is very smart, professional & knowledgeable with the market. From start to finish he made us feel at ease & achieved top results for us!!
Simon Wood
I believe Claude has managed to negotiate the best result for our property.
Claude Mery
Managed expectations very well - at the same time took on board vendor concerns around buyer objections. Fantastic result on the day of Auction $100,000 above expectations
Claude Mery
