August Auction Results!

Last week we had our in-room auction event for August, held at the Rydges Hotel in Campbelltown.

This auction campaign produced excellent results, selling 4 of the 5 properties submitted to auction – an impressive 80% clearance rate. 

Here’s the summary:

ST HELENS PARK, 10 Catchpole Street - SOLD!

BRADBURY, 10 Blackbutt Avenue - SOLD!

LEUMEAH, 6 Barrie Place - SOLD!
BRADBURY, 12 Wandoo Street - SOLD!
LEUMEAH, 48 Amundsen Street - PASSED-IN

AUGUST AUCTION EVENT STATISTICS:

• 4 of the 5 properties submitted to auction SOLD – an 80% clearance rate!
• Of the properties SOLD, our team achieved on average $9,000 above our vendors’ reserve selling prices.

Again it was another brilliant effort by the whole Dougmal Harcourts team. We are also fortunate to work with so many wonderful sellers that greatly assist us to achieve these outstanding results. Congratulations also to the successful buyers of these properties.

We had three Auctioneers call these properties – Paul Casarotto, Troy Holmes and myself. Thanks also to Domain, The Macarthur Advertiser and Harcourts NSW for your sponsorship and support.

OUR NEXT IN-ROOM AUCTION EVENT WILL BE HELD ON 17TH SEPTEMBER 2014. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.

Campbelltown Triumphs at Real Estate Awards

Our team recently attended the Harcourts New South Wales Quarterly Awards at IMAX Darling Harbour, to celebrate individual and office real estate achievements for the April to June 2014 quarter. 

We competed against 66 other real estate offices , 150 sales consultants, and over 60 property management professionals across NSW to gain these highly sought-after awards.

Individual Awards Won:

Fun and Laughter Values Award - Joshua Baxter and Brett Perfrement

Business Development Award - 1^st place, Sarena Rowley

Bronze Sales Achievement Award - Tod Campbell

Gold Sales Achievement Award - Cathy Furness & Shaun Moss

                                                     Troy Holmes

Titanium Sales Achievement Award - Garth Makowski

Amethyst Pin - Tod Campbell

Diamond Pin - Troy Holmes

Top Sales Consultant – No of Settled Sales 

1^st place, Garth Makowski

2^nd place, Troy Holmes

Top Marketing Budget - Garth Makowski

Top 10 Sales Consultants - Income to Office

1^st place, Garth Makowski

4^th place, Troy Holmes

8^th place, Cathy Furness & Shaun Moss

Office Awards Won:

Property Management Office Excellence Award - Runner-up

Property Management Top Office Revenue Award - 1^st place

Property Management Top Business Development Office Award - 1^st place

NSW Top Office (highest gross per Sales Consultant) - 1^st place

NSW Top Office (highest gross revenue) - 1^st place

Another great result for our team at Dougmal Harcourts – The Property People. Each and every day we work hard to deliver a premium service to our clients and it’s great to see our team recognised as one of the leaders in the industry.

Property Buying Tips

Buying a property is the largest investment most people ever make, yet all too often it's a decision made in haste that often leads to disappointment or financial loss.

To avoid this, here are a few helpful tips as you search for your new property:

1. Make a list. Be clear as to what you’re looking for and why before your search starts. You should have a list of your “essentials” that you take along with you on your property hunt - for example 3 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, 2 living areas and a double-car garage. Add to this location or preferred suburbs and consider how your needs will change over the next 5-7 years and factor this in.
2. Keep referring back to this list to stay focussed on what you are looking to achieve.
3. Pre-approved finance. You should have this in order before you start looking at properties. Knowing how much you can borrow gives you clear direction as to the properties you should be looking at.
4. Buying a property can be complex and emotional. Avoid buying on your own and involve key family members or friends that are educated in purchasing property. This helps you see a more rounded view of the properties you’re interested in. 
5. Visiting a property twice before making an offer is essential! This gives you a more comprehensive view of the property before you make that first offer. 
6. Be careful not to overbuy. You may be approved to borrow a certain amount of money, but can you comfortably afford to make the mortgage repayments? Analyse your monthly costs - debt, food, cars, etc., and gain independent advice if needed. Make sure you also allow enough to cover extra costs (pest and building inspections, deposit, mortgage insurance, stamp duty and legal costs). Also factor-in moving and renovation costs. 
7. Make sure you get everything in writing. If the agent says the spa is included, make sure it is in writing. 

Remember to keep to your budget and take your time to find a place that feels like home.

July Auction Results

Last week we had our second in-room auction event for July, held at the Rydges Hotel in Campbelltown.

This auction campaign gained outstanding results, selling 4 of the 5 properties submitted to auction – an impressive 80% clearance rate. 

Here’s the summary:
CAMPBELLTOWN, 58 Chamberlain Street - SOLD!
ROSEMEADOW, 11 Marian Drive - SOLD!

INGLEBURN, 15 Vauxhall Place - SOLD!
CAMPBELLTOWN, 33/1-5 Parkside Crescent - SOLD!
CAMPBELLTOWN, 32/1-5 Parkside Crescent - PASSED-IN


30th JUNE AUCTION EVENT STATISTICS:

• 4 of the 5 properties submitted to auction SOLD – an 80% clearance rate! 
• Of the properties SOLD, our team achieved on average $23,000 above our vendors’ reserve selling prices.
• Of the properties SOLD, our team achieved an average of 32.75 buyer inspections per property during the intensive 21-day marketing campaign leading up to the auction.
• Of the properties SOLD, there was an average of 5.75 bidders vying for each property.

What a brilliant effort by all! Great preparation from both our vendors and agents, lots of hard work and our team efficiently working together were all key to the success of the event.

Thanks again to our Auctioneer, Paul Casarotto, and the wonderful support from Domain, The Macarthur Advertiser and Harcourts NSW.

OUR NEXT IN-ROOM AUCTION EVENT WILL BE HELD ON 20TH AUGUST 2014. SEE OUR WEBSITE FOR MORE INFORMATION.