Testimonials

13 Peel St

Mary acted for the vendor when we bought Peel St in 2001. We were impressed then by her straightforward style. When we thought about selling Mary gave us advice that proved excellent on prospects and how to structure the sale and good tips on how best to present the property. We exchanged very quickly thanks to Mary's great contacts and her dedication in ensuring exchange occurred despite it being Christmas Eve was above and beyond the call.

Ain't packing grand! the memories are flooding back....

Peter and Joanna (Jones)
13 Peel Street, Kirribilli
January 2008

Maxine McKew and Robert Hogg
20 Royalist Road, Mosman

"Mary Curran took on a more than usually difficult job in handling the sale of our house at 20 Royalist Road Mosman.
Her objectives were broadly three fold.
They were to develop a sales strategy that ensured reasonable privacy for us; to make the house readily available for inspections by registered interested parties; and adroitly handle the many media enquiries.
Mary succeeded on all fronts.
The turn out on Auction day by registered potential buyers was excellent.
The Auction was very well conducted and we believe the result was pleasing for both vendor and purchaser.
Anyone considering selling their property should give Mary a call".
Best regards,
Maxine McKew and Robert Hogg.

Robert and Pauline Betts
8/6 Holbrook Avenue, Kirribilli
October 2007

Rob & I wanted to thank you very much for all your effort over the sale of the flat. It started out splendidly, got a little shakey in the middle but you then did an excellent job in getting Christian's offer up & pushing it through to exchange. We been very happy with the advice & service you've provided.

Kind regards

Pauline & Rob

Monica Joyce
2/51 East Crescent Street, McMahons Point
September 2007

Dear Mary

I want to thank you very much indeed for your extremely successful recent sale of my unit at McMahons Point. The result was just excellent and your professionalism and experience produced the best possible outcome.

I’m glad I took your advice regarding the styling of the unit and feel this maximized the impact of the very good marketing plan and impacted on the sale price.

You dealt efficiently and quickly with the various complexities which inevitably arose during the sale process and I very much appreciated your expertise.

You and your assistant Sharon make a great team.

Many thanks again.

Warm regards
Monica Joyce

Beatrice and Wing Yeung
1/4 Peel Street
Kirribilli

Dear Mary,

We would like to express our sincere appreciation to you and your assistant for the sale of our unit in Kirribilli.

You have demonstrated high persistency and strong negotiation skills during the process. Despite the sale did not eventuate at the auction, we did not feel the stress and panic as your superior service and confidence kept us calm. Your hard work was immediately paid off as the sale came through very shortly. I am very happy with the result you have achieved for us.

Thank you very much for your hard work, we are so pleased to be able to recommend your services to others.

Regards,
Beatrice and Wing Yeung

John and Heather McMath
Waverton
July 2007

A big ‘thankyou’ to Mary Curran and Jasmine Dimitriou of Ray White’s Lower North Shore Office!

Their professionalism resulted in the recent sale of our two apartments at prices beyond our expectations, and against all the prevailing wisdom. In particular, their local knowledge and database of clients allowed Mary and Jasmine to market our properties effectively and then engage interested parties. They kept us informed on almost a daily basis as to the progress with open house inspections and interest from prospective buyers. Mary and Jasmine were always pragmatic and realistic, and at all times their manner was courteous, considerate and positive.

Heather and I can unreservedly recommend Mary and Jasmine to any prospective vendor or purchaser. It was a pleasure doing business with them!

John & Heather McMath
Waverton

Neil and Susan Gill
Vendors 10/39 Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli

Mary,

SOLD, a favourable price in less then 3 weeks and all before Auction

Thank you for your persistence, diligence and professionalism.

Your final negotiation on the afternoon of the sale delivered us more then expected.

As I wouldn’t consider using anyone else to sell our properties I look forward to working together again for our next sale

As a team, both you and Sharon are true professionals, always true to your word and a pleasure to work with, thank you.

Warm Regards,

Neil and Susan
Fitzroy Street, Kirribilli

Warwick Duesbury
Owner 8 Effingham Street, Mosman and 3/934-934 Military Road, Mosman
June 2007

"I have had dealings with Mary Curran over the years and found her to be most professional and efficient. Mary has recently sold my home and business without any fuss. Everything was dealt with quickly and efficiently. I couldn't be happier with her work."

Leonie Visser
Sale of 1/36 Harriette Street, Neutral Bay
May 2007

My house sold and I achieved my ASKING price. FANTASTIC!!
In a difficult market February 2007 I began my campaign to sell my house and on the 4th April - I sold! Over a 45 day period I was involved in a disciplined 'TEXT BOOK' campaign that was absolutely the only way to achieve the sale of my property at the right price (740K) and within the appropriate time parameters.

Fortunately I was introduced to the team leader and the engineer of this selling campaign Mary Curran and I did not look back. From Internet to press advertising, brochures, photographs and video's the project plan was agreed and followed with diligence that allowed me to achieve the result that I was looking for.

Thank you Mary for your persistence and understanding in an extremely professional campaign. Your support and experience ensured the result.
Your attention to detail is absolutely amazing and I believe one of the key reasons for such a streamlined and successful campaign.

Regards
Leonie Visser
Former 1/36 Harriette Street NEUTRAL BAY.

Kristen Linders
Sale of 61 Falcon Street, Crows Nest
May 2006

"Dear Mary & Jasmine,

Many thanks for your kind gift of the Entertainment Book, perfect timing as we were planning to soon buy one! We very much look forward to dining around the area.

Big thanks too for all your support and guidance in the sale, great result and we are really pleased.

Will chat soon.

Warm regards"

Tim and Vanessa Cousins
Sale of 32 Baroona Road, Northbridge

"Jasmine & Mary,

What a great way to finish the week!

We’re thrilled that you were able to close the negotiation today and assist with the exchange - and we’re sure the Whitney’s will be happy with their new home.

As a vendor, we’ve enjoyed the sales process with Ray White and compliment you on securing a sale within 2 weeks of listing. Your approach to advertising, and defining our target demographic wasn’t just ‘talk’, you made it happen. And Jasmine – thank you for overlooking the last-minute decorating, photography, tradesmen etc while we were in Hong Kong, your help was invaluable to us. Mike Gillan is very lucky to have you both on the RW team, it’s almost an unfair advantage!

Thank you and congratulations again. I’m sure we’ll speak again soon"

Lloyd and Beth Gledhill
Sale of 5/59 Upper Pitt Street, Kirribilli
May 2006

"Hi Mary,
Congratulations on a great achievement. We appreciate your effort, persistence and professionalism so much. We know how tough it's been. You can be justifiably proud of the result.

Beth and I are mot impressed with what you have done.

Thanks so much"
Lloyd

JANE RULE 49 Aubin Street, Neutral Bay
April 2007

"Dear Mary,
I know I said it personally, but I would also like to put it in writing: "A big THANK YOU". We do appreciate all that you did on a) coming up with the buyer and b) pushing the sale through. Not having to deal with lots of open inspections and an auction was a great relief!
In fact, a quick sale means less work and less stress for everyone.
I would certainily be happy to recommend you to anyone I know interested in selling their home".

Cheers
Jane

Eric Broodryk - purchaser of 49 Aubin Street, Neutral Bay

"Thank you for helping us with the purchase of a wonderful home "49 Aubin Street, Neutral Bay". We appreciate all the hard work you did and the honesty you showed. You took the hassle out of buying. I always felt that you had our interests at heart and understood our requirements. I would highly recommend you and your company to anyone thinking of selling or buying.

It's all in the execution and to sum it up, it was "very professional".

All the best,
Eric"

30 Nov. 2007

Sale of 4/19 Bertha Rd. Cremorne, NSW 2090

To Whom It May Concern:

Mary Curran took on a more than usually difficult job in handling the sale of our house at 4/19 Bertha Rd. Cremorne.

My property was in the market for 3 months with another agent prior to Mary, after 130 inspections, it remained unsold. Mary developed a sales strategy that ensured the successful sale of the premise prior to auction without intensive press campaign. The result was pleasing for both vendor and purchaser.

In my experience, Mary is an exceptionally effective real estate agent. She is highly motivated, committed, well organised and informed. She is a straight talker and communicative, constantly in touch with vendor and prospective buyers in the negotiation process, able to keep both parties feeling that she is looing after their needs.

Mary’s many professional strengths have brought her enormous and well-deserved success in her filed and I recommend her unreservedly. Indeed, she is the best agent I have ever come across in my 20 years property investment experience.

Anyone considering selling their property should give Mary a call

Best Regards



Lance Liang & Sherry Bao

Chris Adams, 9/61 Kirribilli Avenue, Kirribilli
January 2007

"In my experience, Mary Curran is an exceptionally effective real estate agent. She is highly motivated, committed, well organised and informed. She is a straight talker and communicative, constantly in touch with the vendor and prospective buyers in the negotiation process, able to keep both parties feeling that she is looking after their needs. Mary's many professional strengths have brought her enormous and well-deserved success in her field and I recommend her unreservedly. Indeed, she is the best agent I have ever come across, a credit to a profession that too often seems to fall short of expectations".

Chris Bedingfield and Christina Wood, 3/61 Kirribilli Avenue, Kirribilli
January 2007

"Thank you once again for all of your assistance in selling our apartment at 61 Kirribilli Avenue. As with selling any home, it was a difficult process for us, but your understanding, patience and knowledge of the market were invaluable during the process.

In addition, it was nice to know that after the sale you continued to stay in contact, you helped us find a new home in the area".

Ron and Valerie Taylor
January 2007

"Valerie and I would like to sincerely thank you for your very professional and efficient sale of our three units at 171 High Street, North Sydney. We are sure the rapid sales process was due to your vast experience in the area together with your obvious enthusiasm.

We have no hesitation in recommending your services to anyone looking for the best chance of selling their property".

Rosemary Campbell, 112 Cabramatta Road, Cremorne
January 2007

"Mary Curran is the best real estate agent I have ever met. Her honest, straightforward and reliable attitude is complimented by a fine intelligence, and an outstanding knowledge of real estate. Combine all of this with a personality that is both helpful and charming.

In all my dealings with her including the sale of property I have been extremely satisfied and I can recommend her without reservation".

Patrick and Rosemary Kline, 5/25 East Crescent, McMahons Point
November 2006

"We were very impressed with the (your) successful sale of our Unit.

Your market knowledge, professional approach and diligence to the task could not possibly be bettered.

Our solicitor recommended you to us and we are extremely pleased that we took his recommendation. We will certainly be recommending you to anyone thinking of doing anything with Real Estate, be it buying, selling or investing.

An outstanding job, excellent service. We won't be forgetting it Mary."

Peter, 5 Tilba Avenue, Balmain
October 2006

"Mary Curran from Ray White did a great job locating two buyers who were at $8million. By the time they had finished competing to secure the property the top offer with signed contract and deposit into Mary's trust account was $8.7million. In the end a slightly lower offer was accepted as it had a shorter settlement period concluding on December 5th.

Thankyou for your varying degrees of advice, effort and support on Tilba Avenue and potential new purchases during what has been a rather tumultuous period where a number of written offers were received and accepted, solicitors briefed and disappointments followed.

It was a very nice, albeit unfamiliar place to be in to have two buyers competing hard to secure the property.

Now the challenge is locating a new home before December 5th!"

Ray and Robyn Harris, 72/21 Elamang Avenue, Kirribilli
October 2006

"Ray and I would like to thank you for the professional and swift sale on our apartment in Squadron Tower, 21 Elamang Avenue, Kirribilli. I think 4 days would be a record.

Once again Mary, thank you for all the sales you have handled for us over the years and we would have no hesitation in recommending your services to any one at any time."

Catherine and Tony Cheney, 4/17 Holbrook Avenue, Kirribilli and 47 Ben Boyd Road, Neutral Bay
October 2006

"Thank you for your professionalism in dealing with both the purchase of Kirribilli and the sale of Ben Boyd Road. As purchasers we thought that you were very helpful in providing us with the information we were seeking on the property and facilitated the inspections we asked for without any problem. I believe that you have a very good feel for values in the area and you certainly were able to back that up with comparable sales results. We believe we ended up with a price which was fair to both parties.

On the sale we must say that we felt that we received excellent attention and service. The floor plan, photos and video tour were arranged promptly and professionally. At our request you worked with our nominated co-agent and although this resulted in a shared commission we felt that it did not diminish the effort you put into the sale. Throughout the process you kept us fully informed of progress and we were quite satisfied that the property received maximum exposure. You achieved a satisfactory result in a flat market and we are appreciative of that. You even located purchasers we were pleased to see get the property.

All in all it was a very happy experience and one that we have passed on to friends and acquaintances."

John and Carolyn Foley, 11/22 Peel Street, Kirribilli
October 2006

"We are pleased to recommend Mary Curran as a most professional real estate advisor. Mary has recently successfully negotiated the sale of our property at 11/22 Peel St, Kirribilli in a challenging market where realistic advice and empathy with owners' objectives were vital.

We had reason to trust Mary’s integrity, results orientation and negotiation skills as she had previously successfully represented us in the sale of our properties at 23/3 Plunkett St, Kirribilli and 11/67 Carabella St, Kirribilli.

Her initial estimations of market value were validated by the results in strong and weak market situations. Campaign recommendations were innovative and commercially realistic. Communication was exemplary and the negotiated result met our objectives.

We would be pleased to support these written remarks."

Bernadette Palfreeman, 4/17 Holbrook Avenue, Kirribilli
August 2006

"Dear Mary, I would like to thank you very much indeed for all your wonderful help and advice in successfully selling the above property for me. Your time and patience in acquiring the sale and in the negotiations preceding that, were of a very high quality indeed. Thank you so much."

Anna Bailey, 7/18 Waruda Avenue, Kirribilli
July 2006

"Mary sold my unit in Kirribilli. I found her to be focussed and professional through the sales process. She is efficient and has the knack of keeping both sides of the transaction fully informed of actions and progress. I have tried to sell previously with other agents and wish I had gone to Mary in the first instance."

Geoff Lees, 25 Martin Street, Naremburn
June 2006

"Marg & I would like to say a big "thank you" for your professional assistance with the sale of our property in June this year.

As you are aware with the other three properties you sold for us, between 5 and 15 years ago, I was yet to be convinced that the "Auction Route" was correct. Well, the fact is, we had more inspections than any other property Ray White Neutral Bay/Mosman had listed in the same five week period and we sold on auction night with at least four to five bidders – a most successful campaign with a pleasing result."

Simon Restifa, 1/11 Waruda Street, Kirribilli
May 2006

"I wanted to say thank you for achieving the sale of the above property, especially considering all the difficulties surrounding the property and the building which it is in. I was immediately impressed by your knowledge of the immediate area and the contacts you have built up here, which really helped guide the marketing campaign. Both Jan and you did a fantastic job of marketing the property and also keeping me informed through every step. I am well pleased with the result, especially being able to sell on auction night. I am also happy that you were able to achieve a price above my expectations."

Sandra Burns, 5 Wollombi Street, Northbridge
April 2006

"Congratulations and thank you for your help in selling my late mother's property.

Having contracted an independent valuation which proved ultimately not to reflect the easing off in the market, I was a little sceptical of your approach to marketing the property. Your success in gathering so many interested and bidding parties to the auction was impressive and I left fully appreciative of your efforts and am satisfied that the price obtained was the very best available in the present market."

Jane Khurana, 12 Kurraba Road, Neutral Bay
April 2006

"I must say, Mary, it has been a real pleasure to have you as my agent. I did get a cheaper commission quote from another prominent Neutral Bay agent for the sale of my house but I felt more confident that you would get the job done.

So congratulations and thanks from Tony and from me."

Patti & Phil Singleton, 116 Young Street, Cremorne
February 2006

"Just a short note to say thank you to you and Pam for your help and advice that led to the sale of our home last Thursday following your auction. We are very relieved to have this phase of our life behind us – we spent a happy 28 years in Young Street but the time had come to move on and we appreciated your guidance and professional marketing approach that led to a sale in a very difficult market."

Kit Wong, 8/32 Lavender Street, McMahon’s Point
November 2005

"Just wanted to drop a line to THANK YOU very much for being such great agents.

From the time I made the initial enquiry, to seeing you frantically greeting all the viewers at the open, to sending me documents promptly as requested, to keeping me informed of the process and to finally, allowing my managing agent access to lease the property (with the kind landlord's permission)... I have to say that I am so happy with your service and for making my purchase such a pleasant experience. Thank you for your combined efforts. I am very happy with my property, which leased out the day after settlement."

Wayne Johnson, 2/22 Bent Street, Neutral Bay
September 2005

"I wanted to drop you a note to thank you for your enormous efforts in successfully selling my town house in Bent Street. I was delighted with the price and the time it took to sell.

I have to say that the level of interest you were able to generate in the current market was very impressive and in such a short time. I am very glad that I took your advice on the furnishing of the town house and the marketing approach, thank you for organising that also.

Your skills in accessing the inquiries and advice in strategising the sale were invaluable. The apartment was not without its problems, and I appreciated your ability to frankly and openly manage the difficult issues with potential buyers. Always a delight to see a master at work."

The Girls, 18 The Avenue, North Sydney
September 2005

"Just a note to say again how much we appreciate your excellent assistance in helping us in our recent purchase of 18 The Avenue. We know how hard you and your staff have worked, and have been very impressed with the professional way in which you handled the numerous logistical issues. We also recognise the exceptional way in which you were able to balance the needs of the vendors and buyers. Should we need someone to sell our property we shall be in touch, and we will certainly be recommending you to other!"

Bruce Cooper, 18 The Avenue, North Sydney
September 2005

"Sincere thanks for all of your efforts over the last weeks and months. We are very pleased with the result given the market dynamics and had every confidence from the beginning that you would achieve the best results possible."

Doug and Vera Walker, 54/67 Carabella Street, Kirribilli
September 2005

"Vera and I want to thank you for selling our unit at Kirribilli and securing a good price in the current volatile market. Like all sellers, we would have liked more, but feel in retrospect that we achieved the best price on the day. We particularly liked the fact that you set a realistic price range at the start of the campaign and did not overstate the value of our unit."

Lesley Kernaghan, 1 Waiwera Street, McMahon’s Point
August 2005

"Thank you for your excellent service during the recent sale of my house 'Goumea' in a difficult property market. A great result was achieved and I appreciated the way in which you and Kingsley Yates conducted the campaign throughout the auction process and the subsequent negotiation with the prospective buyers.

Having sold me the house in 1995, your long history with the house certainly stood us in good stead. I appreciated your advice and expert attention to detail and the profession way in which the sale was achieved."