Testimonials

...what buyers and sellers have to say.

Dear Stephen

Just a quick note of appreciation for you and your team at Aitken Real Estate regarding the sale of my home.

From day one all of your staff made me feel so well cared for It was your method of selling that attracted me to confirming you as my agent in the first instance and i can only say thank you and congratulations on making the entire procedure such a pleasant experience.

Your helpful advice during the sale of my home and continuing through the the purchasing of my new home was also much appreciated.

I know many people come away from the the sale if their home totally stressed and frazzled I can only say they should give Aitken the chance to make it all smooth sailing.

Thanks again Stephen to you Liz Julie and all the gang.

Best Wishes,

Suzie Laurence
Sue Laurence

Paul Gori

1/21 Highland Avenue
Highett VIC 3190

To Whom It May Concern:
I am writing this testimonial as a recommendation to any potential seller who is considering using Andy McCalman of Aitken Real Estate in Cheltenham. From the moment I met Andy I was convinced that this was the perfect selling system to use in selling my Highett home. If you want NO RISK then select Andy as your agent. To have your house ON THE MARKET without BURNING thousands of dollars in advertising and unnecessary brochures is a RISK FREE APPROACH. After a less than adequate marketing campaign with my previous agent (and a FAILED auction) I was very dubious about entering into another contract however have a genuine NO SALE, NO CHARGE agent who is highly trained in negotiation re-established my faith that there are safe real estate systems out there. The Jenman Approve System, that Aitken Real Estate uses, gave me the following:

• Stress-free sales method.
• Totally Risk Free and Safe!
• A Quick Sale!
• A profitable outcome!
• Genuine Real Estate Sales techniques (nothing hidden)!
• Genuine Buyers through my door!

Thank you Andy and Aitken Real Estate, your good old-fashioned service, communication and remarkable negotiation skills resulted in a fantastic outcome for my family and I.

Yours truly,

Paul Gori
Vendor

Liz Charles

A BIG thank you to Anne and the team at Aitken Real Estate for your attention to detail, advice, wonderful service and professionalism in Management and sale of Patty Street.

Audrey Cooksey

32 days from start to finish is all it took in this very competitive race. Aitken Real Estate in Cheltenham was the horse but Andy was the jockey and a winner. Many thanks from a grateful punter - 10 Toorak Drive, Dingley Village.

Lillian & Duilio Paterno

After deciding to sell our home, we consulted with local agents in the area. After careful consideration my wife and I decided to use Aitken Real Estate. It was the best choice we ever made. Andrew from Aitken Real Estate conducted himself in a highly professional manner and we were delighted with the price achieved, simply a fantastic result- much higher than we could have ever dreamt! My wife and I were delighted with their system of only showing our property to genuine buyers. We did not want open inspection where just anybody could come through. I would highly recommend Aitken Real Estate to anyone who is thinking of selling their home! - 26 Fernhill Drive, Dingley – 9558 1353

Ed & Annamaria Mackowiak

We are very appreciative of Aitken's refreshingly unique, yet effective and ethical approach to real estate.It is an approach that produces optimum results whatever the prevailing economic environment.

We can attest to this having sold two sub-divisions through Aitken over a twelve month period, in both adverse and the present buoyant stage of the economy. At all times we found your representatives to be approachable. They are honest, giving of their time and good counsel, yet sensitive to our concerns.

All agents work very professionally in unison as a team for the vendor whilst retaining integrity with their qualified purchasers. We extend our sincere thanks to the team for their professionalism and friendship. We highly recommended Aitken Real Estate on their ethics and results. They are a pleasure to work with!

Jenny P. - Beaumaris

I would like to thank you and your team for making the sale of my house such an easy task. I was worried about it not selling and it not getting the price I wanted. Not only did it sell in less than a week I was more surprised at the price I was offered. I would have no reservations in recommending the team at Aitken Real Estate.

Ken & Jenny Manzie

To whom it may concern,

After using a local Agent and being left terribly disappointed, we tried to sell our home ourselves. That was a disaster; we then agreed that we only wanted real buyers to come through our home. We liked the way Aitken Real Estate do business. After only 11 days on the market we are SOLD and we are thrilled with the price that they achieved! We were most impressed by the professionalism and level of care all of the Aitken team gave us. We would highly recommend using Aitken Real Estate if you are thinking of selling! 0416 858 016

Steve & Marilyn Neary

"We recently had the pleasure of dealing with Aitken Real Estate in the purchase and sale of property for family members who are in the process of downsizing….I can't speak too highly of the enthusiasm, professionalism and integrity displayed throughout the process of the sale and purchase…..I would be only too happy to recommend Aitken Real Estate to any prospective buyer or seller."

Stuart & Yana

The way you assisted us in the purchase of our home. It was a pleasure to encounter such honesty and sincerity. It will be a pleasure to recommend you to anyone wanting to buy a house in the area.

Suzie Laurence

Andrew & Briony

As first homebuyers we were both overwhelmed and totally new to the whole experience and found help and honest advice very scarce. After a couple of frustrating and un-productive inspections, it was great to come across the assistance we needed (and expected!!). Coincidentally, my Aunt and Uncle had just sold through you and confirmed your excellent service!!'

Veronica & Lee

'Thank you for helping us find our first home.'

Michelle Moore

'I will be sure to recommend you and Aitken Real Estate to any family and colleagues who are buying or selling properties.'

Joan McAleese

"Julie, just a short note to say thank you for all your hard work and friendly manner with the buying of the unit, it has been a very happy and said time for me, but knowing people do really care and are genuine makes it a lot easier to deal with. I would be only too happy to recomend you to anyone looking at buying or selling. Thank you once again."

Stuart & Yana

'...the way you assisted us in the purchase of our home. It was a pleasure to encounter such honesty and sincerity. It will be a pleasure to recommend you to anyone wanting to buy a house in the area.'

Dennis & Helen Gunning

'...it was clear that Aitken's approach to real estate was very different from those that we had been to before. Having established that we were new to house buying in Australia, you provided excellent and objective advice on the system and on how to get the best out of it as a purchaser. It came as a surprise to us that you gave your time to do this without there being any immediate prospect of a sale... We didn't expect to find an ethical real estate agency, but we can certainly confirm that the service and the help you've given us fully justified that description...'

Maureen & Paul Mutimer

'It was refreshing to deal with you after six months of looking at real estate! We appreciated the way in which you dealt with us, the ethical approach you demonstrated and the consideration you showed.'

Petros & Debbie Georgiades

'I was very happy that, when arranging inspections, you took our needs into consideration and were very flexible... you did not waste our time with 'unqualified' potential buyers and only brought through people who had a genuine interest in the property... after all we had been through we really appreciate that…we were so pleased with your honesty and the fact that you were true to your word and kept your promises. We were also impressed that you all really work as a team and don't compete with each other, but rather, support each other. It made us feel like you were working for us, not just for yourselves... We were thrilled with the job you did and would absolutely positively enthusiastically recommend you to any family, friend or neighbour wanting to buy or sell!'

Kelvin James

"...I was most surprised, when within 10 days we had a buyer for the house, and at a price of about $30,000 more than I expected. I cannot stress enough how delighted I was to actually work wi th a real estate agency that is ethical and honest. I would happily recommend any potential property sellers to Aitken Real Estate."

Fleur & Grant Elmslie

"Dear Liz, Grant and I would like to thank you for the wonderful job you did in selling our house. It was a pleasure to do business with you. Not only did you secure a price that was at the top end of the market range, as you predicted, you came through with all your promises. That has been a first for us - encountering a real estate agent that delivers without nasty surprises. We will be wholeheartedly recommending you to our family and friends."

Matthew & Sally Hull

"...Your honesty and valid advice ensured we took all the right steps in purchasing our dream home for the right price - there was absolutely no messing around and your approach to all our questions made us feel comfortable and satisfied we were doing the right thing. I can genuinely say this whole experience has been positive and exciting - the opposite of what we were expecting from the advice we had received from other first time buyers...."

Bob & Pat Wernli

'Thank you for handling the sale of our property in such an efficient and competent manner. Your attention to every detail was so much appreciated; added to the fact your lovely personality made it a pleasure for us all to have you negotiating the sale.'

Bill & Judy Firth

"...thank you for all your efforts in the sale of our home in Mentone. In particular the courteous and punctual manner in which you went about your job. You went out of your way to achieve the best possible price for us..."

Jan Baillie

"This letter is to thank you for the way you handled the sale of my Mothers unit in Parkdale earlier this year. In my brief when interviewing prospective real estate agents I had three criteria. The first competent, secondly, very professional. As mum was 80 years old and I was living in Sydney the final criteria was a special quality and empathy to manage the sale so my mother was neither pressured nor caused any undue anxiety and who my mother like and trusted. You excelled on all counts. Mum was very happy with the price, the minimum disruption and especially achieving the sale in 21 days."