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Melbourne Auction Results – 14th December, 2015

13/12/2015

Peter

Auction Reviews

[et_pb_section admin_label=”section”] [et_pb_row admin_label=”row”] [et_pb_column type=”4_4″][et_pb_text admin_label=”Text”] Sydney wins the first prize for being the most expensive city in Australia to pay off a mortgage! In this week’s market wrap we look at what your earning capacity needs to be...

Lynden Street Camberwell Auction Review

13/12/2015

Peter

Auction Reviews

This week’s mission was to secure a knock down and build property located at 18 Lynden St, Camberwell. The search process had taken us a few months as we tried to buy the right property at or below market price....

Melbourne Auction Results – 7th December 2015

06/12/2015

Peter

Melbourne Auction Results

Has the heat gone out of Melbourne’s property market? Quality suburbs are experiencing some ugly results with agents reporting low clearance rates, some at 50%. One agent describing the market at the moment as a “feast or famine” situation. Peter...

Melbourne Auction Results – 30th November 2015

02/12/2015

Peter

Melbourne Auction Results

Are we facing a Sydney style correction which will see property prices free fall in Melbourne or is this just a seasonal adjustment? In this week’s market wrap Peter Sarmas examines Melbourne’s property market. He looks at interest rates, the...

Harold Street Thornbury Auction Review

29/11/2015

Peter

Auction Reviews

We managed to sell three properties last week for our vendors, two the previous Saturday and one we decided to sell before auction last Wednesday. The story I’m about to tell not only sums up the current property market but...

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01:39 08 Jun 26

My wife and I had been looking for our ideal home for many years. When we found it we had the difficult task of selling our home at the right price and settlement.Prior to engaging Peter from Street Advocate we interviewed a couple of the local agents to get an idea of the price and costs associated with selling our home, it was all very overwhelming.The best decision my wife and I made was to engage the services of Street Advocate and Peter Sarmas. I explained our situation to Peter and the urgency we had because of the purchase.Within days peter came to our home and suggested how to best present it for the sale going through every little detail. One of the most basic things which made a huge difference apart from styling the home was to increase the brightness in the downlights throughout the home, what a difference this made. I wish we had done it earlier!Peter then made a time to interview the agents, one which we had already met ourselves. Due to the market declining he suggested we change the selling process from an auction to a private sale by set date. It was definitely the right move because we sold with 3 offers which he helped negotiate over our expected price and which he negotiated in two weeks in a difficult market.My wife and I could not thank Peter and Street Advocate enough for all the guidance and help during this process. His dedication and experience helped us achieve a fantastic price at a commission less than we were quoted by the same agent at no extra cost to us.. We could not ask for more.

08:19 16 May 26

Peter and Street Advocate were recommended to me by the estate company that cleared out my family home after a family bereavement. When I was told of Peter's service, it sounded too good to be true. I am not located in Melbourne and my family needed support in selling a home that needed a fair bit of TLC but was a beauty for the right buyer. Peter's service exceeded my expectations. He coordinated repairs to the home to have it ready for sale and vetted the real estate agents to select the best one for the property. He then worked with the real estate agent to approriately market the home. We achieved a great outcome on the sale. But best of all, Peter took the stress out of a stressful and emotional process. He is clearly an experienced and highly professional person. I may not sell many properties in my lifetime but I will always seek out his services and highly recommend him to anyone seeking to sell a property in Melbourne.

00:25 28 Feb 26

Peter assisted my family to sell our mother's house with an excellent result in a short time frame that she, and we, were very happy with.His advice on house preparation and liaison with the real estate agent eased the load for my sisters and me for which we are very grateful. The regular communication and updates meant we felt part of the process and expertly guided through territory that is unfamiliar to us.This is the third time that Peter has assisted family members with house sales, and we would want to use his advice and skills in the future if the need arose.I recommend the services of Street Advocate without hesitation. I think this is the one time in my life where the phrase "it sounds too good to be true" can be justified with "it really is true"!

21:05 14 Dec 25

Following an initial unsuccessful campaign and auction, we were recommended to use Peter Sarmas, a very experienced vendor’s advocate, to achieve a positive sale of our Heritage Listed property.Hesitant at the thought of more expense, we were pleased to find that Peter’s fees are paid by the agent and not the vendor. His wealth of expertise was invaluable.Peter handled all the complexity with calm professionalism. He screened, assessed, and ultimately selected the right agent for the campaign, and genuinely worked with all parties as a team throughout the process. His communication was superb at every stage — clear, timely, and always in our best interests.We felt supported the whole way, and his guidance made a challenging sale so much easier to navigate.We highly recommend Peter for anyone wanting a dedicated, knowledgeable vendor’s advocate who achieves exceptional and desired results.

01:24 14 Nov 25

We could not be happier with the service provided by Peter. He was the complete professional. From the initial interview, he was clear and transparent about the process. He chose an excellent agent, provided regular reviews and led us through the process. As the sale was of my father's property we wanted to be "at arms length" and minimise the work involved, and this was definitely the outcome. We got a fabulous result and would highly recommend him to anyone selling. We will definitely be using him for the sale of our property in the future.

Amanda Lew-Sang

03:52 21 Sep 25

I cannot rate Peter highly enough. Peter is the most thorough vendor advocate I have met. He goes 110% above what i have seen other advocates do.His due diligence on my sale was far above my expectations and every query and every detail was attended to.He worked very hard to ensure that i achieved the best possbile result.His caring and compassonate nature shone through and pushed me along when i needed pushing so that i could achieve the best possbile result at my auction yesterday.I can't thank you enough, Peter and look foward to working with you in the future.

00:30 01 Sep 25

Being familiar with Peter’s exceptional knowledge of the real estate market, strategic negotiation skills and exemplary customer service, we did not hesitate to ask him to manage the sale of a second property. We were not disappointed; the result exceeded our expectations.Preparing and selling a property can be very stressful and difficult. That has not been our experience with Peter.Peter’s genuine care and commitment to achieve the best result for his clients, is consistently evident as he guides you through the process; to prepare the property, select the selling agent, ensure the marketing plan is appropriate, to negotiating and finalising the sale of the property.As a hands-on advocate he always keeps you informed, as he engages with the service providers and makes regular visits to the property to monitor progress. It is very easy to discuss any aspect of the process with Peter, who welcomes your enquiries.We strongly recommend you call Peter, to learn how you can engage his services at no extra cost the next time you want to sell a property.

05:46 20 Jul 23

Outstanding ResultAlthough I had bought and sold properties previously, it was evident from the initial meeting with Peter Sarmas, that his service would enhance my prospect of a profitable sale. Peter’s in-depth knowledge of the property market, strategic thinking and problem solving enabled me to make informed decisions at each stage of the selling process. I encourage you to speak with Peter to learn how his service is available at no additional cost to the seller.Peter’s knowledge, communication skills and genuine commitment to his clients resulted in a smooth selling process and excellent sale price for the property. I will utilise Peter’s services in future property transactions.

07:34 09 Jul 23

We recently engaged Peter Sarmas from Street Advocate to help us sell our rental property in Melbourne. Peter interviewed three agents, and helped us select one. Peter strongly recommended doing some basic renovations to the property, even though some of the agents were doubtful. Peter then did an amazing job in organising trades to renovate the old weatherboard home in just 10 days, including repainting the inside of the house, landscaping the neglected garden, putting up a rear fence, and staging the property with a furniture stylist. The house and garden were transformed. We went to auction in just four weeks, and it sold for well above our reserve price. We were blown away. The renovation was worth every penny, and we really appreciate Peter’s sound advice. We live in Wodonga, and Peter handled everything for us in Melbourne. I was very surprised at how stress free the whole process was. Peter’s services did not cost us any extra, as his fees are part of the negotiated fees paid to the agent. We highly recommend the services of Peter Sarmas at Street Advocate, for anyone who is thinking of selling their property.

Cheryl Mossfiel

13:34 28 Jun 23

Peter Sarmas – A Trusted AdvisorI engaged Peter Sarmas to assist me in the sale of three properties for a deceased estate.Peter advised me how to improve and present each property to maximise the sale price. He put me in touch with a company who could assist me in clearing personal possessions and furniture from one of the properties.Peter interviewed three Agents for each property and guided me in the selection process. He also provided strategic advice on sale price, timing and selling options for each property.As well as arranging the auctioneer, he obtained quotes for painting, carpet, blinds and styling for my consideration. He then organised those trades to attend each property.Peter takes away the stress involved in selling a property. He was my “go to” contact for the sale process, relieving me from the responsibility of dealing with three Agents and many trades. Three very successful property sales are a testament to his professionalism and dedication to the job at hand.I highly recommend Peter Sarmas, Street Advocate, to liaise and manage the sale process from start to finish.

04:30 08 May 23

Peter came highly recommended to us by friends who had benefited from his expertise. His advice, which costed us nothing, ensured that we got the best price possible in the quickest time. First he advised us on what to do to ensure a good presentation and helped get us experts for this where needed without wasting money. Then he interviewed three potential agents with us which ensured that we got the right company and person to do the job. At the first open he acted on our behalf to work with the agent to get an excellent price. Throughout, he kepy our interests as his top priority and he kept in regular contact to reduce stress. He also worked with the agent to ensure that the timing of our launch and open inspections were ideal for the community and likely purchasers. He also negotiated for us to get an excellent commission and cut-price campaign.No doubt that having an expert guide and advise us was of huge benefit.

02:57 25 Apr 23

Engaging Peter from Street Advocate Vendor Advocacy was the best decision I made in the process of selling my house. At all times, Peter understood the stress of the selling process. And it was Peter's qualities - his knowledge and experience of the real estate industry, his thoroughness, hard work, empathy and unbelievable attention to detail, and his dealing with the real estate agents that in fact reduced that stress. And most importantly, he maximized the sale price of my home (with an amazing result that was beyond my wildest dreams), in circumstances where I had not been able to sell the house a few years earlier with a reputable agency. I would wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone who wants a great price for their home and a manageable selling process.

04:39 27 Feb 23

Peter chose the right agent, negotiated great terms, managed and advised me throughout the sale process without my having to speak to the agent. He also helped develop the marketing strategy and how best to present the house, resulting in much buyer interest, a great number of inspections and an auction result that exceeded our expectations.

10:49 01 Feb 23

Peter came highly recommended to us and from our initial meeting, we knew we were in very capable hands with Peter. Having never sold a house before, Peter was able to walk us through all the stages of selling our house, as well as keeping in close contact throughout the entire process, which was greatly appreciated by us.Peter provides a large number of value adds with his service including, but not limited too:* Property Stylist to help you stage your house in the best possible way.* Interviewing local real estate agents to make sure you're getting the best agent for the job* Suggesting or organising trades people to work on your house if need be (Peter really helped us out of a tight spot with a window cleaner on short notice after our window cleaner cancelled at the last minute)* Ensuring you have the best strategy in place to maximise your sale price.Overall, we highly recommend Peter and believe you won't regret letting Peter help you with selling your house.

Andrew Zilinskas

23:29 16 Nov 22

I engaged Peter Sarmas of Street Advocate to find the best and most appropriate agent to sell a derelict house in Hawthorn for a deceased estate. I then engaged Peter's services to sell our family home in Burwood. I found Peter to be a well-informed, experienced strategic thinker who was always willing to listen and discuss all aspects of the sale process. As the two properties sales were different, Peter was excellent in choosing the selling agent and both results well exceeded expectations. I would use his services again. Andrew

01:27 03 Nov 22

We have used Peter on 3 occasions now. We have found him to be a strong advocate, he has tailored a specific strategy to the circumstances of each sale and we have achieved a better-than-expected result each time. He doesn't charge (his fee comes from the agent). We have always felt overwhelmed when dealing with real estate agents directly, uncertain about whether our interests are at foremost in all considerations. Peter alleviated all these concerns- we had full confidence that our interests were being met at all times. Thanks Peter.

09:56 28 Mar 22

Peter’s professionalism and personable approach made the process of selling our house so much easier.His knowledge of the real estate industry shines through as does his focus on success. He has a wonderful team of tradespeople who knew to make our property a priority despite their busy schedules. Peter was particular about selecting the right agent and worked closely with him during the selling process.It was wonderful to have Peter ‘on our side’ and to know that he was working tirelessly with the agent to create buyer interest in our property. Peter is a great communicator - he listened to our concerns and always kept us informed. His drive and determination showed in the wonderful result we achieved.Thank you Peter we couldn’t have managed without you.

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