Case Study: How Susan Sold Her Gladesville Apartment for a Record Price (Despite Strata Issues)

Executive Summary

When Susan decided to sell her apartment in Gladesville, NSW, she knew it wouldn’t be easy. The property had known strata issues, and it was in a complex with tough competition. She wanted to get a fair price, at the very least, what she originally paid for it.

Instead, she ended up selling for $850,000, the highest price in the complex that year.

This outcome wasn’t just luck. It came down to the right agent, the right strategy, and the support of Which Real Estate Agent (WREA).

By using our free comparison service, Susan was matched with Samuel, a suburb specialist who handled the sale with confidence and care. The home sold in just 16 days, and Susan was able to move into a more accessible home closer to local shops, thanks to the great result.

Property Snapshot

• Property Type: Apartment
• Bedrooms: 2
• Bathrooms: 2
• Car Spaces: 1
• Floor Area: 111 m²

Seller’s Objective

Susan’s priorities were:

• Get a strong price despite the property’s strata problems
• Sell quickly and without extra stress
• Use the funds to buy a more suitable home for her mobility needs

How Which Real Estate Agent Assisted

Selling a property with known issues isn’t easy. But Susan didn’t have to face it alone.

She used Which Real Estate Agent to compare agents in her area. We looked at recent sales, suburb experience, and agent performance data to match her with Samuel, a top performer in Gladesville.

WREA’s service is completely free for sellers, and it saves hours of research and second-guessing. Instead of trying to pick an agent blindly, Susan got a tailored shortlist based on her needs and the property’s unique challenges.

Agent’s Strategy

Samuel Gregoric, Sales Agent at BresicWhitney – Hunters Hill, brought professionalism, persistence, and market insight to the sale. His key strategies included:

• Leveraging strong local knowledge as a suburb specialist
• Targeted marketing to highlight the apartment’s layout and position despite known issues
• Securing interest early and negotiating firmly with potential buyers
  

Samuel’s efforts paid off with a result that exceeded both seller and market expectations.

The Result: Sold Above Expectations Despite Strata Concern

Sold for $850,000 in Just 16 Days — the Highest Price in the Complex That Year

Susan was thrilled with the outcome.

Not only did she get back what she paid, she walked away with a record sale for the building—despite the strata concerns.

“I didn’t expect that price, especially given the strata issues. I’m very happy with the outcome.”

The fast result also gave her the freedom to purchase a more accessible home and move on with peace of mind.

Why Sellers Choose Which Real Estate Agent

• Tailored agent comparisons: Susan was matched with a high-performing agent familiar with her building and market
• Time-saving and free: WREA’s no-cost service helped her avoid the stress of guessing who to trust
• Data-backed decisions: Instead of relying on instinct, Susan chose an agent with a proven record—and got outstanding results