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Seller review
Professional and Likeable ... Too Easy
almost 11 years ago
Professional and Likeable ... Too Easy

We have known Helen, along with many other real estate agents in our town, for many years. To be honest when it came to selling our home we were in "2 minds" about which agent we would choose and what type of agency agreement we would use. We chose Helen as our exclusive agent. From the get-go Helen has never strayed from her core value and that is why we chose her. She is likeable, trustworthy, reliable, confident and always professional. James Young, a First National team member, handled the negotiating process because at that time Helen was temporarily unavailable (for good reason). Helen, went 'above and beyond' and remained in phone contact with us during her absense, providing excellent feedback, which we as the vendors, were keen to listen to. Our home has been sold in a very timely fashion. We highly recommend Helen and we thank her for all her efforts.

Helen Huntly-Barratt

Helen Huntly-Barratt

  4.8   (138 reviews)
Seller review
Sue Rereynolds Professional Expertise
almost 11 years ago
Sue Rereynolds Professional Expertise

We have been clients of First National for thirty years and consequently had high expectations of Sue's professional expertise, these proved to be well justified. Sue demonstrated a well founded knowledge of the Byron Bay market and communicated her knowledge clearly and carefully starting with the work standard required for a quick sale at the best price. (please note that the house had been a rental property for over ten years). At no time did Sue try to pressure us with high pitched sales and technical talk, something for which we were both grateful. Sue carefully and clearly explained her plan for the sale explaining that there few houses in the area for sale and that she would have to feel out the price people were prepared to pay. We were very impressed with the competency of her plan and the thoughtful yet enthusiastic energy she displayed in it's implementation. We had to leave the Bay prior to the sale but again Sue's professional expertise continued to be demonstrated, at least twice a week she would phone us to keep us informed of any progress, what action she had bee taking or need for any change needed to increase the saleability of the property. We would emphasis that at no time did Sue alter her modus operandi without communicating the reasons for the required change. We were both well satisfied with the price Sue obtained for our property. In conclusion we would like to express our thanks, gratitude and deep satisfaction to Sue for her very high professional and communication skills plus her very friendly and approach to us as clients it was professionalism at its best. We would highly recommend Sue to anyone wishing to sell a property. Please feel free to contact us should you wish to discuss this further. Yours Sincerely Frank and Madeline.

Su Reynolds

Su Reynolds

  4.9   (357 reviews)
Buyer review
So easy
almost 11 years ago
So easy

I've been looking for my first investment property for some time. I saw this property and Su put me straight onto Luke from First National who made a special time for me to view it as I was unable to make the regular time. I loved it and my offer was accepted within days. It was how I always hoped it would be. Uncomplicated and the right feel.

Su Reynolds

Su Reynolds

  4.9   (357 reviews)
Buyer review
Great team!
almost 11 years ago
Great team!

We will recommend the Huntly-Barratt and Elwin team to our peers, they helped make our purchase in a smooth and well informed manner. Thank you!

Helen Huntly-Barratt

Helen Huntly-Barratt

  4.8   (138 reviews)
Seller review
What an Agent
almost 11 years ago
What an Agent

Helen has demonstrated that she is an absolute quality real estate agent. She communicates exceptionally well and creates clever strategies about the sale process with the ultimate intent of selling the property. After we had another agent try and sell the property unsuccessfully we engaged Helen and in her hands we instantly had people walking through the property with some genuine interest being received. She has a marvelous team behind her even when she had to go into hospital her staff and other partners got involved to keep things moving. What a team. Genuinely, thanks very much.

Helen Huntly-Barratt

Helen Huntly-Barratt

  4.8   (138 reviews)
Seller review
absent vendor sale
almost 11 years ago
absent vendor sale

I really liked to dal with Luke and he went out of his way to show me properties and to make a sale. What I was dissatisfied with was a promise that it was easy to sell my unit without being in the country. I asked before I left if any more papers needed to be signed and was assured all was done. It proved very difficult to do that

Su Reynolds

Su Reynolds

  4.9   (357 reviews)
Seller review
Recommendation
almost 11 years ago
Recommendation

Tara has an extremely professional manner and is highly personable. We have no reservations in recommending Tara to any prospective vendor.

Tara Torkkola

Tara Torkkola

  4.9   (291 reviews)
Seller review
Sharon
about 11 years ago
Sharon

Sharon worked very hard for us and kept us in the picture , she presented with spunk and enthusiasm ,good business principals and ethics and had done her home work of the local area before meeting us on our property. We are very attached to the family farm in millionaire row at Federal and currently feeling the journey of loss and grief. The settlement day is now 26/6/1015 and agreed by all parties. I had a call from another agent from Byron Bay this morning , who we had meet from our investigations from the early days of finding some one we could trust to help with this project . I gather considering all in all we came out in front, on the day and with the current market values, Sharon too thought that we should be happy . Thank you all for your help, all members of staff in the office, the spoils like coffee and cupcakes , Paul who assisted Sharon on farm visits and the auctioneer of the day . A big thanks to you Sharon . We are not sure about the tenant , now quibbling about improvements to the house, a special aerial for the TV and a replacement stove that he / Simon put in some many years ago ,can only guess that its all about survival and catching up to the real world . Joy, Jenny and Ron Shackel

Sharon McInnes

Sharon McInnes

  4.7   (81 reviews)
Seller review
Sharon is Amazing and she  connects to you and listens to you and then responds with action.
about 11 years ago
Sharon is Amazing and she connects to you and listens to you and then responds with action.

Highly recommend Sharon if you are looking for your property to be sold. Sharon listens to your needs offers constructive suggestions to enhance the sale of your property . We were very impressed as our little unit was sold just after the first open house . We had tried selling before not easy . even if the market is up or down I am sure as a client of Sharon`s you will get a positive result . We had complete trust in Sharon`s professionalism and lightheartedness. I tell people to contact her all the time . First National has an asset in Sharon .

Sharon McInnes

Sharon McInnes

  4.7   (81 reviews)
Buyer review
The Best Real Estate Agent I have dealt with with Real Ethics
about 11 years ago
The Best Real Estate Agent I have dealt with with Real Ethics

A breath of fresh air, is dealing with Sharon, I have dealt with possibly a 100 Real Estate Agents over the past 20 years, Sharon's Ethics and morals really stand out of the crowd, she is one of the best Agents I have dealt with, you can put your trust in Sharon. It is a two way street, if you are upfront with Sharon you would expect the same, and that has shown to be the case, I would not hesitate to use Sharon again, and I highly recommend her to anyone, she will make your experience a pleasant one, She is fair to the vendor and purchaser and pulls it together to make it happen, Well done Sharon, you have restored my faith in Agents.

Sharon McInnes

Sharon McInnes

  4.7   (81 reviews)
Seller review
Thanks for working for me!
about 11 years ago
Thanks for working for me!

Hi Tara , Apart from getting the desired results I also found dealing with you a calm and pleasant experience At no time did I feel I was being pressured and that my intrests where being held firm in the sale Thanks again ,,Ross Beanland

Tara Torkkola

Tara Torkkola

  4.9   (291 reviews)
Buyer review
Tara
about 11 years ago
Tara

Tara was an absolute pleasure to work with. She offered us trustworthy, professional, personal service. I highly recommend her.

Tara Torkkola

Tara Torkkola

  4.9   (291 reviews)
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