

Matthew Smythe
Principal | Licensed Real Estate Agent | Sales Executive
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Seller of 2/3 Hardie St, Neutral Bay
I sold my Neutral Bay property during a period when the federal government's negative gearing and capital gains tax changes were actively taking steam out of the market. Buyer sentiment was cautious, and several agents I spoke with beforehand suggested the only realistic path forward was to discount the price significantly - an approach that would have cost me a substantial amount of money. Matthew and his team took a completely different path. Rather than defaulting to a discount-driven strategy, they worked hard to attract genuine, quality buyers and ran an auction campaign built on integrity and a clear-eyed read of the market. Throughout the process, they were always available to answer my questions and kept me reassured and informed, so I always felt on track toward a strong outcome. On top of this, Matthew negotiated a very competitive commission structure, which meant I didn't have to compromise on value to get an agent of this calibre working for me. The campaign was so effective that the property sold just days before the scheduled auction, at a fair and optimal price for all parties involved. I'd strongly recommend Matthew and his team to anyone selling a property on the Lower North Shore - especially in a market that demands real skill and integrity rather than a race to the bottom on price.


Rose Farina
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Seller of 143 High St, Willoughby East
Rose Farina is second to none. Having bought and sold a number of properties, I can honestly say that choosing her to sell our home in Willoughby was one of the best decisions we’ve made. Her communication, judgement on pricing and negotiation skills were exceptional. Other agents’ appraisals varied wildly. Rose was clear and confident: she said she would achieve $6 million. And she delivered exactly that—right on the dot. She didn’t spend the campaign trying to talk our expectations down, as I’ve experienced in many other campaigns over the years. She stood by her advice, stuck to her guns and completely delivered on every level, even when the market was beginning to shift. Not once did I waver or doubt her judgement. Rose and her team were professional in every facet of the campaign, from their immaculate presentation to the incredible marketing they organised. The presenter, photographer and videography team were outstanding, and the entire campaign was seamless. I cannot fault it. Just as impressive was Rose’s manner with people. She combined warmth and confidence with flawless negotiation, and the result spoke for itself. I wouldn’t just recommend Rose without hesitation—I’d trip over myself to sing her praises. She and her team were phenomenal.
Seller of 3/276 Sailors Bay Road, Northbridge
I have known Rose, both professionally and in friendship, for more than 15 years. When I decided to sell my home, choosing my Agent was a no-brainer!! Her knowledge of the local market, particularly, stems from her experience gained over approximately 30 years. She is committed to achieving the best possible result and has a very keen eye for small details - offering sage advice regarding superior presentation and attention to detail; all the while maintaining her delightful smile and caring nature. Rose constantly kept me up to date on progress so that I always felt comfortable with the manner in which the negotiations were handled on my behalf. My sale was achieved in only 8 days!! As you will have gleaned: I highly recommend Rose Farina as a selling agent.
Buyer of 11 Upper Cliff Avenue, Northbridge
As a buyer, Rose was incredible to deal with - at short notice she arranged three private property inspections over three successive days, was very clear in communicating her vendors' expectations, was always available to take my phone calls and we were then able to have contracts issued and exchanged within 24 hours. I was very impressed by her integrity and it was a bonus that she was such a lovely person to deal with. It was clear that she had the confidence of her vendors to handle their property sale, and from my perspective it was fully justified the way she conducted herself and the sale. Having dealt with many agents over the years, I can honestly say dealing with Rose on this most recent purchase, even though she was acting for her vendors, was one of the best experiences that I have had with an agent.

Liz Chen
Sales Executive
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Seller of 11/9 Anselm St, Strathfield South
Liz's has exceptional communication and understands the needs of the seller and has in depth knowledge about the market. Liz's is highly organised and stays on top of the process from end to end and looks for the best solution for all parties. Very impressed with her skills and managed to sell my place ahead of my timeline which is great for me and my family


Chris Downie
Director
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Seller of 92 Kameruka Rd, Northbridge
We have worked with Chris and his team for over seven years on multiple property matters. He is highly responsive, professional and responsible. Even as overseas owners living abroad, we received clear updates throughout our property sale. He handled many complicated practical issues for us efficiently. We are very satisfied and highly recommend him.
Seller of 1/270 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
It was a genuine pleasure working with Chris during the sale of my property. From beginning to end, he was professional, knowledgeable, thoughtful and incredibly patient. His understanding of the local market was excellent, and I really appreciated the clear communication and relaxed, approachable manner throughout the process. I always felt comfortable, informed and confident that everything was being handled well. I can’t speak highly enough of Chris and the Richardson & Wrench Northbridge team, including Josh and Briahna. A huge thank you for all your help and support.
Seller of 8/267 Sailors Bay Rd, Northbridge
We recently sold a unit through Chris. From the first meeting we were very impressed with his professionalism, market knowledge and enthusiasm. He kept us well informed every step of the way. His communication is exceptional. He achieved a very satisfactory result for us in a tough market. Would thoroughly recommend Chris