As a vendor, I enjoyed working with Xavier in the sale of my Marrickville house. He helped in all sorts of practical ways, without ever being pushy. He helped me find solutions to prepare the house for sale months ahead of going to market. He provided good advice on the marketing strategy and sustained his engagement with me throughout the whole campaign, from pre-market all the way to settlement, troubleshooting pro-actively and ensuring every step ran smoothly. I always felt that as my agent he was truly taking care of my sale. He is mature beyond his years, polite and personable. He provided objective advice regarding market conditions and buyers preferences, and on auction night he was truly excellent conducting negotiations with the final bidder, achieving a great result for me for which I’m grateful! He has a good team backing him up at R&H. The whole campaign was very well run. I recommend him as a Marrickville specialist without hesitation. And yes, I do recommend using a local area specialist for the best results as I’ve seen how other out of area agents can ruin the chances of a property selling well.

Great. Polite efficient and full of helpful information.

Xavier was very responsive, involved and wonderful to work with on the selling of our property. It's very uncertain times and he gave us a great outcome.

I have known Xavier for several years, sharing many friendly, informative telephone conversations about the property market, and the economy in general, over that period. Recently, the opportunity to sell the family home arose, and I could think of no better person than Xavier to oversee this process. Xavier was courteous and very professional throughout. At times I must admit to being somewhat overwhelmed by the sales process. Xavier was there to provide guidance and support, clearly explaining each step, and helping smooth any ripples encountered. I particularly liked how he referred to the potential buyers as people with different hopes and aspirations, making the sales process seem less abstract. I was impressed by his local market knowledge, something which helped in formulating an appropriate sales strategy. As for his negotiation skills, he was able to obtain a better than expected result, something, I think, speaks for itself. I would very much like to thank Xavier for his efforts, and heartily recommend him to sell your property.

Xavier pulled off a miracle with our place in what is a very tricky market at the moment. He kept us well informed, helped us to pivot when required, and gave us the confidence we needed to proceed when we were nervous. He’s trustworthy, honest, hard working and just an all-round good guy. We owe him a serious debt of gratitude!

We recently engaged Xavier to sell our two bedroom home in Marrickville. From our first interaction, I found Xavier to be genuine, knowledgeable and transparent. He took time to explain the sale campaign process and provide his honest opinion of our property value. Thanks to Xavier’s dedicated approach, our property sold quickly and for a price we were happy with. Xavier’s communication throughout the process was also excellent. We wouldn’t hesitate in recommending him.

Xavier was very thorough and patient throughout a difficult sale . He worked very hard from start to finish to get it over the line and communicated well throughout .

Selling a property in the current market comes with a lot of uncertainty, particularly with rising interest rates and broader domestic and offshore economic pressures. Throughout the entire campaign, Xavier’s understanding of the market, buyer behaviour and strategy was exceptional. What stood out most was his calm, clear and pragmatic approach. He consistently managed my concerns — often multiple times a day — with patience, honesty and professionalism. On the days where I felt overwhelmed or uncertain, Xavier remained steady, reassuring and solutions-focused, while always keeping me informed and managing expectations realistically. His ability to balance empathy with honest advice made an incredibly stressful process feel far more manageable. Even when we lost our strongest purchaser on the morning of the auction, Xavier handled the situation seamlessly and still delivered an outstanding result later that day. What also makes Xavier and the team different is that they genuinely know the Inner West — because it’s their home too. They understand the community, the people and the nuances of each pocket and street. There’s an authenticity and local knowledge that simply can’t be manufactured. They don’t just sell property — they take the time to understand your personal situation and guide you towards the right outcome. True professionals and, quite honestly, all-round geniuses at what they do. If you’re buying or selling in the Inner West, look no further than Xavier, Filippo and the team at Raine & Horne Marrickville and Dulwich Hill. A genuine thank you to Xavier for the outstanding result. I’m truly grateful and honestly didn’t expect such a fantastic outcome!

I worked with a number of agents in my property search and Xavier was by far the best of them all. He understood what I was after and worked hard to locate it. He and the other staff of Raine & Horne made the whole experience both easy and enjoyable. I would highly recommend Xavier and Raine & Horne in your property search.

Knew the market well and kept me updated on all aspects of the sale. No pressure to make decisions regarding sale and acted professionally throughout the whole experience. Listened if I had concerns. Would recommend to others wanting to sell their property.

Xavier is an excellent communicator, providing honest and clear feedback throughout the process. He sets your expectations and works hard to meet and exceed them. I strongly recommend him and the R&H team.

Xavier communicated well, was professional and was always very helpful and knowledgable. I enjoyed working with him.