Tenanted. Original. Modest. Sold for Top Dollar with Multiple Offers and a Happy New Owner
Selling real estate is often about knowing where the value really sits — not just in the property, but in the presentation, positioning, and people involved.
The sale of 8/11 Mayer Close, Noranda was not about flash finishes or recent renovations. In fact, this was a home in completely original condition, still tenanted at the time of sale, and positioned quietly at the rear of a peaceful villa complex.
Yet despite all of that, it sold for top dollar, generated multiple strong offers, and was ultimately secured by a local owner-occupier who fell in love with its potential.
Here’s how it happened — and why this success story matters to anyone thinking of selling something similar.
The Home: Private, Original, and Full of Potential
8/11 Mayer Close was a neat 3-bedroom villa, set well back from the street in a small, well-managed group of homes. It offered:
- A spacious open-plan layout
- Generous-sized bedrooms
- A practical kitchen and central bathroom
- A lovely private courtyard with great natural light
- Undercover parking and a peaceful cul-de-sac location
But it also came with two common challenges:
- It was in original condition, with older cabinetry, flooring, and fittings.
- It was still occupied by tenants — a scenario that can often limit buyer access or reduce appeal.
This wasn’t a designer renovation, and we didn’t pretend it was. But what it lacked in upgrades, it made up for in honesty, location, and the rare opportunity to secure something in such a tightly held complex.
The Seller: Local, Informed, and Open to Advice
The seller was a Noranda local who had rented the property for years and was now ready to move it on. Their questions were completely understandable:
- “Will people look past the condition?”
- “Can we sell it while tenants are still there?”
- “Is this even the right time?”
My answer was yes — with the right approach, this property could absolutely shine.
They trusted me to handle the process from start to finish — including communication with the tenants, overseeing the campaign, and managing the entire buyer experience.
The Tenants: A Key Part of the Success
Let me be clear — the success of this sale would not have been possible without the incredible cooperation of the tenants.
They were respectful, responsive, and genuinely supportive of the seller’s plans. Together, we arranged:
✅ Flexible inspection times that suited both buyers and tenants
✅ Clean, tidy presentation for every home open
✅ Prompt access for photography and appraisals
✅ Clear communication at every step
The result? A home that showed better than many vacant properties, and buyers who felt comfortable the moment they walked in.
The Strategy: Work With the Home, Not Against It
With no renovations to show off and tenants still living there, we focused on three things:
1. Honest Presentation
We didn’t hide the home’s age. We showed it clean, tidy, and lived-in — allowing buyers to see how functional it was, while still imagining the upgrades they could make. Light, layout, and privacy were the focus.
2. Targeted Marketing
This wasn’t going to be for first-homebuyers chasing brand-new kitchens. Instead, we focused on:
- Downsizers looking for low-maintenance living
- Young professionals seeking privacy and location
- Investors recognising long-term value
- And importantly — owner-occupiers willing to renovate
3. Creating Competition
By positioning the price right and ensuring strong exposure from day one, we opened the door to multiple offers — giving the seller both choice and leverage.
The Campaign: Interest Builds, Offers Multiply
We launched across:
📸 Professional photo shoot
📲 Social media campaign targeting Noranda, Dianella, Morley
📬 Buyer alerts to my private database
📞 Direct phone calls to buyers who’d missed out nearby
🗓️ Coordinated home opens with plenty of notice for the tenants
The response was immediate.
- High foot traffic at opens
- Return visits by serious buyers
- Genuine questions about occupancy and renovation potential
- Clear emotional connection from a few owner-occupier buyers
The Outcome: Multiple Offers, One Clear Winner
In total, we received several strong offers — not low-ball investor plays, but real, fair, well-considered numbers.
The winning buyer? A local owner-occupier who saw past the original condition and understood the value of the position, layout, and long-term potential. They had missed out on another similar property and were ready to act.
They offered well above the seller’s expectations, with ideal terms and timing. The seller was over the moon. The buyer was thrilled.
And the tenants? They were fully supported and transitioned smoothly out of the property once settlement was agreed.
The Result: A Win on All Fronts
✅ Sold while tenanted
✅ In original condition
✅ Multiple offers, strong competition
✅ Secured by an owner-occupier who loved the home
✅ Top price achieved for the complex
✅ Respect and transparency maintained throughout
What You Can Learn From This
If you’re a local owner with a property that:
- Is still tenanted
- Is not newly renovated
- Might not look like much “on paper”
- Has solid bones and a good location
…you might be sitting on something far more valuable than you realise.
It’s not about making the home perfect. It’s about:
✔️ Smart positioning
✔️ Honest presentation
✔️ Strategic marketing
✔️ Respect for all parties
✔️ Skillful negotiation
And that’s where I come in.
Thinking of Selling Something Similar?
I’m Gregory Swiatek, a proud part of the Ray White family and your local real estate partner. I’ve helped owners like you sell lived-in, tenanted, even tired-looking homes — and turn them into success stories like this one.
📞 0414 260 457
📧 gregory.swiatek@raywhite.com
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If you’ve got a property and a few questions, let’s talk. There’s no pressure, no assumptions, and no hard sell — just real advice based on experience and results.
Let’s write your success story next.
