Best in practice
An enthusiastic approach driven by excellent results
On meeting Sean you are immediately impressed with his enthusiasm and extensive knowledge of the Real Estate market which extends far beyond the Macedon Ranges.
Sean is clearly passionate about what he does and goes above and beyond to match the right buyers to the properties he sells. The Sotheby’s approach is fresh and vibrant whilst being backed by a legacy name and company that you can trust.
With just 6 weeks on market and over 17,000 online views our property was the third most viewed listing in our suburb’s history, - a testament to the effective marketing, advertising and photography overseen by Sean and his team.
It is without hesitation that I would recommend his services to anyone considering buying or selling in the Macedon Ranges.
192 Tucketts Road, Mount Macedon. Review submitted by the vendor Al Schorg.
Best in practice
Excellent Service
We were 100% happy with everything. The marketing was excellent, photos and stying on point. Sotheby’s team, Rob, Danielle, Marco, John and office staff could not be more helpful. They are a very professional and efficient team to deal with from start to finish. A special mention to Danielle and John for going above and beyond, getting a great price and selling within 2 weeks.
46 Jamieson Court, Cape Schanck. Review submitted by the vendor Melissa Edwards
Best in practice
This guy is incredible.....seriously.
We were selling a large sized / value property and had signed with another agent. The property has some complexities and needed a great strategy to maximise the value. We were with another agent for 6 months....they got the strategy wrong, didn't do the hard yards and because they were in a boom period just took the easier money focussing on easier to sell properties in a boom market. Sean was introduced to us via a very satisfied friend who he had represented. After an initial meeting, Sean crafted a new strategy, rejigged the fundamentals and then did the hard work. Made the calls, did the follow up, invested the time, understood the potential buyers needs and explained the potential of our property. Our property was not in his "normal" area - he had to travel 35 minutes each way. Well... he sure did what was was needed to get a great sale price for us. Record price, terms we needed and all that sprinkled with a touch of class. He's truth teller in a profession known for the opposite. He's genuine and he's good at what he does. He does the little things that make a big difference. You can't afford not to appoint him. Don't make the mistake we initially did. Sean is your guy and the Sotheby's team is what you need.
21 Pykes View Road, Myrniong. Review submitted by the vendor Peter.
Best in practice
Outstanding Real Estate Agent
From the minute Sean appraised our property to when the purchaser signed, it was the best experience, nothing was a problem. Offering styling and incredible photography and the reach that Sotheby's have in the Macedon Ranges and the Peninsula, gave our property the best exposure for selling. We top the Macedon market and couldn't be happier with the Sean consistent effort and relaxed nature just made the experience so easy. Thanks Sean.
31-61 Bent Street, Macedon. Review submitted by the vendor
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Executed perfectly
It’s not easy being a buyer in this market. I relied on the expertise, knowledge of the market and area to know where to pitch a competitive bid. Success!
1090 Dayleford-Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon. Review submitted by the purchaser.
Best in practice
Managed our sale efficiently and fast
We were very pleased with the way in which the property was managed. Advertising and follow up with Chris was excellent.
1090 Daylesford - Malmsbury Road, Glenlyon. Review submitted by the vendor
Best in practice
Brilliant agent to work with!
Sean is a fantastic agent, highly recommend him whether you are buying or selling. He achieved a great result selling our house and for assisting us with our search for our new home. Sean also answers his phone and if not calls you back ASAP unlike a lot of other agents out there. Thanks Sean.
51 Douglas Road, Mount Macedon. Review submitted by the vendors Chris and Sarah.
Best in practice
Review of Patrick Sinn
I have utilised Patrick both from a buying and selling Properties in the Portsea/Sorrento areas. His ability to make clients feel at ease in either scenario is first class and he has always followed up to ensure the clients are happy. I would have no hesitation in recommending Patrick and the whole Team at Sothebys to any potential buyer or seller of real estate on the Peninsula.
34 Macgregor Avenue Portsea. Review submitted by the vendor Drew Robinson
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Great experience purchasing a property
We had a great experience purchasing a property in the Mount Macedon region with Sean Parker. It was refreshing to deal with Sean. He was very knowledgeable about the property down to the small details and transparent and honest. Sean made the whole purchase experience and easy and a stress free process being very responsiveness and also a clear wealth of knowledge for the region. I'd have no hesitation in purchasing from Sean in the future or appointing him to sell a property. Big thanks to Sean and the team at Sotheby's!
31 Ryans Parade, Mount Macedon. Review submitted by the purchasers Ashlee and Kate
Best in practice
Montrose sale by Marco
He was very good and tried hard. Good communicator and very responsive
3 Pickwood Close, Montrose. Review submitted by the purchaser Larry Kestelman.
Best in practice
Danielle, Exceptional, Professional, Understanding
On numerous occasions Danielle and I were in contact, regarding the sale of my house. I could have not been more impressed with her attitude and kindness to help me. It was a new experience for me , and her work ethic was amazing. Spending the time to explain things to me, gave me great confidence in dealing with Danielle and Sotheby’s
6 Limeburners Way, Portsea. Review submitted by the vendor Pauline Weston
Best in practice
Sale at Phillip Island.
There is no doubt Marco is enthusiastic, communicates extremely well, and follows through with all he promises. Nothing is too much trouble.
Review submitted by the vendors Tim and Louise Davey
Best in practice
Very good , excellent,lovely,
Excellent, friendly, lovely and beautiful.
306 Hotham Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendor.
Best in practice
I found dealing with Rob & team to be quite an enjoyable & seamless experience...fun in fact.
I very much appreciated the professionalism of the team @ PSIR Selling a family property can be an emotional and tricky time & I think Sotheb'y approach around this was exemplary. Other things that stand out for me in what was a very successfull campaign, was the independent styling of the property, the ability of Sotheby's to use social media to increase interest & momentum...and then of course a wonderfull auction result !
1 Cypress Court, Portsea. Review submitted by the vendors.
Best in practice
Just amazing!
We received amazing service. Danielle takes the time to build a friendship, is very genuine and really cared for both the vendor and purchaser. This was from the initial phone call to settlement and beyond. Great market knowledge, went above and beyond. Nothing was a drama and always happy to help. Thankyou Danielle.
6 Limeburners Way, Portsea. Review submitted by the purchaser
Best in practice
Rob and the team provide a sense of urgency and clear direction during a year like no other.
This is our 3rd property sold with Rob Curtain and this transaction was as smooth as the first. Sotheby’s can-do pro-active attitude is a key point of difference, supported by the proven track record and clearly dominating the local Peninsular market since 2014. Rob - Lauren and I sincerely appreciate your care and direction during the campaign, backed up by the support of your team… Sotheby’s superior customer engagement doesn’t go unnoticed with us. Whether you’re buying or selling we would highly recommend Rob and the team and wish the broader Sotheby’s business all the success in the future. Thanks again Rob, Hamish, Patrick, and Nicole. Until next time, Glen and Lauren Draper
14 Normanby Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendors Glen and Lauren Draper.
Best in practice
Great Team Work
The sensational team at Peninsula Sotheby's were an absolute pleasure to deal with. From the first appraisal meeting to the execution of our properties sale, Patrick, Danielle, Nicole and Rob, always kept us up to date on the sale process and the prospects. A very Professional Team who we would have no hesitation in recommending to other prospective vendors. Thank you Team Sotheby's Andrew and Sue.
38 Boroondara Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendors Andrew and Sue.
Best in practice
The best agent we've ever had
Hamish is beyond a doubt the best agent we have ever dealt with. He is an excellent communicator and has an encyclopaedic knowledge of land on the Peninsula. His always friendly demeanour made it a pleasure to deal with him, and his professionalism is unmatched. He could not have worked any harder on our recent campaign, and he ensured everything in the process went smoothly and often better than planned. He definitely delivered beyond our expectations. Hamish has great relationships with many of the locals as well as non-permanent residents here and has a fantastic reputation. We trust him implicitly and hope to deal with him again in the future.
Lots 103-112 Wildcoast Road, Portsea. Review submitted by the vendors Warwick and Caron.
Best in practice
We found him to be very knowledgeable and helpful with sale of our property
Rob's communication with us was frequent and kept us updated with prospective buyers.
503 Purves Road, Main Ridge. Review submitted by Vendors David and Anne
Best in practice
Job done minimum fuss
If you want an agent that delivers their promises, Rob and the team at Sotheby's are the agents that you need
22 The Avenue, McCrae. Review submitted by Vendors
Best in practice
Professional, knowledgeable and an excellent communicator
Hamish has a lot of experience in selling property in Portsea / Sorrento and his knowledge of the area and history made me feel very comfortable that he was the right person for the job. He always stayed in contact on a regular basis with frequent updates and I could tell he was really working for the best result. I'd highly recommend Hamish to anyone.
25 Wildcoast Road, Portsea. Review submitted by the vendor Matt Holmes
Best in practice
A brilliant operator who has great attention to detail and works very hard on behalf of the client .
Danielle is a breath of fresh air. She knows the real estate market in Sorrento and surrounds well and used the best method to sell our property to achieve a fantastic result. She has an exceptional work ethic and communicates regularly over the course of the sale period and beyond. We achieved an outstanding result for the sale of our property because of Danielle. We wouldn't hesitate to use her to sell for us again and highly recommend her.
6-8 Kokoda Street Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendors Edward and Elizabeth.
Best in practice
Fantastic experience
Rob and Danielle from Peninsula Sotheby's were extremely attentive and professional. Their advice as to process was spot on. The achieved an outstanding result for us. I can't recommend them more highly.
3376 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendor Michael.
Best in practice
Great result
Rob, Danielle and the team worked tirelessly and achieved a great result selling my family’s clifftop home. They are always a pleasure to deal with.
2 Clifftop Court, Dromana - Review submitted by Vendor
Best in practice
Great Experience
Rob and Danielle have been great to work with on the sale of our holiday home. They did what they said they would do and more. They acted professionally throughout the process and achieved an impressive result.
20 Allan Street, Blairgowrie - Review submitted by vendors Nathan and Kristen Burkett.
Best in practice
Stunning Sales Result
Dani is the consummate professional Real Estate Agent. She orchestrated a brilliant campaign with great client advice and attention to detail. Always available, attentive, reliable, honest, reassuring, sensitive and cheerful, she was a delight to have working on the sale of my much loved home. The sale unfolded just as she predicted, and I couldn’t have been happier. You won’t be disappointed if you choose Dani Vains as your Agent !
3837 Point Nepean Road, Portsea - review submitted by Vendor
Best in practice
honest, reliable, hardworking
Hamish's professionalism is to an extremely high standard. In all my dealings with him, I have found Hamish to be very honest, reliable, and hard working. Hamish has a great knowledge of property on the peninsula, and on many occasions I have sought his advice, which he has given openly. I would have no hesitation in recommending him, and will be sure to use him again for future sales.
3 Denby Avenue Sorrento. Review submitted by vendor (Simon)
Best in practice
Teamwork begins by building trust
Fantastic result achieved from Sotheby’s Peninsula for the sale of my home in Sorrento. They are one of the most professional and helpful teams I have ever worked with when selling a home. Their main attributes are working as a team, not as individuals, to achieve the best outcome for your property. Their skills in getting your house ready for sale, photography, continual guidance during the sale process, then of course their skill in closing the deal are all second to none.
Sincere thanks to you all.
Review submitted by Vendor - Adrienne McMullin
Best in practice
Professional, exceeded expectations
Rob and his team handled the marketing campaign professionally and his negotiating skills delivered a great result.
3/21 Constitution Hill Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by vendor (Chris).
Best in practice
Excellent experience with all the staff at Sotheby’s
In our selection process of agents we interviewed a number of firms.
In our initial meeting with Rob,Patrick and Danielle we were shown how their experience and attention to detail enabled us to set a program that allowed us to maximise the value of our property.
They detailed to us their observations and our strengths in our property and how it should be presented.
They also assessed the market both in pricing and our potential purchasers. In both cases they were correct even after discussion amongst them selves. I found it refreshing to be a participant in this where I could listen to discerning views and then have them settle on a coherent strategy that we could employ. This was especially important as a result of the Covid lockdowns and getting us first to market post lockdown.
Patrick was especially astute to our needs and gave a result that was achieved by the first Saturday after listing on Tuesday Night.
37 Russell Crescent, Sorrento. Review submitted by vendor (Lewis Butler).
Best in practice
Honest, Professional with attention to detail
An agent that is on the ball, willing to go the extra mile and organise things, especially important for vendors who do not reside permanently at the property. Gives sound advice and acts with upmost integrity at all times.
3209 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by vendor.
Best in practice
Diligent and effective
Hamish did a great job selling our Sorrento beach house. He managed to coordinate 7 trades to prepare the property for photos and sale, and then got the house listed online all inside 2 weeks - that was the (tall) ask and it was impressive he was able to pull it off. He was candid and polite at all times, and I always felt like I was hearing it straight and honestly from him. Thanks Hamish!
100 St Pauls Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by the vendor (David).
Best in practice
Rob Curtain , Patrick Sinn Sale 81 Hotham Rd Sorrento
After 73 years in my family I reluctantly offered my house in Sorrento for sale , Sotheby's were selected as my agent. Rob Curtain and his professional approach impressed me and then was introduced to Patrick Sinn who took the property to market and surpassed my expectations . Thanks to Sotheby's I sold and had a seamless and stress free sale . I am extremely impressed by the friendly accurate and concise valuations . Well done Sotheby's .
81 Hotham Road, Sorrento. Review submitted by vendor (Colin Lamb).
Best in practice
Hamish Opray Such A Genuine Young Man.....
Thank you so much for your most professional approach in the sale of our property. Your attention to detail made sure we achieved a very excellent result.
Keeping us updated regularly.
A great effort by you and very much appreciated by us....
35 MacGregor Avenue, Portsea. Review submitted by vendors (Andrew & Lyn Henderson).
Best in practice
Danielle Vains is the best agent on the Peninsula
Danielle prepared our property -- a huge job since we were away -- and listed it, and showed it. It is a beautiful property and she really showed it to its maximum advantage. Nothing was too much trouble for her. We wouldn't hesitate to recommend her again, or to ask her to represent us again. We sold very quickly at a price we were satisfied to sell at.
88 Blair Court, Portsea. Review submitted by vendor (Patricia Cross)
Best in practice
Outstanding Service
We worked with Hamish over a 6 week campaign and found his service and oversight outstanding and would have no hesitation using him again.
23 Wildcoast Road, Portsea. Review submitted by vendors (Matt & Julie)
Best in practice
My favourite agent
Rob was fantastic. Hard working and always available to discuss anything. He is the best agent I have met
89 Campbells Road Portsea. Review submitted by Vendor
Best in practice
Successful Outcome
We found Hamish to be very professional. He has excellent communication skills.
We appreciated his integrity, honesty, commitment and patience in the sale of our property. He was determined to reach a very satisfactory outcome.
We have no hesitation in recommending his services.
10 Seabird Way, Portsea. Review submitted by vendors (Daniel and Marcella)
Best in practice
We wanted someone with market knowledge and wisdom.
Our property was unique in that it was designed for us and for breeding, spelling and agisting horses. We wanted someone who could appreciate not only what we had built but was focussed on what the market wanted and was not constrained by our perception of that market. Rob listened to our hopes, managed our expectations and guided us through the COVID calamity. Overall his deep knowledge of the market was on full display and his wise counsel delivered on our demanding requirements. No over-promising, no false hope just solid advice leading to a sale meeting (possibly exceeding) our wishes in every respect.
535 Meakins Road, Flinders. Review submitted by Vendors (Steven and Sandra Miller)
Best in practice
Classy Operation @ Sotheby’s
Hamish and the team located the perfect buyer for our house. Two inspections with one buyer and the deal was sealed. Excellent feed back and kept us in the picture for the whole experience. Certainly the Agency to use if you own a quality property.
10 Munro Street, Blairgowrie. Review submitted by Vendor (Don Boulter)
Best in practice
Robs advice throughout our sale campaign was spot on and I appreciated his honest opinion
Rob's market estimate on pricing our property was right on where we sold it for. He was extremely responsive and agile to the market given we went in to lock down (stage 4 restrictions) two weeks into our campaign. His open and honest communication to all parties I believe was the fundamental reason this property sold during such trying times - vendor was happy and purchaser was also happy. His advice to us was unemotional, factual and to the point - which I appreciated and it helped make this a seamless low stress highly serviced transaction by both Rob and his team.
14 St Anns Road, Flinders. Review submitted by Vendor (Jamie Bartels)
Best in practice
Excellent sale with Rob Curtain
Rob was professional, enthusiastic and produced a great result in just a week.
I couldn't recommend him highly enough!!
9 Irene Place, Prahran. Review submitted by Vendor (Jenn Wardrop)
Best in practice
Fantastic - always on a roll!
Rob certainly knows his stuff and his staff are exceptional as well. Very organised, very honest and stand by what they say, looking after both vendor and potential purchaser - so it creates a win-win situation. Very very good.
74 Back Beach Road, Portsea. Review submitted by Vendor (Lizie Clifton)
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
Rob and his team did an amazing job selling by home. they are trustworthy, highly professional and follow through on what they say. I would highly recommend them.
40 Delgany Avenue, Portsea. Review submitted by Vendor (Josh Buxton)
Best in practice
Rob and his team are excellent operators, honest with their appraisals, have full confidence in them
Rob and this team are absolutely professionals, know the area backwards and know what properties are worth and what they can sell for. Rob has sold my 2 properties without any stress to us, campaigns the property with absolute professionalism, and best of all gets great results for us. Totally recommend Rob and his team.
31 Wildcoast Road, Portsea. Review submitted by Vendor (Katrina Kannourakis)
Best in practice
Our sale process with Rob Curtain & Patrick Sinn was seamless, transparent and professional.
Rob Curtain & Patrick Sinn’s attention to us as vendors was excellent. We were given meaningful feedback after every open for inspection as well as information on competing properties so we felt fully informed on the market and any movements.
We would highly recommend Rob & Patrick to any vendor.
8 Kindra Close, Portsea
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
I would highly recommend Hamish Opray - He made selling my large plot of land at Portsea a real pleasure. His skill set and his congeniality made him the perfect agent to sell what was a very challenging block. His experience and common sense approach also allowed him to manage some tricky issues with both potential buyers and neighbours.
Can't recommend him highly enough.
39 Wildcoast Road, Portsea. Warwick R.
Best in practice
Very, Very professional
I bought my house off Rob and Danielle , and had no hesitation in giving them the house to sell. Rob advised me of what he thought the house was worth,( which is what I thought as well) and within 8 days Rob had it sold in a slow market. Couldnt recommend him highly enough. Thanks Rob and Danielle..
42 Macgregor Avenue, Portsea - Colin
Best in practice
Very knowledgeable and professional! A pleasure to deal with.
7 Leyden Avenue, Portsea - Review by purchaser
Best in practice
Outstanding Service
Rob and his team provide an outstanding service. We couldn't be more happy with the process and outcome. I highly recommend Rob as an agent
38 Delgany Avenue, Portsea - Josh Buxton
Best in practice
Great Agent!
Would highly recommend Hamish.
3538 Point Nepean Road, Portsea - Review by buyer Charles Gibson
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
The property was not on the market, but Hamish was able to match a buyer to our property. It was handle very well and it was a pleasure dealing with Rob and Hamish.
3538 Point Nepean Road, Portsea - Review submitted by Vendor
Best in practice
Excellent team with a good understanding of the Peninsula
Rob Curtain & his team were energetic & focused in marketing our property & they achieved a very good result in just a few weeks.
7 Leyden Avenue, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
I just want to thank and congratulate you and Danni on the excellent result you achieved with the sale of No 15. I thought the campaign was run very professionally and aimed both at those who might renovate and others who would favour a total rebuild. The fact that the eventual purchaser plans to do very little in the short to medium term just shows how important it was to listen to Danni about the ''little'' things that were done with respect to the presentation.
Having 8 starters lined up for the private auction was amazing, and aside from the uniqueness of the position of the property, the majority of the credit goes to you for being able to achieve the best possible result.
Thank you once again and no doubt we'll keep in touch.
15 Franklin Road, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Outstanding Agent
Hamish was on our case for months trying to find the right home, eventually he did and we had first go and with his negotiation skills were able to obtain it in the first day or two.
His follow up and dedication to our requirements was of great benefit as was the back up from the rest of the Peninsula Sotheby's team.
37 Frimmell Way, Portsea - Review by buyer
Best in practice
Top Notch Agent
Rob is always a pleasure to work with and a true professional with a wealth of valuable experience to offer. Despite being in a potentially challenging position of representing both the Seller and the Buyer, Robs advise was always honest, sound and unbiased. Rob puts the needs of his clients first and I would highly recommend him to any potential buyers and sellers. If you’re looking for a no-nonsense seasoned realtor who genuinely knows the Peninsula market, then look no further than Rob.
25A Relph Avenue, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Highly recommended
Hamish was the selling agent when I purchased my property and I appreciated his approach and style. He was my first choice when deciding to sell the property. Hamish knows the Mornington Peninsula market well and works hard to get the best outcome for his clients. He's reliable and very personable and a great agent to have on your side. Hamish made the whole selling process very easy. I was extremely pleased with the outcome.
5 Armytage Drive, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
We recently sold a property through Rob Curtain at Sotheby's. Rob and his team made the process a seemless one where we were regularly informed of their progress, all communications with us were conducted professionally and informatively. This all culminated in an excellent result. We have no hesitation in recommending Rob to others.
11 Lawrance Grove, Portsea - Review by buyer
Best in practice
Great Agent!
Rob and his team were friendly, professional and focused on achieving an outstanding result. Well done and thanks for making the sale process smooth and effective.
2 Carter Court, Portsea - Review by Vendor
Best in practice
Sale of 8 Weerona Ave Portsea
I know we said thank you after the auction of 8 Weeroona Avenue Portsea on Saturday but I want to make it a bit more formal than that.
The way you managed the sale process was as close to perfect as one could get.
You persisted in your recommendation to do more than I thought necessary in the presentation of the property. It was certainly the right call and, now with the benefit of hindsight, I can see why you pressed on with that recommendation despite some resistance by me. What really impressed me was the level of communication in explaining what you wanted done and why you thought it would add value to the property. The reasons were clearly explained and that convinced me to go with your recommendations. There is no doubt that the money spent in the presentation was returned manyfold in the sale price.
The marketing of the property could not have been better. I had many comments that people had seen the property mentioned in the media on multiple occasions. Anyone even remotely interested knew of the sale. The photos, website and brochures made the place look exceptional.
You and your staff were ultra-reliable and kept us fully informed of what was going on.
Your recommendation about the sale by private auction was exactly right for this situation.
The end result was a sale price at the top end of our range of expectation.
On behalf of all the Woods family, many thanks for a job better than well done.
8 Weeroona Avenue, Portsea - Review by Vendor
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Top result
We sold our property at the price we asked on the first open day. Rob told us he would try to get the price but thought it might be a stretch. But we followed his advice in preparing the house for sale and got an immediate result. Highly recommend Rob and his team to anyone selling in the area.
34 Martins Lane, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Excellent result
Fast, efficient , did what he said he would do.
74 Franklin Road, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Buy and Sell at Portsea and Sorrento
We recently completed a sale and then a purchase in the Portsea/Sorrento area. The ability to evaluate Rob in the sale and purchase environment left us in no doubt that we had chosen the correct agent. Representing us as a seller and a buyer we appreciated his knowledge, diligence and support.
42 Macgregor Avenue, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
My Portsea house
I liked the way Rob Curtain treated me as a buyer - no hedging, no sudden surges in price etc, and I decided that, as a vendor, I would like him to give straight answers to my potential buyers when I sold my house too.
It seemed to work, because Rob sold my house quickly and I got a fair price.
38 Wanda Close, Portsea - Review by vendor
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Total Satisfaction
Rob,
The process of buying a house off market and then having to sell ours was a little daunting. It took only one week for you to find a buyer for our property and all our worries were over.! How good it was to sell without open for inspections and an advertising campaign, especially seeing that we had the whole family staying with us over January.It seems that your ability to match a buyer with a particular property is uncanny.
22 - 24 Charlton Court, Portsea - Review by vendor
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3569, Point Nepean Road, Portsea
The sale of our Portsea property was handled by Rob Curtain in a very professional manner . He was ever available , efficient & used right amount of pressure / tactics to achieve a good outcome for us . I highly recommend Rob and Sotheby's .
Westy
Review by vendor
Best in practice
Review of Rob Curtain
In my dealings with Rob I observed the following:
1. Excellent local product knowledge coupled with comprehensive market appraisal skills
2. His personal style was direct and reliable. From a buyer's perspective he demonstrated integrity as I found his
information/knowledge sources to be accurate. Trust is earn't, not given in my book and he met my criteria.
3. He is savvy in knowing when to let a property sell itself & when to walk the talk.
4. I felt he genuinely worked for me and the Vendor and was skilled in affecting a great outcome for both parties. His post sale service was dutiful & helpful.
5. It was a pleasure to deal with Rob and I have referred others to him accordingly.
6. I predict in coming years he will cement the No 1 agent ranking in the region with a reputation deservedly matching his hard earned highly reputable status.
It's without hesitation I recommend Rob to prospective buyers & sellers- he is the complete package!
22-24 Charlton Court, Portsea - Review by buyer
Best in practice
Excellent service
Rob was quick in negotiation and corresponding any questions we needed answered!!
Always professional.
71 Blair Road, Portsea - Review by buyer
Best in practice
A terrific team effort
Thanks to Patrick, Dani and Rob for their terrific team effort in selling my parents' home in Portsea. We had the property on the market the previous year with another agent which could have affected its saleability. Having researched agents and the market extensively in the area, I wanted to ensure that my parents had the best agents possible. The team gave an honest appraisal of the property, selling method and strategic marketing to minimise costs and maximise price. They immediately honed in on its unique features and already had in mind a potential buyer on their books. Dani recommended some cosmetic changes which were completed quickly, professionally and cost effectively. The transformation worked extremely well. As it turned out, one of their prospective buyers made a good offer before the property hit the Internet which saved on advertising costs. The price achieved by Patrick with some negotiation was in line with our expectations and higher than any offers from the previous year. The sale was completed within 40 days of our initial meeting. At all times Patrick, Dani and Rob were mindful of our needs and particularly thoughtful of my elderly parents. Communication was excellent and extra touches such as keeping pots watered and bins brought in were greatly appreciated. I would highly recommend the Sotheby's team to any prospective vendor.
28 Latham Drive, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Rob Curtain
Best in the business and a great personality as well.
25 Relph Avenue, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
It Was a Priviledge To Work With Sotheby's Sorrento
Rob & his team provided us with a level of service & professionalism that we had not previously experienced with other local agents. He came highly recommended by a friend & did not disappoint in any way. Our expectations were exceeded; the experience was even quite enjoyable! We would not hesitate in using Rob Curtain & Sotheby's Sorrento again in the future.
71 Blair Road, Portsea - Review by vendor
Best in practice
A mentor for the industry
Thank you Rob for listing our property for sale and treating it with the respect it deserved. This is the 2nd time you have achieved a good market price for us and specifically sourced the perfect buyer. On both occasions we have been very happy with the buyers as they have sincerely appreciated our homes including the building and interior design. Personally you are the most professional agent I have ever dealt with Rob, you are responsive, hard working and above all ethical. A Mentor to the industry. Thank you for an excellent result for both Vendor and Purchaser.
38 Campbells Road, Portsea - Review by vendor
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The best agent in Sorrento!
We had tried other real estate agents on the peninsula...but Rob was the only one who provided genuine service. He knows the market extremely well and has the willingness and professionalism to promote a property that other agents don't. I would have no hesitation in recommending Rob's services because he knows the area and has a great network of contacts...none better!
3 Armytage Drive, Portsea - Review by vendor
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Review Hamish Oprey no 1 Sales manager
Hamish Opray did a magnificent job in selling our house in Sorrento. He explained to us every thing that was happening about the sale. He was always well prepared for the open house inspections and was very friendly to everyone, l am sure it was his hard work that got the sale through so quickly.
I would definitely recommend him to anybody I speak, to manage their sale.
3173 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Great experience
Very professional in all respects & excellent communication throughout the process
The property was sold off market with minimal disruption via their network of clients
5 Sorrento Close, Sorrento - Review by Vendor
Best in practice
Wanting the best outcome and achieving it with Rob and his team
Sotheby's Realty are highly knowledgeable in the marketing of real estate properties. However it is what they are as people,that makes the real difference. This is demonstrated by their honesty in appraisal and approach , a perseverance to deliver, 110% effort in performance, an enthusiasm that bubbles over, and not the least, Rob and his team just "made it happen".
28 Waverly Street, Sorrento - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Sale of Holyrood
Great result due to an amazing team at Sotheby's
Thank you all
25 Holyrood Avenue, Sorrento - Review by vendor
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
Rob and Danielle were efficient and thorough throughout the sales process. Their communication and professionalism was excellent, they have a great knowledge of the local real estate market, they act with integrity and are most helpful. It has been an absolute pleasure to deal with both Rob and Danielle. I would highly recommend them.
3247 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento - Review by Angelo (Vendor)
Best in practice
Honest, Reliable, Professional Agent.
Hamish Opray at Sotheby's in Sorrento was our chosen agent by us to sell our property in Sorrento. Both my partner Rick and I found Hamish to be honest, reliable, friendly and a very good communicator. Selling your home can be a daunting time when you are putting so much time and emotional energy into creating the best impression for potential buyers. Hamish was with us every step of the way. Hamish discussed with Rick and I some very important issues regarding the sales pitch and how best to present the home to very discerning buyers. Hamish had a very clear picture of how he was going to market our home and reach a broad range of potential buyers. He went above and beyond our expectations to find just the right buyer. He always presented himself impeccably, in both his friendly and warm manner and also his extremely well groomed attire. He always had a positive attitude and kept the communication open to us at all times. He explained the many aspects of his sales campaign and gave us very good client feedback. We felt we were well informed all the time. In this very difficult current market with many beautiful homes currently available for sale Hamish was able to present to us the right buyer at a price both agreeable to the buyer and we the vendors. The purchaser was equally happy with the style of our home. Hamish spent many hours and weeks working hard to achieve the successful result of selling our Sorrento home for us. I would highly recommend Hamish Opray. The reason we chose Hamish as our Sales Agent was because of his positive and professional manner. We would definitely use him again as our sales agent for any future home sales.
29 Shirley Avenue, Sorrento - Review by Lucy (Vendor)
Best in practice
Excellent Agent
We were extremely happy with Rob Curtain from the moment he came to the house for market appraisal. His enthusiasm and market knowledge were impressive from the start. The auction was run professionally with a good result. Highly recommend them.
18 Bowen Road, Sorrento (Vendor A Burton)
Best in practice
Very professional
Rob and Danielle were a delight to work with . They were always professional and very respectful of our selling requirements. I'm sure the successful sale was in a large part due to their strong work ethic and attention to detail in setting the house up for sale.
21 Webster Street, Sorrento (S Black, Vendor)
Best in practice
Recommended Agent
Rob Curtain and his team were efficient, thorough and professional in all aspects of the sales process. We would recommend them to anyone wishing to sell their home.
11 Parkside Street, Sorrento ( S Smith Builders)
Best in practice
great agent!
Rob did an excellent job selling our property in Sorrento. He and his team were a pleasure to work with and his knowledge of the market was incredible. We would happily recommend him to others.
9 Queens Road, Sorrento (M Troski - Vendor)
Best in practice
Very easy to deal with!!
Very happy with our purchase and Linda was most helpful in securing our property for us. Would recommend her.
25 Miranda Street, Sorrento (submitted by the buyer)
Best in practice
Outstanding Service - Hamish is a total professional and some
Hamish knows his market and knows his business. As an overseas based seller I relied on Hamish and Sotheby's totally. They managed the sales process bought the buyers through and delivered an outstanding result.
Decorators, Gardner's, Maintenance and Cleaners were all arranged by Hamish and they all delivered to a high degree and the property was sold before we went to market. An Outstanding result.
Totally Recommend Hamish and Sotheby's to you.
57 Lister Avenue, Sorrento (Vendor S Holt)
Best in practice
Hardworking, honest and professional
I had an outstanding experience buying a property in Sorrento through Hamish. Hamish was very patient showing us through the property at convenient times. All queries I had were properly answered, not brushed off. The exchange of contracts, pre-settlement inspections and handover all went very smoothly thanks to Hamish's professionalism and organisation. Hamish was easy to deal with, honest and hardworking.
57 Lister Avenue, Sorrento (Submitted by Buyer)
Best in practice
The managing team at Sotheby's Sorrento
The culture is definitely a team vibe led by Rob. Ian and I were impressed at the approach taken in selling Shirley Avenue. Danielle played a key role in our whole campaign, from the initial styling, ongoing advice, the strategy leading into the winter months, the launch in spring and then managing the sale process, the buyers and the negotiation. All of the elements brought together achieved the outcome we were looking for. The team clearly know the Sorrento market and what their buyers are looking for. We couldn't recommend the team at Sotherby's more highly.
14 Shirley Avenue, Sorrento (K Wallis - Vendor)
Best in practice
Great house and very professional Agent
Linda Boulter was wonderful, she was kind, helpful, informative, knowledgeable and very professional at all times.
14 Shirley Avenue, Sorrento (Review by Buyer)
Best in practice
Excellent result
Rob was a great communicator throughout the sale period and his recommendations on marketing initiatives and method of sale delivered an excellent result.
11 Miranda Street, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Honest Assessment of your property and direction needed for the best result
Rob was honest in his appraisal of my property.
he always communicated and keep me informed of any progress
Highly recommended for those looking for an honest assessment of there property and and best result
3518 Point Nepean Road, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Review of Rob Curtain
There were two properties involved in a cul-de-sac in a unique position virtually in the township of Sorrento, with views over Port Phillip and with development opportunities. The properties were for sale for many months before Rob’s appointment, handled by two prominent agencies in the area and at great cost to us and with no bids at all.
Rob showed clearly and quickly that he understood the opportunity and just as importantly those parties to whom the properties would appeal. He eschewed the traditional and expensive methods used by the other agencies, that had clearly failed, and secured a sale satisfactory to us in a short time and at reasonable cost.
He clearly demonstrated to us that he thoroughly understood the market and the appropriate method of identifying and interesting buyers.
He was also an excellent communicator and easily accessible. The follow up and communications by his staff must also be commended. We would certainly recommend him and his staff to anyone wishing to buy or sell on the Peninsula.
4 Ruth Avenue, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
A job well done
Danni worked around the clock to secure the sale of our property and kept us well informed all the way through the process.
Thank you Danni - a job well done
8 Heather Avenue, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
We are absolutely impressed and comforted by Danielle's integrity, energy, product and market knowledge and genuine interest in our family beach house requirements.
We purchased our new house from her and Danielle sold our current beach house in a day.
She was attentive to our needs, hugely communicative and absolutely honest in her dealings with us.
We are very grateful for what she has done for our family and would be absolutely delighted to recommend her to others.
28 Bowen Road, Sorrento (Vendors Colin and Dianne Jackson)
Best in practice
Dani is an amazing person, so lovely and so dedicated, making everyone she works for happy is clearly her main goal.
Dani went over and beyond our highest expectations with the sale of our home, the property was sold within days, it was the easiest transaction ever. Not only did Dani sell our home she has also worked extremly hard to find us our new home, such exciting times!!!!
I have since referred Dani to several other people who too have had incredible success in selling their properties.
I shouldn't probably say this however it is rare to find a honest hard working Agent with high ethics these day's, in our option Dani is rare an absolute truely beautiful person.
We would highly reccomend Dani to anyone looking to purchase or sell their property.
A massive Thank you
23 Coppin Road, Sorrento (Vendors - The Harris Family)
Best in practice
sale of Sorrento home
Rob and his team were extremely efficient in selling our home in what is considered the '' off'' season.
12 Exeter Close, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Great Peninsula Agent
Rob was recommended to us by another agent and he did not let us down.
Signed sale contracts were finalised before the brochures were even printed.
Extremely organized and proactive team who delivered what they promised.
Thanks Rob, a job well done.
11 Durham Place, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
A great result
Robert, after listing our 3 blocks with you timing was of the essence leading into the Christmas break. I was unsure as to whether or not you could find a buyer and facilitate a sale by the break. As it was early December I was sure you couldn't do it. Well, how wrong I was. Not only did you sell the property, have the contracts signed and collect a deposit cheque, the settlement also came before Christmas which was 20 days from when the negotiation was completed. Well done Robert, a list, sale and settlement all within a month and a great price as well. Highly recommended for anyone else thinking of selling their property.
31-35 Salonika Street, Sorrento (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Over and Above
Dani at all times was the utmost professional. She goes over and above to ensure both vendor and purchasers are happy. Right from the onset she was approachable with her communication and open to our thoughts, whilst sharing her own extensive knowledge of the area and opinion. Dani worked hard on our campaign right from photo day to settlement, for that we are very thankful.
We would highly recommend Dani to anyone with a high quality home to sell as why wouldn't you use a high quality agent, with equal ethics.
19 David Street, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Best of the best
Hamish is a professional,diligent and friendly agent. He kept us informed throughout the campaign and only called when necessary. With Hamish we felt very comfortable providing access at any time. A trustworthy agent who achieved a great result. We will be using Hamish into the future that’s for sure.
83 Revell Street, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor Henry Polk)
Best in practice
Patrick gave this job 100%; always responded to requests and was backed up very well by other Sotheby's staff
30 Munro Street, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
5 star rating
Danni and her team are top professionals and we felt extremely confident in entrusting them with the sale of our house. The process was seamless, friendly, organised and the attention to detail was really appreciated. We were incredibly happy with the handling of the sale. A five star rating on all fronts and would recommend them without hesitation.
70 Adelaide Street, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor Tiffany)
Best in practice
Simply the best!
Buying a property involves many emotions many of them touch upon one’s deeper insecurities, doubts and confidence. It’s a scary and a tremendously exciting thing and Danielle’s calm professionalism together with a willingness to explain and assist have eased me into a state of calm and confidence about my purchase. I am thrilled! Thank you Danielle.
460 Tasman Drive, Rye (Review by buyer)
Best in practice
Exemplary Agent
Danielle was an enthusiastic, thorough and thoughtful professional to deal with. We found her attentive without being pushy, knowledgeable without a hint of arrogance and complete in her EQ and kindnesses whilst keeping all parties involved and informed.
We wouldn’t hesitate to recommend her professionally and sincerely would call on her to act as our Agent in the future.
2983 Point Nepean Road, Blairgowrie (Review by buyer)
Best in practice
Very professional
We had a great experience with Danielle. She’s personable with a strong knowledge of the market. She showed good communication & went beyond to help make it a great sale.
26 Foam Avenue, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Exceeds Expectations!!
Danni exceeded our expectations on all levels! Our home was sold within 48 hours of it being listed! Danni is an exceptional agent with an amazing passion for real estate. From the moment Danni stepped into our home, we new that she was the one to sell it! Her energy, professionalism, and eye for detail are second to none. Danni went above and beyond and made selling our family home a very exciting and easy process. Thank you so much Danni and the team at Peninsula Sotheby's.
15 David Street, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Above and Beyond!
Above and beyond!
We had the pleasure of both selling and buying our home with Danielle Vains.
Danielle is a warm friendly professional with an incredible attitude, who was attentive and supportive through out the whole process, and sincerely loves what she does!
Her advice and guidance was invaluable and produced results beyond our expectations.
It is my absolute pleasure to recommend Danielle Vains and the team at Sotheby's.
34 James Street, Rye (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
WOW - WHAT A AGENT! DO NOT USE ANYONE ELSE!
I have sold properties Australia wide and also specifically in the Sorrento and Blairgowrie areas. I have had friends who have done similar in Portsea and Sorrento as well. Without doubt from the start Sothebys and Danielle in particular left the rest for dead! We received quotations from the original agent who sold us the property (over 20 years exp on the peninsula she told us) - quoted initially a reasonable figure (200k less than what we got) but then dropped it lower once we seemed to be interested. (WE WERENT!). So we asked for referrals from friends and Danielle was one that was highly recommended - it was stressed she will really work for her clients, knows her business and will maximise price and how a property is presented and sold.
Danielle was everything and more, she saw the potential we saw on our property and Danielle went in further and had two more staff from Sothebys have a look. All agreed and all saw what we did that was unique about our property - (NO OTHER AGENTS IN THE AREA DID!).
A price was set and although we thought it was ambitious, we were hopeful based on Danielles advice. We also (at Danielles suggestion) tested the market to see how developers would feel as well. We then proceeded to get photos done and got ready for market.
Well we had an offer before it was officially open. One client was so interested they drove down the day before it came up for an OPEN - an offer was made which Danielle initially knocked back before shortly after (like in the next 10 minutes) we were given the offer which we accepted which was well above our expectations (and right where Danielle said it should be).
So our recommendation - GO NOWHERE ELSE. If you are selling on the peninsula, forget the rest
DANIELLE'S THE BEST - dont waste time and money elsewhere. These are the only ones i will ever consider in the future!
88 St Johns Wood Road, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
First Class
We could not be happier with the outcome that Danielle achieved for our property. Her knowledge, drive and eye for detail are outstanding. Although our sale was completed in a very short time, Danielle kept us well informed at all times and was very respectful of all our concerns through out the campaign.
60-62 Heyfield Road, Rye (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Outstanding Agent
Danielle Vains made the selling of our property incredibly easy. Her knowledge of the market, her commitment to the sale, her excellent communication skills, support, generosity and knowledge were of undeniable benefit in us selling our property in both an effective and expedient manner. We would highly recommend Danielle to any prospective clients. Sotheby's are very fortunate to have someone of this calibre working for them
738 Arthurs Seat Road, Arthurs Seat
Best in practice
Great connection
Happy with everything
1o Beach Avenue, Blairgowrie (Review by Buyer)
Best in practice
Outstanding Agent
Linda did an outstanding job at negotiating the sale of our property within 7 days of listing it. Great communication skills and very trustworthy
3 Schutt Drive, Rye (Review by buyer)
Best in practice
Highly recommended agent
We have found Linda to be very professional, efficient, knowledgable and approachable. Nothing has been too much trouble. We can definitely recommend her.
35 Ocean Road, Blairgowrie (Review by buyer)
Best in practice
10 out of 10 for Rob Curtain ! Full credit to Rob and his team; in terms of success.. excellent.
Rob was sensitive in his initial approach to me and thereafter very positive without embellishments.
He undoubtedly knew his market and it gave me great confidence and peace of mind knowing he was in charge .
Congratulations to Rob and Sotheby’s International Realty - Sorrento.
I can not recommend Rob highly enough .
35 Stanleys Road, Merricks (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Phenomenal Team
Rob Curtain and his team had a point of difference; they were on our page. From the beginning they showed enthusiasm, professionalism and great communication. Rob and Danielle did an outstanding job of the promotional video and marketing campaign. We would highly recommend them and wouldn’t hesitate to use them again.
29 Callanans Road, Red Hill South (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Dynamic and Innovative Agent
Rob Curtain and his team went above and beyond when selling the property of our late parents in Shoreham. We made the choice to go with Sotheby's because it was clear that the other agents were pitching from a formula, whereas, Rob proposed a campaign more suited to our individual property. The expert advice and help on styling, the advertising campaign, the longer open for inspections, all culminating in a successful private auction, really reduced the stress on the family at this emotional time. Rob and Celeste were always very approachable and gave us excellent feedback throughout the campaign. We definitely chose the right agents for our property.
34 Seychelles Road, Shoreham (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
High end specialist!
Professional, disciplined, knowledgable and orientated towards upper end properties exclusively.
The two main potential purchasers for our property were already on their books and sale occurred quickly without hassle. Recommend their team anytime.
12 Bimbiang Crescent, Rye (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Professional and Honest
Right from the honest and accurate appraisal we couldn't have been happier with Sotheby's. We felt that Rob and Danni were working really hard for us. Constant feedback and a no bull mantra was exactly what we wanted. We got a great result and will be recommending Sotheby's to everyone.
8 Trinity Court, Rye (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Five Stars
I cannot speak highly enough of Rob Curtain and his team. Rob and Dani's attention to detail, clear and concise communication, prompt responses, confidence, honesty (refreshingly, no bullshit), and relaxed manner all culminated in a highly professional, smooth/non stressful sale process. What Rob promised, he delivered. An absolute pleasure to do business with.
26 Glenvale Road, Flinders (Review by Vendor Emma Stewart
Best in practice
Rob and His Team
Very professional, extremely knowledgeable, accessible and attentive at all times
1746 Boneo Road, Flinders (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
We engaged Rob as the second agent in the sale of our unique property in Blairgowrie , which had been on the market for six months. . He recreated a marketing process that included an outstanding video and splendid new brochure . His approach was expansive and included a wide range of contacts .
He was highly competent, transparent , very personable, and ultimately a fine negotiator .
We could not recommend Rob more highly .
44 Knox Road, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Linx National Drive Cape Schanck
We would like to thank Rob for his professional and caring manner, which resulted in a timely and seamless sale of our property at what is a new benchmark in value achieved in our area. The fact that this was outside of his usual domain, is testament to his ability to tap into his network and source buyers to suit the offering.
9 National Drive, Cape Schanck (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Highly engaging agent
Rob was the perfect agent - guiding us on how to present the property, marketing the property in many ways, and ensuring he was focussing on the right prospective purchasers. We had a very positive experience, at all stages.
30 Fawkner Avenue, Blairgowrie (Review by Vendor)
Best in practice
Selling made Easy
Selling my property at St Andrews Beach was an easy and enjoyable process thanks to the professionalism, honesty and diligent approach that Rob and his team had to the process from the outset.
67 Constantine Avenue, St Andrews Beach
