It was a case of the little agent who created a big deal. We signed up two agents, the Elanora specialist Hunter - and one of the big name brands, a McDonald's of sorts if you know what I mean. Well, the big brand didn't stand a chance. David slayed Goliath. Brilliant local knowledge, a generous, nimble marketing strategy, and a deeply personal attention to detail - saw to that. We sold inside of two weeks for the exact price we had targeted. Not only that but Duane also found us a fabulous rental property as well. I am in the media game and have a sharp radar for BS. The Hunter experience was so far removed from the over the top, bells and whistles approach that dominates the real estate industry. It was all performance. Nothing more, nothing less. Just brilliant performance. Deep thanks Duane, and hearty congratulations on your impressive team. A first class result from a first class business.

I first met Duane 4 and a half years ago when my partner Annemieke and I were looking to purchase our first house somewhere in the Northern beaches area of Sydney. My first impressions of Duane were very high as I found him to be very personable, friendly and most importantly for us not at all pushy. His communication skills were excellent and he kept us informed of potential properties constantly. That is why Annemieke and I very much wanted him to sell the same property we purchased in Elanora Heights through him 4 years later. We felt very confident that with Duane's local knowledge and impressive database of potential clients he could deliver us a quick, hassle free sale without any problems which is exactly what he and his professional team of employees did. He was able to achieve the price we wanted before auction which for us was a great relief. I would thoroughly recommend him to any person looking to buy or sell particularly in the Northern beaches.

Duane, Charlie and the team from Hunters Real Estate recently sold our property at 16 Kalang Rd Elanora Heights. We can't rate the teams effort highly enough. Thanks guys you're all rockstars!! Firstly we chose to proceed with the team at Hunter's from the list of agents interviewed as they were able to listen and hear our thoughts and requirements for the sale. This of course was supported by the fact that as the local agencies we believed that they were most accurate, (and importantly honest) in their assessment and recommendations on market value for the property. Once we have commenced the sale process Duane and his team were consistently meeting our expectations on service and support. Communication was first class and we were never left wondering what was happenning. There was nothing that was too much trouble for the team and they certainly made the experience as hassle free as possible. We decided that we were not going to commit to a high expense marketing campaign, and ran the process through a more targeted and strategic approach. Whilst they probable would have preferred to have all the bells and whistles in marketing, Duane and the team were supportive of this approach, saving us not an insignificant amount in the process, and most importantly they were able to achieve an excellent outcome from the sale of the properties. We would highly recommend the team at Hunters to work hard for your sale. Thanks again, Duane, Charlie, Courtney and team. David and Paula

We found Duane and the team to be a pleasure to deal with and were always kept up to date during the negotiation process. Duane found us the right type of sale with a long settlement and sold our place well above the asking price. We would highly recommend Duane to anyone and will be using his services in the future. Hendrik and Diane

Our heads are still spinning. From go to whoa courtesy and professionalism shown by both Duane and Courtney was unsurpassed. We never at any time felt pressured to make hasty decisions. Well done all round. Max and Pat Porter.

Duane Hunter is a fantastic agent who really listened to what we were after in terms of purchase and was excellent at understanding the market to help us present our house for sale in the best light to get the maximum value return. He understood the stage of life we were at and helped us all the way in both selling our home and buying our new dream home. We can't thank him and Courtney enough for what they have done and are still pinching ourselves that we were able to settle on the same day. I would recommend him to anyone. Thanks Magda

We had a very good experience with Duane. At all stages during the process of selling he kept us informed and always provided advice. He has a quiet friendly manner that certainly suited us. Right from the start he lead us through a marketing plan which made sense and we followed that plan. There no surprises as we had already agreed a plan. I can certainly recommend Duane and Hunter Real Estate to you.

When my mother lost her husband after 25 years, real estate agents suddenly merged on her like vultures. When told she had probate to get through, a majority of them left her a card and simply asked her to call them when she was ready to sell. From the onset I was particularly impressed with Duane's diligence, knowledge and empathetic manner. He is unlike the pushy real estate agents we all are used to pigeon-holing. Whatever request and information I sought to get on behalf of my mother, he duly accommodated or found for me and in a prompt manner. Over time we grew to trust him entirely, especially my mother who was dubious about what she felt were descending n'er do wells. I cannot say a big enough thank you. My mother had over inflated expectations about the eventual sale price of her beloved home, but sense prevailed, especially when Duane managed to get through a record number of potential buyers through the property, in excess of 110 groups over the 4 week auction campaign. He organized so much prior to, during and even after contracts were exchanged. His dedication to assist us has been astounding and greatly appreciated. I would easily claim to have him as a friend and wholeheartedly recommend his as an agent unparalleled in any state! (I've had a lot to deal with real estate agents in the past). And when he needed to be relentless in getting the house sold, that was when his true salesmanship colours revealed themselves. My mother never felt pressured to sell for less than her imagined gold mine figure. She came to understand that the market dictates the price. And reassuringly, she came to her own realisation about that. Select no one else, this agent is genuine and he backs the seller 100%. And we are now backing him 100% in return. As an end note, Courtenay is an efficient gem and an asset to his team as well.

"We are very grateful for the quality of advice and support Duane provided us in the sale of our home. From initial suggestions on how to best prepare the house, to cost efficient and effective advertising recommendations to attract the right purchaser, we would recommend Duane and his team to any local owner considering the sale of their home.” Ian and Tania McKenzie

I am very pleased with the result Duane Hunter achieved in selling my much loved -stunningly beautiful 2 story penthouse in Dee Why. He kept his eyes on qualifying the right buyers right from the getgo with very little fuss and fanfare. I was approached by some other heavy hitting real estate agents who thought they were so capable due to the name of their Agency profile. I found most of the agents that I spoke to be overly confident and ego driven. ie they weren't going to listen or work for anyone but themselves. I wouldn't purchase a home through them nor sell through them as their egos had the better of them. Duane stood out from the rest. His quiet manner, determination and honesty really excelled. I believed that the type of person I would buy from would have to be the person I would sell through - Duane appealed to me because of his quiet and resilient nature- Hard to find in Sydney. He made me feel supported and listened to throughout the campaign. His flexible style showed to me that he was agile in a fast paced environment. Duane always set his sights on qualifying serious buyers and sort the tyre- kickers from the true potentials quickly. This was impressive. He got the result I wanted plus more. He acted with dignity and pride in his business style and that shone through. I would have no hesitation in recommending him to anyone that wants a true professional and sound advice. My whole experience was sure, steady and seamless. I wish him all the best in the future. Tracy Pinot

Thanks Duane and Courtney, You've raised the bar when it comes to selling real estate. Having bought and sold a number of properties for the last 20+ years on the Northern Beaches it was refreshing working with you. First and foremost—we had similar values in regards to not just achieving the best possible price but also consideration for the buyers as well. A family man, he knows how to communicate with understanding and empathy with all involved. With extensive knowledge of the area, Duane knew exactly how to position the value of the property—exceeded the initial purchase guide and found the perfect happy buyer. We had a number of people through prior to advertising and sold in the first week. Selling and buying no matter what side you're on is a big undertaking and stressful. Duane never changed his tune through the whole process and had a good relationship with everyone interested in the property. Financials wise I can't disclose but I can say the proposal was the best put forward. Happy to discuss with anyone further. Kind regards, The Svanstrom's

We are so grateful to Duane and the team at Hunter Real Estate for the fantastic job they did selling our house in North Narrabeen. They started work 3 months before the sale by reviewing the property and helping us plan the work required to prepare the house for sale. They organised tradesmen, gardeners, cleaners, carpet cleaners, declutterers, packers, a stylist and a photographer who all did a wonderful job to get the house ready for the first open for inspection. It was a pleasure dealing with the whole team throughout the sale period and they achieved the sale price we wanted in the time frame we required. We would have no hesitation in recommending Hunter Real Estate to anyone wishing to sell their home.