From day one when I contacted Gareth he went out of his way to market our property for the best result. He ran a meticulous campaign making sure to cover all aspects for a good sale. Gareth is very hard working and honest in his dealings with both the buyer and the seller. He is very down to earth and guided us through the entire process to a successful outcome. Thank you Gareth.
My sisters and I were very happy with our dealings with OBrien, and with Gareth and Heather in particular. They showed appreciation for our home and understood what we needed. Throughout the campaign, the communication was excellent and any questions or concerns we had were addressed very quickly. Gareth listened respectfully to our wishes and we were able to negotiate our way to a very successful conclusion. Thank you!
Gareth presented himself in a professional manner, not only was he always on time but he followed up all my inquiries and was always available to answer my queries. He demonstrated that he knows the market very well, kept me informed throughout the open for inspection period, provided the reports, and reassured me of the whole process. We are very thankful for all the hard work Gareth has done selling our property. I strongly recommend Gareth and wouldn't hesitate to use his services again in the future.
Gareth knows the Oakleigh market so well. He as aware of what buyers want and has a fantastic working relationship with his colleagues. Gareth was fantastic, he was totally profession, yet caring and guided me through the entire sale. I would not hesitate to recommend him.
Gareth went over and above when liaising with potential buyers, the tenant and the owners corp on an apartment I listed for auction. The location was also across town which wasn’t an issue for his team who managed all inspections and provided me with regular updates. In the end Gareth achieved an above market result for me. I’ll definitely be using his services again
Right from when we asked Gareth to come over because we were planning on selling our home, he treated us like intelligent human beings and drew on his wealth of experience to provide helpful pointers on how to best present our place and how to maximise the number of people through the home in a difficult market with absolutely no strings attached and completely separate to any sales pitch. He was always calm and professional and presented the options we had in a logical and rational manner, helping us plan for possible scenarios. His local insight was important in bringing potential buyers to the table and then delivering a result that exceeded our expectations. Sometimes the little things are important, and Gareth certainly has an eye for detail and was happy to go above and beyond, was professional and honest, and acted with integrity.
Gareth was always confident in a good result, despite the media saying how bad things were. We also felt that both he and his team were always prepared to go that extra bit to ensure a successful result. Things like being exacting with photos, attending additional opens and having extra internet advertising paid for by O'Briens. It may sound like a bit of a cliche, but we truly believe it was a strong team led by an inspiring leader that gave us such a good result.
We've sold 4 properties so far, all of them with Gareth. His knowledge of the market is impeccable, his network is vast, and his team is the hardest-working group of people we've ever met. We've seen it all with the property market - the easy sales and the struggles. However, Gareth and his team managed to get us through every single time and achieved the best results for us. It's Gareth's problem solving skill that is invaluable in this game because you never what the market will do. These days we just say "Just cut the stress out of it and get Gareth to sell it." It's served us fabulously well.
Gareth Apswoude is by far the most professional and trustworthy agent who goes above and beyond to achieve the best results. I have had the pleasure of dealing with Gareth as both a Vendor and a buyer. Each time he and his fabulous team have exceeded my expectations when it comes to service and price. My latest sale was challenging given the market and my own personal circumstances. The house was passed in at auction and then Gareth used his incredible negotiation skills to secure a sale immediately following the auction at a price which was exceptional for this current market. I am very grateful to him. He continually impresses me with his abilities. My campaign was a short one of only 3 weeks at my request and yet he achieved the almost impossible. Gareth is the kind of person you welcome into your home and trust that he will do everything he can to assist you to sell your home for the best possible price. No one else compares and I have liaised with many agents in the area for over 25 years. Do not choose another agent. Gareth delivers results and is an absolute pleasure to deal with. You won't be disappointed. Thank you Gareth. I am forever grateful. You are simply the best!
I am writing this review for Gareth today as I found him to be a really down to earth guy that was very real and honest with everything he would say and do. I really felt he looked after me and cared about what was important to me. I felt like I was his only client at times as he was always there for extra support when I needed it and nothing was a bother. I wouldn't hesitate in selling a property with Gareth or recommending him to friends and family in the future. I went to an auction on Saturday with another estate agent doing it and I was so grateful I chose Gareth to do my auction as it lacked any warmth, it was so business like and when I think how Gareth spoke of my mums house it made me so emotional, he really was listening when I explained what my mums house meant to me and he relayed it in such a beautiful way. I am so grateful to him Sally McCarthy
I chose Gareth from the group of agents we interviewed because he listened, gave honest appraisals and professional advice, and answered my questions in a way which created trust from the outset. When asked for his views on what was the most important work to be done on the house to prepare it for sale, his advice was the best fit to what my family had earlier discussed, so we were on the same page. When it came to planning and implementing the campaign his professional expertise was invaluable, and options were described clearly enabling me to make informed choices. At each stage in the campaign we met, or discussed issues by phone, and Gareth would brief me on each step of the process, progress reports, decisions to be made, and answer any questions I had. I had thought selling a home lived in for decades might be stressful, but working with Gareth and his team was a positive experience, I appreciated their efforts on my behalf, and the successful sale above my reserve price was very satisfying.
I was really happy and lucky to have Gareth's team in selling my house. Among the team, I especially have to thank Zoe's great help. Zoe was an excellent advisor throughout the process. She was patient, professional and insightful, qualities of which resulted in a successful sale in a very short period for a higher-than-reserve price. What makes her stand out from the other agents we have engaged is her excellent communication, transparency and consideration for the owners. Throughout the process, we were always kept in the loop regarding results from inspections. She takes a collaborative approach to discuss strategies and approaches with the owner. She takes on our feedback and ensures that it is actioned where appropriate. She took an active role in engaging and negotiating with our final buyer. Zoe has tried her best to ensure the client is engaged throughout and is handled sensitively. She also took the initiative to negotiate further to explore what was on the table. We were very happy with the final offer, which defied the expectations of a declining market.
