Question 1

What does a vendor advocate do during the sale?

Accepted Answer

I’m your go-to guide. I vet agents, help set price strategy, organise and oversee prep, any renovation/freshen-up, staging, marketing, buyer feedback, and negotiations, then track paperwork through settlement, lifting your net sale while you stay calm and informed. Simplifying decisions for a smooth, stress-free sale.

Question 2

What’s the cost of your vendor advocacy service?

Accepted Answer

I’m clear on costs. My fee is carved from the selling agent’s commission. If the property doesn’t sell, neither of us gets paid, aligned incentives. Contact me for my current fees.

Question 3

How are you different from a selling agent?

Accepted Answer

Selling agents juggle vendors and buyers. I represent you alone, maximising presentation, price, and timing while the listing agent focuses on getting listings and offers.

Question 4

Do I need to be in Newcastle to sell?

Accepted Answer

No. Digital signatures, weekly video updates, and trusted local trades let you manage everything remotely, ideal for Sydney or interstate owners.

Question 5

How do you pick the right agent?

Accepted Answer

I shortlist based on sales data, buyer reach, and negotiation record, then test chemistry. You receive a side-by-side scorecard and make the final call.

Question 6

Which prep items lift price fastest?

Accepted Answer

Fresh paint, tidy landscaping, statement lighting, clean flooring, and minor kitchen tweaks deliver the highest ROI (for cosmetic reno). I cost, schedule, and oversee every trade.

Question 7

Is vendor advocacy good for downsizers?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I smooth every step, recommend help to sort decades of belongings, line up trades for light refreshes, vet the right selling agent, and sync settlement with your next purchase or lease. Expect clear weekly updates, and one calm guide, so you downsize once, move once, and start your next chapter organised and lighter.

Question 8

Will you manage renovations before I sell?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. I scope smart, high-return upgrades, line up funding if you need it, and keep every trade on time and on budget. The renovation plan is locked in with you and the selling agent from day one, one team, one brief, and a property that hits the market at its peak.

Question 9

Do you assist with staging and presentation?

Accepted Answer

I’ve got your back. I’ll guide decluttering to styling, advising what’s worth doing, ensuring your property makes a big impact on buyers.

Question 10

What if my home failed to sell last year?

Accepted Answer

I audit price, property, photos, and agent performance, fix weak points, refresh presentation, and relaunch with sharper momentum.

Question 11

Can you align settlement with my next purchase?

Accepted Answer

Yes—and it’s where the real fun begins. I synchronise every moving part; brokers, lawyers, conveyancers, and agents. This to match contract dates or arrange a short settlement. Result: one seamless move, no bridging-loan drama, and zero couch-surfing.

Question 12

Is your advice independent?

Accepted Answer

Completely. I take no kickbacks from agents, stylists, or trades. I choose partners because they deliver, answer the phone, and are good humans to work with-nothing else.

Question 13

Do you manage trades and styling?

Accepted Answer

End to end: declutter plan, stylist brief, handyman / builder list, and tight budget control. Every dollar must lift the sale price.

Question 14

Auction or private treaty, what’s better?

Accepted Answer

The call depends on buyer depth, property type, and urgency. I analyse demand and recommend the method that maximises net proceeds.

Question 15

What happens if the market cools mid-campaign?

Accepted Answer

We pivot.. adjust guides, tweak marketing, or change method, to keep momentum alive.

Question 16

Do you attend open homes?

Accepted Answer

Often yes, but not every Saturday needs my face at the door. I pop in when live intel could tweak strategy. The rest of the time our hand-picked agents run the play and debrief me straight after. Either way you get real feedback, fast.

Question 17

Which regions do you cover?

Accepted Answer

Newcastle’s inner and middle rings, key pockets of Lake Macquarie, and select briefs in Sydney or the Central Coast, handled either in person or through trusted local boots.

Question 18

Do you coordinate light renovations pre-sale?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cosmetic upgrades with clear cost-to-uplift targets ensure every dollar returns multiples at settlement.

Question 19

What if my timeline changes?

Accepted Answer

Campaigns can pause, pivot, or relaunch. Minor schedule tweaks are fee-free; major resets incur a small re-activation charge, discussed upfront.

Question 20

How can you help me sell my property?

Accepted Answer

I manage everything for you. From property prep, light renos, agent shortlisting, and campaign advice to securing the offer, I’ll ensure a calm, clear sale... in your corner.

Question 21

Can you help if I’m selling outside Newcastle?

Accepted Answer

I’m here to help. If I can’t assist outside Newcastle due to inspection limits, I’ll connect you with a trusted expert.

Deceased Estate, Downsizing, or Divorce in Newcastle?

What is vendor Advocacy?

Navigating a deceased estate

Downsizing after decades in one place

Going through a divorce or separation

Helping a parent move into aged care

How I Can Help

My process

Quick Fit Check

Plan the Sale

Prepare and Launch

Sell and Settle

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