Simon is a highly communicative and enthusiastic real estate agent, who kept us informed at every step as our sales campaign advanced. His advice as we progressed through an off-market to on-market sales process was well timed and led to the negotiation of a succesful sale before auction.
I have recently purchased a property in Randwick, Simon Doak was the selling agent. Although acting on behalf of the vendor in order to secure the best price, I always felt very well looked after. Exceptional communicator, when he says he will get back to you promptly he does. Incredibly helpful even after the deal was done. Simon made what can be a very stressful situation, extremely smooth .
The real estate market is a very competitive and challenging arena . I have sold several properties in the last few years using Simon Doak as the agent and have been very satisfied with the outcome Simon has proven to have a good knowledge of the Real Estate market in a commercial sense and also the emotions that can be associated with property transfers. He is hardworking and trustworthy in his pursuit for the best deal for the vendor. I can recommend Simon Doak . Dr V Palfreeman
Simon did a great job helping us with our property sale. From the outset I found him to be professional, knowledgeable and approachable. He provided honest feedback throughout the process and had excellent communication with us, keeping us up to date with all activities and progress throughout the campaign. He also acted with integrity and we trusted his observations and opinions. I would highly recommend Simon to anyone looking to buy or sell in the Paddington/Woollahra market.
Simon has gone absolutely above and beyond what I would have expected I could not rate him highly enough truly amazing - super motivated and always available to provide both advice and support.
You are in safe hands with Simon. His valuations are honest and his marketing campaigns fair to both vendor and buyer. Hardworking personable and enthusiastic : they don't come any better than this.
Simon was great as we were overseas and needed extra help through the buying process. Always available and went the extra mile
Over the last 2 ½ years Simon Doak and John Anderson have been looking on our behalf to find a suitable home for us. We happily achieved buying and new home and selling our current home recently. They sold our beloved home of 46 years in a most professional way, attending to all details with honesty and professionalism. We found them to be attentive to our needs, supportive, caring and totally on the ball. We interviewed other agents but they came up with the best sales programme and approach and their constant help in our long search, allowed us to feel they would do the best job for us. Indeed we were very happy with the sale price they managed to get before auction. We found them kind and considerate of our position and age. Rebecca Houlton, part of the team at 1st City was also lovely and very efficient in the dealings we had with her. We would not hesitate to pass their names and that of 1st city on to anyone looking to buy or sell in the current housing market.
Simon and John at 1st City Real Estate Group were a pleasure to deal with. They were informative, responsive and a huge help with my recent property purchase. I would highly recommend them to anyone looking to buy.
Despite selling for $600k less than 30m away West / East facing Paddo Neighbours with Nil Views, We are happy to have given our Home the best shot by choosing a Quality Agent in Simon and his marketing team - to get our home of the past 32 years on the Internet - to allow the Public to have a thorough assessment and bid at Auction on a stunning, sunny Sat, 10.12.16. Following our 1st meet in late June, I much appreciated Simon's rapid responses and advice whilst preparing the home for November opening. He also is able to easily share a laugh ! and he also responded to my request to not overly dress up for Openings - as a Home is being sold, not a business ! Thankfully, the late arriving - only inspecting an hour before the Auction, 3rd Reg'd Bidder - turned out to be a wonderfully energetic family and worked calmly with Simon to produce their best offer as the evening approached. A joyous exchange signing from 9.30pm - with all parties looking forward to 2017 with Positive energy. Fate. Merci Simon & Team & Purchasers.
It was a spontaneous purchase having only seen the house for the first time on the day of the auction, but the contract was signed at 10.30pm on a Saturday night with the owner pulling out the champagne to celebrate. Simon was a pleasure to deal with throughout the day and managed to have the best interests of both buyer and seller at the forefront.
We chose Simon because of his expertise in the Paddington market. Simon was very professional, and communicative throughout the whole process. We felt that Simon was honest and conducted himself with integrity. We would have no hesitation recommending Simon.
