Case Study: How a Nowra Home Sold in Just 5 Days for $633,002 (Well Above Expectations)

Executive Summary

When Kathleen decided to sell her property in Nowra, she never imagined the process could be so fast and rewarding. After connecting with Which Real Estate Agent (WREA), she was introduced to Jared , an agent she wouldn’t have considered on her own. The result? Her home sold in just five days and fetched well above her expectations thanks to a competitive bidding war. Kathleen described Jared as absolutely fantastic, the perfect agent. She is now happily settled in a peaceful duplex with her dog, grateful for a service that pointed her in the right direction.

Property Snapshot

• Property Type: House
• Bedrooms: 3
• Bathrooms: 1
• Car Spaces: 1
• Land Size: 854 m²

Seller’s Objective

Kathleen’s goals were clear:

1. Sell quickly without sacrificing price
2. Find a trustworthy, high-performing agent
3. Make the process stress-free so she could move into her next home with ease

Like many sellers, she didn’t know which local real estate agent could deliver these results.

How Which Real Estate Agent Assisted

Kathleen turned to Which Real Estate Agent (WREA) for help. Using sales data and performance metrics, WREA matched her with a shortlist of top-performing Nowra real estate agents.

One name stood out Jared Cochrane, Principal at Raine & Horne Nowra. Kathleen admitted she wouldn’t have considered him on her own, but WREA’s data-driven recommendation gave her confidence to meet him.

Agent’s Strategy

With 18 years of experience and a 5-star client rating, Jared knew how to create competition in the market. His approach included:

• Targeted marketing campaigns to attract serious buyers quickly
• Strategic pricing to generate strong interest and trigger a bidding war
• Fast, clear communication to secure offers and negotiate effectively

Within just five days, the property had multiple offers on the table, pushing the final sale price above Kathleen’s expectations.

Results

Kathleen’s sale achieved:

• Sold in just 5 days (vs. Nowra median ~50 days)
• Sale price of $633,002 – higher than her expectations
• Multiple offers within the first week
• Bidding war that pushed the price up
• Minimal stress thanks to a smooth sales process
• Perfect agent match via WREA’s data-driven referral
• Extremely satisfied seller who highly recommends the agent

Why Sellers Choose Which Real Estate Agent

Many NSW homeowners turn to Which Real Estate Agent because it offers:

• Unbiased, data-driven agent recommendations – matches sellers with top local performers based on real sales results, not paid promotions
• Faster sales outcomes – connecting sellers with agents who consistently outperform local averages
• Better sale prices – pairing you with negotiators who know how to maximise offers
• Peace of mind – giving sellers confidence they’re making the right choice without hours of research
• Expert guidance at no cost – helping you find the right agent without paying extra fees