story.

Ross & Kath were seeking to upsize from their current residence. They had been searching in a particular location for over 12 months and had become synonymous with local agents in the area, therefore were typecast in their buyer profiles. Local selling agents had become aware of their budget and brief which was causing a barrier to entry as every time they entered a negotiation, the selling agent knew their position and would exploit this. Ross & Kath were destined to overpay for a home unless they were to seek a professional's representation to gain anonymity and therefore control of the negotiation.

service.

Ross & Kath had narrowed their choice down to two homes. Once they had decided which home they wished to pursue, they engaged Street Smart’s Evaluate Negotiate service.

challenge.

To secure the right home at the right price, prior to auction, against an anonymous buyer.

solution.

The most secure way forward was to establish the true market value of the home, complete due diligence within a 24 hour period and present ourselves to the selling agent's office until we had unconditionally exchanged.

result.

Ross & Kath were able to secure their home of choice, prior to auction, ahead of a competing buyer for $1.64m under the bank valuation.