Angela (left) with her family member Kalli (right) who will live in the property at 30 Arthur Street, Balmain, NSW.
For Angela, Saturday was a special day, as close family member Kalli was able to walk away after the auction with the keys to 30 Arthur Street in Balmain.
“It’s not every day you’re able to buy a house for a family member and this is the exact property we wanted because we knew it would be right for Kalli,” Angela said.
“It’s the first auction I’ve ever been to and fortunately it was our cousin who was actually bidding because he was so calm and collected throughout the process.
“I thought the real estate team were very professional and are really good at what they do, and because it felt like this property was meant to be, it seemed we just wanted it more.
“COVID or no COVID, there’s always going to be something in life, if you want something then you may as well go for it instead of waiting and missing out.”
The $1,305,000 sale was managed by Ray White Balmain Sales Agents Chris Williams (above right) and Benjamin Martin.
“I don’t remember ever seeing an auction where it felt more like you were at the footie with the atmosphere that was produced - the winning bidders celebrated like they had won The Price is Right at the end - it’s always a pleasure to bring such joy,” Mr Williams said.
“The campaign itself was extremely active with more than 105 groups through over four weeks and we issued 15 contracts - that led to five of the six registered bidders competing on the day.
“Spring has started very well. There’s a direct correlation between a flattening curve and a rise in confidence and any ground we lost during lockdowns and restrictions, we’ve more than made up for in the last few months.”
