Selling a home is strategic, emotional, and full of moving parts. We’ve unpacked the key terms below so you’re never left guessing. So, together, we can sell with clarity, confidence, and maximum transparency.
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Active Buyers
These are the motivated movers. You’ll see these buyers at auctions every weekend, showing up to inspections, chatting with agents, and subscribing to property markets. They usually know the market. They’re ready to move. And they’re searching with intent. So, we’ll make sure we’re actively in front of these buyers 100% of the time.
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Passive Buyers
They’ll take notice when the right property comes along. Often, they’re in a position to buy. They’re financially ready and emotionally open, waiting for the right match. The good news is, our reach has six zeroes. That’s 1.1 million opportunities to turn quiet interest into confident action.
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Public Auction
Fast-paced, competitive sales are the go-to method in high-demand areas. With a set date and no cooling-off period, auctions create urgency and the potential for above-expectation results. Buyers bid publicly, and competition often drives the price higher.
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Private Sale
Direct and flexible, private sales are listed with a set price or range and make up 50% of our sales. Private sales allow buyers to make offers in their own time, and it’s one of the most effective sales methods across our regions. The only downside is that if the price is too high, the selling time frame can extend, potentially hurting the result.
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Expression of Interest
Discreet, strategic, and deadline-driven, expression of interest sales are an excellent match for those who prefer privacy or want to test the market without a public auction. Buyers will be invited to share their best offers by a set date, without a listed price. This creates competitive tension behind the scenes and protects your position.
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Sale by Tender
High-stakes and highly considered, sales by tender are usually reserved for large-scale properties. Buyers submit confidential offers and their terms before a closing date. It’s a formal, structured process and is popular for developments with multiple use cases.
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Leanne Potter has been outstanding every step of the way!
Leanne has been outstanding every step of the way. Providing knowledge and information to plan our sales process as well as helpful solutions to any speedbumps encountered as part of the campaign. We couldn't recommend anyone more strongly that Leanne for everything she brings to the table, to support anyone on the journey to sell or buy their home.
Luke Fenwick
30A Mavho Street, Bentleigh, Victoria, 3204
Great advice & guidance!
Excellent knowledge of the market in our area, great advice and guidance throughout. An experienced professional prepared to go the extra mile if needed. Highly recommended.
Ian Chapman
35 Myrtle Road, Hampton, Victoria, 3188
Integral part of the sale!
Halli was an integral part of our successful sale, pre-auction. His experience and knowledge of the area was fantastic.
Cameron
4b Railway Ave, Brighton, Victoria, 3186
Michal understands the Dingley Village market better than anyone else
His manner, genuine care and attention to detail was amazing. We are beyond satisfied and recommend him and the team at Buxton. The other agent Celeste and the auctioneer Jason also did a tremendous job and the office support from Sylvia and Jessica was wonderful.
Steve
20 Dingley Ct, Dingley Village, Victoria, 3172
Excellent communicator who kept me informed during the entire journey
Right from the outset I felt entirely comfortable with Andrew. He explained the process fully and we met regularly for updates. He gave me his estimate on the expected outcome and ultimately his opinion on what price to expect on auction day. A sale was achieved at auction; the price achieved was within Andrew’s estimate and I was delighted with the outcome. Andrew is a very experienced agent, is friendly and has a calm nature without any “hard sell”. He made me feel as if I was his most important customer. Would strongly recommend Andrew to anyone wishing to sell their home in the Bentleigh and surrounding suburbs.
Colin Geldart
10 Foch Street, Ormond, Victoria, 3204