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To Pam and your team,
We are delighted with our new apartment at 40/1 Sackville Street. Thank you all for making the process easy for us. We found Corkhill & Associates highly professional to deal with. Keep up the good work.
Kind regards,
Jill Kilburn & David Spence.
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Jill Kilburn & David Spence,
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I thought it was appropriate to write a short note to thank you for your wonderful efforts in securing the sale of my home at 1 Lord Street.
When I decided to list my property for sale late last year it was important to me to not only have the best possible presentation, but to also ensure I had the best possible agent to present my home in its most favourable light.
My choice of agent was not an ad hoc or flippant decision. I chose to interview one agent from each of three agencies with excellent reputations in the sale of premium properties. Once I met you it really was clear to me that you were the person I needed to sell my home. You were professional and friendly and you made a point of following up after we met. I must confess from the personality point of view, you were a standout. I also liked the fact that you followed up with a nice card thanking me for my time and offering to be of further assistance if required. There were no pushy phone calls asking "Have you decided yet". Once you returned to meet with my husband, he was quick to agree "Yes this is the right agent for us".
I have to admit that I have bought and sold more properties than I care to mention over the past ten years. Accordingly, I am well aware that choosing the right agent is only the first step. Too many agents drop the bundle once they have "the listing". You however worked closely with me at all times and ensured at all times you acted first and foremost in our interests as the vendors. I particularly liked the way that you understood my desire to have everything perfect from the photos, the presentation and the wording of the advertisements. I have found previously that some agents, particularly men, have considered these issues to be unimportant and unlikely to effect the sale of the home. You always understood that to achieve the best possible price we needed to put in the best possible effort.
Selling a home during the biggest financial crisis since the Great Depression is a challenging and stressful task. In my case, the stress was compounded by trying to maintain a pristine home while caring for two young boys. At the time my husband had already commenced work interstate. At times I got a little heated. You however remained calm and charming and helped me to understand that it was important to remain professional regardless of the rude and opportunistic behaviour of some prospective purchasers. However you always supported me in my refusal to negotiate like a distressed vendor. Other agents care first and foremost about the sale and show little regard for the price the vendor is trying to achieve. Thank you for smoothing the way Anna, I couldn't have done it without you.
I would like you to know that I am very happy to have met you and to have engaged you to sell my home.
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Sandy Horwood,
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Dear Pam,
We were delighted to sell our house through Corkhill and Associates. From the first contact with Corkhill's we were reassured that we were dealing with a really first-rate agency, and a business that took our personal interests seriously. We discussed our marketing strategy and came up with something appropriate and inviting, based on sound information and long-term experience with the Hobart market. Corkhill's were efficient, supportive and always flexible at every stage of the sale process. Our experience has been that Corkhil's always provide a courteous and professional service. We knew we could rely on their advice and are happy to recommend Pam Corkhill and her team to any prospective vendor.
With best wishes,
Philip and Jenna
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Philip & Jenna Mead,
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My brother and I would like to thank Regina Vietz from Corkhill and Associates for her handling of the sale of our parent’s unit at Altna Craig Avenue, New Town and family home at 25 Devonshire Square in October and November, 2009.
We found her to be totally professional in her approach to us on the likely outcome of the sales of both properties. We received an extremely well researched market appraisal together with a market strategy suitable for each property.
During the sales periods, she attended to all inquiries; she organised and ran open homes on a regular basis as interest in the properties dictated. Regina would after each open home contact us and let us know exactly the number of interested people and their opinions. We felt that we were an integral part of sales process as this was followed up with regular strategy meetings and market intelligence.
At all stages during the time contracts were being dealt with she would make sure that we knew exactly what was going on. Her honesty, attention to detail and dedication to getting the job done under what have must have been extremely difficult circumstances at times, attests to her willingness to go that “extra mile”.
This ensured that sales at an acceptable price were achieved for us on the two properties.
We would have no hesitation in recommending Regina as an exceptional real estate consultant to anyone wishing to purchase or sell property of any kind.
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Marcus Green & Peter Green,
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Corkhill was not the only Company to give me an appraisal on my property, but it was my choice and turned out to be a happy one. I was given exemplary service and was delighted with the price obtained. Agent Anna Porretta was at all times charming, efficient competent and a pleasure to work with and achieved a final result with surprising alacrity.”
My sincere thanks.
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Darrel Keep,
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We were very impressed with Anna Porretta who has sold two properties on our behalf. We found her to be co-operative, cheerful, willing to listen to our concerns regarding price and would highly recommend Anna to sell your property.
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Maureen & Tony Starr,
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Dear Pam,
“Some call it ‘the silly season”, but I can attest that if not for you and your capable staff I would still be out in the cold! As the purchaser of 15a Lord Street I am; impressed; true believer; blessed by your professionalism; sense of fair play and high business ethics. I heard said ‘never trust a solicitor or a real estate agent’ – obviously they have never done business with Corkhill & Associates. It’s not what you say, it’s what you do! ‘Thanks’ is not the hardest word, its writing it!! For some. Take care.”
William Ridgers
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William Ridgers,
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Anna has facilitated the sale of two homes for us now and we have always had full confidence in her ability to make the process as smooth and painless as possible. We were confident that Anna would leave no stone unturned in her quest to sell our homes and we had full confidence that she communicated with all prospective purchasers throughout the process. Anna always provided feedback and kept us fully informed at all times. We found dealing with Anna an absolute pleasure and her honesty, attention to detail, professionalism and forthright attitude was very refreshing and appreciated.
We could not recommend Anna more highly to facilitate the sale of your home.
Julie and Barry Nelsen
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Julie and Barry Nelsen,
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My wife and I would like to express to you our appreciation for the competent and professional way in which your business was able to secure the sale of our property at 35 Suncoast Drive, Blackmans Bay.
In particular both Wendy and I were impressed by the conduct of your Ms Anna Porretta. Anna's enthusiasm was infectious for never at one moment during the time that she was in control of the sale did we have any doubt that the home would not be sold in a short period of time, which it was. Her work ethic is second-to-none.
From the time we first met Anna she provided us with excellent: advertising advise; feedback with regard to open home and private viewing; advice in regard to the conclusion of the sale; and above all - confidence!
Indeed, the sale of our property could not have been in better hands.
Wishing you, Anna, and your company the future success that it deserves. Geoff & Wendy Lawson
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Geoff Lawson,
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When it came to selling our family home we met with many real-estate agents and for whatever reason we just din't feel comfortable allowing them to handle one of the biggest financial transactions we have made to date. This was until we met Anna at an open home, we asked Anna to come around and give us her thoughts on where we sat in the market. From the first meeting we felt confident in Anna's abilities and were very impressed with her professionalism and honesty, something we had not experienced from other real-estate agents. Not only did Anna get us the price we wanted for our home, she negotiated a settlement to fit in with us. The marketing of our property was far superior to anything else we had seen and her attention to detail was amazing.
Whilst we were looking for a new home Anna asked "had we seen anything we like" we mentioned that over a year ago we went to an open home and loved the house, but it was taken off the market. Anna approached the owner and negotiated the purchase of the property for us.
Anna was always available to take our calls, provided great feedback and we always felt we were in control of the process. We would definitely use Anna again and have recommended her to friends and family.
Thank you Anna
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The Chadwick Family,
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“We were delighted with the great input to our property sale by Corkhill & Associates, in particular Sam Monks. He was at all times enthusiastic, conscientious and professional. We were kept up to date with buyers intentions. We can highly recommend Sam to sell your home.”
Thanks
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John & Valerie Tees,
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We wanted to thank you for the great way you dealt with us in the extended transactions with the purchase of our house. We really appreciate how you managed the situation and would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending you to anyone thinking of selling their property. (We are not planning on moving for a fair while) .
Wishing you all the best. See you around Hobart sometime.
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Fran & Jamie Bailey Stark,
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We were very pleased that the settlement of the property went through last Friday without any last minute hitches, and we would like to thank Corkhill & Associates, with special thanks to Regina for the committment given to the selling of our property.
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Graham & Sally Keating,
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We recently purchased a house through Sam Monks at Corkhill and Associates. Sam was very courteous and patient with our many requests regarding the property and although engaged by the vendor he gave us the utmost consideration and support throughout the process.
Such was his professionalism, we were surprised to learn upon signing the contract that it was his first property sale!
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Pat & Frank Cullen,
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Dear Sam
Thank you very much for your generous gifts, Anj and I are looking forward to having a night off to go to the Beach for dinner and celebrate the sale of the house. Once again, thank you for all your help and persistence in progressing the sale of the property, your efforts were very much appreciated and it was a pleasure dealing with you both.
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Dr Sean Tracey,
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Dear Anna
Thank you very much for your generous gifts, Anj and I are looking forward to having a night off to go to the Beach for dinner and celebrate the sale of the house. Once again, thank you for all your help and persistence in progressing the sale of the property, your efforts were very much appreciated and it was a pleasure dealing with you both.
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Dr Sean Tracey,
