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Testimonials: First Time Home Buyers

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The following are extracts of written testimonials we have received from some of our past clients. We will be happy to put you in touch with any of our past clients so you can speak with them directly regarding their experience of using our services.

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  • Expats
  • First Time Home Buyers
  • Downsizers
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  • Out-of-Area Buyers

At the beginning of the year, we moved to Sydney from California and after a few months decided that we wanted to look into buying a house and getting ourselves settled. The housing market in the San Francisco Bay Area is hot but we quickly found it is nothing compared to Sydney. In addition to the prices and competition, the concept of 30 minute home inspections and the thought of going to auction absolutely terrified us. It was such a different process from what we were used to. After a couple of months of looking and a few failed purchase attempts it became very clear that we needed help. …

I had read a couple of articles on Buyers Agents and we felt that this might be the best approach for us to take.

I had seen OH Property Group constantly recommended on the North Shore Mums Facebook page. As soon as I spoke to Henny it was very clear to me how they could help us and the competitive advantage we would potentially have over other buyers. After just the first weekend of working with Henny and Oliver we could see that they not only understood the property market on the Lower North Shore but also understood our brief. Six weeks in and we purchased a beautiful house in Cremorne that ticked almost all of our boxes (and ticked some boxes that weren’t even on our list!). We purchased the house off-market which allowed us to avoid competitive bids, having to go to auction and paying more than the house was worth. We could not be happier and cannot wait to move in.

I don’t think we could have done this without OH Property Group. It was so helpful to have someone who was out there every weekend looking at all potential properties that might meet our brief. Oliver and Henny are so familiar with the area and the real estate agents that they know about properties before anyone else which is a big advantage over other buyers. Real estate agents know that Buyer’s Agents are motivated purchasers and take them much more seriously.

As a buyer you are so emotionally vested in the process and it is so easy for this to get in the way of being objective and making a sound purchase. Having someone working for us who was completely objective and could keep us focused on our brief was very reassuring. They had never ending patience as we got familiar with the purchasing process in Australia, fluctuated on properties and got cold feet and seemed to know when and when not to push.

Buying a house is a huge investment and the money spent on a Buyer’s Agent was money well spent and a small amount in the whole scheme. I am hoping we have found our dream home and never need to move but if we do, I would not hesitate to use OH Property again.

G. & T. Kilfoil

Categories: Expats, First Time Home Buyers

We were just enjoying the great terrace of our home today as the weather has warmed up and Tanja mentioned that there is hardly a day where she doesn’t think of you. We are so grateful that you finally found the house for us to settle in and where we enjoy every day of our busy life now. After searching, by all honesty half hearted, for our own home which would not be too far from work, in a good quiet area and also not too far away from public transport and with access to the Northern Beaches, you found the house for us that ticked all the boxes. Your honesty and professional guidance in this crazy buyers market in Sydney eased off so much pressure from us and reassured us that there would be the home we are looking for and that would suit our budget. After all, it only took two weeks after we engaged you for the full market search for you to find the home for us; which was amazing after so much disappointment while trying to be lucky on our own. We never regretted a single moment that we have spent the money to engage you and make our dream come true. Thanks again for guiding us through this journey.

Boesch Family

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Out-of-Area Buyers

Thank you for helping us buy our first home! After many months of searching with no success in this confusing and heated Sydney market, we enlisted Henny and the team’s help to increase our chances. Henny is incredibly driven and passionate about finding the best house for us that’s within our budget. Time after time, she has proven herself to only act in our best interests. Also, the team is amazingly detailed in the search and the due diligence process, countless times they have pointed out things about a house that our untrained eyes have missed. Something that we’ve definitely relied on is Henny’s relationships with the real estate agents. The trust she’s built over the years with the agents have certainly help us in several occasions along the way. I would highly recommend these guys! Looking back, we now know there were so many things that we were doing wrong and we probably would not have been able to purchase anything yet without their help.

Y. Cheung & A. Cheong

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Out-of-Area Buyers

After a couple of near misses, our confidence and hopes for securing a nice home within our budget were waning. We decided to contact OH Property Group after hearing about them through North Shore Mums. Like many of their other clients, we wish we had called them sooner! This was our first home purchase and our knowledge didn’t extend far past watching TV real estate shows. We needed an advocate, someone who would be straight up with us giving us a dose of reality, someone who would tell us which properties not to waste our time on and which ones we would be crazy to pass up. …

We found Henny and Oliver’s service to be very professional while also very personal. They took time get to know us, our family and our needs. They were on the journey with us. We likened our home search with Henny and Oliver to having a personal trainer for real estate. We had a shared target and they helped us to stay focused on that target. They worked tirelessly inspecting homes so that with our very limited time (and two impatient small kids) we only had to visit ones they felt had real potential.

We had had a particular area in mind when we engaged OH Property Group. While agreeing to search that area they were also very realistic about it, particularly in today’s fast-moving market. From the outset they suggested we think about a suburb nearby that we hadn’t considered. Eventually we checked it out and are so glad we did. We are now in a lovely community that is very “us” and are glad we didn’t buy in our original preferred suburbs. We have no doubt that our spacious and comfortable home is a great investment, it ticks all the boxes of the wishlist we gave Henny and Oliver. We would definitely recommend OH Property Group.

L. Taylor & S. Pritchard

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Out-of-Area Buyers

We are extremely pleased with Oliver’s services. He is a seasoned professional with deep knowledge of the market. When we found the right property for us, he got the buyers’ target price and negotiated a substantial discount that resulted in 100%+ immediate return on investment. All of this was done in a “sellers” market!

Oliver is a person with high integrity who always has the client’s best interest as a priority. He is passionate about the real estate market and always willing to share knowledge. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with him again and kindly recommend his services to anyone who is interested in buying a property.

C. de Salazar & J. Martin

Categories: First Time Home Buyers

As first home buyers in such a competitive market, we quickly realised we needed some help and we couldn’t be more pleased that we chose OH Property Group.

From the moment we started working with Henny, her dedication to her clients became clear. We always found her to be incredibly insightful, thorough and trustworthy. In all things, she truly went above and beyond for us. The simple truth is that without Henny, we couldn’t have bought the house we really wanted within our price range. …

Henny’s comprehensive understanding of the current state of the market and individual real estate agents allowed her to tailor-make a strategy that is unique to our circumstances. OH Property Group’s high quality contacts in conveyancing and building inspection give confidence and enabled a quick turnaround, which allowed us to be a step ahead of the competition.

And really, if vendors have someone who understands real estate working for them, why shouldn’t we? Choosing OH Property Group was the best real estate decision we made.

J. & A. Pearce

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Out-of-Area Buyers

Being a first home buyer, we had missed out on a few properties due to a lack of experience; insufficient clarity on exactly what we wanted, and also a disadvantage in terms of information versus the real estate agents. After we engaged OH Property Group, we were able to address all of these shortfalls.

More than making sure we were paying a fair price, Henny and Oliver asked us the right questions to understand what we valued in a property as a couple. The criteria they created for us made sense, both from a numbers perspective, but also took into consideration the stage of life we are in and our plans for the future. …

Their expertise in the field became evident very quickly, and without their dedication, professionalism, and impeccable contacts in the industry, it is by no means an exaggeration to say that our search would have went on for longer. At the rate that prices are going up in this market, this represented a clear return on our investment, and we would not hesitate to recommend that others do the same.

H. Ma & S. Wu

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Investors, Out-of-Area Buyers

I was referred to OH Property Group through a close friend of mine. My biggest challenges in purchasing my first property were finding the time to inspect multiple properties and ensuring I understood the Sydney market. In the end, I decided to utilise OH Property Group’s service in order to streamline my search, provide me with market insight and advice, and ensure I had the objective view of market experts. …

My agents (Oliver and Henny) were extremely thorough in their initial meetings, taking the time to understand my requirements and preferences. They overcommunicated throughout the entire search + purchase process, and always made themselves available for questions and discussion. I felt more confident and better equipped through having OH Property Group represent me throughout every stage of my property purchase process.

I feel that Oliver and Henny were completely honest and open, working with only my best interests at hand. I have no hesitation in recommending their services to any potential home buyers in the Sydney market, and would be happy to answer any questions about my experience with OH Property Group.

J. Mak

Categories: First Time Home Buyers

We decided to use a Buyers’ Agent for several reasons. The most notable benefits of using a OH Property Group for us were:

  • Guidance
  • Having real estate experts provide insight into the market
  • Unbiased advice
  • Speaking on our behalf and giving us a voice
  • Having someone negotiate and guide us through the whole process of buying a property

…

We appreciated the clear and consistent communication throughout the process, and it gave us comfort and confidence that we would make the right decisions.

Advice given was unbiased and detailed pros and cons. We were informed of advantages and risks at every stage of the decision making process. We feel that this gave us a clear advantage over other buyer in that we were provided with information and insights that would not normally be considered.

We feel we made the right decision to engage OH Property Group and we were most definitely happy to pay for the services provided. Our Buyers’ Agent took away all the guesswork, did all the investigation and due diligence and presented us with everything we needed to know in order to make a well informed decision. Suffice it to say, without having experts on our side, we feel we would have faced many unexpected issues in the process that would have led to a lesser outcome for us.

E. Huang

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Investors

As first home buyers, we were inexperienced in negotiating with real estate agents, and felt unable to compete in such a competitive first home buyers market. We were also too busy to go to many inspections, particularly on weekends when most opens are scheduled. Enlisting buying agents to assist us was a great decision. …

Our agents made the process so smooth, and took all the stress out of buying a home. Their advice and service surpassed our expectations, from the very first meeting to after we had moved into our home.

Without their help it is unlikely that we would have even inspected the apartment we bought, and not only does it meet all our needs but the purchase price was at the lower end of our budget. We would certainly recommend them to anyone looking to buy property.

D. & M. Watson

Categories: First Time Home Buyers, Investors

We found the experience of using a buyers’ agent to be very liberating. It took a load off our minds. We also enjoyed having someone to bounce our thoughts off. It saved us a lot of time as we were given a summary of properties matching our price and criteria each week so that we only had to inspect those which have been shortlisted for us. …

The background research OH Property Group provided helped us to arrive at a fair value for the properties and gave us assurance that we were not overpaying. It also gave us the confidence to walk away without being afraid that we were losing out when a vendor was asking for a silly price.

It was definitely money well spent and we would definitely recommend your services to others!

P. & A. Wong

Categories: First Time Home Buyers

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