We had been looking to buy a house for a while and had dealt with some very deceitful agents who made the process very challenging. Pearl on the other hand, was very transparent and communicated clearly where the process was at in the sales campaign and what the vendor was seeking. Whilst she was focused on getting the best outcome for her client, she did not play games or make the process of buying difficult fur us. We knew where we stood and she was always accessible

Pearl Todd

star   4.8   (175 reviews)

I met Mark 6 years ago when checking a property, since then I knew he was going to be the person helping us selling our home when that time came. Mark offers, quality, professionalism, fun, respect. He was always for us at crazy times when we were getting anxious about selling, He supported us and guided us with so much knowledge suggesting great changes to bring the sale to another level, something that we never got before from an agent. Going with a smaller agency made our selling process an enjoyable journey and there is no doubt we would pick Mark and his team again on our next adventure.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

What a difference the right agent can make! I work in the Real Estate industry and was recommended Mark by a colleague and I could not be more grateful for that recommendation. From the moment we started speaking to Mark about selling our Lane Cove property he was honest, supportive and diligent. We live in Melbourne so we had to put our full trust in Mark and could not have been happier. Within four days of our tenants moving out he had our property painted, styled perfectly, photographed and up online. We had a fabulous campaign and ended up selling for above the price we had in mind prior to auction. I can’t thank Mark and his team enough for his hard work and cannot recommended him highly enough.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

We got Mark to give us an appraisal on our home after he had just sold another in our block that achieved what we thought was a great price. We immediately felt comfortable with his professional and personable attitude and were impressed with his excellent knowledge of the local area. He is extremely knowledgeable and guided us through some renovations, even to the point of attending project meetings with us to assist in choosing the flooring and tiles. He also recommended other tradesmen who turned out to be great. When it was time to sell, Mark guided us through the process keeping it as stress free as possible. Through all the 'open home's' Mark kept us informed and pushed to achieve the best possible outcome for our sale, which he did by achieving a block record. Mark is an agent who will tell you the truth rather than just what you want to hear. Mark always had our best interests at heart, and we have never dealt with a more honest and open agent. We cannot recommend Mark highly enough and would be extremely happy to work with him again. If you are looking for an agent to sell your home, call Mark today you will not regret it.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

We wanted to work with Glenn after seeing Glenn in action and from reviews of his past clients who were friends and neighbours of ours. Glenn and his team worked in a partnership with us and nothing was too hard or too much trouble. Glenn crossed t's and dotted i's with deep knowledge of the process in getting our property to market and then supported buyers through to auction. We very much appreciate the work Glenn and the team did, thanks very much.

Glenn Foster

star   4.9   (37 reviews)

Mark was easy to deal with, communicated well and without the usual smarminess of some agents. As a solo home buyer, I've been searching for a some time and dealt with many real-estate agents recently, Mark was by far my preferred agent.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

We engaged Mark to sell our unit for us on strong recommendations from others. From day one Mark was up front and honest, never misleading or giving us false hope on expectations. Mark kept us informed the whole way through the process and went above and beyond to get the house on the market on a very short time frame. Mark was professional and able to navigate all the unforeseen hurdles that were thrown at him along the way, negotiating a fantastic result that we are very happy with. Would strongly recommend Marks services to anyone looking to sell.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

We engaged Mark Swift from Standen Real Estate to sell our home in an off-market capacity recently. Mark seamlessly matched a suitable buyer for our property, and expertly negotiated a price that we were very happy with. Mark was professional throughout the process, keeping us regularly informed on the buyers feedback, and arranging a short negotiation period, which helped reduce the stress often associated with the sale process. Mark’s calm and reassuring advice and guidance took the pressure out of the process. It is the second time Mark and the Standen team have helped us secure a successful sale transaction. We would have no hesitation in recommending Mark for his professionalism, intrinsic knowledge of the property market, and the expert manner in which he handles sale transactions. Caitriona and Phil

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

Mark is a dedicated professional and his knowledge of the local area is excellent. He is an agent that will tell you the truth rather than just what you want to hear and at the end of the day will get the result you expect rather then fall short of the result you had hoped for based on what you had been told. I cannot recommend Mark highly enough and would be extremely happy to work with Mark again.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

Having recently emigrated to Australia from the UK we were new to the area and registered with Standen and several other agents.  Mark stood out from the start as someone who was clearly genuine about helping us to find a new home, whether it be through Standen or elsewhere.  Mark spent a lot of time with us helping to acquaint us with Riverview and the neighbouring suburbs and expected nothing in return.  Having missed out on a number of auctions Mark introduced us to an off market opportunity which we were successful in acquiring.  Given Mark lives in Riverview, he is someone who values his reputation, which means he conducts himself in an open and honest way at all times.  He is a Riverview specialist and clearly someone who is across both on and off market opportunities. I would highly recommend Mark to both purchasers and vendors as someone who will provide honesty and transparency at all times - a refreshing change from some agents.

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)

One of the great things about Glenn is his integrity and professionalism - he didn’t promise us the world to secure a listing, instead he was very open, honest and transparent with us about the reality of the market we were selling in (including the uncertainty associated with Covid-19). In contrast to some of his peers, this display of character gave us such confidence and reassurance that we didn’t need to meet with other agents before signing with Glenn - we knew we wanted Glenn to represent our property. The one promise Glenn did make was that he would do his utmost to achieve the best result that the market would offer, and he absolutely delivered on that promise! Straight away, Glenn’s network and industry expertise shone through. We had a few odd jobs that needed to be done before going to market just a few days later and Glenn pulled out all the stops to get us across the line before our first open. We wouldn’t have managed it in this timeframe without Glenn’s attentive and dedicated support, advice and contacts. Throughout the campaign, the communication line was superb with Glenn keeping us regularly and fully updated. Glenn is extremely engaging and jovial and was a pleasure to deal with. His deep industry insights were abundantly clear in how he approached and adapted our campaign during these challenging times. As fantastic as Glenn is, it would be remiss not to mention the brilliant team that stands behind him. From the rest of the amazing Standen team, down to the stylist, photographer and auctioneer, we couldn’t have asked for a more professional well-oiled outfit. Thank you for taking such great care of our place. If you’re interested in selling in this area, the only name you need to think of is ‘Glenn Foster’.

Glenn Foster

star   4.9   (37 reviews)

"I would not hesitate to recommend Mark to anyone looking to sell their home in the lower north shore. Not only did he achieve a great sale price, but he also made the entire process so easy and stress-free. He connected us with great suppliers for styling and conveyancing services, provided regular updates on interest in the property and worked diligently to finalise the transaction."

Mark Swift

star   4.9   (89 reviews)