Testimonials

Professional's Testimonials:

"In this increasingly busy era, when we all seem to have greater demands on our time, it makes sense to leave it to trusted experts to do what they do best and use our own time more effectively. That’s why my wife and I have relied on Paul Doherty of Australian Professionals Property Service to coordinate the sale of our last two homes. He knows who is who, who is in form and how the real estate game works. That insider’s knowledge in our corner is a huge advantage and means we can relax, confident in the knowledge that we are in safe hands.

So having tested the theory and having found that it works, I have great confidence in recommending Paul’s services to my clients. It’s been working well for us for years now and many of our clients appreciate Paul’s support, especially when the sale of a property is a new experience or they are unfamiliar with the area".

Anthony Burke - Principal

Burke & Associates & Past President Law Institute of Victoria

“We highly recommend Australian Professionals Property Service to our clients.  Paul Doherty has assisted more than 50 of them sell their real estate.  He continually demonstrates a willingness to work hard in order to obtain the best possible results for the Vendor.  Using Australian Professionals Property Service is the stress free way of dealing with the sale of real estate both for the client and for us and the feedback we receive from them is always positive”.

Andrew Simpson - Principal

Moores Legal

"The ability for Paul Doherty and APPS to add value to any property transaction is simply outstanding!! In one instance we recommended Paul be engaged to assist a client in a land sale prime for development. Whilst the client had been working to generate this sale for a considerable time, Paul was able to progress final negotiations and generate a price several millions of dollars in excess of initial offers. When seeking to provide a client with independent and objective advice we have no hesitation in involving Paul Doherty".

Dallas Ibrhaim - Director

PGP Consulting Pty Ltd

"I was introduced to Paul Doherty by Patrick Brady of WBP Valuers. My clients, being two families, had inherited a substantial industrial property in Melbourne's Eastern Suburbs. Paul was able to assess the market, carefully select the most appropriate selling agent, maintain contact and work with the agent throughout the Tender Sale process. The outcome was a successful transaction for my clients at a time in the economic cycle when the market was beginning to turn down.

From my experience I would recommend you consider utilising Paul's services. I would be happy to discuss further.

Adrian Fitzpatrick - Executive Director

Pitcher Partners

"We've been referring our clients to Paul Doherty for nearly ten years now. At first we were only recommending him to the Executors of Estates we were handling. After a time we realised that nearly any client with a property matter would benefit from his expertise. He has a way of putting the client at ease, taking them through the sales process in a confident and logical manner that invariably results in a great outcome and a happy client. We have no hesitation in recommending APPS Pty Ltd to any professional practice".

Joseph Lukaitis - Principal

Lukaitis Partners

"We wish to advise that we have had dealings with Mr Paul Doherty in relation to buying and selling real estate over a number of years.

During that time we have felt quite confident referring Mr Doherty to new clients and all of our clients for whom he has acted have been appreciative and happy with his services.

Mr Doherty has also obtained repeat referrals from clients as a mark of their appreciation of his work.

Mr Doherty is professional and diligent in the carrying out of his services and at all times acts in the best interests of the client.

Should you wish to discuss Mr Doherty further please do not hesitate to contact the writer".

Ian Cloak - Principal

Billings Cloak

Client's Testimonials:

"We all thought you handled the sale very well, very happy with the whole situation and the result"

Yvonne Cocking & Martin Power - Executors

"Paul, thanks for handling the sale of this property for us so professionally & efficiently. We felt like we didn't need to worry about anything throughout the whole process. It was a pleasure working with you - look forward to working with you again."

SK - Bankrupt Trustee

"What a result for 17 Riversdale Road Hawthorn. Paul Doherty had been referred to me by my solicitor so that I could make decisions about which agent to choose, how to liaison with them, how to come to a reserve price & generally at auction to support & advise me. This he accomplished with patience and very sound advice.

His experience in dealing with the real estate agents has enabled him to pass on very wise and proper advice. His profession should be respected as a result."

Dr Nijole Zdanius - General Vendor

"The sale of my mother's home was handled in a very professional manner. Excellent service, friendly & polite. Sold at auction. Would highly recommend.

Thank you from me & my Mum".

Lea Andrew - Power of Attorney

"Great move. Very pleased we were advised to contact you Paul & you're an excellent & credible auctioneer". Thank you.

Jan Lawrence - Executrix

"Paul made the sale of our property as smooth and efficient as possible by finding an agent with good local knowledge. Paul conducted the auction himself in a very professional manner resulting in an excellent price on the day. We would have no hesitation in recommending Australian Professionals Property Service."

Eva Kirkpatrick - Executrix

"I, as Executor to the Estate of my late father in law, made the decision to involve the services of Mr Paul Doherty of Australian Professionals Property Service Pty Ltd, to coordinate and ensure the sale of the property from this estate was marketed in the best possible interests of the beneficiaries. This decision proved to be very satisfying. Paul led the sale from beginning to end in a very professional and helpful way. His wise decisions, helpful information and relaxing advise gave myelf and the family confidence and faith that we had done the best we could to achieve a very successful sale".

Barry Hayes - Executor

" We are pleased to have acted on the clear-cut advice which APPS gave us to acheve our auction sale objectives".

Mr & Mrs P - General Vendors

• We were kept informed - very good communication.
• You were available and provided personal and professional advice.
• Showed personal interest in us as clients - we didn't feel like we were a number.

S & S A - Interstate Vendors

"Your involvement rescued a situation that was sliding towards disaster. It allowed us to apply pressure to a poorly chosen agent and you acted as the only person whose advice I could trust".

Joy M Geary & Tom Huberts - Clients on a consultancy basis

"It made it easy for me, no negotiating to find an agent, no pressure when dealing with the agent. I felt I had an ally in the sale process which was important".

JH - General Vendor

"Years of experience showed through as you were able to keep the auction campaign on track when heads get a bit too hot! Great advise at meetings and a dynamic performance when it all counted - the auction!

Great job, many thanks".

Glenn & Jacquie McLean - General Vendors

"Your involvement reassured me, throughout the process of selling the home, that I was doing the right thing to maximise my chances of making a profit from the sale. I felt that you were on my side, as an advocate, protecting me from anybody who would have wanted to take advantage of me.

I cannot think of any way your service could have been better."

Ms KA - General Vendor & Power of Attorney

"I have had no experience in dealing with property sales. Paul was great and very helpful as we are still grieving over our Dad's passing, he really took the stress out of it.

Thanks again Paul (a fantastic job)."

Karen Cooper - Executrix

"The sale process was made so much easier with Paul. He did all the hard work and explained the process which made it less daunting".

Leigh & Shey Johnson - General Vendors

"Prompt & courteous service. Professional responses. Staff dressed professionally. Happy to have some family attend auction. House presented well with lights on and fire going. Top quality auction board. Sale quickly settled & follow up good. I would definitely recommend you to others."

Norma Davis - General Vendor (moved to retirement village).

"Excellent work! Good communication before, during and after sale. Everything was very professionally executed and a good price achieved for the property. Keep up the good work!"

DS - Trustee

"You made the whole process of selling as stress free as possible. It just felt better having someone on my side. Many thanks".

Sandra Whitlock - General vendor

"A very professional service. Paul always kept me well informed and gave a very accurate assessment of the market. The whole process was very smooth and straightforward. A good result was achieved for the sale of our long term family home".

Mr G - General Vendor

"It all went as planned. We were very happy with the service provided."

A & C Zordan - Executors

"I would like to express the appreciation of myself,and my sister and brother for your professional and thorough overseeing of the recent sale of our father's property at 7 Burroughs Road Balwyn.

Your efforts leading up to the sale and especially on the day of the auction made us comfortable and aware of the process and intricacies of the auction and helped us achieve our goal with the sale without any problems.

I wish you all the best for the future."

Mr Ian Lewis - Power of Attorney

"Our first experience in selling a home, we found it challenging but the transition was made easier by the assistance we received. Thank you."

Mr & Mrs H - Powers of Atorney

"All aspects of the sale completed professionally & well. This was particularly appreciated by me as Executor of the will, who lives interstate."

Mr G - Executor

"Good support for someone feeling very alone but having to make big decisions!"

Ms A - General Vendor

"Generally a hassle free process - streamlined, smooth, well coordinated. It was particularly helpful as we had not been through the auction process before".

Mr B & Ms H - General Vendors

"When it was suggested that the property be best sold at auction, I was very nervous as the only knowledge I had of this way of selling has it's pitfalls but you advised that there would be no problems. Well I must say that you were completely correct and I should not have been concerned.......

....Once again we cannot believe the price you procured for us and we would not consider any other company if and when we decide to sell our own residence".

Mr George Dale - Executor

"Paul provided an excellent service by managing the whole process in the sale of my mother's home and the result was excellent. It made the experience of selling my childhood home less painful for my brother and myself. Paul was always available for any queries".

Mrs S & Mr H - Executors

"My brother and I thought the sale of our late Mother's house was conducted in a very professional manner. We were pleased with the choice of agents and the advertising of the property. The auction of the house was very well conducted and we were thrilled with the results achieved".

Karen Bonnici - Executrix

"Paul provided advice & assistance to me that was invaluable as I had not been involved in a property auction before. Always willing to meet at times that suited me and had a very good manner during auction itself, that gave a better than expected result".

Mr S - Power of Attorney

"Very happy, everything went smoothly and we would recommend you".

Maureen Cullinan & Marita Hoskins - Executrices

"Took the worry out of the process"

Jan Allsop - Executrix

"The service you provided gave advice in a field with which I had little experience and saved me a lot of worry and time searching for an estate agent who I could believe was competent and trustworthy.

After our first meeting I assessed you as very professional and the advice you gave was positive and logical, which made me feel very comfortable working with you.

The local agent you selected was also very professional and pleasant to deal with and the sale of the property was very successful.

Once again, thank you for the service you provided".

Lindsay Nelthorpe - Executor

"Thank you for all the help you gave me to sell the vacant block of land at Blairgowrie. We were very happy with the price and feel sure it was the way in which you handled the sale that we did so well".

Mrs D - General Vendor

"As someone without much knowledge of the real estate industry I found your involvement helped make the sale of my Armadale unit a very pleasant and very profitable experience. It is the way to go as far as I am concerned".

Peter Moloney - General Vendor

"Somewhat to our surprise and in contrast to our last experience, the sale of our property was not only successful but also interesting and enjoyable, given below are some general comments in relation to the process:

• The first positive was that you were recommended by our solicitor in whom we have great confidence.
• Your description of your role as Vendor's Advocate met our needs perfectly.
• You talked through the issues with us and kept contact as we made the decision to sell, over a period of about two years in total.
• The fact that you not only recommended an agent you felt was appropriate for our house but also the the individual within that organisation who was right for our property.
• The sales consultant was outstanding. A clear communicator who did what he said he would and advised us on the progress and interest in the property.
• The fact that you were there in the background to monitor the process was most important to us.

Dee & Tony Briscomb - General Vendors

• Professional approach
• Good "feel" for the market
• Wise choice of agent
• Included me in decisions

"You couldn't do any more than turn a potentially stressful event into a relaxed one - with an over the top price as well!

Mrs H - General Vendor

"Received sound & professional advice. Always willing to listen to our comments, suggestions and input. Extremely satisfied with your service- we will use you again (and recommend you).

Mick & Marie Gordon - Executors

"Over the seven week period from our initial meeting through to the successful auction late May, Paul's understanding of our needs, his professionalism, sound advice and regular contact were very much appreciated".

Mr S - Power of Attorney

"Paul, as you know living in Sydney we had no idea who to trust to sell the house. Luckily for us your name was put forward by our solicitor. From day one we felt comfortable due to your involvement. Your professionalism and vigour in selecting an agent, advising us on pricing etc was second to none. The enthusiasm in auctioning the place yourself was the reason we achieved the marvelous result we did."

Lloyd & Nanette Balmer - Powers of Attorney

"Your service was invaluable to me at a time when I needed independent advise".

Mrs G- Executrix

"Both my sister and myself were extremely pleased with your "vendor advocate" service during the sale of our late father's home. All steps were conducted in a friendly yet professional manner. We were regularly informed about progress and the final result at auction exceeded our expectations. We would have no hesitition in recommending your service to our family and friends.

Ron Carroll - Executor

"Paul took the time to understand what the sale of the property meant to the beneficiaries and he acted consistently with this understanding".

John & Peter N -Executors

"Gave us reassurance when required. Trustworthy".

Keith & Margaret Norbury-General Vendors

"Advice given at the beginning of involvement proved to be very sound and auctioneering performance on the day was most impressive*. Agents recommended were very professional and pleasant to deal with and it made the the whole operation hassle free for me which was what I wanted".

Mrs R- Executrix

*Auction conducted by our MD Paul Doherty at referrer's request.

"Excellent service, considerate & communicative".

John Boyd-Power of Attorney

"Very helpful, professional & friendly. We cannot speak too highly of the service provided. We got more for the property than we had hoped".

Bill & Pamela S- General Vendors

"Paul was heartily recommended to us from a friend whom he had coordinated the sale of a property. So it was that we sought Paul's services in the sale of our own. The main benefits I found were; general good advice re the preparation of the property. Nominating an excellent auctioneer & keeping the real estate agent honest (could they be anything else!)".

Robbie & Michele Sinclair- General Vendors

"The liaison between Paul and the agent worked really well and was part of the overall success of the project. I would have no hesitation in recommending his services to others".

Joseph Marchese-Power of Attorney

"Having Paul there just gave us the confidence we wanted, to know that we were making the right decisions and that we weren't going to get eaten up by the system."

Janine & Rod Crociani-General Vendors

"Made my life easier- being able to step back and have a buffer zone between myself and the real estate agents."

Ian Thomas- Administrator

"I was certainly happy with the choice I made based on my solicitor's recommendation. I didn't have any experience with selling a property and being alone the thought was daunting, but Paul took all the stress and pressure away. I found Paul's friendly and confident manner a big help and his experience and knowledge when a problem arose beneficial. Thank you Paul for taking the stress and pressure out of my sale."

Denyse Galle- General Vendor (Moving to Retirement Village)

" I appreciated that someone was dealing for me, looking out for my best interests..... you love your work, you like the challenge and the aim of success for your client and what a success! I am certainly happy with the choice I made based on my solicitor's recommendation. "

Rita M- Executrix

"Another excellent sale at $315,000 or 38% over our reserve."

Owenlaw Mortgage Managers Pty Ltd- Mortgage Lenders

"We were pleased with your company's services your knowledge of the market, choice of agents and the follow up services. We want to thank Paul for his professionalism, honesty, sincerity and empathy to us and our needs."

Rob Wilkie- Executor

"Very impressed with the whole procedure both in buying and selling. The agent you recommended was also very professional and really looked after me. Would definitely use your services again when next selling."

Jane R- General Vendor

"As always a great outcome. I believe the fact that I have come back three times says it all!

Kelly R- General Vendor

"We were very impressed by the efficient and business like way in which you handled all aspects of the sale of the property and we were absolutely thrilled by the results of the auction. Thank you very much for a job well done. You have won a lot of prospective customers in the future among our family and friends.

Margaret & Stacy Moore- Executors

"I do not have any real experience in selling property, combine this with the added pressure of a sensitive Deceased Estate property. APPS provided real independent experience, guidance and advice that enabled me to be confident that I was making well informed and balanced decisions throughout the entire sales process. APPS was also pro- active in providing update/ progress reports".

MF- Executor

"Paul guided us in the RIGHT DIRECTION. His knowledge and skilled. Always followed up with progress. Introducing us to the RIGHT agent. Paul was always very pleasant".

Anne Clapton & Julie Thompson- Executrices

"The most important point in relation to the sale was that you were always available to answer our questions & regularly contacted us to make sure and to reassure that the campaign was running smoothly".

Michele & Connie Musone- General Vendors

"We found Paul's friendly & confident manner a huge asset in what was quite a stressful time for us. We would recommend your services to anyone we know who is selling their house".

Harvey & Sue Smith-General Vendors

"I appreciated the professional advice and sense of caring provided in a complex area (at least for me). No rush, no fuss and everything explained in precise detail."

Peter Coloretti-Executor

"Using Professionals Property Service to co-ordinate the sale of my property made the process much less stressful than might have been the case. Thankyou Paul".

MB-General Vendor (Moving to Retirement Village)

"The sale of Mum's house was somewhat of a task I didn't enjoy, or rather would have preferred not to have had to go through. That said, the process was made world easier and completely stress free thanks to Paul's help & guidance through every step of the way".

Gavin Cranston- Executor

"We got a very positive sale result. Generally very happy".

Laurie Serafini -General Vendor (Investor)

"The agent you recommended did a fantastic job and we are very pleased with the result. As you said and I have been telling my friends "it's all about what and who you know". Thanks for all your help".

DP-General Vendor

"It was helpful to have a third party working with the estate agent & to provide back up. First time auction selling was certainly an experience and one I would be more confident in if involved again. I have recommended your advocate advice to other friends and will continue to do so"

Elizabeth V- General Vendor (Moving to Retirement Village)

"Good service delivered in a timely way"

Owenlaw Mortgage Managers Pty Ltd-Mortgage Lenders.

"A very smooth procedure for myself as Executor of my Uncle's will in which I had to handle the sale of his property. Went without a hitch and an excellent result."

Lynette Cole- Executrix.

"We were very pleased with the agent you recommended. The sale went very smoothly and the price achieved far exceeded our expectations. I have recommended you to a friend."

Mike & Rae Paterson- General Vendors.

"Overall impressed with the approach & genuine interest to make the sale possible"

Pontikis Investments- Developers

"Initially we were sceptical about what you might contribute to the exercise. We quickly discovered that without your involvement we would have been lambs to the slaughter. Thank you for your invaluable guidance and very apparent care"

MT & EG- Executors

"Moving Mum to an aged care facility was stressful enough without having to deal with agents and which way to sell. You took over the selling of the house and in doing so helped us to feel more assured that we were doing things properly. The family will always be grateful for your efforts and a job well done."

JMcD- Power of Attorney

"Even though our mother passed away over twelve months ago, it was still very traumatic having to handle the details of selling the old family home. Your expertise in recommending the agent, method of sale and managing things all the way to the auction was a terrific assistance and reassured all involved that we were on the right track."

RM- Executor

"Paul what can I say. The moment you took over my problems- I had no problems. Thank you for achieving in 11 days what my previous agent couldn’t manage in three months. I don’t think anyone knows real estate as well as you."

YC- General Vendor.

"Not having had any real estate experience, other than buying my own home 38 years ago, I felt a little out of my depth. That was until my solicitor recommended we talk to you. From the first meeting my confidence was restored. You know your business and my knowing you were working for me was fantastic. Great service and a great job."

HG- Executor

"At first I wished I’d never agreed to become Val’s Power of Attorney. However your involvement helped to overcome most of the hurdles in moving her to (Nursing Home name withheld)."

BT- Power of Attorney

"Your involvement in the sale was very good with a professional approach. We were very happy with the outcome and felt you looked after our needs very well."

Name withheld- General Vendor

"What can I say! A great result and what an auction. Thank you for all your guidance and we were thrilled you auctioned the property yourself."

John Roberts- Power of Attorney