For Buxton Sales Consultant, Aidan Oke it's all about the numbers. Starting out in the
industry with the Real Estate Institute of Victoria, Aidan was once responsible for
compiling the sales data that is the basis of expert valuations across the state. So it's no
surprise that since becoming an agent his focus has been on helping his clients
establish the true value of their property...and helping buyers see good reasons to
increase that value!
Focusing on the data that shows the state of the market, Aidan brings a technical edge
to appraising and marketing his vendors' properties that can add real value to his
vendors' selling price. Aidan takes a methodical approach - his appraisals often run to
several pages, with up-to-the minute data from industry and government sources
ensuring vendors have a clear expectation of their property's value to within the tens (not
hundreds) of thousands of dollars.
However, he is quick to point out that it takes more than an understanding of statistics to
be a good agent. Raised and educated in the area, Aidan's technical expertise is
rounded out by local knowledge - selling every type of property, from one bedroom
apartments to multi-million dollar beachfront homes. His intuitive understanding of values
and demand in Mentone and surrounding bayside suburbs is further complemented by a
commitment to providing a true local service. As the sole agent in control of his vendors'
sale, he personally manages every aspect; from the initial appraisal, to the creation of a
targeted marketing plan, to conducting every open-for-inspection, to the final negotiation.
Closely connected to the area with networks that date from his secondary schooling at St
Bede's College, Aidan has played local football, follows local AFL favourites, St Kilda,
and holds membership at Southern Golf Club. With most of his youth spent in the
Parkdale area, Aidan completely understands the number of things that inspire buyers to
live and invest here ...from the great numbers of schools, cafes and beaches they can
enjoy, to the rewarding selling price number they are almost certain to see!
