I’ve read the testimonials given by other satisfied sellers about Rowan Lazar and I’d have to say I agree with all the sentiment… so let me put the superlatives in my own words. Professionalism: Rowan is the epitome of the new breed of real estate agent and his experience previously in the corporate world is invaluable to his role. Marketing nous: Rowan innately understands marketing and design and the strategy associated with it. Whether it’s styling; analysing the selling features of a home, or reviewing the general market, he is incredibly thoughtful and objective. Communication: Rowan sets high standards for himself in responding to requests immediately and being one step ahead in anticipating client communication. It’s not just words with Rowan, he actually means it and follows through. Highly motivated: He has the drive, enthusiasm and determination to be at the top of his field, which is exactly what you want when you hire someone to be your agent. Strength under pressure: I’ve witnessed through our sale that there is enormous pressure associated with the role, particularly where the negotiation time frame is often intense and coming from a number of directions. It takes a certain personality to handle the big picture, as well as the detail, whilst maintaining integrity and balance for all parties. Sotheby’s: Rowan is the perfect representative for Sotheby’s which has strong brand cache in the fine property auction market and is now building a formidable bulkhead in the upper north shore real estate market. The organisation has a strong team culture.

Rowan is a knowledgeable and responsive agent that understands the mid North Shore market well. He demonstrated strong all-round individual property knowledge. Rowan communicates timely, with clarity, informs with relevant information and is personable. Most importantly to me, his high service level was achieved through his timely and accurate delivery on his commitments.

Well prepared, professional in his approach. Rowan presented us with a polished and professional example of a property agent, after a previous disappointing experience. Selling ones home is not a regular occurrence for most families, and preparing a home correctly for sale is a huge amount of work. It is important to engage with an agent that demonstrates their professionalism and commitment to the best outcome for the vendor. Rowan listened, and presented a well worked out plan which included all the necessary work required to prepare ourselves for this process. When it came to converting buyer interest into a real offer, Rowan was very clear in his communication and assessment of the options at the time. We were extremely satisfied with the professional service provided by Rowan.

I have recently had a very successful sale, far exceeding my expectations, thanks to the excellent marketing campaign and negotiation by Rowan Lazar at Sotheby's. He was most helpful in making arrangements for the preparation of the property, was in good contact throughout the process and it was very reassuring to know that the sale was being managed in an extremely professional way. I would have no hesitation in recommending him.

Rowan is a professional of the highest order who, together with his team at Sotheby's, has completely reshaped our views on the industry. His market knowledge of the Upper North Shore is astonishing and his work ethic is beyond compare. His guidance and support throughout the campaign meant that we were relaxed and reassured leading up to the auction date. Exceeding our target sale price was not due to luck but rather a tireless and completely dedicated agent who left no stone unturned. There is nothing about Rowan or his process that we could fault and sincerely look forward to an opportunity to work with him in the future.

Rowan provided us with excellent service in selling our home, his guidance and positioning of the house within the market was excellent. Rowan knows the market and the most important aspect to us was the honesty in his dealings with us and the potential purchasers A great job, thanks.

Rowan sold our home at auction, achieving an outstanding result in excess of the reserve price, well beyond our expectations. From the beginning of the process, Rowan provided us with detailed information, good and balanced advice and was always available to answer our queries. The regular vendor reports were detailed and very informative so that we always knew how the campaign was progressing. His responsiveness was excellent, auction day went smoothly and I have no doubt Rowan achieved a result that could not have been bettered. We were very happy and highly recommend Rowan's services to other vendors. Thanks Rowan!

Rowan was professional and courteous at all times. I would recommend Rowan to those who are seeking an Agent who would go that extra mile to do something special for your property to ensure it receives the best outcome. Given the circumstances, I was happy with the outcome.

Rowan worked tirelessly on our property sale. He kept us informed regularly of the buyer's feedback and contacted all interested parties on a weekly basis. I have no hesitations in recommending him to a buyer or seller as he was honest and easy to work with.

We cannot recommend Rowan Lazar and his team at Sotheby's highly enough. Their performance was excellent in every respect: in design, publicity and presentation; in the tailored design and subsequent follow through of an appropriate sales strategy for the property; in their advice, interaction and communication with us as vendors; in follow up of potential buyers. The extensive preparations needed to ready a home for sale and all that that entails was an emotionally intense time for us. However, it was made all the more pleasant by Rowan's thorough homework for the sale and support of us through the process. Our situation was complicated by the discovery five days before the house went on exhibit as a probable bulldoze job that unknown to us the house had been heritage listed the previous year. Rowan took the changed circumstances in his stride and secured a very reasonable price considering the category and condition of the house. We would not hesitate to repeat the experience should we find ourselves once again considering the sale of a property. Odessa de Looze, Paul and Chrissie Heinrich

I have sold houses before but I have never used Sotheby's and I would thoroughly recommend them. Why? Rowan Lazar! Rowan is the agent to sell your home. He is professional, knowledgeable of the current market trends and honest! Yes-honest-and that is what you want above all in an agent. Rowan was in constant communication with me and was very patient with my many questions! Not only that but he went out of his way to offer help after I sold my home in order to help me buy my new home. He worked hard to protect my interests and actually managed to get a higher price than he initially predicted. Please go and see him-you will be pleasantly surprised. He ensures you feel valued as a client!

Rowan displayed extensive market knowledge and recommended a sales strategy which proved to be successful. Communication was high at every stage of the selling process. Suggestions on marketing and presentation were very valuable.