Sams engaging personality was instrumental in securing a number of interested parties for our auction culminating in a successful campaign and sale. Sam will treat you home with care during OFI and creates an atmosphere that shows your property in its best light. We would highly recommend Sam.
It was very obvious from the first meeting with Sam that my upcoming sale was in the right hands. Although I had concerns regarding the late timing ,so close to Christmas etc Sam 's thorough presentation and positive approach ensured a very pleasing outcome.
After 10 years of buying & selling properties in Melbourne, I could say this was by far the best customer experience I’ve ever had. Sam & Peter are very professional, transparent & trustworthy, and they know how to handle a stressful customer like myself, their knowledge & confidence definitely had put me at ease. A lot of the hard work they’ve done behind the scene was above & beyond my expectations. Most importantly, they’ve shown everyone that a successful result is achieved by doing the right thing! This is exactly what we need from our local real estate professionals. Come & speak to them about your next sale or purchase, you will know what I’m talking about!
Our property was marketed by Sam Paynter at Hodges Brighton with the excellent assistance of Sam Taylor. From day one, we were provided with a sensible approach to selling, informed of the current market, given an overview of other properties just sold in our area and provided with a comprehensive marketing strategy. Both "Sams" listened to our thoughts and ideas and came up with a 4 week programme of marketing that would not impact on our privates lives too much. Our property was open twice each week and we were provided with feedback on each occasion. Come Auction day, we were happy in the knowledge that the marketing had been expertly handled and an outcome would be reached. We are very pleased to say that our home was SOLD under the hammer at a price that we were extremely pleased with. Hodges Brighton were excellent to deal with and l would certainly reccomend the "Sams" most highly.
Since my first real estate purchase in 1975, I have dealt with a number of real estate agents and agencies as a purchaser, vendor and landlord. It is with this experience that I give Sam Paynter of Hodges, Brighton, the highest accolade and recommendation. He is the epitome of professional excellence, in particular, his communication and unpressurised manner has been greatly appreciated by myself as the vendor and the purchaser. Many thanks Sam.
Sam is by far the best real estate agent I have ever known. I can't say enough about his professionalism, extremely personable nature, and extensive knowledge in all real estate processes. Throughout the campaign Sam could be contacted at all times. He had excellent follow-up after each ‘open home’ and was honest in his reporting. Sam’s level of commitment to service, his style and skill as an Auctioneer, is second to none. I thoroughly enjoyed working with Sam and highly recommend him as a great real estate agent, willing to go beyond expectations.... and he doesn’t forget you after the sale is complete. Gillie Marin
Both Sam's marketing and auctioneering strategies were very skilful. They resulted in us achieving a good price above our expectations. His liaison and regular reporting to us were also much appreciated.
Thanks Sam for your attention to detail, listening to our requirements, and meeting our expectations in negotiating to achieve above reserve. Appreciate your constant communication with us after every open for inspection. And your honesty in what we need to do/not do to the apartment to achieve best market appeal. Being overseas and having you fully handle our sale, including arranging trades people, certainly took the pressure and stress out of the sale for us. Apprecaite all that you, Samual and Hodges team did. Great result. Very Happy. Debbie & Matt
I want to thank Sam Taylor and Sam Paynter not only for the their excellent professionalism and skills, but also for their great ability to deal with the frictions running in families during these difficult times and bear with the (Italian in this case) flaring of emotions. On top of the professional conduct, their human conduct is equally admirable and I thank them both for it. I also appreciate the fact that Hodges Bay street is the only one agency I know where - when walking in of calling on the phone - one does not feel pressured in giving all details and motivations to the reception; it is a touch of class. Again thanks.
Sam and the team at Hodges were a great match for my mother who needed a trustworthy and calm approach. Communication in the form of written and verbal updates were constant. Accuracy of interested parties and knowledge of their situation was helpful in balancing our approach to auction day. We were overall pleased with outcome despite always wanting more! Thanks to Sam and the team.
