Sets about understanding the market value of the property and then getting it. No flashy nonsense - right down the middle. Talks well and as often as client wants. Professional and discrete with prospective buyers.
Stephen was at all times, during our purchase process, totally professional. Keeping us informed throughout the marketing period and communicating to us effectively, thereby ensuring we were positioned to take quality decisions as and when required.
I had to sell our old home, which had been in my family for fifty-two years and was a place of many good experiences and a lot of happiness. I was reluctant to sell but for various reasons it was a necessary step. Other agents I approached told me the house would be sold to a developer and there was no point in dressing it up or making any effort to sell it, since it would be demolished. I disliked this approach. Stephen Thompson, on the other hand, took on board what I felt and said, "we will present the house as a family home", which I greatly appreciated. We worked on the garden and furnished the interior. When it went to market the house looked as my parents would have liked it to appear. Stephen was candid about conditions in the market which were not especially favourable; a lot of properties flooded the market in the same month. Stephen gave me and my brother and sister candid advice on the reserve and we sold the for what we felt was a very good price in the circumstances. I confidently recommend Stephen Thompson and his team including Jessica, Bob and Didi.
After 26 years in the same home, selling was a very difficult task to face. Stephen helped us get through this process with a calm and professional attitude. He was very good at keeping us informed and negotiating with buyers to get us the result we wanted.
We were happy with the advice and market appraisal that Stephen gave us. The open home process was well handled and drew potential buyers, resulting in 3 bidders at auction. Actual bids were reflective of a market that had weakened in weeks preceding. Stephen's practical advice during the auction helped us to decide on acceptance of a sale price a bit below our 'reserve'. We are comfortable with achievement of a sale.
Stephen is a responsible and professional agent that always gets the work done on time. Nothing to worry about.
Stephen has been in real estate in Canberra for a long time. He’s not a Johnny come lately promising the world. He delivers great results and knows the market and it’s trends well. I would always recommend him.
In the terrifying and complex business of selling a house and simultaneously finding another abode, I found the services of LJ Hooker Manuka wonderful. Stephen Thompson was patient and kind in dealing with a complete novice. He provided: intelligent and comprehensible explanations about the processes involved; utterly honest and credible assessments of the current property and potential abodes; meticulous guidance throughout both selling and buying processes; regular updates. The actual stress-inducing simultaneous selling and buying event seemed to happen seamlessly. It was a pleasure to have encountered Stephen; in fact, I had heard high praise from several people. I also found all the members of Stephen’s team that I met were approachable, professional and very pleasant to deal with. So, the highest recommendation for Stephen Thompson and his team at LJ Hooker, Manuka.
Stephen provided expert advice and friendly proactive guidance throughout the entire process of selling our family home. I have no hesitation in highly recommding him and his team.
Stephen's appraisal of our mother's home was 'spot on' with the property reaching reserve on its first attempt at auction. Stephen was very easy to deal with and he provided excellent advice to the family throughout the sales process. I would highly recommend Stephen for any future sale in the Canberra market.
It was a pleasure to purchase my new property through Stephen. He was a great communicator, helpful and honest. I would recommend him as an agent
