James Baker is a true professional with exceptional attention to detail. He was a calm and positive presence in what can be a stressful time. I always felt confident that James would sell our property and he did, within three weeks. He is extremely knowledgeable of the local market and has strong negotiating skills. I would not hesitate to recommend James and the team at Mc Grath Avalon to any one thinking of selling their property.
We had a very positive experience in purchasing through James and Lauren Our phone calls and questions were promptly dealt with They were both delightful to speak with . James effected the sale efficiently and honourably .We would recommend him without hesitation .
Was a pleasure to work along side with, never felt pushed or bombarded. James was aware of the market and helped achieve the top price I was asking for my house. He was professional and efficient and would recommend James for anyone looking to sell a house.
Loved working with the McGrath Avalon team. Both James and Lauren have a very good understanding of the local market, were extremely helpful and handled the sale process very professionally. Highly recommended.
Having known James for a number of years it was a clear and easy decision to use him as the Agent for my house. His knowledge of the industry and personable, relaxed approach to selling our home was everything for us. We never doubted that the house would sell at Auction with his expertise at the Helm. One thing that I will always remember is approximately 2 years ago, I asked James for an Appraisal on our house after we had just completed some major Landscaping and Pool restorations. In our eyes our house had never looked so good. However James pulled us a aside and basically said "wait for at least a year or more until you sell". He made mention of some key points to what we should do around the property to give it greater privacy and general street appeal. Hence, we took his advice, worked tirelessly around the gardens and building an undercover outdoor area in the process. Can't thank him enough for the advice and for his communication throughout the campaign!
We are extremely pleased with the exceptional work that James Baker (ably supported by Jonathan Fletcher) did with regard to the recent sale of our Avalon Beach property. He had command of our sales brief from the beginning and worked with us to create a strong Marketing Plan. It’s not just a strong plan and in-depth knowledge of the local Property Market that creates a good sales result. It’s also the good old fashioned morality and ethics that James and his team demonstrated throughout the sales process. James has also helped us with some sage advice regarding the search for our next home. He didn’t move on as soon as the “Sold” sticker went up.
James Baker was totally supportive & informative on all fronts right from the beginning ... Documentation, house history, legal information, community & even negotiation, he ensured all bases were covered & I received the courteous, professional assistance I required to understand & work through the sales process. A true gentleman! I have no hesitation in recommending him to others & would not hesitate to seek him out in the future.
I might say there are no words to describe James Baker's efforts in selling my Careel Bay house. But I'm a writer, so there are words: honest, committed, proactive, hard-working, knowledgeable of both his area, property and construction - and he kept his word. James and his team updated me every step of the way and were meticulous in planning, approach and execution. I recommend him most highly. Peter Sherwood - Hong Kong
James was awesome to work with, highly consultative and delight to buy from a true professional. His local knowledge was central to our decision to buy
James is an absolute professional. He took the time to walk us through all possible scenarios of the sale process and made sure we were comfortable with every aspect rather than just pushing for a sale. James is extremely knowledgeable and his years of experience in the industry definitely shone through during the process of selling our house. We were very happy with the result and would not hesitate to use his services again.
From the very beginning of our journey to sell our home James clearly showed his knowledge and experience of the housing market in the Northern Beaches. He had a very hands on approach to the marketing and attended the photo shoots to insure the property was portrayed in the best possible way. During the campaign James kept us fully up to date with prospective buyers and comments from inspections. He guided us through difficult pricing decisions and helped us manage our expectations. While there are very few buyers in the upscale price range, James was able to identify true prospects and worked very hard to bring about a sale that met both our needs and those of the buyer. We felt that both parties had a great outcome primarily because Jame's genuinely understood each party's goals and was able to ultimately meet them. James is a true professional and a very nice person to boot. We have no hesitation in recommending him to others.
My experience with James has been an overwhelmingly positive one. James is a very personable guy who relates well to buyers and sellers alike. As a buyer, James patiently kept in touch over a number of months while my property sold and finance was arranged. When negotiations commenced with the Vendor, James worked tirelessly with both Vendor and Purchaser to resolve numerous issues to allow the purchase to proceed. James was always easily contactable, returning calls at all times. He was always willing to address any concerns I had. I would be happy to work with James and the Avalon McGrath team again as either buyer or seller.
