We approached several Real Estate Agents in our area before finally settling on Barry Plant of Ivanhoe. We were introduced to Stiven Mrkela and straight away felt confident that this was the agent to handle our property. I found his approach open, honest and refreshing. He made no false promises and were very thorough in their description of the procedures involved and the best approach to achieving our goal of selling our property. The result was better than we had expected. The main thing we found comforting was Stiven’s attention to detail and his ability to keep us appraised of all the latest information. We found the whole experience very easy and stress free. We would have no hesitation in recommending Stiven Mrkela of Barry Plant Real Estate in Ivanhoe to anyone contemplating the sale of their property.

Stiven provided a very professional approach to the sale of the house, ensuring we presented it in the best condition. He was able to provide a realistic market overview and worked well with his colleagues on the whole marketing process. He was prepared to go the step beyond and communicated well which was highly appreciated. As a result we had strong interest and a successful sale!

We found him to be very credible in our dealings and he was always happy to open the property for inspection during the week for us personally. Always returned our phone calls promptly and he was honest during our negotiations with the vendor. We would definitely recommend Stiven to any person interested in selling their property or looking to purchase.

The house was on the market for less than a week and it sold. Thanks to a great job by Stiven Mrkela.

It has been such a great experience to have Stiven. We are very satisfied!

Buying our home was made very easy thanks to Stiven's involvement and professionalism. It's certainly the easiest real estate transaction we have ever made.

I would absolutely recommend using Barry Plant Ivanhoe ahead of all other real estate agents for the sale of your home. I had a number of agents over my nine month sales campaign and Barry Plant in particular Stiven Mrkela and Kieran Whaley were energised to deliver a sales result where all others had failed. The honest and upfront nature in which they presented themselves was a refreshing approach and as such I would recommend them first and foremost. Regards Bobby Stephens MB: 0419 815 694 1A Arbor Street Alphington

When selling our family home our real estate agent Stiven Mrkela made us feel at ease and kept us informed throughout the entire process. Stiven has great integrity, is reliable, attentive, and willing to go the extra mile. His friendly, approachable, and all-round pleasant manner made him a joy to work with. I highly recommend Stiven’s services because he provides excellent guidance and support, making an often stressful process enjoyable.

Doubting these testimonials ourselves we can assure you that this is real feedback!! ............from real people. :-) In August this year we decided to quickly sell our property in Bellfield. Having already purchased land and requiring funds to build, this needed to be completed quickly and placed some pressure on us. We met with Stiven for an appraisal and within days had all the information needed to get started with the sale process. During the open house and inspection times Stiven was always on time, was respectful of our personal property and was delightful to communicate with afterwards. He would give a complete honest run down of the potential buyers through and their intentions and interest level. At all times Stiven displayed complete professionalism and courtesy. He always gave us realistic expectations of what to expect in regards to price and people. He always made himself available for any information or answers to questions. Stiven paid very close attention to detail and was quick to reply to ourselves and other parties involved. After just four weeks we sold the house at auction for well above the reserve price. We would wholeheartedly recommend Stiven as your real estate agent. He is a gem!!

Smart, professional, confident, supportive, friendly, patient....... A very pleasant experience with Mr. Mrkela makes me highly regard him to all my friends.