BRE Platinum
Phone: 02 9484 1348
Fax: 02 9484 5748
Address: 93a Beecroft Rd, Beecroft, NSW 2119
Email: steven@breplatinum.com.au
Testimonials
Genuine Service
Steven Evans Managing Director
It genuinely seems like a public service to be writing about Steven Evans, Beecroft Real Estate and BRE Platinum, because the story of our sale may well help others. So many people in the area are in exactly the same situation we were. The cliché, 'empty nesters', comes to mind, though Paul, my husband, and I, didn't feel in the least like the silver-haired folk with the cheerless smiles we see in ads for our demographic. What we DID feel, when we thought about moving, was really ambivalent about leaving the area, because we loved it, and our local network of friends and activities. Also, we loved the house we had lived in for over twenty years, and the bushland lifestyle which was perfect for our son as he grew up.
Realistically, though, our five bedroom house in Austral Avenue, set in large and leafy, high-maintenance grounds, was better suited to a young family. In fact, we had noted this turnover locally, as people our age moved on. Also, we were anxious to move to the beautiful Southern Highlands, where we could downsize, and relax with our family, especially, our gorgeous grandson. So, we spoke to some pleasant real estate agents, but still we dithered.
Amazingly, these doubts disappeared when we spoke to Steven Evans of Beecroft Real Estate. His empathy for our dilemma was apparent, and he had a natural warmth and good humour. He also appreciated our house, and its styling, and said so. This was crucial, as owners feel vulnerable at this time, and validating their homes, which, after all, they chose, is very important. It didn't mean that we weren't open to suggestions, as everything in life can be improved, but we saw that Steven believed in the design integrity of our house. As well, although Steven is incredibly proud, with good reason, of Beecroft Real Estate, which is his own company, he didn't spend his first meeting with us just extolling its benefits. He really listened to our own thoughts on selling, and then explained, to our satisfaction, how his firm could help us.
Steven was flexible and not in the least dogmatic, and did not push us to auction, or to private sale, but left that completely up to us. The notion of auction and a great deal of advertising had, up to then, been anathema to us. Although we wanted to sell, we had, paradoxically enough, somehow wanted to remain low key. Talking to Steven resolved this contradiction, and we decided to auction, as we trusted him to maintain our privacy, but at the same time showcase the house to the best of his ability, and to the greatest number of people.
So it proved! For example, on the second 'open' day for our house, I honestly said to Paul as we arrived home after the allotted time, 'Someone in the street must be having a party', as you could hardly get into our cul-de-sac for all the cars and people! It was pretty staggering to realise they were all still there from our open house! And Steven was as good as his word about buyer feedback. He communicated with us, day and night, as the situation progressed. Over two hundred people went through our house in just a couple of weeks, we had contracts out in all directions, and we sold before auction after nineteen days! On the day we exchanged, we had to cancel the 'open' we had planned for that night, and numbers of people were still trying to book in for extra inspections in the days following! It seemed surreal then and it still does!
Indeed, it had all been so hectic and successful, that many people asked why on earth we hadn't proceeded to auction. The answer is that Paul and I believe in that timeworn proverb about birds in hands, and that Steven had negotiated a price we were more than happy with, exactly as he had promised. It was our choice not to go to auction, no matter how many buyers might have turned up, as we were relieved to avoid the stress involved.
Now, thanks to Steven, we have moved to the Southern Highlands. Thanks are also due to the members of his excellent team, with particular mention of Alastair, whose support for their brilliant photographer helped create the amazing shots for our publicity.
So, if you are looking for someone to help you through your sale or purchase, then you cannot go past Steven Evans and Beecroft Real Estate. Steven was not only our agent, but a friend through it all, and we are now freed to enter, with great enthusiasm, the next phase of our lives.
Recommendation
Steven Evans Managing Director
In 2008/ 2009 we had attempted to sell for an initial 5 month period and then again for a additional 10 week period with another local company with no result, and at that time our daughter who lives in the UK was diagnosed with breast cancer, so we had to abandon our selling plans in order to travel and assist with the family situation.
I’m sure the reader will have no difficulty in imagining how worn and weary John and I were by the end of 2009. Our daughter, after a year of surgery and chemo was however cancer free and on the mend.
So we returned to the task of selling our house in 2010 feeling quite daunted.
Steve and his team soon lifted our spirits. The energy and enthusiasm they brought to the project was infectious. Every detail was discussed and considered. A comprehensive plan with clear objectives was put in place and executed with skill and pleasant good humour.
Imagine our surprise after only nine days when Steve rang and said he’d be round with a signed contract and a cheque that very afternoon. We couldn’t help but think that this “first offer” wasn’t going to be the one, so imagine our delight when it was in fact significantly in excess of our expectations.
We had discussed recent Beecroft sales with Steve and identified a comparable property - that was exactly the result he brought us. Obviously he was able to communicate effectively to the various interested parties what it would take to secure the purchase with no further ado.
Steve didn’t secure our business by promising an unrealistic outcome as many agents do. Instead he worked extremely hard to achieve the best result the market could deliver.
I’d like to say to any prospective sellers. Don’t be seduced by agents who promise to market your property at the highest price. They will only get you involved in “chasing the market down”, this is not a good experience and can in fact result in a less than optimum outcome, fortunately for us Steve and his team rescued us from this process and delivered a result that left us speechless!
Steve made no promises that he didn’t deliver on and that’s got to be the best possible way to do business, with integrity and honesty. He is also doing a great job to train his entire team in these same virtues.
John and I have no hesitation in recommending Steve’s services to the entire population of Beecroft and Cheltenham, and Greater Sydney for that matter, as I’m sure his business can only grow and flourish in the future.
Complete integrity and honesty!
Steven Evans Managing Director
To: Beecroft Real Estate
From: Duncan & Mary Campbell
In order to minimise the inevitable trauma of house selling it is essential to employ an agent who is scrupulously honest, of high integrity and well established in the area. Absolute trust in the estate agent chosen is of paramount importance.
We have over the years, moved home several times, and on one occasion been involved with an agent lacking in integrity and this was distressing for us.
For our recent house sale, however, we had absolutely no doubt about our choice. For over ten years, Beecroft Real Estate has been managing one of our rental properties and we have come to know Steven Evans, the principal, both as a friend and a business associate. Over the years we have recognized his complete integrity and honesty in all his business dealings. Steven has surrounded himself with like minded associates. Gail has been with him since before our first contact with the company and more recently Patrick joined the sales team and Natalie has been the latest addition.
They all took great pains to show the property to interested clients at even the most convenient of times. All anxiety was removed, and true to their word the sale went through without fuss and moreover at a price that exceeded our expectations and with the minimum of delay.
We have a high regard for all the staff at Beecroft Real Estate and can thoroughly recommend them as selling agents for any prospective vendor in this area.
Duncan Campbell
Mary Campbell
Sold in 72 hours!
Gail Darby Sales Consultant
Dear Gail
29 Norma Crescent, Cheltenham
I would like to express our thanks for the way in which you handled the sale of our home at 29 Norma Crescent, Cheltenham.
The sign says it all ‘SOLD IN SEVENTY TWO HOURS VERY HAPPY VENDORS’, we could not have been more pleased with the result and the way the sale was conducted.
We were always confident in your ability to handle the sale and it proved to be a stress-free experience, with a quick, quick sale and a good price.
Thank you so much
Peter & Maria
Impressed!
Steven Evans Managing Director
From: Malcolm Hancock
Sent: Monday, 6 July 2009
To: Steven Evans
Subject: 11 Lamorna Avenue, Beecroft
Dear Neighbour,
We were very happy with the service provided by Steven and the BRE Platinum, and Beecroft Real Estate Team.
We initially came across Steven as the agent for the house that we have now bought.
We found Steven very helpful in advising us and getting us across the line particularly as we were away on holiday at the time the purchase offers were being made.
Steven communicated regularly and kept us in touch with progress and generally facilitated the whole process.
We had no hesitation therefore when it came to selling our house to put it in the hands of BRE, and we were not disappointed.
The team did an excellent job of photography, producing an attractive brochure and a striking For Sale sign.
Steven brought the first prospective buyers around even before the house officially went on the market.
We were impressed by the efforts made by all the team and by only half way through the sales period Steven announced – I have two keen buyers and we are going to sell your house today!
True to his word, by the afternoon we had received the offers and negotiated a sale.
Buying or selling a house is always a somewhat stressful experience, but Steven and BRE helped to make the process as smooth as possible, and we were very pleased with the outcomes, both as buyers and sellers. Both my wife and I would highly recommend Steven and his team.
Regards
Malcolm
Beyond our expectations!
Steven Evans Managing Director
From: Martin Newell
Sent: Tuesday, 30 June 2009 9:47AM
To: Steven Evans
Subject: 46 Kethel Road, Cheltenham
To whom it may concern,
Recently I was required to help my grandmother and grandfather sell their house in Cheltenham. As I’m located four hours drive from Sydney, this was going to be a task in itself. I decided to contact all of the local agents that service the area and see what they have on offer.
Once I had received all of the information from the six agents I had chosen to contact, there was in my view one stand out agent in the area, that being Beecroft Real Estate, and more to the point Steve Evans.
I decided to sell with Steve as he had a plan in place on how he was going to achieve a sale, and his enthusiasm was unmatched by the other agents in the area.
We placed the property on the market, and Steve was very helpful with advice on how the property should be marketed, what worked in his area and what didn’t. Steve gave us a very effective marketing plan that gave us unbelievable results.
Within the first week we had an offer on the table, and at the first open house conducted, we had over 110 people turn up. I don’t think any other agent in the area could match this result. After the open house Steve worked with a number of buyers and came up with an offer that was well beyond our expectations.
I have no hesitation at all in recommending Steve Evans as a person who will get the job done with honesty and a great deal of enthusiasm.
Yours Sincerely
Martin Newell
Director / Licensee in Charge
L.J. Hooker Laurieton
Thank You!
Steven Evans Managing Director
Thank you so much for your enormous and enthusiastic efforts with selling our house at 28A Malton Road, Beecroft. In comparison to other agents we spoke to you always had the great ideas and the strong belief in how special our house was and how marketable.
Through the whole process we never had to ring you, always you gave us feedback before we asked for it and kept us completely informed of the response and market reaction to our house. Your extra efforts to market the house in Domain and the local paper through editorials and special features was exceptional. We have now gone through your company to market three of our renovations and you have never disappointed us with your attitude and dedication to each project.
If we were staying in the area we would definitely use you again - you really offer not just value for money but excellence in your approach. We wish you all the best in the future.
Take care
Gabrielle Morrish (GM Urban Design & Architecture) and Gavin Waldin