Auction leads to a successful sale

Not all properties warrant having an auction, but every now and then, the ideal candidate presents. Thirty-six Walmer Avenue, Sanctuary Point, was such a property, and the team at Oz Combined Realty knew that going to auction would achieve the best result.

Located on a sought-after street in Sanctuary Point with fantastic water views, the three-bedroom home offered huge potential. However, as it was stripped bare, there was little to draw buyers in emotionally. The empty shell presented enormous opportunity for updating, renovating, even knocking down and re- building.

There was a great deal on offer, not only with the location and fabulous views of St Georges Basin but everything required for a relaxed coastal lifestyle. However, it can be been be hard for people to fall in love with blank walls.

Helena Daniels from Oz Combined Realty, knew this property would benefit from going to auction and after a fiveweek auction program, she attracted a great deal of interest. After more than 100 inspections, 15 offers were made, however Helena was determined to go to auction to achieve the best possible outcome.

Seventy people were present at the auction and while the property was passed in at $340,000, this was just the beginning. Helena continued to work tirelessly with the highest bidder, and by9pm that night, managed to finalise the sale, securing a sale price of $385,000. An amazing result, gained through Helena’s 100% commitment to success.

With the new year around the corner, it’s a great time to consider selling your property. Buyers often like to secure a new purchase in time to kick-start the year and an auction may be the perfect choice for your property. For the ownersof 36 Walmer Avenue, it definitely was.With an incredible location and the luxury of water views, there was a lot to love about this property at this time of year, and an auction was the best way to create competition and achieve the sale price that it deserved.

While obtaining the highest possible price for your home is the goal, how you approach the sale is crucial. This is where the experienced team at Oz Combined Realty can make the difference. By taking Walmer Street to auction, buyers could look beyond the blank walls and see the potential that it offered. For the owners, it was the best decision they could have made. And it just might be for you too.