Mark Konishi and Alexandra Yaramanis were at all times polite, punctual and very professional. Mark was completely transparent in all activities relating to the sale of our property, and his estimates on pricing were proven to be extremely accurate. In addition Mark's knowledge of the auction process and the relevant strategies and tactics to be adopted were second to none. We also found Mark to be an excellent auctioneer. We highly commend both Mark and Alex for their support in our sale, and have no hesitation in recommending them to anyone selling a property, particularly through an auction process.

I found Mark was extremely professional , fabulous marketing knowledge, great communicator,( if I asked for anything and I did ask for lots of extra's it was done immediately) & his negotiation skills were very fair. I have bought and sold many properties over the years and most times I wouldn't rate the agent I was working with, but I found Mark to be the exception. I would have no hesitation to list a property with him and recommend him to my family and friends

Mark Konishi gave us a very practical view of what was likely to happen in relation to the marketing of our apartment. Communication was excellent with all emails and messages answered very promptly. The plan for the auction was very clear and achieved an excellent result.

I dealt with Alexandra Yaramanis and Mark Konishi in relation to the above purchase . I found them both to be very professional in their dealings with me and they conducted themselves with integrity and I experienced excellent communication . It was a hassle free and enjoyable experience to deal with them and I highly recommend them to any prospective client .

Mark Konishi and his team at Hocking Stuart provided us with a painless, seamless service when we sold a small investment apartment recently. In preparing the apartment for sale, Mark and Alex supervised the painter, bought some furniture, and negotiated with the tenant, with the least fuss and created the maximum impact. The selling campaign was conducted with enthusiasm, and Mark reported on a regular basis to keep us updated with inspections and potential buyers. The final negotiations were completed smoothly and successfully, all the time carried out by Mark with his special brand of enthusiasm, courtesy and humour. We would not hesitate to employ Mark Konishi again, and are happy to recommend his services.

We felt very lucky to have Mark Konishi and Alexandra Yaramanis of Hocking Stuart South Yarra selling our property in South Yarra. They proved to be the best real estate agent which we have ever dealt with. They are knowledgeable and friendly. They kept frequent communication with you through out the sales campaign to the auction which proved to be very effective and successful. They looked into every details of your property including all the physical and legal aspects to make sure of a sound condition of your property prior to putting it on market. They are trustworthy not only to vendors but buyers as well. We highly recommend Mark and Alex.

Able to exceed our expectations with regards to sale price and always clear communication from Mark and his team

Mark and Alex were great to work with during the campaign and have achieved a result beyond expectation. Communication was key when deciding which agent to choose to sell my property. I had contacted a couple of other agents to get an appraisal for the property and Hockingstuart/Mark was the standout in getting back to me and arranging a time to see the property. They kept me informed at each stage of the campaign and were always prepared to give me the time to discuss any concerns. Prior to the auction, they took the time to meet with me and explain the auction strategy and the potential scenarios so that I was well prepared on the day. Mark and Alex acted with integrity throughout the process by detailing the positives and potential setbacks about the property upfront, and then providing strategies to achieve the best outcome. This was paramount to me as I had experience with other agents who only sing praises about the property before you sign and then prior to the auction they tell you all of the negative points to try and decrease your reserve. This did not happen with Mark and Alex and it made the days leading up to auction less stressful. I would highly recommend Hockingstuart South Yarra for the above reasons but also their reputation and presence in the market. Thank you once again Mark and Alex.

Mark and Alex from Hocking Stuart were very competent and effective. I felt like I was dealing with experienced agents with excellent local knowledge and communication skills. Alex was able to very quickly assess exactly what we needed from her and then deliver the results without any dramas. I never had to chase anything up, they were both proactive, no nonsense and reliable. They understood my time was valuable and that I had other priorities and just got on with the job.

We are very happy to recommend Mark Konishi to purchasers and vendors as his ethical work on both fronts was obvious from the start of our dealings with him. He was introduced by a friend (who has a very high opinion of him also ) after we had actually decided on another property but our friend was sure that one of Marks properties was superior. She would not rest until we saw it! This meant we were operating on a very telescoped time/frame. We also bought a tenanted property so he was negotiating with three parties. We were very impressed at his willingness to listen , remember what we said , contact all parties and then arrange property inspections within a day or so. This was essential to us as we needed to decide urgently whether we were bidding at an auction elsewhere or offering on the property with Mark in Sth Yarra that same day. In other words we were a bit " pushy!" You get what you pay for and there is always another property out there but if you explain your property " wants" to Mark he will guide you to a great property which ticks all your boxes. It has been a pleasure to have bought into SY 21 with Marks expert assistance. In a 30 day settlement you need an agent with their mind on YOUR job. This is what you will get when you have Mark as your agent. Do yourself a favour and choose Mark Konishi. Our purchase was totally hassle free. Thanks Mark! And also thanks for introducing your Property Managers to us - it was all so easy with Hocking Stuart Sth Yarra.

I really appreciate the fact that Mark always had time to allay any fear I had in my purchase of 431 St Kilda Rd. Being an interstate buyer there were a few differences in the buying procedure and he took time to make sure I understood what happened and when. I had the utmost confidence in him and would not hesitate to use him again if the opportunity presented itself.

Mark is our preferred agent in the Industry. He is reliable trustworthy honest and gets the job done.