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Our qualities as told by our client reviews: great negotiation, friendly, supportive, reliable, honest, clear communication, local expert.
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Don't hesitate, call James if you want results!
almost 10 years ago
Don't hesitate, call James if you want results!

Dear James, We would like to take the opportunity to thank you for your services with regards to selling our property at 14 Harry Gilbank Way Kellyville. After initially listing our property with alternative agents and being frustrated with the lack of progress and enthusiasm, we took charge of our situation and contacted you – and the rest as they say is history as the results speak for themselves. Your selling process commenced with an assessment of how to best represent our house to the market, this provided us with a strong level of comfort that we were dealing with high skilled professionals something that was drastically missing prior to engaging First Meridien. It was a truly comforting experience to have both of you as our sales agents! Your extensive knowledge of the Hills' district market and in people made the entire sales situation a breeze. We also appreciated the wonderful online advertising and your neutral, calm and professional approach to both parties. We would certainly not hesitate to recommend you to others we know wishing to sell or to buy in the area. Yours truly, Allan and Diana Tagliaferro.

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Highly Recommend Meridien Realty
almost 10 years ago
Highly Recommend Meridien Realty

Simply fantastic. James Holvander and his team were always enthusiastic and extremely professional. They communicated every aspect for each open home and were very diligent in follow-ups and reporting. Therefore they achieved a positive end result in the sale of our family home. My wife and I would recommend First Meridien Realty to anyone wanting a truly professional no hassles realtor to sell their property. Alex and Doris Kolc 34 Beaumaris Ave Castle Hill

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Delighted With Our Result
almost 10 years ago
Delighted With Our Result

Dear James, This is to show you and your team my appreciation for the excellent job you and your team made for us.I believe that your professionalism and character is the key to your success. I certainly recommend you to anyone who needs a real estate agent. BIG THANKS JAMES. Eddie and Ellie Bonora

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Exemplary Agent I Would Use Time and Again
almost 10 years ago
Exemplary Agent I Would Use Time and Again

When it came time to sell my house I had no doubt about who to contact. Having used James in a previous sale there was no looking for another agent. James is not only an expert in Real Estate with a fabulous knowledge of the local area but also a true professional, who is honest and provides excellent customer service in all areas of the process. I can't thank James enough for the interest and the time that he gave to selling my property which under most circumstances can be stressful but in my case was a seamless process. I would have no hesitation in recommending James and the team to all my friends and family for anyone wishing to sell their property. Best regards Sue O'Brien

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Very Happy With Meridien Realty
about 10 years ago
Very Happy With Meridien Realty

When Lesley and I decided to sell our single storey Masterton Home in Kellyville being around 10 years old we obtained three property appraisals from local real estate agents and after some deliberation we decided to go with First Meridien Realty as they have a branch at Castle Hill and Rouse Hill. We have noticed they sell a large number of properties in the Hills District. We were introduced to Marianne initially when we originally were negotiating in the marketing and the selling process and James became involved in the open house presentation and the negotiating of the sale. Our house was sold within two weeks of being on the market. We are so pleased that we went with the team at First Meridien Realty and with our great result we have recommended Meridien to a friend around the corner and it now appears James has been successful in selling their house. Again thank you for all your teams hard work in achieving our great result. Lesley & Brian

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Very Satisfied With Meridien Realty
about 10 years ago
Very Satisfied With Meridien Realty

I would like to thank you for your efforts regarding the sale of my house in Castle Hill. It was a pleasure to deal with you as well as your staff. You were always professional, friendly, helpful, ready to share your knowledge, well organised, punctual and available. I shall recommend you to anybody selling a property and wish you every success in the future. Yours sincerely M.Bouma

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Sensational
about 10 years ago
Sensational

Absolutely fantastic . Brilliant result

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
AS WE START TO PACK UP.
about 10 years ago
AS WE START TO PACK UP.

Emotions often run high, when decisions are put into action, placing your home on the open market. Memories and attachments are running high and when you have chosen a trustworthy Real Estate Agent with your most valuable asset in life, the associated anxiety can be quickly removed. . That was our experience, even though we had not known James Holvander beforehand. It was bitter sweet having decided to move into a Retirement Village, but all through the process James and all the team at First Meridien were always available, either by person, phone, emailing or texting. They really looked after our interests in all areas associated with the selling process and left us feeling very happy with the end result. Our sincerest thanks to all the team and of course to Marianne and James. You are most recommended above and beyond the norm and we do qualify having both bought and sold through the family based agency. .Thank you all.

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Strategy + Soft Sell = Success
about 10 years ago
Strategy + Soft Sell = Success

As a buyer and seller, I've become pretty resistant to sales patter over the years, so when selecting an agent to sell my property I looked for someone who could realistically appraise the local market, then enunciate a strategy that would match the strengths and weaknesses of my house with expectations of likely prospective buyers. James won me over with his combination of quiet reasonableness and a well-targeted marketing campaign. I was not disappointed my choice of agent: the property sold within week for a very acceptable price, and James admirably completed subsequent negotiations with courtesy, respect and integrity.

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Very Satisfying Experience with James & Alexandra
over 10 years ago
Very Satisfying Experience with James & Alexandra

Dear James & Alexandra Just wanted to say thank you for selling our Rouse Hill home. We are extremely happy with the result you have been able to achieve and want to also say, "We are so impressed with your professionalism and that First Meridien Realty." You handled the selling process seamlessly........ It was very much appreciated by us. Your sincerely Wendy and Noel Boorer

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Caring Agents who deliver excellent service
almost 11 years ago
Caring Agents who deliver excellent service

To James & Alexandra We would like to express our sincerest gratitude and thankfulness for your outstanding service you have given us in the selling of our house. You always went that extra mile to make sure all our concerns were met and made us feel comfortable and safe throughout the process. We could not ask for a better agent to sell our place! We wish you all the success and happiness for the future in life and business. With sincere gratitude, Alfred, Ida & Wayne Mow

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
Seller review
Honest & Professional Agents with Integrity
almost 11 years ago
Honest & Professional Agents with Integrity

Right from our first meeting, my wife and I felt at ease with Alexandra and James. There was no pushy sales stuff and the professional, thoughtfulness and the calm manner in which they presented themselves was very reassuring to us. After an easy discussion around presentation, positioning in the market and price, we agreed to go into this partnership. Throughout the next couple of weeks of getting our place in the best presentable style we could, both Alexandra and James took the time to turn up for the photo shoot and with both their keen eye’s, sought out those best shots to display our home. One open day, that’s all it took and our property had sold. We were extremely excited and yet nervous, but at the same time relieved that it sold in such a short time. Their honesty and openness, intricate market knowledge and personal approach is what helped us get the result that we all desired. We cannot thank Alexandra and James enough as this now allows us to move on to our next stage of our lives. Yours Sincerely John & Laura Thomas

James Holvander

James Holvander

  5   (245 reviews)
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