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London, lots of young families from within the Shire, artists, professionals… Mullum is Property Insider caught up during every time! We fell in love with attracting people from all over! After the renovation, we the character and my partner the week with Tara Torkkola, loves working with timber. The furnished the house through one of the shining lights at First position being so close to town Cactus Hill Project in National Byron Bay. Mullumbimby; we fell in love was another plus. When we purchased the property we also with their shop and Leanne and Jo offer a styling service to present bought at public auction and homes for sale. Presentation is definitely got caught up in the so important; we couldn’t believe competitive bidding to secure how much it complemented the property and we were so the house and created a feeling happy to call it home. throughout the home. What was the most challenging Did you ever doubt your thing about the process? decision to undertake this Keeping the house so clean and project? presented with a one-year-old We knew Mullumbimby was was most challenging! Tara with her partner Warren a great town that was taking Even though I have been an brought a property in New off, and it will only continue to agent for eight years it was City Road, Mullumbimby, for do so. It was a juggle but well interesting being the client and $454,000 almost two years ago worth it. and, after a complete renovation seeing it from that perspective. You had a baby during the I had to remember that my and obtaining DA approval for renovation. How did you partner doesn’t sell homes the studio flat in the backyard, it manage juggling motherhood, every day, and to not fall into went to auction on the weekend. work and a renovation? the trap of assuming he knew The result of $758,000 was beyond the process. We had to listen to Having a newborn while all expectations, well above the what buyers were saying, and renovating was difficult at price guide, which was based on give this careful consideration times to say the least! With recent comparable sales. when setting our expectations the support of First National I Although known for her throughout the campaign. The was able to work from home. empathy with her clients, going market is as good as it gets right Warren worked on the house through the buying and selling now, so that gave us confidence. while being on duty with Art process herself so recently on dad duties so we have been a What did you enjoy most has highlighted to Tara how busy little household these last about the process? emotional the process of buying two years! It was exciting meeting the and selling can be. range of people coming through Why did you choose auction? Why did you choose this the property. There were 114 The market in Mullumbimby property? inspections and enquiries is exploding. The supply of What can I say – these and it was a mix of people properties for sale is the lowest moving here from the US, charming old homes get you it has ever been and, being with
buyers all day every day, I knew the demand was incredibly high. We had the normal fears any owner does about auction but I had to put my emotions to the side and recommend what I would to any seller. For us I knew auction was the only way and I was astonished at the response. Where to from here? We are looking for another project! NEW FACES There’s a new face at Remax Coastal.
SOLD LAST WEEK: 10 Kingsvale Road, Myocum, sold for $870,000 through Janice Maple of Elders Bangalow. The 4-bedroom, 2-bathroom masterbuilt home is set on four acres. A 480sqm block of vacant land at 52 Ruskin Street, Byron Bay, sold through Nick Dunn and Ian Daniels of McGrath. 5/20 Sunrise Boulevard, Byron Bay – a 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom unit – sold through Paul Banister of First National. 8 Teak Circuit, Suffolk Park sold for $750,000. The 3-bedroom, 1-bathroom brick-and-tile home sold through Kaye Wilkie of Ray White.
Jordan Brown (pictured) has joined the team in a sales support role. Jordan says he believes his friendly outgoing personality will lend itself to a career in real estate. He enjoys meeting and talking to people and is looking forward to building the longterm relationships that will make his goal of becoming a successful and well-respected agent a reality.
OLD FACES Elders Ocean Shores/New Brighton are upbeat at the moment. ‘We are totally committed. We live where we work and love where we live.’ It’s true you can’t operate in a small community successfully for more than 38 years if you’re doing the wrong thing by people. ‘Our kids go to school with our clients’ kids. We have a team of
seven locals who are passionate about this community,’ says agency principal, Will Sorrell.
HAVE ANYTHING TO LET US KNOW ABOUT? Any new faces? Career milestones? Exceptional results? Market observations? Have you had anything quirky or unusual happen to you out in the field? Email propertyinsider@echo.net.au.
STRIKE-A-LIGHT PARK LAND IN STUNNING LOCATION WITH DEVELOPMENT POTENTIAL
WIRREE LOT 3
• Large acreage available in an enviable Ocean Shores position just moments from both a worldclass beach and golf resort.
WIRREE LOT 2
GOLF COURSE LOT 533 CHUMBEE AVE
WIRREE LOT 4
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