Add CategoryThis week Harris Real Estate agent Tom Hector set himself an ambitions task – auction off 10 of his own listings in one day. One every hour from 9am to 6pm.
As far as anyone knows, it’s never been done before in SA.
Why exactly? And why on a Wednesday?
“I’m definitely keen on being an advocate of change in the industry in South Australia, because everyone’s governed by weekend inspections and auctions and, with a Wednesday auction – if they’re prepared to take the day off work that means they’re serious,” he said.
“Also, every single one of those properties has got an advertised price, so there are no “contact agents” – buyers know what the price guide is so they know roughly what the property’s going to sell for, depending on the market conditions on the day.”
Going into it his strategy was simple:
“I’ll trust the process as I always do and the outcome will follow,” he said.
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Harris Real Estate agent Tom Hector. Supplied.
So how did he go?
Well, with almost $8m in sales and a clearance rate of 77 per cent, pretty well.
Here are all of the results.
92 Lobethal Rd, Norton Summit.
Auction: 9am
Price Guide: $1.05m
Sale price: $1.115m
A world away from the hustle of city life, yet only 10 minutes down the hill to Magill Village and its own town – Norton Summit.
142 William St, Norwood.
Auction: 10am
Price guide: $2m.
Sale price: $2.175m
No expense was spared to renovate this character home.
63 Regent St, Kensington.
Auction: 11am
Price guide: $950,000.
Auction: Postponed to Saturday.
63 Regent St, Kensington delivers a picture-perfect home for those eager to be close to schools, scenic parks and a leisurely stroll from the iconic Norwood Parade.
15/45 Ave Rd, Highgate.
Auction: 11am
Price guide: $325,000.
Sold: $380,000
This immaculately presented, light-filled one-bedder perfectly balances both a premier city-fringe location with a low maintenance way of life.
10 Rokeby Ave, Norwood.
Auction: 1pm
Price guide: $1.15m.
Sales result: Passed in. New price guide: $950,000 to $1.045m
10 Rokeby Ave, Norwood is a stylishly renovated and extended c1880 stand-alone, three-bedroom character home.
30 Reid Ave, Tranmere.
Auction: 2pm
Price guide: $1.2m
Sale price: $1.115m
This re-imagined family home inspires lifestyle finesse.
37A Savas Rd, Rostrevor.
Auction: 3pm
Price guide: $950,000
Sales result: Passed in. New price guide: $900,000 to $975,000
Brimming with modern features throughout, the home is ready to be enjoyed as is.
27 Fairleys Rd, Rostrevor.
Auction: 4pm
Price guide: $800,000.
Sale price: 939,000
The home is strolling distance to schools and a stone’s throw to local shops.
2 Thomson Ave, Rostrevor
Auction: 5pm
Price guide: $945,000.
Sale price: $1.01m
With well-known leafy surrounds, the tranquil Fourth Creek meandering nearby, and a stone’s throw to Morialta Conservation Park, this home was all about location.
36 Sparks Tce, Rostrevor.
Auction: 6pm
Price guide: $950,000.
Sale price: $1.025m
This all-original mid-century family-home was offered to the market for the first time in decades.