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Welcome

Ray White. Lower North Shore

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This document is designed to give you an overview of Ray White Lower North Shore and features important information on how to maximise your sale price with us.

At Ray White Lower North Shore we are committed to delivering the best results to our clients - both in terms of the prices we achieve and our standards of service.

We look forward to working with you.

Shane Slater Director0414 312 [email protected]

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Ray White. Lower North Shore

At Ray White you´re not alone.

When you choose Ray White, you are choosing over 100 years of experience and a name

you can trust. As a household name in Australia and New Zealand, Ray White is the

largest real estate network in Australasia with well over 1000 offices.

We are a name which is synonymous with the real estate industry and also feature strongly

with home loans and insurance.

At Ray White Lower North Shore we are experts on the local area and know firsthand what

makes the area and the lifestyle attractive. What’s more, we know what motivates buyers

in the local market.

This invaluable local, national and international exposure ensures that we find the right

buyer and secure the maximum possible price for your home.

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Australia’sSupergroup

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Ray WhiteLower North Shore

Ray White. Lower North Shore

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As one of the top two sales offices within Ray White New South Wales and a top three Ray White International office we manage hundreds of properties throughout the Lower North Shore. We proudly offer a combination of outstanding experience, a wealth of local market knowledge and an unrivalled track record in sales and property management.

The Directors, Kingsley Yates, Shane Slater, Peter Matthews and Danny Grant have between them more than 70 years of Lower North Shore real estate experience. Managing Director and Licensee Peter Matthews, is responsible for the day to day running of the business and the delivery of ever improving service.

Our highly trained team of salespeople, property managers and support staff regularly attend seminars and education programs to keep up to date with the latest in advanced technology, property management and sales skills, methods of marketing and promotion and overall industry legislation.

When you choose Ray White Lower North Shore, you get the support of our full team. We pride ourselves on providing an exceptional level of personal and professional service to make the selling process easy and rewarding for all our clients. We also provide a unique structure which encourages all agents to work together to achieve the best price for your property.

At Ray White Lower North Shore we are most proud of the family friendly culture of our company which distinguishes us from most agencies. That culture has meant that some of our staff members have worked with us for over 20 years, knowing they are part of a friendly, professional company with a reputation for being one of Australia´s very top real estate offices.

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Shane SlaterDirector

Ray White. Lower North Shore

Exceeding his vendors´ expectations for over 14 years with his carefully structured and tailored marketing plans has resulted in Shane being ranked in the top 1% of agents in the Ray White Group.

Consistently surpassing his clients´ expectations in a challenging market is only possible with the experience gained from over 14 years in the industry and over 500 sales behind him.

Shane takes a methodical approach to every property he markets, addressing the individual needs of the property and client. Shane has learnt, refined and adapted this framework over the last 14 years in business, allowing him to deliver an incomparable level of service.

This approach ensures his clients have a greater chance of achieving a premium price with him than with any other agent.

Shane joined Ray White Lower North Shore thirteen years ago and in 2003 he was offered, and accepted, a partnership. As a Director, Shane is committed to the long term success of the business, aiming to build enduring client relationships.

Prior to commencing his real estate career, Shane studied International Sales and Marketing, after which he took up an opportunity to sail a 46 foot catamaran to the British Virgin Islands. He and his wife established and ran a successful charter business in Tortola for four years before returning to Sydney.

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0414 312 [email protected]

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Kate ElliottSales Consultant

Ray White. Lower North Shore

Working alongside Shane, Kate is a dedicated and conscientious agent whose aim is to deliver the best results for her clients through an honest, professional and trustworthy approach to sales. She has been living in the area for the last five years, so she has a good knowledge and understanding of the Lower North Shore.

With her likeable manner and personable approach she is very easy to talk to, even if you have the simplest question to ask. She is devoted to negotiating and achieving the most professional and successful results for her clients and in turn creating a strong long-term relationship. She is genuinely interested in getting to know people and is willing to help them with whatever property related issues they have. Her expertise is available to both sellers and buyers. It is her attention to detail that shows people that she will go the extra mile for them.

Prior to her real estate career, Kate enjoyed a successful career in Shipbroking for five and a half years. Working within the dry bulk shipping sector, she developed an extensive client base as a result of her excellent communication skills and the rapport she built with her clients. This resulted in her successfully negotiating and completing a large number of International business deals.

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0404 495 [email protected]

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Peter MatthewsAuctioneer

Ray White. Lower North Shore

Peter Matthews has been a licensed Real Estate Agent and Auctioneer since 1993. He conducted his first Auction at the age of 22 and was awarded No.1 Auctioneer at the Real Estate Institute NSW Awards 2011/2012.

Peter consistently exudes an incredible amount of energy and enthusiasm in every Auction. He is recognised by his peers as having an amazing ability to engage the audience by providing a relaxed and professional style that puts buyers at ease, whilst maintaining the momentum of the auction process.

“It is important for buyers to be at ease at an Auction. A more relaxed approach allows buyers to feel comfortable with the process of bidding, which allows the Auctioneer to get the best out of the buyer.”

Peter´s services are in high demand, as he is widely regarded by his peers as the premier Auctioneer in the country. As the headline Auctioneer of the Ray White Group, Peter´s experience is unmatched in all manners of Auctioneering having conducted over 15,000 in room and onsite Auctions, both in Australia and New Zealand.

He has made several television appearances on such programmes as “Hot Property”, “The Block”, “The Block All Stars” and “Auction Squad” as well as providing his services for countless charity organisations such as Kids for Life, Lifestart, Stephen Walter Foundation and Westmead and Randwick Children´s Hospitals to name a few.

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0408 700 [email protected]

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Shane SlaterTestimonials

“I could 100% trust youradvice and ethics.”- Debbie Gamble, Eaton Street, Neutral Bay

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Ray White. Lower North Shore

“We really appreciate your low key approach on advising us on our options, the process

and the price range. Your open, honest and friendly manner made selecting RWLNS an

easy call. Your help in providing contacts with the people we needed to prepare our

home for sale made the process all that much easier. The quick sale you achieved goes

to prove beyond doubt the value of using a top agent with a top database.”

-Kath and Bob Morrison, Sutherland Lane, Cremorne

“A big thank you for the most painless and quick sale of a property I´ve ever encountered!

Who to choose when selling one´s biggest asset is always nerve-wracking but I always

felt I could 100% trust your advice and ethics. Your idea to rent out my unit instead of

selling last year due to slow market was spot on, and likewise, your advice to sell at the

right time this year was perfect. No doubt why we had 3 definite buyers in the first

weekend! I wish you continued success and once again, many thanks.”

-Debbie Gamble, Eaton Street, Neutral Bay

“It is with great pleasure that I provide a testimonial for Mr. Shane Slater of Ray White

Lower North Shore. Over the years I have bought and sold numerous properties dealing

with many and varied agents and their representatives. My overall impression of the

industry left a lot to be desired. Recently I decided to place on the market a property

which I had owned in Neutral Bay for many years. Being based in the country, I was

placed in a position that required me to place my complete trust in an agent. This trust

was placed with Shane Slater. Shane´s advice, which I followed, required a complete

repaint, new carpet, new kitchen flooring and landscaping of the courtyard. Shane

organised and supervised all of the above, his professionalism in keeping me completely

informed at all times, his marketing expertise and that fact that he is a gentleman, I am

positive, resulted in me achieving a sale that greatly exceeded my reserve.”

-Ian Kennon, “Waugoola” Woodstock

“May I say how impressed I have been with the service I have received from Ray White.

At the first meeting with Shane he assured me that there would be no difficulty in selling

the two properties in the relatively short timeframe. I was, therefore extremely pleased

that both properties have been sold at very satisfactory prices. Please would you pass on

my thanks to Shane for the highly professional service he has given me.”

-Brian Rushton, Cranbrook Avenue, Cremorne

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Shane SlaterA Selection Of Sales

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Ray White. Lower North Shore

CREMORNE

66 Sutherland Street

Sold for $1,700,000

3 bed

2 bath

2 car

NEUTRAL BAY

11 Nook Avenue

Sold for $1,590,000

3 bed

2 bath

MOSMAN

9 Queen Street

Sold for $1,535,000

3 bed

1 bath

1 car

MOSMAN

29 Prince Street

Sold for $1,400,000

4 bed

3 bath

1 car

MOSMAN

85 Belmont Road

Sold for $1,400,000

3 bed

1 bath

2 car

CREMORNE

23 Sutherland Lane

Sold for $1,340,000

3 bed

2 bath

2 car

CREMORNE

3/28 Rangers Road

Sold for $1,320,000

3 bed

2 bath

2 car

CREMORNE

56 Rangers Road

Sold for $1,130,000

3 bed

1 bath

KIRRIBILLI

66 Upper Pitt Street

Sold for $3,060,000

4 bed

2 bath

2 car

MOSMAN

18 Wunda Road

Sold for $3,011,000

4 bed

3 bath

1 car

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Pricing & Strategy

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Establishing an Accurate Price

Getting the best possible price for your home and selling it sooner rather than later is no

doubt the result you want. However, no matter which selling strategy you use (Auction or

Private Treaty) you will need to discuss both your pricing strategy (marketing with, or

without a price) and your price expectations. These decisions will be based upon your

individual circumstances, the property market and your timeframe. The price should be

based on the market rather than your needs.

In a changing market climate, establishing an accurate price for your home is crucial to

your sale outcome. Our aim is to determine accurate value of local homes and this is a

result of our extensive market knowledge, experience, understanding of current buying

trends and above all, being upfront and honest.

Choosing an agent that will only tell you the highest price, over an agent with the right sale

process, is a false economy. Getting the right price from day one is imperative.

We will give you a figure you can rely on. This combined with your selling strategy will give

you every opportunity to achieve a premium price.

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Methodof Sale

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We pride ourselves on achieving the best possible price for our clients and this starts with

setting a sale strategy that will create competition amongst interested buyers. When two,

three or even more people want to buy the same property - they compete for it. This

competition will result in us achieving a premium price for you. We will recommend the

most suitable sale method and strategy, we believe, will achieve the highest price for your

home in the current market.

There are three main methods of selling your home.

1. Auction

A property is advertised for 4 to 5 weeks, usually with a price guide and the Auction (either

onsite or in rooms) is held on the last week. The auction process is designed to create

multiple buyer interest to achieve competition on auction day. A sale under the hammer is

final and an unconditional sale is achieved.

2. Private treaty

Generally a property is advertised for sale with a price or a price guide. There is no

determined end date and a sale is negotiated privately between parties. A sale can be

achieved conditionally (5 day cooling off period) or unconditionally (waiving the right to

have a cooling off period).

3. Expressions of Interest

Similar to an auction program, as this method features a closing date, competition to

secure the property is finalised by closed negotiation on a sale contract. This strategy is

successful with properties that benefit from private negotiation rather than a public

auction.

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Getting Your Property Ready

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Ray White. Lower North Shore

As buyers will usually be visiting a number of properties on the same day, we need to

ensure your home stands out from the competition. Prior to photographs being taken and

before your first open home the following activities will need to be completed.

Styling

The key to an inviting interior is creating a welcoming feel to the home. Property styling

has become one of the most important elements of marketing your home. It is important

to receive the right advice on how to present your home to the right target market.

We have long standing relationships with quality styling companies that we can work

alongside to ensure your home is appealing to potential buyers. This can be achieved by

utilising your own furniture through to fully furnishing the home with hire furniture.

Cleaning

Having your home beautifully clean and smelling fresh will create a fantastic first

impression to buyers.

Maintenance

Checking that paintwork looks its best and that any small repairs are taken care of will

ensure your home looks well maintained and looked after.

Gardens

Family buyers pay particular attention to backyards. Gardeners can be contracted to keep

lawns and gardens looking their best if desired. Any garden improvements should start as

soon as possible to allow them to look bedded in.

Too much trouble?

Let us take care of it all for you! We work with many reliable tradespeople and can “project

manage” this preparation for you. We can obtain quotes and supervise work. The

tradespeople we work with are reliable and competitive with pricing. It is all part of the

service when you sell through Ray White Lower North Shore.

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1. Stylist - with or without hire furniture

2. Painters

3. Floor sanders

4. General handyman

5. Professional house washers

6. Cleaners

7. Carpet companies

8. Garden Maintenance and Landscapers

Some examples of tradespeople we work with:

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How We MarketYour Home

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The Essentials

The Marketing Strategy

This will be designed to achieve specific goals and will generate awareness and enquiries

in the market. Initially your home will be targeted to our database of prospective

purchasers and other known potential buyers.

After this, and depending on your chosen method of sale, budget and marketing strategy,

we will work with you to use a variety of tools such as print media advertising, internet

websites, signboard, direct mail and letterbox drops.

Your Ray White Lower North Shore sales consultant will recommend the best marketing

strategy for both the property and your budget.

Prestige Signage

A signboard with a key photo of your home will ensure your property stands out,

maximising the enquiry and interest in your property 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Professional Photography

Expert property photographers will shoot a selection of quality digital photographs. These

images are then professionally edited and will be used for all our media and online

marketing, showing off your property to its best advantage.

Professional Copywriting and Editorial

Professionally written media and editorials are designed to highlight your property’s most

saleable features and adds a professional edge to all of your marketing. We engage

professional copywriters to ensure that we capture the attention of the market instantly.

Editorials are submitted to local and national media advising that your property is on the

market.

Floorplans

A professional, computer generated floorplan allows buyers to accurately recall your

property layout after an inspection. Research shows that properties advertised online with

a floorplan receive up to 30% more enquiries than properties without one.

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Your PropertyIn Print

Brochures

Given to every buyer who comes through

your open homes, our professionally

produced A4 colour brochures provide a

detailed overview of your property.

Letter box mail cards

Our just listed cards are distributed to

property owners around your area. A large

number of potential buyers live locally and

these flyers can produce a higher enquiry

rate.

A4 Brochure

DL Card

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Living Lifestyle Magazine

Our magazine is very popular as it contains Sydney, Country and Coastal properties. All

Ray White Lower North Shore agents display the magazine at their open houses and this

can help attract other buyers to your home. We have found that this is effective in attracting

out of area buyers, who have seen your property in the magazine after visiting one of our

open houses in another area and therefore may pay a premium price.

The magazine is also distributed to people in our local community, as well as coffee shops,

retail outlets and other local businesses, where it is effective in reaching local buyers.

A marketing campaign in Living Lifestyle Magazine includes colour brochures with floorplan

and just listed letter box mail cards.

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Where YouGet Noticed

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The Mosman Daily

Readership Number: 53,000

This free weekly publication is recognised as

the real estate “bible” for the Lower North

Shore. The size of the advertisement is often

seen as reflecting the value of the property.

The North Shore Times

Readership Number: 94,000

Sister publication to the Mosman and North

Sydney Daily, with a very strong readership

throughout the mid to upper North Shore

suburbs. Demographic surveys show that

many of our buyers come from these areas.

Saturday Domain

Readership Number: Over 1 million

Colour display advertising with

complimentary inclusion in The Australian

Financial Review on Fridays and

complimentary email brochure from

Domain.com.au.

Financial Review

Readership Number: Over 1 million

Complimentary inclusion in the Financial

Review with selected Saturday Domain

packages.

Ray White is the largest press advertiser in the country. Our dominance in the print media

means that we are able to achieve a priority placement for our vendor’s properties. Whilst

we are leading the way with our digital and electronic marketing options, print media is

still an integral part of any marketing campaign. This ensures you have a local, Sydney-

wide and national exposure for your home.

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Widening TheBuyer Search

eMagazine

http://viewnow.com.au/raywhitenorthstyle/

Our weekly eMagazine is sent to over 300,000 buyers internationally through the Ray White Group and allows us to showcase your property to a wider audience. With a click of the mouse, overseas and interstate clients can access your property.

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Buyer database

With over 1500 buyers coming through our open homes each month our buyer database

is constantly growing. With over 30,000 registered contacts who live locally, nationally and

internationally, we conduct property matches and weekly property alerts. This keeps our

large database constantly informed of our current and upcoming properties and means we

have all bases covered when it comes to finding you a buyer.

Property Videos

The use of videos has seen high buyer attraction on property webpages. These videos

allow for a more detailed overview of your home and has been a very welcome addition to

national and overseas buyers.

Our 24 hour LCD window display

With our convenient office location providing constant pedestrian traffic, our professional

flash animation window display “stops traffic” with its touch screen features and gives your

property a chance to shine around the clock.

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InternetMarketing

With over 2 million Australians looking for property on the internet each month, the growth of website and internet marketing can only be described as phenomenal. In fact, enquiries generated from our website activities are shortly set to overtake enquiries from our other more traditional sources such as print media and signboards etc.

Now that practically all agents are listing their properties on the internet, it requires a different approach to ensure that your property is seen by the maximum number of potential buyers.

Ray White Lower North Shore has developed proactive strategies and standards that are all designed to capture more internet based buyers.

raywhite.com & RWLNS.com

Ray White is the most searched real estate brand on Google. It is also the highest profiled site that achieves more hits per month than any other real estate company or franchise group.

realestate.com.au & domain.com.au

We use the top two property websites, advertising only in the priority placement position including an email brochure alert for all our listings.

Ray White Lower North Shore

www.RWLNS.com

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Ray White International

www.raywhite.com

Domain

www.domain.com.au

Realestate

www.realestate.com.au

Homehound

www.homehound.com

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Your InvestmentIn Safe Hands

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Leasing and Property Management

Ray White Lower North Shore gives you our assurance that we will act in your best interest

at all times - legally, ethically and financially.

The Residential Tenancies Act has complex rules and regulations for property

management. It places immense responsibility on whoever manages the rental property to

comply with these guidelines. Failure to do so can attract harsh penalties to you the

owner, or us, the nominated management agent.

Agents involved in property management and owners who manage their own properties

must possess a thorough working knowledge of this Act, as well as other Acts of

Parliament that are updated and changed regularly.

The experienced members of our property management team are always thoroughly

informed about all aspects of the relevant legislation to provide peace of mind to you, the

owner.

Implementation of the latest technology, continual in-house Corporate and online training,

means that your Portfolio Managers are kept up to date with any changes made to the

legislation. Your portfolio manager can apply these changes along with current regulations

to the management of your investment.

Our commitment to the highest standards through monthly performance reviews and a

high level of professionalism and efficiency within the management team, ensures that

your property is always professionally managed.

Testimonial

“Nic successfully leased our investment property in a manner that was easy and worry

free. His knowledge and ability to read the market was spot on and his professionalism

was second to none with constant communication ensuring we were kept informed at all

times. We have no hesitation in recommending Nic and his team.”

Frank - Holtermann Street, Crows Nest

For more information contact Nic Yates on 0430 772 253 or email

[email protected]

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Find a Home LoanThat’s Right For You

Call Loan Market on 9953 [email protected]

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With over 20 years experience in

the banking and finance industry

and access to over 40 lenders,

our Finance Broker can help you

with your business investment or

home loan.

Ray White. Lower North Shore

Buying a home is an exciting process but you do need to be prepared. Arranging your

finances first helps you set your own limit and better positions you for a successful

negotiation. Your loan market home finance broker can help you:

> Find out how much you can borrow

> Arrange finance before selling you existing home

> Establish how your existing loan shapes up against others on offer

> Apply for home loan pre-approval

> Organise a deposit, including deposit bonds

With so many home finance options on the market a loan market home finance broker should

be the first person you visit before you even start looking for your home, or if you want to

ensure your current bank is offering you the best deal in the market.

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Office Address

Level 1, 3 Young Street,

Neutral Bay NSW, 2089

Postal Address

PO Box 1654,

Neutral Bay, NSW, 2089

Telephone

02 9953 7333

Shane Slater

Director

0414 312 013

[email protected]

Kate Elliott

Sales Consultant

0404 495 912

[email protected]

RWLNS.com