A few kind words
Michael and his team instill a high level of trust and integrity in the client relationship. This is the second property that Michael has sold for me and on both occasions he and his team demonstrated excellent market knowledge and professional acumen and kept me completely informed throughout the entire process. Thanks very much Michael.
Michael took the selling of our home in Newtown very seriously and went all out to get a good result despite a softening market.
He is completely reliable, diligent and has a large data base which he works constantly.
Michael is very responsive to client contact and feedback after open house inspections.
We did not realise the attention we would receive following the listing of our property. Michael and his team attended to all the organising which was important as we live in the country and more importantly promptly sorted out any issues, even to inspecting the property following professional cleaning to ensure it was up to standard. Michael informed us following each inspection and followed up interested purchasers and where possible arranged for buyer registration before the day. His assessment of expected price was good and he thoroughly discussed all aspects of concern. To Michael, Vivienne and Duncan many thanks for first class attention.
Selling our investment property with Michael and his team was stress-free. We easily decided on the necessary work required prior to sale and his tradespeople were professional and prompt in getting the property looking good. Communication was straightforward and easy. And we got the price we wanted.
On recommendation from a friend and former client of Michael's I asked him to handle the sale of my investment property in Enmore, NSW. From start to finish he and his colleague Viv could not have done anything more to make the process smooth, simple and pleasant. From arranging conveyancer, stylist, cleaner and handyman to tidy the grounds, to negotiating the sale prior to auction with a very satisfactory price, I couldn't have been happier. I'll have no hesitation in recommending Michael to any one who might ask me. Thanks Michael and Viv.
Great experience-really good advice about marketing my property-provided great contacts for all your needs- Dressing, Painting, cleaning any minor jobs that needed to make your house look tip top. I had to be interstate at short notice for the campaign and Michael and his team made sure everything ran smoothly.
I have known and trusted Michael not only as a Real Estate Agent but also as a local Newtowner, with great insight and advice, when it comes to all things property. I also would like to add, Michael acts with integrity for all stakeholders, giving me confidence, he is doing all he can to optimise a sale and purchase in a professional manner.
Michael and his team are experts and their experience in Newtown and surrounds is unparalleled. I unreservedly recommend Michael and his team at Raine &Horne Newtown to anyone wishing to sell their home.
I first bought my place in 2006 and always remembered Michael as being a pleasure to deal with as a buyer.
When it came to selling he was the first person I thought of.
Unlike other agents he never hounded with with marketing. Which is one of the primary reasons I chose him to sell my home.
Michael is low key, professional, honest, up front, timely and clear. He is no way fits the stereotype of a ‘typical agent’.
His communication is excellent. I received regular phone calls and emails with detailed updates as we progressed through the campaign.
His EA Viv is equally superb. Super helpful, friendly and on the ball. Viv really went the extra mile with getting trades people and styling organised without any hassle to me.
I could not recommend Michael and Viv more highly. I would recommend them to any friend and would love to work with them again in future.
Thanks so much for making the confronting process of selling a home a smooth and supported experience.
Selling a home is not always a happy or exciting experience, I am glad to have had Duncan Gordon seeing it through!
The stresses of the unknown, the (perceived)challenges of the current market can be overwhelming for most vendors. Having an agent with tensity and drive, with local knowledge and years of experience, an agent who has either sold or facilitated the purchase of your neighbour’s homes – and they are still happy to see him, come over to chat and reassure you on your choice of agent – in my view priceless!
This is the 4th property I have sold and in comparison, Duncan provided valuable professional insight to my often difficult and challenging views, him and his team worked hard to facilitate the needs of potential buyers which led to a very satisfactory sale. Regular phone and email communications, prompt open house feedbacks and regular statistics reports were a clear indication of Duncan’s (and his team’s) professionalism and transparency that I appreciated throughout the marketing campaign.
On a personal level, this was a difficult sale for me. To let go of the family home after 15 years. I am thankful to Duncan for his compassion and understanding which is a credit to him.
Having achieved a sale price (at auction), in excess of the reserve and several agent’s valuation was indeed an unexpected and fantastic result
Many thanks to the team at Raine & Horne Newtown and my personal thanks to Duncan Gordon for his leadership, efforts and professionalism.
Owning 5 properties in Chippendale, I've seen Duncan around a lot. When it came time for me to sell, there was nobody I was going to choose apart from Duncan. He had great ideas about low-cost ways to improve the house (skylight, paving, sanding, etc) which I wish I had done years ago! Duncan overcame poor auction day conditions to get me $60k above reserve, just before Christmas. His dedication, skill and knowledge are unparalleled. A true great agent.
Duncan provided us with excellent and professional advice which lead to a successful sale of our property. He gave us a clear plan for the preparation of our house for sale and confidence in the process which happened far more quickly than if we had tried to do it ourselves. He kept us informed after each open house and his read of the market was spot on. He treated the buyers as well as us with respect and professionalism and we were happy with the final result. Thank you Duncan, Michael and Monica.
Duncan and Monica did a great job on the sale of our apartment in Erskineville. With tenants vacating after a long tenancy the place really needed a spruce up and Monica managed getting the place painted, re-carpeted and styled all within a week. It was an unusual market due to the impacts of COVID and we needed to make changes to the sales strategy along the way and Duncan was very good in thinking through alternatives with us and providing solid advice which paid off with a sale price we were very happy with. When you are selling a property you want to know what is happening and the communication Duncan provided was timely, both giving us a verbal update after every open house as well as a written report. We had looked at a couple of agents and are very happy we decided to go with Duncan and the R&H Newtown team.
Duncan was professional and friendly and did a great job arranging the preparation of our house for sale. Duncan was also very helpful in facilitating our relationship with our purchasers who then became our landlords after the sale.
Duncan (along with Michael, Monica and the rest of the team at Raine & Horne Newtown) recently supported us with the sale of our first home. As newbies, we had no idea what to expect, but Duncan was very patient and supportive in stepping us through the process. Communication was great throughout, and Monica did a fantastic job of coordinating everything behind the scenes. Duncan had our best interests at heart and achieved a great outcome for us on auction day. Thank you all!
Duncan recently sold my apartment for me. I quickly felt confident enough in Duncan to have complete trust in his decision making. He is very easy to work with and take a call from. Polite and amicable but straight into it. No time wasted.
Sold my flat in 2 weeks, got an offer right on what I was happy to get and we were done! Duncan and his team are very proactive, responsive, professional, and easy to work with. Great work!
We highly recommend and thank Duncan and his team for the management of the sale of our house. They prepared our property for sale in a very short period of time. Nothing was a problem, they communicated honestly and promptly. Duncan clearly knows the Erskineville market inside and out.
Duncan and his team were highly professional and refreshing to deal with.
Thank you all so much for the great result
They always kept us well informed during the sales process and gave us full confidence they would achieve the best possible result on auction day.We highly recommended their team to anyone wishing to sell their property.
Duncan handled the sale of our home with the utmost professionalism and honesty. From the start we were informed about everything step from the preparation to the final exchange. With what was for us an emotional time, Duncan was extremely patient and caring. We couldn't recommend Duncan enough.
Duncan & his team did an excellent job on the auction sale of our Chippendale house in what was a slow market to produce a good result.
On my first meeting with Duncan, he carefully explained the procedure he and his team would follow to sell my property by auction. Contact with other members of his team confirmed my opinion that they were experienced, well organised and made use of modern technology. After each open day Duncan made contact with the viewers and then reported back to me. On his advice I accepted an offer prior to auction, with which I was very happy.
Duncan has great local knowledge and experience in the Redfern area, with a proven record in our building. He set realistic expectations, fully transparent regarding fees, and kept us updated after each open inspection. Duncan and his team worked well with the prospective buyers, and come Auction day the results were great. Highly recommend Duncan to anyone looking to sell in the Redfern/Newtown area.
It’s important not only that you trust your agent to get you the result your property deserves, but also that you LIKE them – because they’re going to be a big part of your life for over a month! Luckily you’ll have both of these qualities in Duncan, who is not only great fun to work with but brings decades of real estate experience to the task. This was my 3rd time dealing with Duncan, and my partner and I are truly thrilled with the result he achieved for us in selling our apartment. His easy, genuine manner means he gets along with buyers and sellers alike, and his committed work ethic means you can trust he is working feverishly behind the scenes. A good sense of humour really helps to ease the anxiety of buying and/or selling. Duncan has a great team behind him, including Executive Assistant Monica whose professionalism makes the task of selling your home so much less stressful. I can confidently recommend Duncan to anyone looking for an honest, friendly, and experienced agent to manage the sale of your home. Who can? Dun-can!
We purchased, rented and sold our home come investment property through Raine and Horne Newtown.
The level of service and communication by the whole team over the years has been outstanding.
They are always going above and beyond our expectations.
When we sadly came to sell, the price that Duncan was able to secure for us helped put a smile back on our faces. He made the whole process seamless and easy for us to maximise the value in the property.
Couldnt recommend Duncan and the whole team at R&H Newtown highly enough, they were amazing.
Duncan sold my home unit during COVID-19. A difficult time for sellers and buyers. He gave me 100% of his time and effort. His team followed up on every detail promptly and with full detail. His communication was constant and I was fully informed at all times. Advice was very worthwhile and correct at all times. I was not able to be present at any time due to lock down requirements. Duncan was not difficult about anything. He provided the whole selling process by distance and it was a flawless operation. I would recommend him to anyone a very good experience. Attention to detail second to none
I would highly recommend Duncan to anybody if they are looking to sell their property. The team at Raine and Horne managed the rental of my property prior to the sale, and during the entire time Duncan always kept in contact with me giving me updates on the local market. This was prior to me even considering selling, which had me well prepared for when I was ready to sell. Duncan provided an outstanding level of service, and with his detailed knowledge and experience across the local market, was able to negotiate a result I was very pleased with. This was the best sales experience I could have asked for, and strongly suggest to anybody looking for an agent to look no further - this is the team you need to work with.
Duncan is a great communicator. Kept me informed and relaxed during the campaign.
It is quite a stressful venture but Duncan and I managed to get through it unscathed with our relationship intact.
I would recommend him highly.
Duncan and his team were great through our auction process, with on going communication and service. Very happy with the end result achieving above our expected sale price. Highly recommend!
Duncan and his staff were amazing!!!!
So professional from start to finish.
Always keeping you informed with viewings and potential buyer's.
Such a pleasure to deal with someone who is so informative and genuine.
So happy with every aspect dealing with Duncan and his team. Would definitely recommend someone who is looking to sell their home.
We were so happy with the price we got at auction!!!
Thank you Duncan and your staf
Throughout the whole sale process I had confidence that Duncan was a very knowledgeable and exceedingly capable agent. He was able to let me know about current market conditions and guide me through the whole procedure step by step. He regularly updated me by phone and email throughout the entire process, from myself initially contacting him up to and including the successful auction. Additionally, Monica in the Raine and Horne office dealt with all my requests regarding preparing my property for sale quickly, knowledgeably and efficiently, from cleaning and painting to beautiful presentation. Great service that I would not hesitate to recommend.
fter 17 years as landlords with R&H Newtown, when it came trusting an agent to sell our house, especially as we were hundreds of kilometres away for the entire campaign - including the auction (due to COVID restrictions) - the R&H sales team was the obvious choice. So glad we choise them. If not for Duncan Gordon and his very sound advice, we would still be sitting on our hands waiting to see what COVID does and waiting to get to Sydney to fluff around and fuss and prepare the house for market. Instead, we put our future (our retirement) in Duncan’s hands. And take charge he did, organising absolutely everything so we could move onto our next life plan quickly and confidently.
Heeding his advice we were able to fast-track the house to market and achieve a quick result far exceeding our early expectations. Duncan, Monica, Nicole and the R&H team behind the scenes are very obviously a well-oiled machine with unequalled expertise, endless enthusiasm, and one goal - to do the very best for the vendor. AND with a record number of registered bidders on the day they sure nailed it - and worked bloody hard in the lead up to auction.
We are so grateful for the remote hand-holding, the seamless shift from landlord to seller, the constant and comprehensive communications (both phone and email) and the outstanding result on the day of auction (and yes, Duncan, you were spot on with your campaign advice in every way). It all went so smoothly, and we were so at ease in the lead up we experienced none of that usual seller angst. In fact, Duncan made it look all too easy. Suddenly it was all over and we were grinning from ear to ear.
We cannot speaking more highly of R&H Newtown - especially Duncan and Monica et. al. Thank you from the two Js!
Duncan was great to work with. He was very nice and very responsive. I found that he was dedicated and worked hard to get us a good result for the sale of our house. I appreciated his insights into the housing market and valued his experience in negotiations.
Duncan and his team did an excellent job with the sale of my apartment, despite challenging market conditions. Duncan called me after every open house and kept me updated on all potential buyers. His team were very thorough in finding out the information that the potential buyers were after. He has a strong knowledge of the market and had a good strategy for how to get the best result for me. Duncan and the team were also extremely friendly and great to deal with.
Duncan's appraisal of my sale situation was spot on. He worked hard to achieve the result I wanted and was practical and informative whenever decisions needed to be made.
I Found Duncan to have a lot of knowledge of the current market. Very easy to communicate with, and very professional... most of all loved how he kept me up to date with every opening...
Duncan and his team were effectively able to read the market and sell our property. He and his team worked tirelessly to liaise with potential buyers and other stakeholders, provided unambiguous communication and continually promoted our apartment.
We highly recommend Duncan and the team at Raine & Horne!!
I don’t normally write reviews! However we felt that the experience we had with Duncan Gordon and the Raine and Horne, Newtown team deserves a shout out.
Duncan kept us updated at all times, his enthusiasm and professionalism kept us positive in what can be a stressful experience.
We sold our property within four weeks! Very happy with the outcome!
We chose to have Duncan represent us in the sale of our house after speaking to a couple of other agents. Duncan was relaxed and friendly and communicated well. He promised to be the person that represented us at every house inspection and in all negotiations with prospective buyers.
He delivered on that and guided us through the marketing process answering any queries we had. He knows the Inner West market very well.
When the quickly changing COVID affected market delivered less interest in our auction than we’d hoped for, Duncan was able to advise us in moving on the the next stages.
We eventually sold at a price we were satisfied with. One that was a good result in a rapidly softening market.
We’d recommend Duncan and his team at Raine and Horne to anybody wishing to work with a professional Inner West agency.
Using Duncan and the team was absolutely the best decision we could of made.
We were impressed with how they dealt with us as buyers so it was an easy decision to use them to manage our property when we leased it out and again to help us sell the property.
My husband and I can’t fault Duncan or his team.
Time and time again we have been impressed with his market knowledge, professionalism, friendly service, work ethic and communication.
Our property sold during very uncertain times and with an excellent result. I would absolutely recommend Duncan to anyone in need of an agent and have already been singing his praises to friends and family.
I can highly recommend Duncan to any prospective Seller. The project to sell my property begun just prior to COVID, and so strategy required to change quickly through a very uncertain market. Duncan was able to navigate me through this period with supreme communication via phone and email the moment there was an update. I always felt I knew the status of the sale, which was very important for me given I live in Singapore. His team also helped through the Sale process administration which again helped given remote location. The sale result was very pleasing given the market conditions, Duncan managed the Buyers with tact and skill to ensure the right offer was made.
Although auctions were cancelled 2 days prior to our planned date Duncan and Team Raine & Horne Newtown sprung in to action and adjusted our strategy accordingly. Given the restrictions resulting from Covid-19 and the downturn we were happy with the end result. I found Duncan and his staff to be very professional and diligent at all times, inspection results and comments were passed on in a timely manner, briefings were not restricted to just office hours. Calls were always returned asap.
A big thank you to Duncan and all the team.
Overall great experience dealing with Duncan and the team at RH Newtown. Very detailed analysis of all 158 groups of people that came to see our property during the inspections. Timely communications and open recommendations throughout the whole process. Sure, probably a bit expensive compared to others, but if you're looking for thorough service, look no further than Duncan and his team.
1 excellent service 2 friendly and efficient 3 I expected duncan's business to only get better
Duncan was professional throughout the sale, working tirelessly to get us an outcome that we were pleased with. He kept us informed at all times and had excellent knowledge of the market, which facilitated a timely and good result for the sale of our property. We would highly recommend Duncan to future sellers.
Duncan provided regular calls to always make sure I was in the loop with the latest happenings. Good local knowledge and persistence.
During a time of confusion as to where the property market would be heading and unsure the true value of my property, also facing tough competition with larger properties for sale in the same street, I turned to a true professional to help me sell my property .
Through hard work, extensive research and sheer professionalism, Duncan Gordon maintained my property's profile with potential buyers and kept me informed of the process on a daily basis.
He successfully sold my property in a short time for a price that I would not have believed would be achievable.
Very happy with our recent sale. Raine and Horne Newtown are a dedicated group of professionals, dedicated to bringing you the best possible result!
My husband and I put our house on the market in optimum conditions back in February 2020. It was all going along swimmingly until we were blindsided by a pandemic! You can imagine the disheartening time that followed leading up to a total fizzer of an online auction. Here's the thing though. Our agent Duncan Gordon stayed calm and positive, kept us calm and put our house up for sale. People immediately expressed interest again and Duncan began tirelessly negotiating on our behalf. He constantly set up viewings with clients on a 1:1 basis, spoke with us every day, followed up every possible lead, working for us long after he should have clocked off and gone home. Duncan is the loveliest, most patient and cheerful real estate agent I have ever met. He was indefatigable on our behalf and consequently our property sold in this strange and unpredictable climate for a price we were very happy with. I strongly recommend Duncan Gordon as the agent to sell your house. He's your man for sure. Thankyou Duncan!
Sale of house in Newtown
Recently I made a decision to place my Newtown house on the Market. I met with Duncan and discussed the issues and market outcomes given the current environment. He was informative and provided a good appraisal on the value of the property. With the decision made, the property went on the market and was prepared for sale within a short period. Duncan was helpful in providing regular updates on the interest shown and assisted with all aspects of the sale. I was more than satisfied with the outcome.
I recommend Duncan's professionalism to anyone wanting to sell their property.
Recently I listed a property to be sold through Raine&Horne, Newtown with Duncan Gordon as the agent. Through the whole process, I was extremely impressed with Duncan's professionalism, knowledge of the market and what needed to be done to achieve the best outcome. His advice to me in preparing the property for sale was invaluable. His regular communication kept me informed without being stressful. The sale price obtained by him was above our expectation. I have no hesitation in recommending Duncan to any prospective vendor.
Duncan and his team were the obvious choice for us after hearing how happy our sister and sister-in-law were with all aspects of the service they received.
We were equally happy with their handling of our sale and can highly recommend them.
Duncan ran a transparent sales campaign, he always kept us informed, up to date and reassured throughout the process. He had extensive knowledge of the area and comparable sales recently which allowed him to advise us where we sit in the scheme of things. I would not think twice in engaging his services to sell any other properties of mine in the future.
I was very happy with the quality of service provided by Duncan and his team throughout the entire marketing process, including the organization of repairs and maintenance before the marketing began. Despite me being based overseas, Duncan provided regular feedback in a timely manner. The price achieved was at the higher end of guidance.
Duncan was on the ball. He was easy to work with helpful and professional.
Duncan Gordon did a brilliant job of selling my home at 91 George St, Erskineville earlier in the year. It was an “off market” sale and Duncan was great at talking to potential buyers from other properties and bringing them through my house. Duncan was very transparent and kept me very well informed of the status of activity with potential buyers right through to the exchange of contracts. I can thoroughly recommend Duncan.
Duncan is a true professional who is both friendly and pleasant to deal with. We reached out to Duncan when we were thinking about putting our property on the market and he provided us with as much information as possible prior to selling and brought in a team to advise on presenting the property in the best light possible. From the get-go, Duncan was open and transparent, communicating and updating us, his vendors, with specific information and observations (both positive and not so positive) and answering all our questions. In addition, he was also very responsive to potential buyers' questions and needs. We are very pleased with the service and delighted with the result!
Great advice and liaison with long term tenant. Kept me up to date with queries about vacant possession and notice at time of exchange. Satisfaction for owner, purchaser and tenant. All round winners.
We had a great experience through the sale, communication being keep in the loop at all times, and a great result prior to auction. The team of Duncan and Micheal has a good blend of experience and youth, with on hand support in the office organising behind the scenes, thank Monica. A big thanks again we will be on our way to Noosa soon.
Since we first decided to put our property on the market, Duncans professionalism and service with helping us sell our property has been outstanding . His whole team has been so helpful, friendly, professional and have taken care of every detail thats required efficiently and quickly. The communication between Duncan and myself was constant wether it be by phone or email, we were always kept up to date every step of the way. Thank you Duncan and team, we are very happy with the sale.
I chose Duncan Gordon at Raine and Horne because he had sold several properties in Wilson Street, Darlington recently. The attention he gave to my property sale was fantastic, and he always kept in touch and gave me excellent feedback after each Open for Inspection.
The marketing program was well designed, and the ultimate auction was well attended and bidding was vigorous. An excellent auctioneer was chosen.
I would highly recommend Duncan Gordon and was extremely happy with all aspects of the campaign.
Duncan's integrity, sensitivity and guidance throughout the sale of my deceased father's estate was second to none. His team's attention to detail along with fast and efficient communication was fantastic and helped make this process seamless. Duncan was with us every step of the way and made us feel like we were his only clients (which I know was certainly not the case!) He helped achieve a fantastic price at auction which I feel was due to his hard work and communication with both me as the vendor and the potential buyer. I would not hesitate to recommend Duncan and Raine and Horne, Newtown. Thank you so much.
Duncan Gordon has now sold 2 properties for me and achieved results well above expectations. Duncan has a warm friendly manner, quietly spoken and thoughtful. I would highly recommend him as an agent
Duncan (and Michael) were positive, informative and helpful from our first meeting. He assisted with advice on preparing our house for sale and was responsive to us throughout the sales campaign. He was upfront and open with his opinion and advice and never set unrealistic expectations. He worked to get interested parties to our auction and we got a great sale as an outcome.
Duncan’s many years of real estate experience and attention to detail provided us a better than expected outcome for the sale of our property.
We have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Duncan Gordon at Raine & Horne Newtown to any prospective property vendor.
Thanks Duncan!