I am co-director at Place Estate Agents Woolloongabba with Denis Najzar. We opened the doors in July 2018 and it has been exciting to open and grow this new venture. Above all, I am involved more than ever - listing, marketing and selling local homes. I am a selling principal in every respect.
Prior to opening Place Woolloongabba, I was a lead agent at Place Bulimba with my brother and Place director, Paul Curtain for 14 years. During that period, I was the Place Salesperson of the Year six times and runner-up five times.
I have been fortunate to sell in excess of $700 million worth of residential real estate since 2005 and am delighted that many of my sales have been from repeat clients and referrals. The backbone of my performance is to support my client’s expectations in every way by providing a professional approach, attention to detail, high energy and skilled negotiation.
Importantly, I have an experienced team who work with me, which allows me maximum time to concentrate on buyers and key elements of the ‘SOLD’ process. I also offer educated advice to my clients on design, construction and presentation options for homes and projects.
Real estate has become a part of my life and I have four brothers, my wife, sons and nephews who share this passion and are also in the property business. I, along with the Curtain family are committed to progressing and improving the real estate industry in this wonderful part of the world.
NUMBER 1 QLD AGENT IN TOP 100 AUSTRALIAN REAL ESTATE - 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
PLACE SALESPERSON OF THE YEAR - 2008, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
PLACE SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR RUNNER UP - 2009, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018
REIQ SALES PERSON OF THE YEAR FINALIST - 2010, 2011, 2014
Dear James, Just wanted to thank you for all the effort you and your team have put into selling 87 Victoria Ave.
Thank you also for the support you have given Meg during this protracted process, she really appreciated all your helpful marketing advice.
You really deserve an award for patience, persistence & perseverance & like Winston Churchill never gave up.
- Margaret Troup
The right season depends on a huge variety of factors, including the property itself, its surroundings and area you live in. For example, are you in a tourist spot? A beach suburb? Or are there events on at certain times of the year that turn your normally quiet street or suburb into a car park? There can also be a huge advantage in marketing your home during traditionally quiet periods – winter, for example, or from mid-January into February, when other sellers are still on holidays. With fewer properties to choose from, more of the buyers will get to see your place.
On average, we find our properties take between two and six weeks to sell. This does depend on the area you live in, and you should add another two weeks to this for us to prepare your house and for your marketing campaign.
Regardless of the time of year you decide to sell, there are some absolute must-dos: Thoroughly clean your property from top to bottom – inside and out. Trim overgrown gardens; remove weeds and dead growth and refresh garden beds with mulch. Address any off-putting maintenance issues, such as peeling paint, worn or marked carpets, cracked tiles, dirty grout and loose or rusted gutters (if you’re selling a knockdown or “renovator’s delight”, this step often isn’t necessary). Banish any pet smells. Furnish the home in an attractive but not overly cluttered or personal way, to give potential buyers a perspective on room sizes and to present the home in its best light. Pay for professional photographs and good marketing
Focusing repairs or renovations on the kitchen, bathrooms, paint and street appeal tend to have the best return on investment.
Yes, especially if your home is appealing to premium buyers. We have a team of house stylists that we use and recommend for our Place clients.
Auctions can create a sense of urgency and competition amongst buyers and are suited to situations where the owner wants an unconditional sale. Traditional private sales can be seen as less threatening for some buyers and also offer you more privacy during the sales process. The best option for you depends on your unique situation.
The Place team knows the absolute best steps at every stage to prepare your property for sale. Combining this with our unique and highly effective marketing systems, we can get incredible results for our clients.
Place has created a unique property marketing strategy over our many years servicing Brisbane and the surrounding areas. We combine our unique local knowledge and network to get you the best result, every time.
