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Testimonials

Braden Menzies

The Central team were a pleasure to do business with on our three property sales – their open communication, knowledge of buyers and the market, and ability not only to negotiate, but to also close a favourable deal, make them first rate.

The Central team were a pleasure to do business with on our three property sales – their open communication, knowledge of buyers and the market, and ability not only to negotiate, but to also close a favourable deal, make them first rate.


Amanda Henderson

Michael Van De Graaf

Michael sold us our family home in Coconut Grove. He knew everything about the area and the house. I'd highly recommend Michael as an agent to anyone wanting a professional, local Darwin resident to help sell their home.

Michael sold us our family home in Coconut Grove. He knew everything about the area and the house. I’d highly recommend Michael as an agent to anyone wanting a professional, local Darwin resident to help sell their home.


Becc - 14 Orchard Road, Coconut Grove

Simon Watts

Simon was a great help selling our property and we would have no hesitation using him again. He was always honest and reliable throughout the sales process, making us feel confident about the sale.

Simon was a great help selling our property and we would have no hesitation using him again. He was always honest and reliable throughout the sales process, making us feel confident about the sale.


Steve and Christine - 1/13 Gotham St, Leanyer

Michael Van De Graaf

Michael made selling our home a painless and positive experience. His knowledge of the area meant we were selling at the right price and were able to capitalise in a strong market.

Michael made selling our home a painless and positive experience. His knowledge of the area meant we were selling at the right price and were able to capitalise in a strong market.


Kerry - 14 Orchard Rd, Coconut Grove

Michael Van De Graaf

Once we made the decision to sell, we engaged Michael Van De Graaf, and it was the best decision we made. Michael took what we thought was going to be a time consuming and stressful event, and with his calming nature and professional approach [...]

Once we made the decision to sell, we engaged Michael Van De Graaf, and it was the best decision we made. Michael took what we thought was going to be a time consuming and stressful event, and with his calming nature and professional approach, knowledge of the local market, we achieved our goal of selling quickly. Michael mapped out a plan to sell, how we should market the property and I am pleased to say we our Property was sold within the first week and at the price Michael had suggested. I highly recommend Michael.


Donna and Darren - 15 Augusta Dr, Marrara

Andrew Lamberton

Dear Andrew
I just want to thank you for the very efficient and professional way you handled my sale.
I must say I was surprised and impressed with how quickly you found a buyer [...]

I just want to thank you for the very efficient and professional way you handled my sale.


I must say I was surprised and impressed with how quickly you found a buyer – also with how smoothly everything flowed from start to finish.


Thanks again for a job well done!


Regards, Paul Chick - 2/20 Catt Cres, Farrar

Andrew Lamberton

Dear Andrew,
Thank you for helping us sell the house, it was a pleasure doing business with you. If you could use the following statement in the future please do so. [...]

 


We recently sold our family home through Real Estate Central. Andrew Lamberton was professional yet personable, he explained and facilitated the sale process for us and was readily available for any additional questions we had. He was always open and honest and was never afraid to tackle the tough conversations if required. His communication and progress updates during the course of our sale were excellent. Andrew’s knowledge and experience was pivotal to our successful outcome. We would definitely recommend Andrew to our friends and family in the future.


Kara and Paul - 32 Belyuen Rd, Rosebery

Andrew Lamberton

Dear Andrew,
Thank you so much for your advice and guidance and help in the sale of our unit. You managed to make it very easy for us while also removing the stress. [...]

Dear Andrew,


Thank you so much for your advice and guidance and help in the sale of our unit. You managed to make it very easy for us while also removing the stress.


We particularly like the way you kept us updated all the way along.


THANK YOU!!!


Shirley and Jim Preston - 6/3 Mangola Crt, Larrakeyah

Andrew Lamberton

Hi Andrew,
Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank-you very much, for your persistence and professional way you went about selling my property that recently settled. Your open and constant communication was very much appreciated during this process, I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone buying or selling many thanks

Hi Andrew,


Just wanted to take this opportunity to thank-you very much, for your persistence and professional way you went about selling my property that recently settled. Your open and constant communication was very much appreciated during this process, I would have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone buying or selling many thanks


Glenn Mitchell - 68 Flynn Cct, Bellamack

Michael Van De Graaf

Michael made selling my unit in a tough market seamless and stress free. He is an excellent communicator, who kept me up to date on every step of the process. [...]

Michael made selling my unit in a tough market seamless and stress free. He is an excellent communicator, who kept me up to date on every step of the process. As a first time seller he talked me through all aspects of the sale and made sure I was comfortable before progressing. He had a thorough understanding of the market and was extremely professional. Michael is a shrewd negotiator, who made sure I got the best price for my unit. He worked his magic and achieved an excellent result in a very flat market. I will be recommending Michael to friends and family.


Vivien McVeigh - 7/16 Coronation Drive, Stuart Park

Simon Watts

Simon was great from beginning to end .It was a stress free purchase. He was very willing to make the transaction a pleasant experience. I would thoroughly recommend him. Simon knows the market, has great communication skills and negotiation skills and I believe all parties were fully satisfied with the result

Simon was great from beginning to end .It was a stress free purchase. He was very willing to make the transaction a pleasant experience. I would thoroughly recommend him. Simon knows the market, has great communication skills and negotiation skills and I believe all parties were fully satisfied with the result


Varn Baker - 8 Mosec Street, Ludmilla

Simon Watts

Simon’s skills and knowledge of a the Darwin property market are excellent. Have already recommended him to friends and family

Simon’s skills and knowledge of a the Darwin property market are excellent. Have already recommended him to friends and family


Bertram Hofer - 3/20 Barossa St, Larrakeyah

Simon Watts

Simon was responsible for the sale of our house in Darwin, in a tight market. It was only on the market for a few weeks when many houses were on the market for months. Simon knows the market extremely well and gave excellent advice on what to do to get the house market ready, and […]

Simon was responsible for the sale of our house in Darwin, in a tight market. It was only on the market for a few weeks when many houses were on the market for months. Simon knows the market extremely well and gave excellent advice on what to do to get the house market ready, and the best way to advertise. He kept in touch with us about what was happening and he negotiated on our behalf to get the best price possible. I recommend Simon without hesitation!


Kim Johnstone - 11 Grebe Cres, Wulagi

Simon Watts

Simon Watts helped us to successfully sell our house in a short time for the price we wanted. This was during a slump in the Darwin market. Simon assisted and guided us through the whole process. He communicated with us every step of the way and was always professional, friendly and positive. I would highly […]

Simon Watts helped us to successfully sell our house in a short time for the price we wanted. This was during a slump in the Darwin market. Simon assisted and guided us through the whole process. He communicated with us every step of the way and was always professional, friendly and positive. I would highly recommend Simon.


Ann Lardi - 8 Mosec St, Ludmilla

Simon Watts

Nothing better then an agent who is trust worthy, reliant and down to earth. Definitely would buy another house through him.

Nothing better then an agent who is trust worthy, reliant and down to earth. Definitely would buy another house through him.


Verjon - 14 Fountain Street, Anula

Simon Watts

What can I say, Simon’s service was excellent! He made selling our home so easy. He is a fantastic salesman but his greatest skills are his honesty and integrity. Simon is always himself. He doesn’t have to hard sell people, he is genuinely trying to do the best for both the vendors and buyers. Simon […]

What can I say, Simon’s service was excellent! He made selling our home so easy. He is a fantastic salesman but his greatest skills are his honesty and integrity. Simon is always himself. He doesn’t have to hard sell people, he is genuinely trying to do the best for both the vendors and buyers. Simon is always up front and was always listening to us. He has a fantastic business sense and is so in touch with the current market. We met several agents when we were thinking of selling and although we had some cheaper quotes, it took us only 5 minutes to decide that Simon was the right agent to sell our home.


 


Brett Lamb

Simon Watts

Simon was extremely professional and very helpful during the whole selling process. If I were going to buy or sell again, I would go with Simon without a doubt!

Simon was extremely professional and very helpful during the whole selling process. If I were going to buy or sell again,


I would go with Simon without a doubt!


Kathryn Allen

Simon Watts

Selling our home through Simon was a fantastic experience. He was always available and gave us realistic advice. He gave us useful ideas on how to improve our home and get it ready for sale. He is down to earth and easy to approach. He is just great to work with!  

Selling our home through Simon was a fantastic experience. He was always available and gave us realistic advice. He gave us useful ideas on how to improve our home and get it ready for sale. He is down to earth and easy to approach. He is just great to work with!


 


Shannon & Dean

Simon Watts

I am writing this testimonial for Simon Watts to put on record our appreciation for his skills and professionalism when selling our house recently. Simon has good personal skills, relates well to others and is attentive to detail. He combines motivated attitude with a pragmatic assessment of what is achievable. We found the most satisfying […]

I am writing this testimonial for Simon Watts to put on record our appreciation for his skills and professionalism when selling our house recently. Simon has good personal skills, relates well to others and is attentive to detail.


He combines motivated attitude with a pragmatic assessment of what is achievable. We found the most satisfying aspect of the way he conducted the sale of our house was that he kept us well-informed at every stage of the sale process. Simon’s key asset is his integrity.


My wife and I have no hesitations in recommending Simon to anyone selling a property. In fact, the best endorsement I can give is that we are about to place another property for sale with Simon.


 


Dr Dennis Griffith

Simon Watts

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciated having Simon Watts from Ray White Realty as my real estate agent. Simon was always professional in his handling of my property. He listened to my wishes and concerns and always responded graciously and sensitively. This is especially important as homeowners […]

I just wanted to take a moment to tell you how much I appreciated having Simon Watts from Ray White Realty as my real estate agent. Simon was always professional in his handling of my property. He listened to my wishes and concerns and always responded graciously and sensitively. This is especially important as homeowners often heavily invest both financially and emotionally. When there were a few questions concerning the engineer’s report,


Simon handled all of this ‘behind the scenes’. He informed me about what was happening, but I did not need to unnecessarily involve myself in the resolution. This was very important as moving house can be fraught with enormous household upheaval. While I know that Simon had many other clients, I felt as though I was his only client.


It was as though I received his individual, undivided attention. I cannot speak highly enough of Simon’s professional manner in handling the sale of this property. All of his hard work and sensitive negotiation is to be commended.


 


Nancy Dold

Susie Patton-Quinn

I had engaged Susie as my agent based on some contact I had with her while looking around at Palmerston properties over the past 8 years or so. Right from our first contact, Susie’s knowledge of the local area was immediately evident and she began to piece together our plan. I have never sold property […]

I had engaged Susie as my agent based on some contact I had with her while looking around at Palmerston properties over the past 8 years or so. Right from our first contact, Susie’s knowledge of the local area was immediately evident and she began to piece together our plan.


I have never sold property before so Susie’s input was invaluable to advise me on how to prepare and present the unit for sale.

She was also not afraid to be quite honest with me in relation to the difficulties of the market at the time and the importance of getting the place listed as soon as possible.

With all that in mind, I took care of the renovations and Susie then recommended an aggressive high impact marketing strategy.


From the first minute the property was listed, it had high quality presentation and high exposure advertising in both the newspaper and internet.

What then followed for me, again being new to property sales, was a bit of a roller coaster ride as Susie managed the various enquiries and open inspections at the premises.

Susie kept me updated every step of the way as she dealt with several prospective purchasers.

After only 3 weeks, Susie had secured a buyer.

For the property to have been under contract after such a short period of time was nothing short of spectacular.

This also enabled the settlement to be completed a few days prior to Christmas which was also a great way for me to wrap up 2016.


The knowledge and professionalism shown by Susie throughout this process was fantastic and the great sale outcome is a reflection of this .

Susie is a credit to your organisation and I will recommend her services to everyone I know.


Blair Schmidt - 1/17 Lowe Court, Driver

Susie Patton-Quinn

“Susie – I would like to thank you very much for your assistance through the recent sale of my property in Darwin. From our initial conversations several years ago about the property market there and the options available to me, you maintained regular contact and were the natural choice when I made the decision to […]

“Susie – I would like to thank you very much for your assistance through the recent sale of my property in Darwin. From our initial conversations several years ago about the property market there and the options available to me, you maintained regular contact and were the natural choice when I made the decision to sell. I had considered that a sales process between Sydney and Darwin would be hard to manage, but you made it extremely simple and painless, removing and obstacle that came up. From start to finish, the entire sales process was quick and efficient and I was very happy with the end result.


Would like to extend my particular thanks to you for going above and beyond your role in managing my additional needs around installation and electricity to the property. Being located in Sydney, I had no local resources to call on for help and you stepped in without hesitation. It was very appreciated and I look forward to working with you again in the future.”


David Andrews

Susie Patton-Quinn

“We engaged Susie to sell our home, based on our extensive discussion with her about her sales history in our residential area and her demonstrable knowledge of the market. She was most professional in her approach and this provided us with a level of confidence, necessary as we were not resident at our home (or […]

“We engaged Susie to sell our home, based on our extensive discussion with her about her sales history in our residential area and her demonstrable knowledge of the market. She was most professional in her approach and this provided us with a level of confidence, necessary as we were not resident at our home (or in the Northern Territory) during the time it was on the market. In addition to all aspects concerning the sale and settlement of the property, Susie also took responsibility for overseeing the removal of our goods from our home. We would highly recommend Susie.”


 


Paul and Nadine

Susie Patton-Quinn

“I have been involved with Susie Patton-Quinn during a transition in her life when she moved from Raine and Horne to Frank Knight. I chose Susie on the basis of a referral by a friend who has acted on my behalf during other property transactions in the Darwin area. Susie’s advice in the matters of […]

“I have been involved with Susie Patton-Quinn during a transition in her life when she moved from Raine and Horne to Frank Knight. I chose Susie on the basis of a referral by a friend who has acted on my behalf during other property transactions in the Darwin area. Susie’s advice in the matters of pricing my properties when putting it on the market, property presentation and her suggested marketing strategy proved to be well founded and based on her long experience in the real estate industry within the Darwin environment. During the first open inspection there were several potential buyers who Susie was able to cultivate until a firm contract was presented and eventually resulted in the property selling for more than the asking price. With Susie’s diligent work the current tenants in the property were also able to break their lease without penalty to either seller, the buyer or the tenant – a win for all involved. Great work Susie and thank you for your efforts above and beyond for a remote vendor.”


 


Len Som de Cerff

Susie Patton-Quinn

“Thanks for being responsive and contactable in the process of buying our first home, we certainly appreciated your flexibility and openness as an agent. It made the process quite manageable and not as scary as we thought. I won’t forget signing off on the contract of sale down at the beautiful Nightcliff foreshore that afternoon […]

“Thanks for being responsive and contactable in the process of buying our first home, we certainly appreciated your flexibility and openness as an agent. It made the process quite manageable and not as scary as we thought. I won’t forget signing off on the contract of sale down at the beautiful Nightcliff foreshore that afternoon – it was a good choice for the potential daunting sign-off! I would be happy to recommend Susie Patton-Quinn’s services as an agent in the future.”


 


Emma Ligtermoet and Peter Novak

Susie Patton-Quinn

“We had been looking to put our apartment on the market for a while but wanted the right agent to sell and market the property for us. We sat through quite a few meetings with previous real estate agents,  who gave us the typical sales pitch and we were just not convinced that they were […]

“We had been looking to put our apartment on the market for a while but wanted the right agent to sell and market the property for us. We sat through quite a few meetings with previous real estate agents,  who gave us the typical sales pitch and we were just not convinced that they were the right people that  we wanted to sell our unit. Then we met Susie. Expecting more of the same, I was pleasantly surprised from the beginning with Susie. She outlined what the market was doing with clear, concise data, briefed us on the marketing plan and evaluated the place quite well.


Susie kept us up to date throughout the whole process, was very efficient and her communication skills are of a very high standard. Overall it was a pleasure dealing with Susie and I would definitely her to other people looking for a professional sales and marketing expert to sell their property”


 


Chad and Bianca Pickert

Susie Patton-Quinn

“Myself and my wife would highly recommend Susie as a sales consultant and would strongly encourage others to consider her services as well. When we decided to sell our house in Darwin, we approached a number of agents, based upon their reputation from friends and peers. Susie’s initial response to our queries clearly indentified that […]

“Myself and my wife would highly recommend Susie as a sales consultant and would strongly encourage others to consider her services as well. When we decided to sell our house in Darwin, we approached a number of agents, based upon their reputation from friends and peers. Susie’s initial response to our queries clearly indentified that she was a highly professional and capable consultant, and that she had a strong commitment to not only selling our house, but actively seeking the best possible price for us.


Throughout this short time the house was on the market, Susie kept us constantly appraised of developments, even when we moved interstate. In what was a depressed housing (sales) market, Susie successfully sold our home, met our price expectiation and exceeded our service expectations. As direct evidence of her commitment, she even took the time to check our house to make sure it was OK during the Cyclone Carlos. Simply put Susie is, in our opinion, the most professional and capable agent in the NT. We strongly recommend that you consider her as your agent too!”


 


Jason and Sarah Thomson

Sascha Smithett

I appreciated the way Sascha was always easy to communicate with. I felt she had an accurate feel for the market and gave good advice. I had confidence that she would do her best for us despite the market downturn. She worked hard to get a sale and I loved her enthusiasm and honesty. I […]

I appreciated the way Sascha was always easy to communicate with. I felt she had an accurate feel for the market and gave good advice. I had confidence that she would do her best for us despite the market downturn. She worked hard to get a sale and I loved her enthusiasm and honesty. I would thoroughly recommend her as an efficient, knowledgeable and successful agent.


Jennifer and Mark - 7/14 Tipperary Court, Stuart Park

Sascha Smithett

If Sascha hadn’t gone the extra mile – I don’t think the sale would have gone through.  

If Sascha hadn’t gone the extra mile – I don’t think the sale would have gone through.


 


M & L Boyd

Sascha Smithett

Sascha was awesome. We will totally consider our next sale with her. Professional, honest and direct. Not much you could ask for, and we were buyers!

Sascha was awesome. We will totally consider our next sale with her. Professional, honest and direct. Not much you could ask for, and we were buyers!


M Dixon & A Clark — Purchasers