Testimonials
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I am writing to express my gratitude to you and Nicki for your assistance with the sale of my unit in Mosman. Your consideration and understanding, together with your many acts of kindness during the sale process were very much appreciated. I have, and will continue to recommend your services to anyone looking for real estate advice and assistance. Kind regards, Lola Archer.
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I wish to Thank Geoffrey Grist for the friendly and professional way he approached the sale of my unit at 11a/8 Sutherland Street ,Cremorne,
I was overseas when I contacted him to market the unit - he decluttered and tidied the unit, arranged photos and advertised in my absence.
Nothing was too much trouble including arranging subcontractors for minor repairs such as light switches, taps etc when required.
I received an excellent price and I am happy to recommend Select Property Services to anyone who asks.
Best wishes
Miles Currington
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We had already been through a complete marketing program with a franchise group without success and did not want to put our tenants or ourselves through the same stress again. I met with Geoff and he listened to my story and then he came up with an innovative strategy to get my house sold for top dollar with minimum cost and no fuss to the tenants. I was amazed at the result. Geoff qualified buyers, held one open inspection and negotiated a great price then had the property exchanged all within the space of about a week. We are thrilled we chose Geoff Grist and his team and would recommend him to other people thinking of selling in the area.
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Kind regards Paul and Debbie
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"I had several agents look at our unit before selecting Geoff Grist. Geoff did a fantastic job and the property sold within five days at a higher price than we expected. I would not hesitate in recommending Geoff Grist to anyone wanting to sell their property in the Lower North Shore area."
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It is a great pleasure to write this letter on behalf of me and my wife to express our appreciation of services provided by Geoff Grist of Select Property Services during the recent sale of our home in
Once we finally found the home we wanted to buy and secured it, we immediately contacted Geoff and told him that we were ready to sell. We did not want an auction, signage in front of our home and expensive advertising campaign. We set the price to sell and left the rest to Geoff. Given the added difficulties during the World Economic Crisis, Geoff sold our home at the shortest possible time, at a minimal cost and to a price we set at the very beginning. We are also happy to hear that the buyers of our home are also very happy with their purchase. During the 5 weeks when our home was on the market Geoff kept us fully informed at all times and provided us with sound advice on market movements/trends.
We, once again thank Geoff Grist for his highly professional and efficient services and highly recommend him to any prospective Client. Regards, Nur and Aydin Oyman.
"We were very impressed with the professional service Geoff provided us with when selling our investment unit in Mosman. Geoff gave us an accurate estimate of the value of our property and achieved an excellent result within the first week. Geoff communicated with us on a regular basis and was open and honest in all his dealings. His experience in real estate and his genuine, likeable personality will continue to assist his clients now and in the future."
"I would like to send a note of our appreciation for the recent engagement on the sale of our property on the Lower North Shore. I was somewhat sceptical that the property would sell in the current market and on a number of occasions I questioned Geoff whether we were wasting our time. Geoff always spoke frankly and honestly about the property but most importantly remained up beat on all occasions, convinced that our property would sell if the right people got to see it. Geoff was indeed right and after 9 weeks we had a good offer that we exchanged upon in May 2009. It was this professionalism, knowledge of the market and up beat but honest approach that we really valued. I would not hesitate to use Geoff and the team again given the chance. The additional service after the exchange completed as we were looking at other properties was invaluable and we feel we have developed and long standing trusted relationship with Geoff that would enable us to seek advice and opinion from an individual who knows the market better than most. Many thanks again Geoff. Andrew and Karen Wiles"
"I just wanted to drop you a note of appreciation for all your hard work in selling our apartment and leasing our two executive apartments in Mosman. I am still spellbound that the sale and subsequent lease agreements all happened within a two week period from listing to tenancy! Surely this is some kind of record and it makes me wish that we had moved all our investment properties to Select Properties sooner. The price achieved for the sale of our two bedroom apartment in Vista street was much higher than we imagined given the soft market and slowing economy. It provides for greater equity in the purchase of our new property and for that, and for your excellent service and attention we are most grateful. Please pass on our sincere gratitude to your team and I look forward to a long and happy working relationship with you in the years to come. Best Regards Colleen Godsell"
"It has been a pleasure having Geoff Grist as our selling agent for our investment unit. We have dealt with numerous property agents over a 20 year period and we found Geoff to be the most professional, honest and enthusiastic sales agent. His sales experience, personable nature and common sense approach to marketing resulted in a sale within 2 weeks. Geoff kept us informed on progress and managed all aspects of the sale from end-to-end. We have no hesitation in recommending Geoff to any future clients."
"I thought Geoff did a great job for us in selling 42 Rangers Ave, Mosman. It was not a good time - the market had turned down and the "campaign" took place in the few weeks before Chistmas - but we got a reasonable result given the circumstances. Geoff was very professional in his dealings with us, thoughtful in his approach to selling the property (preparation, marketing, sale rather than auction etc), and practical in negotiations with the purchasers. We would be happy to use Geoff again, if only we had another house to sell."
"Both of me and Gary are writing to congratulate and thank you on your success in selling our apartment in Mosman (18/129 SPIT ROAD, MOSMAN). You have maintained a level of professionalism and service which other real estate agencies can only hope to emulate. I cannot thank you enough for the excellent job you did in selling my property for even better than what I was asking. As you know, I had it on the market a little more than a years ago, on and off with so many other agents and did not have even one successful offer. I couldn''t believe we can get the offer right after the 1st open inspection. Thank you for giving this amazing story happened to us finally and end our long panic journey of the property selling. I was so impressed of your confidence, your feedback was very much appreciated keeping me up to date at all time. Thanks again, I will not hesitate to recommend you to anyone else who wants to sell property. Sincerely, Gary & Louisa"
"Living in Melbourne I was relying on Geoff to take care of everything. He managed the sale competently even with tenants living in the house and even in a very difficult market, achieved a price close to his original estimate so we are very happy with the end result and would hire Geoff again."
"I’ve had the absolute pleasure to work with Geoff in both the purchase, and sale of property. Each interaction with Geoff is one of pure professionalism. He is extremely knowledgeable in his industry and works harder then any real estate agent I have met to achieve the highest results. Most importantly, his personable nature makes the stressful process of buying and selling property all the easier. I would highly recommend Geoff to anyone buying or selling property in Sydney."
"I have known Geoff for a couple of years now and have recently engaged him to handle the sale of our property. He is most professional and knowledgeable and has come up with a few ideas how best to market the property. I have many agents to choose from, and in the end I choose to use Geoff because I know he will achieve the best results for us."
"Yes, we did well to have sold when we did and credit to you for negotiating the best offer. When I come back to Sydney I hope to be able to say good day in person. Again, many thanks for all you have done for us. - Ian Murray on the sale of 10a Rangers Avenue Mosman"
"Wow, we decided to sell our property at Neutral Bay and Geoff had it sold for a great price in under 5 days. We are very happy with the whole process and recommend Geoff and his team if you are thinking of selling your house."
"I would like to thank you very much for the professional and friendly manner in which you sold my property. I appreciated all the detailed information you provided me with at the beginning so that I had a clear understanding of the current market in my area and what I could expect to achieve in dollar terms. Thank you for keeping me up to date all along and being so diligent in following up every prospective buyer. As it turned out it was your following up that achieved the sale. I will be happy to recommend you to any of my friends when they need to buy or sell."
"I could not have asked for more in and agent than what Geoff and the team provided. They understood my position as seller, did an amazing job of profiling the property and were always there for me when I needed, providing insights and thinking outside the square to get me a good result. - Robyn Neasmith on the sale of 1/11 Royalist Road Mosman"
"Professionalism, enthusiasm, integrity, honesty, trust.....are just a few of the words I would use to describe Geoff Grist and his Coldwell Banker Team. On a larger transaction size as our house was, you would be mad to use anyone else. Geoff Grist is the future of real estate sales....I don't know that you could say that about anyone else in this area. - David Goodrich on the sale of 19 Ellalong Road Cremorne."
"We were delighted with the service we received from Geoff in the recent sale of our family home of 31 years!! He walked us through each stage of the process in a caring way and at all times made sure we were supplied with regular feedback about prospective purchasers. We would highly recommend him to our friends, in fact we have done so!!!"
"Thank you Geoff for your tireless efforts in selling my home. Being an architectural property it required a special buyer and I applaud your patience in finding that person. Dealing with you was more like dealing with a friend than a real estate agent, and I was very grateful for your sage advice throughout the process."
"Geoff sold a property for us two years ago and we were so happy we asked him to sell our family home. We were delighted when Geoff sold it in 3 days for much more than we anticipated with no marketing at all. We continue to recommend Geoff to anyone we hear who is thinking of selling in our area – Ian Carroll and Geraldine Doogue on the sale of 25 Rangers Avenue Mosman"
"As vendors living interstate we felt it was critical to select the right agent to represent us in the sale of our property. We spoke to six agents before selecting Geoff primarily for his thoughtful campaign strategy. His strategy was quite different from the "throw money at a three week auction campaign" suggested by several other agents. Geoff identified that our property would probably sell to somebody either local or familiar with the area. The internet, a small amount of print advertising and Geoff's contacts resulted in the sale of the property in three weeks. Geoff was a pleasure to deal with and we remain happy customers."
"I asked Geoff to list the house on Monday and it was sold after one inspection on the Thursday for $50,000 more than our dream price, Geoff is amazing! - Sophie McLeay on the sale of 25 Brightmore Street Cremorne."
"Just a quick thank you for all the great work you put into selling our home. The premium price we got was testament to your experience and advice. We will be sure to recommend you to our friends who move in the area. All the best."
"Selling and buying with heart. Geoff Grist’s good sense, integrity and passion shines through in this invaluable companion. He sold my own house within one day at a fantastic price, with absolutely no stress, and a happy buyer; I mean what more can you hope for in reputably one of the most stressful times of life."
"My husband & I felt a measure of sadness when Geoff Grist was not successful in selling our home in Mosman. As luck would have it, another young couple saw our home through another agent and bought it. If ever anyone deserved this sale, Geoff did. From the moment we met him we were so impressed by his integrity, professionalism and substantial knowledge of Real Estate and the local area. Here was a man absolutely dedicated to selling our home at the price we wanted. His attention to detail and the charming manner with which he approached his clients amazed us. To know you could trust this man implicitly was a great comfort."
"Congratulations Geoff on a difficult set of circumstances which proved no obstacle to you. Thank you for staying on top of things right to the end. I will recommend your services to friends and colleagues."
"Thank you Geoff for a great effort. The internet and photos are terrific. Thank you for the opportunity to do the Mosman Daily profile which was very helpful."
"I went off on holidays and didn't give it another thought and Geoff sold my apartment for my dream price on my return."
"I had run two full auction campaigns with other agents without any offers but Geoff sold my townhouse in three weeks without even using a signboard."
"We instructed Geoff that we wanted a quick sale but even we were surprised with our full asking price achieved after just one open day. It was so quick!"
"We were recommended to Geoff by Hana Guenzl and did not hesitate to appoint him. His marketing ideas, price point and strategy were exactly right and we were amazed at how quickly he delivered a higher than expected result with virtually no marketing costs. We now regard Geoff as our real estate adviser and he is helping us find a new home in the area."
"I wish to express my sincere thank you and appreciation re the sale of my property at 83 Sutherland Street, Cremorne. From our first contact, I was very impressed with you professionalism, efficiency and this continued right through out the entire process. Kept me informed at all times of any development, your assistance and ‘can do attitude’ was like a breath of fresh air. Being in the PR and marketing industry myself, I understand the importance of a “high quality” customer service and your conduct was impeccable. I would like to commend you not only on your business but also personal skills and would be recommending your services in a highest regard as your treatment of customers is a credit to the industry. It was a great experience working with you I never expected to sell my property so fast. I do not hesitate to recommend your outstanding service and you can count on my referrals. With my best regards and once more thank you for the excellent job done."
"Thank you Geoff for helping us sell our house. We found you to be available, you kept us informed of progress and had a well organised marketing plan. You were also a very nice guy to deal with. We will be recommending you to others."
"We very much appreciate Geoff’s professionalism and flexibility to go out of his way in the purchase of our dream home. His dedication and personal assistance made this an extremely fast and efficient process."
"Geoff never gave up and we respect him for not accepting less than what we wanted, he was determined to put us in front. We did it! Thank you very much for all your help and efforts and endless inspections!"
"Geoff Grist provided a professional service of outstanding quality in selling my unit. Thank you Geoff."
"Geoff was very efficient and easy to deal with. He sold our property very quickly. Geoff is realistic and at the same time instills confidence in you throughout the sale process. He has good knowledge of the lower north shore market. He keeps you properly informed throughout which we found very important."
"Well done Geoff and congratulations on the sale of Mourben Road. I’ve spoken to solicitor today and I will sign the contracts on Monday."
"We always knew Geoff would get us a great price but he achieved a fantastic result for us allowing us to move to the country and we are very happy."
"I have no hesitation in recommending your tenancy services to potential new clients. You and your team have been managing one of our properties for several years in a most competent and professional manner. My experience has been that when the property has become vacant you have been able to secure a replacement tenant within a short period at an appropriate rental. The tenants have been of a high standard both as regards the timeliness of rental payments and the manner in which they maintain and occupy the property. Issue are dealt with as soon as they arise whether they relate to the conduct of the tenants or the need for repair to the property. Your team has a balanced approach to dispute resolution which sees an amicable outcome in most cases."
"This is to advise that we have had an arrangement with Select Property Services to manage various properties we have owned between 1995 and now. Select property Services has been managing our house in North Sydney since September 2002. The high quality service provided by Select Property Services has been invaluable to us as Australian diplomats posted overseas and with no capacity to manage our property directly. On the occasions when major issues have arisen (for example, our house recently needed a new roof) they have been dealt with superbly and this taken a load off our minds. In addition, Select Property Services have always found us tenants of high quality who have maintained the house in good order and assiduously reported any maintenance required. This has enhanced the market value of those properties. We are pleased to act as a referee for Select Property Services."
"Select Property have been managing our property at Iluka Road Clifton Gardens, Mosman for the last two and a half to three years.We have found them to be excellent, their attention to detail, efforts in going "beyond the norm", feedback, follow-up and service are without doubt to the highest professional standard. In addition Andrew and Sandra have given us advice on general real estate, our property portfolio, and Sandra acted as Sales Agent when we had this property on the market last year. Once again, her efforts, results and general communication were exemplary. I would without hesitation use her again as a Sales Agent and would consider no other rental agnet in Sydney for residential rentals. I would highly recommend if you are looking for professional property management you seriously consider Andrew and Sandra and the Select Property Services Team."
"I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Select Property Services. Andrew and Sandra Spencer and their team members have looked after two properties in Balmoral that we purchased whilst overseas, for a number of years. Andrew and Sandra have therfore had to cope with the extra responsibilities of this long distance relationship. They have done a wonderful job. They have attended diligently to all our requests and we know from independent feedback that they have also looked after tenants very well indeed. Furthermore they have been happy to provide us with advice and recommendations about all aspects of the investment, development and management of our properties. Sandra has supervised some extensive renovations to our house in Plunkett Road. This would have been almost impossible for us to do directly. At all times, Andrew and Sandra have carried out their work for us in a professional, confidential and effective manner. They have been and continue to be a pleasure to deal with."
"We would like to express our appreciation for the manner in which your company has managed our Northbridge property. We have been impressed by your professionalism and attention to our needs. We have no hesitation in recommending your services to any potential clients."
"This letter is a business reference for Select Property Services Pty Ltd. We have been a customer of Select Property since early 2000 as both a corporate tenant and later as a property owner. We have no hesitation in recommending Select as a truly professional firm that balances the interests of tenant and owner with great attention and dedication."
"I was very pleased with Geoffs approach and delivery of services and the price he achieved and would recommend him again."
"We met Geoff at an open home and were very impressed with his follow up so we asked him to sell our home, for a particular price which he achieved in only one week while I was overseas."
"Thank you so much for your amazing service and for being so human! PS Thanks for the Moet - it will be much enjoyed!"
"I have bought and sold many properties over the years, Geoff was possibly the most dedicated sales professional I have encountered. Considering the difficulty of timing of sale, the tenant and their large dog and the position of the property. Geoff quietly persisted, gaining a satisfactory sale. Great follow up too! Many thanks."
"We were unsuccessful selling with another agency before Christmas which put our plans under pressure but Geoff found a buyer in the first week of January in a matter of days so we were back on track. Very happy with his approach and follow up. - Andrew Waters on the sale of 34 Rangers Avenue Mosman"
"We bought a fantastic home from Geoff and were so impressed we asked him to sell our house which even though it was nearly Christmas, he sold it in record time for more than we expected. Geoff did what he said he would do."
"I was sceptical about achieving our price but the property sold under the hammer on auction day for a great result, thank you Geoff, we continue to recommend you almost daily."
"I was impressed with Geoffs local area knowledge which delivered a better than expected result so I am happy to recommend him to everyone. He achieved what he set out to do."
"No other agent would have helped me so much, especially after the sale, we are so very grateful."
"I tried another agent first and then was recommended to Geoff who achieved a higher than expected price in just over three weeks. We are very happy with his approach and follow up and will use Geoff to sell again."
"Geoff delivered a better price than we expected and in a shorter time, we are very pleased we chose Geoff."
"What can I say – simply the best! I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Geoff Grist to conduct the sale of my next property. Geoff’s attitude reassured me all was OK. At the end of the day the sale price reached was excellent, top market price, great effort. It was all done over the phone as I am in Queensland and have never met Geoff face to face. Extraordinary."
"Geoff did a great job in selling our house. He kept in contact with us at all times, was determined and optimistic even in a quiet market. Most importantly, he achieved the price we wanted."
"Geoff, thanks for your prompt, efficient and professional service. Your willingness to go the extra mile was much appreciated."
"Sold on the first day it was listed, extraordinary effort Geoff!"
"Geoff sold my place off the plan, at full price with only internet marketing, so I am very happy with the result."
"First of all, thank you very much for representing my property. I think you have done a great job and even achieved a higher price for my property, which I wasn't expecting. There was only one slight problem with the inspection hours, which you rectified quickly even before I could say anything. I think that''s fantastic being observant and with your experience you have, you pick it up at the early stage and I wasn't expecting my property to sell so quickly too. Overall I am very happy with the outcome. I have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone. Thank you again."