Successful sale of a diamond in the rough

I was worried about trying to sell my late father's house - as a deceased estate that had long been unoccupied, it was definitely lacking in presentation. The garden was badly overgrown with rampant bamboo, electricity and water had been disconnected, and the home was basically serving just as storage for goods long forgotten. Douglas had sold the neighbour's house a couple of years ago, so as executor of the estate I contacted him for an opinion as to how to market my father's place and what it might be worth. I had intended to seek appraisals from several other agents in the area, but within 10 minutes of chatting to Douglas on-site I realised that wouldn't be necessary. He knew what he was talking about (having sold many houses in the same street) and didn't beat about the bush concerning the attributes and drawbacks of the property. His sincerity was very evident and I was more than happy to leave the marketing in his capable hands. It turned out that he already knew from his database of several people who would be interested. Despite advertising being minimal (which, given the condition of the house and land, was just as I wanted), several offers were submitted, and contracts were exchanged in just over a week to a local family who had previously sold their own home through Douglas. The price achieved had been accurately estimated and I was very pleased with the result, particularly the fact that the whole process had been so easy and free from stress. Douglas had successfully highlighted the potential of the property to the purchasers who will renovate the house to retain much of its unique design. It takes an exceptional agent to sell a property that doesn't lend itself to conventional marketing, and Douglas was certainly up to the challenge with the benefit of his long experience in the area and outstanding knowledge of potential buyers. Highly recommended!

66 Sutherland Road, Beecroft - Vendor
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