The Coast by Stone - August 2021 Edition

August 2021

At Stone Illawarra it’s all about you. Whether you are buying, selling or investing, take the journey with us to experience the difference.

The last month of winter brings so much joy as we know warmer days are coming.

Traditionally it is known that the best time to sell is Spring and we can’t deny that. It’s time to pack away the winter coats and scarves and welcome some fresh warm air to your home.

This Spring, make the most of selling your home with Stone.

In a prized escarpment setting, this exquisitely designed home is the epitome of luxury and style. Listed by agents Jeremy Hodder and Lashay Borg this home took real estate to the next level. Selling prior to auction for $3,000,000 in the first two weeks of hitting the market Jeremy and Lashay showed what hard work and dedication to their clients is all about. The property performed exceptionally well on all social media platforms reaching an audience never reached before. Congratulations to Jeremy and Lashay on an outstanding result.

The rental market is still proving to hold very strong with our Property Management department having another great month. It continues to strengthen in all areas across the Illawarra, correlating directly with the low levels of stock. This month we have seen the higher end of the market perform exceptionally well, with our team setting an alltime Illawarra apartment record – being a 3/4 bedroom apartment achieving circa $2000 per week. We welcome Jane Pearson and Georgia Bourne to our Property Management team who have had a fantastic start. The team are super excited to have both on board.

Nestled at a popular Parkside address this spacious townhouse offers an inviting lifestyle of ease and comfort. Listed by agents Darnell Haselau and Brendan Rudd this townhouse was leased within days of hitting the market.

The property was leased for $600 per week achieving well above the asking price and landlords expectations. The property saw well over a dozen applications and many private inspections. Well done Darnell and Brendan for securing another fantastic tenant and delivering the very best for your client.

The Stone network has rolled out its brand refresh this August and with it you will enjoy the new look, new feel and new personality it brings. It may take a little time to get use to it but change is good. The real estate market is forever evolving and it is so important to stay at the forefront of your game. We hope you enjoy the new look of our signboards and mailcards hitting your streets and homes this Spring.

Congratulations Darnell Haselau Darnell has been nationally recognised and awarded No.1 Business Development Manager in Australia by the National PPM Property Management Awards. An absolute honour for such a young man and the team are so proud of you.

Staying Covid Safe During uncertain times its hard to keep the spirits high. But we are happy to report that our office has been staying Covid safe and continues to deliver outstanding service to all our clients. We are eager to get back to a new normal but for now, at Stone, we are here for you.

Success with Sarah Ward and her team Genuine, professional and a bubbly nature its rare when we hear the word real estate agent but not when we hear the name Sarah Ward. The

Industry is not for everyone it can fool you the façade is pretty but the interior drive and motivation is the true magic. This August we got the exclusive on success with Sarah Ward and her team.

What has joining Stone meant for Sarah “Joining the team at Stone has been such a wonderful decision for me, there is a great culture in the office, and I love that our office is filled with so much experience. As a result of my ongoing coaching with my coach, our weekly meetings and mentoring sessions with our Sales Manager, David Scioscia and support of the Stone Real Estate Team I have been able to grow so much since joining the team in January.”

There is no ‘I’ in team. Sarah talks about her team “At the end of the day I would not be where I am without my staff! As an agent sometimes working in excess of 60 hours per week my diary and scheduling would be chaos without Benjamin and Carley assisting me on a daily basis. I am proud to say my staff are always prepared to go above and beyond for our clients, and they prove this one a daily basis’. My team and I have built comprehensive check list system. This allows me to project manage each and every listing that I get to ensure all clients receive the highest level of service. By utilising this system my team are aware of their roles during the sale process. This extensive check list is always evolving and growing. This has been imperative to ensures all clients receive the highest level of service. We like to think that we leave no stone unturned when it comes to getting our clients the absolute best price.”

Sarah’s secret to success ‘’I Believe my continued success in the real estate industry is due to my individual approach to real estate. I believe that each and every situation is different and every client’s emotional and financial needs are to be taken into consideration. My goal is to make the buying and selling process as enjoyable and stress free as I possibly can.’’

An inspiring story and we are just so excited to watch Sarah and her team deliver genuine real estate success across the Illawarra.

Team member of the month Matthew Kasbarian is our star for the month of August. Matthew is always happy to help and goes above and beyond for his colleagues and clients. Congratulations.

Sales Stats

PM Stats

30 properties sold

24 properties leased

17 properties listed

13 new managements signed

626 private OFI

327 applications

attendees

processed

SOLD

100 Lakelands Drive, Dapto - $750,000

SOLD

45 Lake Parade, East Corrimal - $1,700,000

SOLD

56 Jane Avenue, Warrawong - $747,500

SOLD

3 Figtree Crescent, Figtree - $930,000

SOLD

22 Burgess Avenue, Figtree - $1,150,000

SOLD

9/16-20 Jones Place, Corrimal - $485,000

Angela Bolton

Ayla Paull

Benjamin Sayers

Brendan Rudd

Christopher Malliate

Darnell Haselau

David Scioscia

Deanne Bannerman

Emily Bolton

Emma Fitzgibbon

Emma Luchetti

Gemma Hay

Georgia Bourne

Greg Crumpton

Hayley Bloom

Carley Ryman

Helena Crumpton

Jake McKinnon

Jane Pearson

Jeremy Hodder

Jessica Boyde

Kaleah Crompton

Kylie Davis

Larissa Rudd

Lashay Borg

Luke Veleski

Michael Schlegel

Neil Webster

Matthew Kasbarian

Paul Piacentin

Melody Duff

Sarah Ward

Susie Bampton

Sutton Lawson

Victoria Kolevski

Yenson Mui

‘’Angela was a delight, a cool head in a complex lockdown market. Amazing record breaking result achieved. Thrilled to have an agent who is genuine, caring and knows her stuff. She and the Stone team are totally professional on every level. ‘’ Seller in Thirroul

‘’Sarah immediately made me feel confident, she was professional, genuine, honest in her assessment and very knowledgeable of the area and current market, we would highly recommend Sarah and Stone. Fabulous! Sarah is a wonderful sales agent but even better she is a lovely human being! ’’ Seller in Berkeley

“Susie and Paul were very professional and were very thorough in regards the process of the sale.. I always knew what was going on and what needed to be completed..

Nothing was too big of an issue for them and they always responded to every issue in a timely manor even late at night.. I was truly impressed .”

Buyer in Figtree

“Jeremy & Lashay are a great team and have been fantastic to do business with. We have bought and sold several properties through Jeremy & Lashay and on each occasion they understood what we wanted and exceeded our expectations. Jeremy & Lashay are professional, great communicators, down to earth, realistic and know the market well. These are the people you want on your team to sell.”

Seller in Wollongong

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