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30 Spring Street, Prahran, VIC

Home Case Studies 30 Spring Street, Prahran, VIC

Client: Anne-Marie Sale Method: Auction Advocate: Chris Guest

Client Brief

Anne-Marie came to me as a referral after they had been looking for three months. Sold in South Yarra and needed to buy by the end of the year. A clear brief was given, being a small home with secure parking, close to shops and transport.

Chris Guest

Buying Journey Summary:

After meeting with Anne-Marie we agreed to go to at an Auction in Armadale, but unfortunately we were unsuccessful. We then widened the search to a few suburbs but kept it nice and tight. We looked at a few off market options in Armadale and Prahran before coming across Spring St. It was a perfect fit, secure parking, 3 bedrooms, renovated, nice outdoor space and close to shops and transport. We inspected the property early on so the 4 weeks to Auction day felt like about 6 weeks. We were interested but kept looking around just incase we were to miss the opportunity. Auction day came around and it went perfectly. Passed into us, we negotiated for about 30 minutes and secured the property.

After spending around three months searching for a home, I found myself exhausted by the process – hours each week scrolling through REA, and Saturdays spent racing from one inspection to the next (often trying to be in two places at once). After being outbid at an auction, and with only two months until settlement on my current home, I decided it was time to get some professional help – and that’s when I engaged Chris Guest. From the moment he stepped in, Chris took complete control of the process. Within just a few days, he was presenting me with off-market opportunities that I never would have found on my own. As a time-poor business owner, having Chris attend inspections on my behalf and provide his honest, analytical appraisals was invaluable. With his help, I purchased a property within just four weeks. Interestingly, it wasn’t a listing that initially excited me when viewing online – but I trusted Chris’ judgement enough to take a closer look. I’m so glad I did. While no home is ever truly perfect, this one comes pretty close. Chris saw potential that I completely missed and helped me envision how a few non-structural changes could really elevate the home. Chris crafted a strong, strategic pre-auction offer and managed the negotiation with skill and transparency, keeping me informed every step of the way. I’ve always been somewhat sceptical of buyers advocates and the potential for conflicting interests, but I can say with absolute confidence that Chris was firmly on my side throughout. What stood out most was Chris’ deep knowledge of the Stonnington area, his genuine relationships with local agents (which gave us clear insight into vendor expectations), and his thorough Sales and Due Diligence reports – something I particularly appreciated as an analytical person. His professionalism, judgement, and negotiation expertise ultimately helped me secure a fantastic property in the exact location I wanted, and at a price I’m confident would have been higher without his guidance. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Chris to anyone who wants to buy with confidence and clarity.

Anne-Marie