A trip down Willo lane
A trip down Willo lane
A curated selection of beautiful homes
I’ve helped clients buy and sell
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From beachside to mountainside
After loving her beachside abode for several years, it was destination countryside for this client . Agent selection was paramount to this bayside property sale, as was professional styling to best showcase what this grand white home had to offer.
As a first time seller, stakes were high. With an auction date booked, interest from buyers built – so much so that we implemented a pre-auction ‘highest and best’ strategy to draw out all interested parties. The result? Selling well over reserve price, allowing our client to set her sights on a lifestyle change towards that crisp country air.
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An upsizing challenge met with gusto
On paper, this brief seemed almost impossible – find a big home, on decent sized land, within a super tight radius to meet our client’s desired school zone. But we love a challenge. Having missed out at auction several times, our client was not willing to compromise on their family’s future any longer.
Finding a beautiful 1900s home that met all their lifestyle needs, we got down to business. Buying in a sweltering hot market, competition was fierce. Yet with insight, connections, and a considered strategy in place, we were bought this beauty prior to auction. Upsizing for this fortunate family never felt so good.
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Same postcode, bigger home
After an unsuccessful two years of trying to buy a property, this exhausted client sought the expertise of our team to help them secure their dream home. With a young family in tow, more space was high on priority – but equally important was maintaining their current postcode so they could retain their school zoning.
An off-market property was presented to the client before the market had even laid eyes on it. It was perfect, yet strong competition brought the property to auction. It was tough sailing, but with a strong strategy in place, we were able purchase this Edwardian beauty under the hammer, much to our clients delight.
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Right time, right place
Sometimes, it’s just about being in the right place at the right time. And for this grateful client, timing was everything. Seeking a bigger home for their family to grow into, our client put their faith in our buying expertise. Occasionally buying a home can take months, other times – and in this case - it takes two weeks. But when you find the perfect home, you pounce.
Leveraging our agent connections and off-market access, we found a single fronted stunner that sat within their budget. Behind the petite frontage was a grand, stylish space and our client was delighted to secure it so quickly.
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Edwardian glamour & love at first sight
This grand Edwardian beauty had our clients smitten at first sight. As high-end professionals with a six week old daughter in tow, our buyers were passively dipping their toes in the market when Sarah was offered a seat at the table. Upgrading their family from Abbotsford, timing had to be just right. They'd set their number. Ambitious, to say the least. Yet Sarah's years of agent relationships in the coveted pocket of Kew paid off.
This property had great bones; a home simply crying out for some cosmetic love. Inside knowledge on strategy, timing, and pouring cold water on a last-minute rival bid was central to securing the home prior to auction, ultimately landing the contract for less than our clients expected to pay. With friends a block away, home never felt so good.
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A Singapore sling
Two toddlers, a life in Singapore, and a brief so specific it bordered on impossible - we love a challenge at Willo. The non-negotiables for this international couple were crystal clear; close to cafes, school zones, bike paths, and within driving distance to Malvern. And so the search began.
With strong Estate Agent relationships on Sarah’s side, the perfect Off Market opportunity in Kew popped up that seemed too perfect to be true. A moment later, they were on a plane, inspecting the home, and flying back to Asia the next day. 48hrs of negotiation later, the property was theirs - purchased before the market ever got a look in. Their first home in Australia, secured like clockwork.
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A lofty brief with perfect timing
Yearning to own a home of their own, this family of five had their hearts set on the Kew High School zone long before the house came along. Falling in love with almost everything they saw, our clients needed a steady hand to separate dreamy thinking from good sense. The brief was lofty - great street, great floorplan, pool, and no renovations. Enter Willo and an off-market stunner.
Serendipitously aligning with the vendor's timeline (who happened to have a holiday booked and no time for a sales campaign), strategy and luck was on our side. Four months of exploring opportunities, one week of negotiating, and a purchase no-one saw coming. Happy family, exceptional result.
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Camera shy opportunity
As the saying goes, don't judge a book by its cover. Yet poor lighting and amateur angles for online photos nearly cost our clients their dream home. "I don't like it," came the verdict from the couch. Yet, Willo could see the forest for the trees. And after Sarah made that tactical in-person walk-through, a phone call was made, and a moment later our clients were standing in their future home saying "Oh, I get it now." Near miss averted.
As doctors from abroad with a new permanent residency under their belt, this would be their first home owned in Australia. New to the rules and market down under, our clients leaned on us for guidance. With their eyes set on Ruyton Girl’s School, this zoned townhouse was secured before auction - proving some things are just better experienced in person.
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The mid-century renovator
There's just something about those mid-century homes. Chasing architectural splendour and school zones in equal measure, this interior designer had big plans for this home well before the ink hit the paper. All that stood between our clients and the keys was a post-COVID boardroom auction with enough intensity to rattle the calmest of nerves.
With three hungry bidders, strategy was everything - calm, controlled, giving nothing away. One rival bidder threw in the towel mid-auction, unnerved by the steely bidding style on our end. The result? A property purchase of the ages. Now relishing in their dream renovation, heritage meets contemporary for this family of four's new home.
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The negotiation dance
With great sales come great expectations, and Willo was keen on exceeding them for these wonderful clients. Preparation played a central role well before auction day - knowing what a strong campaign needs, from photography to timing, without cutting corners getting there. Our clients trusted us to run the campaign with confidence and precision, so they could get on with life whilst we worked on securing a great result.
That trust was tested the night before auction, when a last-minute offer attempted to rattle our clients into a rushed decision. We stayed firm. On the day of auction, the same buyer showed up, bid well past his original offer, and still missed out. The result? An extra $50K for our clients. Patience and strategy for the win.
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A Christmas miracle
With Willo securing their dream double-fronted Victorian upgrade, our clients had ten days to get their Art Deco home camera-ready for sale before Christmas swallowed the market whole. With a long list of items needing love in the property before the campaign went live, Willo lined up the trusted trades required to give this Art Deco classic a decade's worth of TLC in under a fortnight.
Experiencing both the purchase and sale process from Willo within weeks of each other was a life saver for this time-poor couple. And, on the cusp of Christmas, their home sold at auction - with all the pieces falling into place. The best present for this busy couple.