PROPERTY 2013 REPORT brad gillespie
Brad Gillespie
Brad has been with McGrath Estate Agents for over 12 years and is widely respected within the industry, Brad has worked exceptionally hard to earn an unrivalled reputation for outstanding sales results. His dedication and commitment to providing incomparable service has achieved ongoing success across changing property markets. Renowned for professionalism, Brad is now one of the most respected agents, personally conducting 60-70 property sales per year and being awarded McGrath’s number 1 agent with the highest auction clearance rate. He is known as the straight shooting quiet achiever. Transacting up to 15 ‘off market deals’ per year. Brad has built an impressive and loyal client base. He understands the inner city demographic, recognising the huge potential for growth in the area. Committed to delivering outstanding results and exceeding expectations, he sold the first million-dollar sale for a home in Alexandria, selling for an unprecedented $1,220,000. Successfully combining his exceptional negotiation skills, product knowledge and an honest, personable approach, Brad is teamed with Customer Service Manager, Irene Do. Together they are a winning formula, providing the high levels of excellence that the market has come to expect from McGrath.
Brad Gillespie Partner D 9386 3106 M 0418 448 295 E bradg@mcgrath.com.au
Alexandria Top 5 House Sales - 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
1
179 Lawrence Street
4
4
1
26/10/13
154sqm
$1,830,000
2
48 Lyne Street
3
2
1
24/08/13
188sqm
$1,820,000
3
7 Power Avenue
4
3
1
22/08/13
154sqm
$1,650,000
4
171 Lawrence Street
4
2
1
10/10/13
229sqm
$1,640,000
5
3 Power Avenue
3
2
1
03/07/13
137sqm
$1,600,000
Alexandria Statistics - 2013 2012
2013
68
70
Highest sale price
$1,350,000
$1,830,000
Lowest sale price
$600,000
$625,000
Median price
$852,500
$950,000
74%
88%
How many homes sold
Auction clearance rate
Alexandria Sales - July to December 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
34 Alexander Street
2
1
-
27/09/13
89sqm
$935,000
36 Alexander Street
2
1
-
08/07/13
92sqm
$885,000
116 Belmont Street
5
5
1
09/09/13
152sqm
$1,500,000
164 Belmont Street
4
3
1
14/12/13
150sqm
Confidential
176 Belmont Street
4
3
1
11/11/13
152sqm
$1,480,000
189 Belmont Street
2
1
-
28/09/13
130sqm
$950,000
312 Belmont Street
2
1
1
10/12/13
161sqm
$970,000
314 Belmont Street
2
1
-
12/11/13
156sqm
$900,000
324 Belmont Street
3
1
1
29/08/13
168sqm
$1,200,000
368 Belmont Street
2
1
1
07/08/13
152sqm
$900,000
20 Campbell Street
3
1
-
13/11/13
109sqm
$875,000
25a Copeland Street
3
3
1
14/09/13
95sqm
$1,150,000
41 Euston Road
3
2
1
22/08/13
95sqm
$1,135,000
55 Henderson Lane
2
2
-
04/11/13
65sqm
$804,000
24 Henderson Road
2
1
-
11/10/13
114sqm
$650,000
122 Henderson Road
1
1
1
19/10/13
117sqm
$771,000
Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
Alexandria Sales - July to December 2013 (continued) 182 Henderson Road
3
2
1
18/10/13
134sqm
$1,176,000
238 Henderson Road
1
1
-
09/11/13
145sqm
$1,110,000
16 Jennings Street
3
1
-
07/12/13
150sqm
$1,006,500
34A Jennings Street
3
2
1
12/10/13
95sqm
$1,210,000
56 Kingsclear Road
2
2
1
20/07/13
92sqm
$940,000
70 Kingsclear Road
2
1
-
17/10/13
95sqm
$840,000
91 Kingsclear Road
2
1
1
18/10/13
215sqm
$973,500
170 Lawrence Street
2
1
-
13/11/13
150sqm
$880,000
171 Lawrence Street
4
2
1
10/10/13
229sqm
$1,640,000
172 Lawrence Street
4
2
1
07/08/13
154sqm
$1,425,000
179 Lawrence Street
4
4
1
26/10/13
154sqm
$1,830,000
187 Lawrence Street
2
1
1
11/10/13
154sqm
$950,000
221 Lawrence Street
3
1
1
26/10/13
161sqm
$1,175,000
48 Lyne Street
3
2
1
24/08/13
188sqm
$1,820,000
8 Maddox Street
3
1
-
20/11/13
125sqm
$875,000
111 Mitchell Road
2
1
-
28/09/13
145sqm
$767,000
156 Mitchell Road
2
1
1
19/12/13
138sqm
$950,000
168 Mitchell Road
2
1
1
31/08/13
148sqm
$825,000
3 Power Avenue
3
2
1
03/07/13
137sqm
$1,600,000
7 Power Avenue
4
3
1
22/07/13
154sqm
$1,650,000
70 Suttor Street
3
3
1
02/07/13
150sqm
$1,400,000
78 Suttor Street
3
2
1
07/12/13
145sqm
$1,340,000
59 Wyndham Street
2
1
1
31/07/13
57sqm
$728,000
65 Wyndham Street
3
1
-
21/12/13
206sqm
$901,500
14.5%
Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
“I recently sold my house in Alexandria via auction with McGrath. Brad’s knowledge of the local market and relationships with homeowners in the area gives him great insight into market trends, valuation and timing. I think he knows most people on our street and is well regarded in the area. All this made the choice of agent for the sale an easy one. He was also very helpful in helping me access a builder and stylist to help refresh the house for a quick and effective sale campaign. It really felt like a one stop service and I had no hesitation in taking Brad’s advice on how best to present the property. All in all, I’m a very happy customer.” Alexandria - Vasudha
Beaconsfield Top 5 House Sales - 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
1
216 Victoria Street
3
2
1
12/10/13
325sqm
$1,356,000
2
143 Queen Street
4
3
1
09/09/13
140sqm
$1,325,000
3
218 Victoria Street
5
3
2
05/06/13
163sqm
$1,180,000
4
53 Queen Street
3
2
2
10/05/13
161sqm
$1,174,000
5
123B Queen Street
3
2
1
07/09/13
125sqm
$1,170,000
Beaconsfield Statistics - 2013 2012
2013
4
18
Highest sale price
$740,000
$1,356,000
Lowest sale price
$560,000
$625,000
Median price
$671,250
$798,000
50%
75%
How many homes sold
Auction clearance rate
Beaconsfield Sales - July to December 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
354 Botany Road
2
1
1
12/07/13
121sqm
$708,000
450 Botany Road
3
2
2
07/12/13
137sqm
$872,000
474 Botany Road
1
1
1
14/07/13
143sqm
$670,000
123B Queen Street
3
2
1
07/09/13
125sqm
$1,170,000
143 Queen Street
4
3
1
09/09/13
140sqm
$1,325,000
106 Victoria Street
2
1
-
25/11/13
127sqm
$735,000
116 Victoria Street
2
1
1
26/09/13
136sqm
$821,000
123 Victoria Street
1
1
1
15/07/13
141sqm
$702,000
142 Victoria Street
2
1
1
04/09/13
144sqm
$735,000
160 Victoria Street
2
1
-
25/10/13
142sqm
$750,000
216 Victoria Street
3
2
1
12/10/13
325sqm
$1,356,000
221 Victoria Street
3
1
1
16/11/13
112sqm
$800,000
Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
From day one I was most impressed with Brad and Irene’s attention to detail and local knowledge, this coupled with their focused and positive attitude ensured the process was as stress free as possible for me whilst maximising the likelihood of a good result. I have every confidence the marketing plan Brad presented to me and implemented ultimately paid dividends as did their commitment and professional approach. They attended photo sessions, asked questions and had an excellent feel for the home heading into the first open inspection, they both kept in contact with me regularly until settlement was finalised. I have no hesitation in recommending Brad and Irene to any vendor. Beaconsfield - Matt
Erskineville Top 5 House Sales - 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
1
146 Rochford Street
6
4
2
30/11/13
310sqm
$2,860,000
2
12 Albert Street
5
2
1
06/12/13
448sqm
$1,800,000
3
1 Union Lane
4
3
1
04/05/13
264sqm
$1,650,000
4
5 Concord Street
5
3
1
24/09/13
290sqm
$1,580,000
5
13 Prospect Street
4
1
1
24/08/13
267sqm
$1,550,000
Erskineville Statistics - 2013 2012
2013
79
80
Highest sale price
$1,520,000
$2,860,000
Lowest sale price
$452,000
$640,000
Median price
$795,000
$915,500
70%
94%
How many homes sold
Auction clearance rate
Erskineville Sales - July to December 2013 Address
Bed
Bath
Car
Sold Date
Land Size
Sale Price
6A Ada Lane
4
2
1
30/11/13
131sqm
$1,080,000
6B Ada Lane
3
2
1
30/11/13
131sqm
$956,000
12 Albert Street
5
2
1
06/12/13
448sqm
$1,800,000
37 Albert Street
2
1
-
31/07/13
78sqm
$830,000
30 Amy Street
4
3
-
06/12/13
146sqm
$1,300,000
30A Amy Street
4
3
-
11/12/13
146sqm
$1,300,000
42 Amy Street
2
1
1
16/11/13
109sqm
$760,000
1 Ashmore Street
2
1
-
13/07/13
136sqm
$800,000
20 Ashmore Street
2
1
-
09/10/13
142sqm
$902,000
49 Ashmore Street
2
1
-
18/10/13
144sqm
$967,000
3 Baldwin Street
2
1
-
30/09/13
70sqm
$755,000
14 Binning Street
3
1
1
13/09/13
155sqm
$1,400,000
22 Bray Street
2
1
-
29/10/13
107sqm
$820,000
17 Burren Street
2
1
-
14/11/13
149sqm
$827,000
62 Burren Street
2
1
1
14/12/13
106sqm
$1,030,000
5 Concord Street
5
3
1
24/09/13
290sqm
$1,580,000
3 Devine Street
2
1
-
30/09/13
118sqm
$885,000
45 Erskineville Road
2
1
1
6/07/13
122sqm
$972,000
132 Erskineville Road
2
2
-
18/10/13
151sqm
$872,000
Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
Erskineville Sales - July to December 2013 (continued) 1 Flora Street
2
1
-
12/11/13
241sqm
$916,000
130 George Street
1
1
-
27/09/13
53sqm
$640,000
182A George Street
2
1
-
14/12/13
105sqm
$928,000
188 George Street
4
2
-
10/09/13
113sqm
$1,175,000
224 George Street
1
1
-
23/10/13
74sqm
$678,000
610 King Street
4
2
-
18/09/13
140sqm
$835,000
31 Knight Street
2
1
-
3/07/13
88sqm
$665,000
17 Lambert Street
2
1
-
22/08/13
82sqm
$890,000
39 MacDonald Street
2
1
-
26/11/13
84sqm
$837,000
66 MacDonald Street
2
1
-
12/11/13
96sqm
$829,000
17 Morrissey Road
2
1
-
17/08/13
100sqm
$752,000
21 Park Street
2
1
-
07/12/13
99sqm
$815,000
33 Park Street
2
1
-
10/10/13
79sqm
$880,000
43 Park Street
2
1
-
07/09/13
88sqm
$890,000
13 Prospect Street
4
1
1
24/08/13
267sqm
$1,550,000
25C Prospect Street
3
3
-
08/08/13
138sqm
$1,200,000
31 Prospect Street
3
2
-
12/11/13
151sqm
$1,140,000
68 Prospect Street
2
1
1
26/08/13
114sqm
$951,000
82 Rochford Street
3
2
-
10/10/13
174sqm
$1,175,000
127 Rochford Street
2
1
-
30/10/13
130sqm
$916,000
137A Rochford Street
3
2
1
23/11/13
151sqm
$1,325,000
146 Rochford Street
6
4
2
30/11/13
310sqm
$2,860,000
153 Rochford Street
2
1
1
24/08/13
188sqm
$995,000
7A Septimus Street
3
2
-
01/07/13
135sqm
$1,200,000
17 Septimus Street
2
1
-
24/08/13
113sqm
$940,000
40 Swanson Street
3
1
-
23/11/13
105sqm
$1,155,000
44 Swanson Street
1
1
-
25/08/13
75sqm
$700,000
13 Turtle Lane
3
2
-
02/12/13
70sqm
$1,020,000
14 Union Street
3
2
-
06/07/13
246sqm
$1,235,000
64 Union Street
2
2
-
03/08/13
112sqm
$900,000
96 Union Street
3
2
-
12/10/13
119sqm
$1,210,000
158 Union Street
3
2
-
02/11/13
144sqm
$1,150,000
6 Victoria Street
2
1
-
17/12/13
131sqm
$976,000
8 Victoria Street
2
1
-
17/12/13
131sqm
$976,000
Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
“We’re writing to say a huge ‘thank you’ for the professional and friendly way in which you handled the sale of our home in Malcolm Street, Erskineville. After meeting with several agents in the area, we are so glad we went with our instincts in choosing you to represent us. From the first meeting both Gary and I felt very comfortable dealing with you; you were able to give us straight answers to all our questions. Your campaign generated a phenomenal amount of interest which led to us achieving a price that far exceeded our expectations. Thanks again Brad, we wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your services to our friends. We wish you all the very best for the future.” Erskineville - Anne and Gary Notes: (i) This information is being provided by Australian Property Monitors and RP Data, its accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Parties should rely on their own enquires and McGrath will not be liable for error or admissions herein.
Client Feedback When the time came to sell this property, we spoke to Brad and got a very clear appraisal of the market and how he thought the property would perform. With years of local experience, knowledge and contacts in Alexandria, we felt confident Brad would be able to get the result we were after. The sales campaign and contract process was simple and straight forward, and Brad was always honest and straight forward to deal with, which has not always been our experience with agents. As it turned out, we got a better than expected result and we were very pleased with the way Brad managed the process. We would certainly recommend Brad and his team to anyone in the market. Alexandria - Alan and Madelyn My husband and I have had the pleasure of engaging Brad Gillespie as both buyers and vendors. Brad was selling one of the homes on my short list. I instantly liked his low key and sincere nature. Many of the real estate agents in the Inner West talk up prices that they often don’t achieve on auction day. But Brad was realistic, and I liked his hype-free approach. So when the time came to sell it was a forgone conclusion that we would approach Brad to be our real estate agent. Throughout the entire process, he kept us informed and most importantly, realistic about what we might get on auction day. We felt in very safe hands with Brad and he sold our home for an excellent price. I would strongly recommend Brad Gillespie and McGrath to any prospective buyers or sellers. Alexandria - Hannah We are very satisfied with the quality of service we received from Brad and Irene in selling our Erskineville home. The professionalism they demonstrated through the marketing period and at auction significantly reduced the stress and concerns we had when deciding to sell and the regular communication we had with them during the marketing period ensured we were always up to date with their thoughts and understanding of market conditions. With the assistance we had from Brad and Irene we were able to manage the preparation of our property for sale from interstate without feeling the need to visit prior to or at any time during the marketing campaign. Erskineville - Juili and Jeremy I am writing to thank you for managing the sale of my terrace in Erskineville. I want to commend you on your hard effort and the professional manner in which you conducted the sale. I appreciated the way you kept me informed of what you were about to do and reassured me at every step about what I could expect. Your manner was very calm and calculated and as a result you were able to achieve my objective which was to receive a suitable market price for the sale of my house within the set timeframe. I also appreciated your honest, transparent and easy going approach which I am sure the buyers also appreciated. You were always available for questions and extended yourself beyond expectation. Your assistant Irene Do was also very efficient and helpful at all times.I was so impressed with your high quality service that I would highly recommend you to my friends and if I was to need your services in the future I would have no hesitation in calling on you again. Erskineville - Tony
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