June 2019 - Industry Insider

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Elizabeth Kelly

22:12 27 May 20

Andrew is excellent to work with. He is efficient, thorough, very reliable and goes the extra mile for his clients. What you see, is what you get!read more

Emma Meale

03:24 22 May 20

“You’ll do well having Andrew on your side” an agent said to us during one of our early inspections of a property under the guidance of Industry Insider. This was even further reassurance we had made the right call by engaging with Industry Insider property advocates. From our initial engagement through to picking up our keys, Andrew’s insightful and personalised approach, attention to detail as well as obvious respect from the agents and services that he engaged with showed a true mark of genuinity and trust in an industry that, to some, can present with a facade. Andrew ensured that we secured viewings of off-market as well as private market advertised inspections, educating and guiding us towards the best asset class we could purchase for our price point, even during the difficult circumstances that arose from a global pandemic. Andrew’s incredibly professional but most importantly, effective service, ultimately allowed us to secure a home which we truly believed was out of our reach.read more

Lei Jiang

10:09 18 Apr 20

In all honesty, as first time home buyer, while the 5 Star Google review, I initially hired Andrew as my buyer agent with much doubts. Andrew quickly proved these were just my personal groundless bias. His responsiveness in communication, swift coordination between conveyancer and home inspector, and professional guidance and skillful negotiation with estate agent/vendor found me my dream home in one and half month time during this COVID-19 crisis. This was really a trouble free purchasing experience to me, which could not possibly be made without Andrew. Thank you!read more

Stefy Lay

07:20 12 Mar 20

We recently bought our first home - ALL thanks to Andrew. He held our hand throughout the whole process providing sound advice on the market, property and value - all things that were foreign to us when we first began our search. Andrew was very patient and understanding of our many ‘cultural-deal-breakers’ in our home search and adaptable to our changing budget. He never rushed us into any decision and on auction day showcased absolute brilliance while we were falling apart on the sidelines. We’d highly recommend Andrew and will definitely use his services again in future - worth every penny!read more

Greg Townsend

04:49 20 Feb 20

5 star service = 5 star results!! For the best industry results look no further! We engaged Andrew and his team to purchase a property off market for us and were blown away by Andrew’s inside knowledge and networking capabilities in the real estate market. We can’t thank him enough and would recommend utilising his services to family and friends alike or anyone looking to purchase a property for that matter. Thanks again Andrew, look forward to working with you again in the futureread more

Ali Silver

02:15 20 Jan 20

I found Andrew to be extremely professional, and easy to communicate and work with from the moment we met. After months of unsuccessfully finding a home previously, Andrew was able to secure an amazing property exactly suiting my requirements, in what felt like an easy and stress-free process, and at a time when supply of properties on the market was low. Andrew’s knowledge and expertise of the industry together with his exceptional client service standards and strategic thinking, ensured he decisively negotiated and secured the deal. Thank you Andrew for helping me to find a home. I would not hesitate to secure Andrew’s services again in the future.read more

Matthew Pillios

05:55 17 Dec 19

Andrew was unbelievable and so professional. He managed the campaign very well and understood the market and was on top of the campaign from week 1. It would be a pleasure to work with Andrew Date and I appreciate the referral from him.read more

Stephen Cockman

12:17 03 Dec 19

Andrew was fantastic, after many months of unsuccessfully searching for a investment property by ourselves we engaged Andrews services. He was able to find us a hidden gem and negotiated a great deal. The follow up service has been over and above. We would thoroughly recommend using Andrew when searching for a property.read more

Roger Schmidli

02:28 24 Nov 19

We have worked with Andrew through selling our current home and purchasing our dream downsized home in Melbourne’s inner North over an extended period of time. We cannot speak highly enough of how superb he has been to work with and how thrilled we are with the ultimate outcome. Throughout that time he never pressured us, has always listened to us and was always easily accessible. His astute understanding of the industry meant that, even in a rapidly changing and wildly unpredictable market, he was able to quickly read and adapt to fluctuations and trends as was necessary. Andrew’s communication was always clear and we always felt we could ask him to go through things with us again if it became hard to follow the process. What has impressed us most of all, however, is the way Andrew is interested in you as a person and sensitive to how you are travelling. He actually cares if you are stressed, anxious or not feeling confident about the decisions you have to make. He is patient when required but absolutely decisive at the critical moments. Andrew’s elite knowledge and contacts in the industry ultimately resulted in us making a fantastic purchase of an off market property that we would never even have seen had we been working on our own. He saw the opportunity for the purchase and decisively closed the deal, ensuring we didn't have to go to an auction process at all, getting us a fantastic buy in a rising market. Having Andrew on our team has absolutely been the difference. 5 stars doesn't even tell the half of it!read more

Paul Barker

07:40 20 Nov 19

Andrew and his team did an outstanding job helping us secure an investment property. His advice, recommendations and insights into the property market were invaluable to us in being able to secure our property. We highly recommend Andrew and his team to any body looking to secure a property.read more

David Naughtin

06:34 21 Oct 19

Andrew did an exceptional job in purchasing our new home. Handing over the bidding process to someone else is not something I'd ever envisaged doing and I'm certain that it was a decision that saved me $$$. Andrew was professional and clearly articulated his strategy which was not only the best in the circumstances but also made me feel comfortable during the auction as I listened in from thousands of kilometres away. Highly recommend his services.read more

Leonie Lowthian

12:20 15 Sep 19

We met Andrew many years ago when he was working as a real estate agent and he had a presence about him that was very welcoming and calm. Knowing that he had branched out into a property advocacy service, he instantly came to mind when selling our investment property recently. We didn't have the time and we didn't want the hassle of doing all the ground work. Having Andrew made it a very easy and stress-free process from the beginning to the end. He handled everything from finding an agent to offering insider tips to get the best outcome for us. We sold in 9days. Andrew was always happy to answer any questions and was very prompt on getting back to us. I would highly recommend Andrew for his knowledge in the industry, honesty and professionalism. Andrew you have made the process of selling a very positive one and we thank you again.read more

Jessica Hardcastle

03:38 11 Sep 19

After months and months of searching for our first home, endless weekends of inspections and auctions going WAY over the estimated price range, we finally engaged Andrew. It was the best decision we made and we actually began to enjoy the process of purchasing our first home again! Within one month we found and bought the perfect home in what felt like a really impossible market. Andrew shared with us a wealth of advice and organised everything for us. We wouldn't buy a house in the future without him. Thanks Andrew!read more

Roger Schmidli

05:27 02 Sep 19

My wife and I have worked with Andrew Date (industry Insiders) for over 12 months now. he has helped us complete the sale of an underperforming investment property in a low market and has been instrumental in achieving a tremendous (and way above expectation) sale price for our family home at auction. we now look forward to working with him as we find a new, downsized home. we cannot speak highly enough of Andrew’s professionalism, knowledge of the industry and clarity of expert advice. his recommendation re the timing of our auction was critical in our achieving such a wonderful result. We have never felt that any question is too simple to ask and he has never pressured us in any to make speedy or rushed decisions. quite simply, we can’t imagine having gone through what is such a difficult process as selling investment property or private home without his outstanding help and guidance. Most highly recommended.read more

Bailey White

09:02 07 Aug 19

I can certainly see why Andrew's client see value in him! Andrew Date employed myself (Barry Plant) to represent the sale of his vendors investment property. Andrew's expertise in relation to preparing the home for sale and sales method were adopted and resulted in achieving a fantastic outcome for his clients. The property sold within 9 days and multiple offers presented. I have no hesitation in recommending his services and look forward to doing business in the future!read more

Jenna Hehir

21:17 06 Aug 19

I couldn't be happier with the service and the outcome that Andrew provided to secure my new investment property. Andrew is an absolute pleasure to communicate with, no matter the time or means. I am based overseas for the majority of the year so I relied heavily on Andrew's knowledge and experience which proved to go above and beyond my expectations. I can't thank him enough and look forward to working with him and his team again.read more

BRONZE Day

07:06 04 Aug 19

Andrew Date from Buyer Agents Melbourne recently assisted us with the sale of our Unit in Pascoe Vale. His initial estimate of the value of our property was spot on and with the enhancements he suggested we sold for just over that in a slowing market. Andrew was always very responsive to any requests via email or phone and we found his support to be invaluable in giving us the confidence to stick to our plan during times in the sale when we may have agreed to sell for less. We thoroughly recommend his services.read more

Jess Goodall

00:29 29 Jul 19

Andrew's knowledge and expertise are second to none. He goes above and beyond for his clients and is such a pleasure to deal with. He was integral in our quest for the perfect home - couldn't recommend him and the team more highly and have done so to many family and friends. Don't hesitate!!read more

Polly Hoynes-Robson

03:03 03 Jul 19

I could not recommend Andrew and his team highly enough. Purchasing my first home through Industry Insider has made me realise just how essential it is to have an Advocate such as their calibre on your team. I genuinely believe we have saved tens of thousands of dollars by engaging Andrew and his team at Industry Insider. Andrew was available at all hours of the day and no task or question was ever too much. I will be recommending Industry Insider to all of my friends and family. Never have I written a more deserving 5 star review.read more

Marianne Goodall

09:34 27 Jun 19

Having Andrew advise and guide us from our first meeting to the successful sale of our home was invaluable. Andrews knowledge and experience kept us focused and goal driven. I have no doubt he helped us achieve the best possible result. We couldn't recommend him more highly. Thanks Industry Insider, we are another happy client.read more

Zanyar Kurd

10:44 06 Jun 19

Thanks to Andrew and the Industry Insider team we now have our Dream Home. We searched for over 4 months and couldn’t find the perfect house. After seven weeks of engaging Andrew we had our Dream Home. Andrew and the Insider team are professional, empathetic, analytical and really understand the Melbourne property market. We are so thankful for our experience and will definitely be recommending Industry Insider to our friends and family. Thanks again.read more

Jess Taylor

08:41 02 Jun 19

We approached Andrew after some great feedback from some friends on his services with purchasing their first property. He was was cool, calm and collected. Super easy to get along with and knew his stuff! He helped us understand the process whilst not feeling overwhelmed. We learnt a LOT about property and all the little tricks to it. Thanks Andrew for helping us find our DREAM HOME and also securing it at a very full on auction! We will forever have fond memories.read more

Ash Dent

07:38 29 May 19

My husband and I used Andrew for the recent sale of our property and purchase of our new forever home. The vendor advocacy service was great as we were given advice that was real, achievable and not overinflated especially in these uncertain times in the property market. Andrew gave us guidance in how to present our home to make it as saleable as possible. That helped us to achieve a sale in 3 weeks when other properties around us were on the shelf for 8+ weeks. The next step was to find a new home, I have never been so stressed! Andrew was always there with great advice, communication, understanding and was really thorough. Andrew’s calm and educated approach was something that calmed my stress and once we went ahead with negotiations I was certain the house would be ours, and it was! The level of communication that Andrew provided during the entire process was something that really impressed me and gave me the utmost confidence in his service and advice. We have also used his recommendations for a conveyancer and broker who have both been impressive. Thank you again Andrew for helping us so much! We got our dream home without the nightmare!!read more

Adrian Hou

14:55 15 Dec 18

Andrew helped me lock down my favourite property by winning the auction at a significantly low price. During the last open inspection, a lot of people showed interest in the property and many of them planned to participate in the auction. That's when I decided to buy it. Within 3 days, Andrew gathered information, scheduled house inspection, formulated strategy and finally prevailed in the auction with a price much lower than I expected. His integrity, insight and professionalism ensures the accomplishment of the goal. Highly recommend!read more

Yao Joane

09:45 15 Dec 18

Andrew has secured a very nice property for our family with an exceeding result. Lots of work been done before and afterwards to make sure we are 100 percent happy. Professional, gives helpful suggestions in various aspects such as building structure, land use, market, etc. and very devoted in our case. The best decision we made during our house hunting. Recommends with 5 stars!read more

Luke Blackwood

22:26 28 Nov 18

We working closely with Andrew and Dean producing Building and Pest Inspections on Properties that they have identified for their valued clients. They are extremely knowledgeable about the ever change landscape which is the Melbourne Real Estate market. They do their due diligence and will ensure they find the right property to suit your budget in a timely manner. I fully endorse Industry Insider as a leader in Melbourne's Advocacy market.read more

Dionne Wilson

03:30 21 Nov 18

UPDATED: 21/11/2018 - I've now also had the pleasure of working with David on the Vendor Advocacy side of their business. David had a client needing assistance with a property in the CBD, David & I worked closely together and were able to improve the cosmetics of the property and were able to deliver an exceptional result. It was clear the strong bond that David had with the client ensured a great working relationship. I could see the client had complete faith and trust in David & the team at Industry Insider and I know it made the process of sale a much easier one for her. October 2017 - In working with David Hewitt, it was immediately clear he had a thorough understanding of what his client was looking for, he was lovely to deal with, detailed and professional in his approach. It resulted in the property I was representing being the right one for his client. When his client came through all the aspects David thought she'd love, she did. She had definitely made the right choice appointing David as her buyers advocate. I look forward to working with David and his clients again in the future.read more

Charmaine Bonifacio

12:00 15 Nov 18

It was such a wonderful experience dealing with both Andrew and Dean. Dean has been amazing throughout the process. He was able to find our dream investment property that we thought was unattainable in less than a month. Thank you for taking care of everything, answering all my questions through text messages and phone calls even outside business hours, explaining everything, making me feel comfortable and for always being patient. Thank you for going above and beyond!. I could not thank Dean and Andrew enough for their excellent service, for working for our interests and for a stress free experience! This is an early Christmas present for us. What more can we ask for. Highly recommended! Extremely happy with our first investment property, for the wonderful support in achieving our goal and hopefully more to come! All the best guys ❤️read more

Daniel Pace

10:26 06 Aug 18

Thank-you both Andrew and Dean for your assistance. It's amazing how much I have learnt about the property market from your guidance. I can't believe I've secured a two bedroom private villa with a very large courtyard in a blue chip location, under budget and reserve price!! This is truly a magnificent result!! Dean, you've been of real support to me during this entire process, just like a friend!! Your knowledge, perseverance, and reliable nature makes you an asset to Industry Insider. Thank-you very much! Please also thank Chris on my behalf I really appreciated his support on our first day of inspections. Keep up the good work!read more

Alana Burnside

22:06 23 Jul 18

We can’t thank the team at Industry Insider enough. They managed to secure a family home for us in an area we thought was out of our budget. But thanks to their patience, research and negotiation skills, we have found our dream home. In particular, Andrew has been there to answer our calls and provide guidance through the whole process. We are very impressed with their services and would recommend them to anyone about to purchase a property.read more

Josh Power

02:14 23 Jul 18

Skilled and professional negotiator Dean Munro recently purchased a property off me on behalf of one of his clients. His knowledge of the suburb was second to none it made my job a lot easier. On auction day he had a game plan and executed it perfectly, If I was looking to purchase a property I would have no hesitation in using Dean Munro to purchase it on my behalf.read more

Nathalie Justin

11:36 02 Jul 18

We spent years hunting for a home. Years! Finally we decided we needed help. After chatting with a few different buyers agents earlier this year, we decided to sign up with Andrew at Industry Insider. Andrew provided us with a set of experienced eyes, friendly guidance, insight into alternative options and practical/industry point-of-view. We also really appreciate that they charge a flat fee when so many buyer's agents charge you a percentage of the sale price. It seems counterintuitive to expect an agent to fight for the best price for you when the more you pay, the more they earn! With a flat fee, that concern is not there. Thanks to Andrew and David (who expertly handled the auction), we're picking up the keys to our new home tomorrow! It's a property that ticks the boxes that are important to us as well as a few wish list extras. Thanks guys and all the best! Maybe we'll do it all again some time in the future?!read more

Marty Stanowich

07:24 27 May 18

David and team at Industry Insider were fantastic. As expats living in Australia, we were unfamiliar with the property market here and David walked us through the entire process. He helped remove much of the stress of buying a property. From arranging private inspections to handling negotiations, David's assistance was invaluable. We ended up getting the best price for the house we wanted through his extensive knowledge and networks - something we would never have achieved on our own. David's customer service was impeccable; he would always check in to update us on new properties and when we did find a home we wanted, he communicated every step so we were always well-informed. David and team saved us a lot of time, money and stress and David worked hard to find us a home at our price point. If you're looking to buy a property, highly recommend David!read more

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A guide to stamp duty in Victoria