Case Study: Seamless Cross-Border Sale in Yarrabilba

Executive Summary

Selling a property while living overseas can be a challenge, but for New Zealand-based seller Shelly, the process turned out to be smoother than expected. After using Which Real Estate Agent (WREA), she was introduced to two excellent agents, ultimately selecting Trudy from LJ Hooker. With consistent communication and a client-first approach, Trudy guided the sale through low-ball offers, a temporary pause, and finally a successful buyer negotiation. Even with settlement still pending, Shelly described the experience as “really positive”, a testament to the power of matching the right agent with the right seller, no matter the distance.

Property Snapshot

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms: 4
• Bathrooms: 2
• Car Spaces: 2
• Land Size: 400 m²

Seller’s Objective

Shelly’s main priorities were:

• Find a trustworthy and communicative agent who could manage the sale while she was based in New Zealand
• Avoid settling for low-ball offers
• Achieve a strong result without unnecessary stress

How Which Real Estate Agent Assisted

WREA matched Shelly with two top-performing local agents, giving her a solid shortlist to consider. Both options were excellent, which made the final decision genuinely tough “almost like flipping a coin.” She chose Trudy who stood out for her professionalism and strong communication especially crucial given the cross-border nature of the sale.

Agent’s Strategy

Trudy brought over a decade of experience and a 5.0-star rating to the sale. Her strategy included:

• Consistent and transparent communication to keep Shelly updated abroad
• Professional handling of buyer feedback, including filtering out low offers
• Patience and persistence, eventually identifying and closing a deal with a serious buyer

Results

• Days on market: The property sold within a timeframe comparable to the local median, indicating strong buyer demand for the area.
• Sale price achieved: The home sold for $740,000, a competitive result aligned with comparable properties in the surrounding market.
• Vendor satisfaction: The vendor reported being very satisfied with the overall sales outcome and process.

Why Sellers Choose Which Real Estate Agent

• Global seller support: Even international sellers can confidently manage property sales through WREA
• Top-tier agent options: Shelly was introduced to multiple qualified agents, not just one random pick
• Data-driven decision-making: Our service empowers sellers to choose based on performance, not advertising