44 Ashwood Drive, Ashwood
We’ve lived in this house for 35 years and the thought of selling through public auction with crowds of curious and perhaps irresponsible people tramping through our much-loved home, was not a plus – nor was the prospect of an unsatisfactory price, dependant on many uncontrolled factors at a distant moment in time. But we’d heard about Cooper Newman’s ‘silent auction’ and the explanation and process sounded promising. We were fortunate to have the services of their resident genie, Suzie Tan, who sparkled with irrepressible energy and optimism in guiding buyers in family groups around the property. We were equally impressed by an initial visit from the entire CN team. Suzie was unfailingly courteous and considerate in organising matters with us and in a relatively short time her astute negotiation produced a short list of serious buyers. The bid date was based on an assessment of interest peaking over two weeks and climaxing in a calling for bids – silent bids. We were very pleased with the price we got for our house and with the dignity of the process that allowed interested parties time to gain information and us to make a decision without undue pressure.