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Dedicated
almost 4 years ago
Dedicated

James is dedicated, hard working and committed to success. He and his team at McGrath worked hard to get us a good result. We were always well informed and felt confident throughout the whole process that we were in good hands.

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
Impressive patience, commitment, support and expertise during the whole Sale process
almost 4 years ago
Impressive patience, commitment, support and expertise during the whole Sale process

Adrian together with James and the whole McGrath Team have made a formidable and committed team during this Sale. It has not been easy as selling for me as it is a huge event in my life. They understood this, and patiently updated us on trends and results. Though both very professional, Adrian’s occasionally more emotive approach matches James’ often analytic approach. They both have an unparalleled knowledge of the Northern Beaches property scene, house by house. For me, in addition, their integrity is the quality that rates very highly. We all had our moments but in the end we all worked as a Team and here we are, pleased with the Sale. McGrath Pittwater do not limit their service to the Sale, I believe they are committed for the long haul as well if required. I thank Adrian, James and the Team and highly recommend them!

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
Seller review
A wonderful experience
almost 4 years ago
A wonderful experience

The team was friendly, professional and very Communicative with our family in all aspects , very knowledgeable about the market and made selling our house a pleasure .very highly recommended

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
Nicely surprised with the end result
almost 4 years ago
Nicely surprised with the end result

This was the 2nd time I've used Adrian, Rowena and the excellent McGrath Avalon team to sell one of my properties - and for the 2nd time I have been nicely surprised with the end result. Adrian and the teams constant engagement, advice, regular updates and direction around how to run a campaign is invaluable especially during these challenging property times and once again they delivered a great result for us. They are an absolute pleasure to deal with and I highly recommend them!

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
Seller review
Quite a journey with genuine and tireless co-travelers James, Adrian and Team McGrath
almost 4 years ago
Quite a journey with genuine and tireless co-travelers James, Adrian and Team McGrath

Selling this little bit of Paradise (for us) has been a most difficult time of change, but here we are, all pleased with the sale. Well done! James (Baker) and Adrian (Venturi) have shown so many qualities during this time, I would say for us way beyond their brief: they are both highly committed ( and most pleasant) professionals whose integrity and honestly will always win over quick results. They are empathetic but will tell it to you as it is… Their patience in continuously updating and explaining trends as they occur has been impressive, they live and breathe the Avalon/Newport real estate scene, with their local and market knowledge unparalleled. Thanks all of you at Team McGrath (and it IS a real and friendly Team)! I recommend them highly, and will continue the relationship as a potential buyer and beyond!

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
Knowledgeable and professional throughout.
almost 4 years ago
Knowledgeable and professional throughout.

Adrian and his team, were all 'straight' and very knowledgeable and professional throughout. His advise and recommendations were spot on. As a seller, I highly recommend him and his team. The property attained a very good price, and the buyer was happy too.

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
Buyer review
Prompt and professional
almost 4 years ago
Prompt and professional

Buying our latest property through Lyndall was effortless and enjoyable. Communication was easy and all correspondence was met with enthusiasm. I highly recommend Lyndall as a local agent.

Lyndall Barry

Lyndall Barry

  5   (148 reviews)
Seller review
James has exceptional knowledge of the Avalon market
almost 4 years ago
James has exceptional knowledge of the Avalon market

James has exceptional knowledge of the Avalon market and we have both bought and sold property through James. In our recent sale, it took place as the market started to turn, so it was a stressful time. James successfully negotiated us a good outcome, and I strongly recommend him. James and his team are very good communicators both with good and not so good news, and guided us through what can be a stressful process.

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
Sale of Flat
almost 4 years ago
Sale of Flat

Very good sale from Mcgrath

Lauren Garner

Lauren Garner

  4.9   (234 reviews)
Seller review
Sale of Flat
almost 4 years ago
Sale of Flat

James and the team been excellent and sale very quick and meet our needs for our futureplanning for our family

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
A professional and pleasant experience
almost 4 years ago
A professional and pleasant experience

We had such a professional and pleasant experience with James when buying the property at Clareville that we had no hesitation in asking him to take on the sale of the property as we were away in the country most of the time we were reliant on James and his team to take care of a lot of details in preparing the house for sale, they did this brilliantly and we were very appreciative.

James Baker

James Baker

  4.9   (458 reviews)
Seller review
Integrity multiplied!
almost 4 years ago
Integrity multiplied!

There is absolutely no point looking beyond McGraths for your R/E needs. If kissing toads is your thing you MAY strike it lucky with a Prince - but why waste your time… a toad, is a toad, is a toad!!! Go straight to the best! You pay for what you get in this world. If other Realtors have said “we can sell your house for X$” and then give you a bedtime story that “oh it’s about volume” & “oh the market is saying X”- they haven’t lived up to their promise - you’re wasting your time and money - we had this experience first hand! We moved to Adrian who had a wealth of experience and didn’t just talk the talk but walked it. If you want a used car salesman to sell your home don’t call McGraths, but if you want someone that has a brain, see’s you as a friend and is happy to give up his own time away from his own family to guide you through a process whilst always always imparting knowledge, honesty with integrity then you can’t go beyond this guy. Adrian didn’t pull any punches and given all the rubbish we’d been fed from others like “oh we have buyers just in the next suburb” ha really!!! (NO) and “trust me, this is what I do” 🤦‍♀️ The promises from time wasters are endless, not him, a no BS, up front, clear and concise statistician that understands the market first, his vendors/buyers needs & isn’t afraid to say “the $ we see is based on X not Y (fairytales / dreaming)”. Do yourself a favour, life & selling is hard, but why waste time (& money) on pelicans that just want you to lower your expectations to feed their “agent ratings”! Mcgraths are in it for you, to help you on your journey, and for that we’ll be eternally grateful. Don’t experience our regret - we wish we met him first - then we wouldn’t have wasted money and time with other Agent’s and our journey would have been far different! Adrian you will forever be the King of R/E nothing Princely about it! Now that’s a Coronation we’d want to attend! Who’s with me?!

Adrian Venturi

Adrian Venturi

  5   (405 reviews)
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