Duncan Gordon's Testimonials

Duncan is very easy to deal with and was especially helpful in getting my house ready for sale. He is a dedicated and skilled negotiator who succeeded in getting a good price for our house which sold before auction in a relatively quiet market. We are more than happy with the result and can recommend Duncan as a dedicated agent who is a great communicator and will ensure that you get the best outcome possible.

My wife and I bought and sold our house with Duncan. He is an honest and open operator who is easy to get along with. Which in an industry that isn't known for always being trustworthy is extremely refreshing.

I couldn't recommend Duncan enough.

We couldn't be happier with Duncan's work. He put in so much effort from our very first encounter right up until our property had been sold. Duncan had excellent communication across text, calls and emails, ensuring we understood everything and giving us piece of mind throughout the process. Duncan always made himself available and kept us informed every step of the way. His professionalism, knowledge of the area, expertise in the market and buyer behaviours and general warm presence shone through. Duncan went the extra mile for us, even looking after our dog during an open when we were unable to find alternate arrangements! He is a true professional, someone who is willing to work hard to get the best result for his clients. We are extremely happy with Duncan's work and would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for an experienced, friendly and knowledgeable agent. Thank you, Duncan!

I felt very relaxed throughout the process. Duncan communicated every aspect clearly and was always contactable. I would highly recommend using Duncan and Raine and Horne Newtown as honest and professional agents for the sale of a property.

Duncan and his team provided exceptional service. Always being fair and supplying accurate advice both on my property and current market conditions. I am always impressed with his communication skills and knowledge of the local and wider real estate markets. Duncan achieved a result for my sale way beyond my expectations.

I have known Duncan professionally for 16 years, I bought my home from him and then he sold it all those years later.

In that time, I have recommended Duncan to friends who have also used his service and they too talk highly of his dedication and professionalism.

Duncan and Vishnu were a pleasure to work with. They communicated well, with informative updates and manage expectations around prospective buyers. We trusted their strategy and it delivered the result we wanted.

Always had time to answer questions and hear feedback. Great experience. Would recommend.

Duncan and his team made an off market sale into a very efficient 7 day sale. His database mailing and effective openings were very well run and provided multiple interested parties.

Duncan's local experience and knowledge reassured us that their team was the best choice for our property sale. They did not disappoint and achieved a fantastic result for us.

Have known Duncan for over 12 years and would not hesitate to recommend him to any prospective seller or buyer.

Backed by a solid team that is professional and shows a lot of care in what they do, Duncan is an exceptional real estate agent who has a great wealth of knowledge in the industry; excellent communication, managing expectation and negotiation.

This is our second sale completed by Duncan and his team. I would highly recommend them to anyone.

Selling the property was not easy given massive building works and a tired looking block. But Duncan (and his very supportive team) worked overtime to secure a sale at the full asking price.

Duncan is very professional and knows the market really well. He is not that agent who over quotes in order to win the listing and then condition the owner to lower the expectation to "meet the market". The price guide he gave us during the interview process was exactly the final sales price he achieved within 2 weeks of the marketing campaign.

The supporting team is also amazing and no detail was left unattended. The logistic of photography, styling furniture was extremely smooth and right on the proposed time table. I cannot recommend Duncan’s team more if you are consider selling.

A seamless, hassle-free sales process of our Newtown apartment. Duncan and his team could not have been more helpful or efficient. They organised all the work required to get the property ready for sale. Painting, carpeting, new blinds and the final furniture dressing of the entire apartment. The quotes from their trades people were very competitive and we were very satisfied with all the work undertaken. The property sold quickly during the off-market period and saved us the time and expense of the inspection and auction process. The best sales experience I have ever had. Thank you to all the team - Duncan, Vivienne, Vishnu and Joanna.

Very reasonable with the approach making us comfortable with the process. Not an easy thing to go through the process. We are very pleased with the auction result. Thanks to the team who personally stationed at every house inspection session.

I would highly recommend Duncan and his team. He is trustworthy, reliable and a very good communicator. He recently secured my sale in a tight market and working outside his normal area.

Duncan Gordon has helped us not only sell 3 properties over the last 10+ years , but has also been a loyal confidant in all property subjects over the years.

Our family has grown fond of Duncan as a person , and someone we have entrusted over the years to help navigate our upgrades , investments , and most recently a relocation within our preferred catchment.

To highlight one of his many traits , we would definitely highlight integrity as the key quality when dealing with him on both personal and professional level.

Adding to above and in support of Duncan , we would also stress that in all 3 property transactions managed by Duncan we were extremely pleased with the outcome , and have no hesitation to write this testimonial in support.

My wife and my mother in law love him , I simply think he's a top bloke.

Danny and the family.

Sale of unit King St in Newtown

Duncan and his crew gave us full support with their knowledge of the current market at the time of us contracting for the sale up to the actual sale. With their support they organised cleaners to clean as required and get the unit presentation ready for sale. During the sale process Duncan and his team kept us up to date with the progress and nothing was a problem to them. Their knowledge of the local market trends was exemplary. Many thanks to the Duncan team.

I couldn’t have asked for a better agent! Duncan was very knowledgeable and accommodating. The whole process was hassle free. Overall, it was a great experience!

We wanted an agent we felt comfortable with and Duncan's open down-to-earth manner and quality of communication met this need and puts him well and truly above the average agent.

Duncan realistically guided us in pricing and presentation and, utilising his ability to read people and their expectations, achieved a fantastic result for us.

Plenty of sales agents can look and talk the part, but Duncan is a true professional, yet easy-going and genuine in his approach – he doesn't need the typical jargon or hard-sell attitude. While we were anxious about the sale process, Duncan's decades of experience and sincerity were evident and we trusted his strategy because of the way he led the campaign. He kept us informed every step of the way, and was always available by phone. Duncan put in a lot of work on inspection feedback and getting to know prospective buyers, demonstrating his level of commitment to our needs.

We're more than happy to recommend Duncan as a selling agent. In fact, his whole team are friendly and efficient, and ensured the successful smooth running of our sale.

Duncan has been highly proactive and responsive in the communication which made the sale process easier. Very professional and experienced!

Duncan was all that you’d hope for in an agent. He kept us informed at all times of progress and got the price we’d hoped.

Duncan is a skilled and experienced agent who was pleasant to deal with, forthright and really determined to get a good result for us as sellers. He and his team achieved a great result with the sale of our townhouse during uncertain market conditions.

Duncan had excellent market knowledge and gave us a guide price range for our property that was realistic, but with room to stretch at the upper end.

Duncan understood our property’s most appealing features and steered the preparation of marketing that emphasised these. He also worked out which types of buyers would be most interested and was very effective at reaching them and finding the ones ready to buy.

Prior to auction Duncan was thorough in his follow up of all potential buyers. At the auction Duncan handled the active buyers well and was able to secure the sale on the second business day after the auction, at a very good price. He persisted with negotiation right until the end and pushed the final selling price up significantly during the last 24 hours.

Throughout the marketing, auction and post-auction negotiation Duncan and his team communicated with us really well and kept us informed during the rapidly evolving sale process.

I’m happy to recommend Duncan to anyone thinking of selling and looking for an agent who is ethical, good to deal with and effective at getting a great sale result.

Duncan made the entire process of selling our home easy. He has extensive knowledge of the market and local area. His communication was great and the outcome definitely exceeded our expectations. We would recommend Duncan to anyone wanting to sell their home.

Duncan was very professional and updated us regularly throughout the marketing campaign. He is very approachable and easy to deal with. I would highly recommend him!

My husband and I have chosen Duncan among other agents because of his professionalism, sincerity and friendly attitude.

Duncan and his entire team were an absolute pleasure to work with. I am interstate and wanted to try selling my property for the second time after unsuccessfully listing it previously with a different agent. I looked up the best agents in the area, negotiated a brilliant fee, and Duncan sold the property before the first home open for almost 10% more than I was expecting. I am thrilled to bits that I chose Duncan and his team. His communication, professionalism and cheerful attitude were more than I was expecting and the whole experience was super easy.

From our initial engagement to the close of the auction Duncan has been professional, friendly and provided great advice while managing our expectations. The team at R&H Newtown solved problems, made suggestions and did all they could to optimise the campaign and sale.

We could not be happier with the outcome we achieved through their guidance and management of the process.

We highly recommend Duncan and his team.

Just wrapped up working with Duncan on selling my place and let me tell you, it's been something else. Here's what I've personally experienced:

Duncan's Decades of Pure Know-How:

Duncan's like a real estate encyclopedia. He's been at this for ages and every step, from setting the price to sealing the deal, is second nature to him. Seriously, no challenge's too big.

Clear and Effective Communication:

Duncan's a pro at getting his point across. No jargon, just clear and simple communication with me and potential buyers. No guesswork involved.

Results That Speak Loud:

My place sold like hotcakes, and that's all thanks to Duncan's hard grind. He's fully committed, all day, every day. You'll be cheering with the outcome.

So, from where I stand, Duncan's the property sales MVP. His experience, the way he talks, and his hustle make him a winner. Trust me, if you want someone who'll give it their all and get you results, Duncan's your guy!

Worked with Duncan to sell my 2 bedder apartment - from the get go he was particularly helpful and prompt with getting it ready for sale. Very happy with the outcome, couldn't have asked for any more.

Duncan gave us fantastic personalised service every step of the way in the sale of our house in Sydenham. He demonstrated an excellent knowledge of the market and was across every detail in the presentation of our property. While Duncan took the lead, he was ably assisted by colleagues Matthew, Joanna, Vivienne and Vishnu.

As the executor of a deceased estate, I am very happy with the service received from Duncan. The old house was falling down and was in places, dangerous. I was particularly pleased with the advice he gave to me as to the matters to be attended to in the property before putting the property up for auction. I am sure that was part of the reason we got a good price, quite a lot more than I was expecting. Many of the potential buyers were considering restoring the house and I know he had long conversations with them during the course of the inspections to that aspect of the property.

Duncan is very knowledgeable of the area and the market. This is the most efficient sale we have ever had.

Duncan was a very professional, friendly, capable person who paid attention to details. He was always available to answer any questions. His knowledge of market conditions was very accurate. He provided an extremely well thought out plan of action with regard to the auction and potential possible outcomes. I would certainly recommend him to other people wishing to either sell or purchase property.

Duncan and his amazing helpful team made a difficult time much easier

They were all very helpful and kept me in the picture at all times!

To be 100% honest, Duncan is one of the many agents we met before making our decision and from the first phone call, he made a big impact as I could sense his passion and energy just over the phone. The first meeting was also very positive with lots of information and local knowledge, confidence being built up. On the next day, he made a follow up call in the morning. That was when I told my wife that we must go for Duncan because being a sales person myself, I knew too well the importance of first impression and the power of following up. If we felt this way, I bet the potential buyers would felt it too.

During the journey, Duncan has shown lots of patience, genuine interest and skills to tackle all the difficult questions. He always has this sense of urgency which is really good because we need someone like him to guide us at each step at a timely manner and he has done it flawlessly.

I truly feel Duncan is THE kind of agent that everyone needs who is passionate, knowldegeable, and energetic! Let along he has also got a wonderful team that does so many things promptly!

The outcome really speaks itself and Duncan put a big big smile on eveyone. I would definitely recommend him to everyone I know!

Duncan and his team were a pleasure to work with, constant communication and dedication to getting the results we needed. Duncan is easy to talk with, not like some of our previous experiences. If you're looking for someone dedicated, listens and can talk to you like a colleague this team is for you. Thanks for achieving the results in this difficult market stage.

Duncan and his team at Raine & Horne Newtown did a brilliant job from start to finish with the sale of our apartment. They arranged everything with getting the apartment ready for viewing. Their professionalism and communication was fantastic with updates a couples times a week. Duncan’s market knowledge was spot on and we received a great price for the sale. We would definitely recommend Duncan and his team if you’re looking to sell.

Duncan's knowledge of the market was first class. He advised on every aspect of the selling process with a professional manner. After every open house he would give us feedback.

I would highly recommend Duncan.

Duncan was helpful from the start. He managed to find a suitable place for our tenant to move to in an extremely tight rental market; he put us in contact with a stylist, building inspector and all the tradies we needed in a very short timeframe, all of whom were good and a couple of whom were excellent; and he ran a productive campaign, generating a lot of interest.

Having never sold via auction before, we needed some hand holding and he managed us very well and with good humour, keeping us well informed all the way thru the process and giving us sound advice when we needed it. His support team were also great to deal with and delivered everything we needed in a professional and timely fashion

We were very happy with the final price of $80k above reserve. We knew the location, the potential and the bones of the house all held great appeal and we put a lot of effort into presenting the house at its best. These factors and Duncan’s expertise - in running the open houses, understanding the eventual bidders and working the auction, combined to deliver a fantastic result above our expectations. It’s not that Duncan down played our prospects. He’d sold two comparable properties in the same week that ours hit the market, so we had a good gauge on where interest would be and set an optimistic reserve. But the bidding went way above that and we are thrilled.

I inherited a home which had been owned by a hoarder. It had not been cleaned in 25 years and all the rooms except the bathroom and kitchen, (also filthy) were piled with rubbish. The yard, which had not been used for years was completely overgrown and the neighbours were tearing their hair. I despaired but Duncan was equal to the task. He arranged rubbish removal, garden clearing and house cleaning. In the depths of a market slump he achieved a sale 20% above my wildest dreams. He's a true professional!!

After partnering with Raine & Horne Newtown as my leasing agent for several years, I decided to sell my property through their services. Together, we developed a price range and strategic plan for the sale. I was impressed by the promptness and expertise of Duncan and the team, who demonstrated a thorough understanding of the local market.

To our delight, we were able to secure a sale within two weeks, exceeding our expectations. But what truly impressed me was that Duncan reached out to other interested parties, leading to an even higher sale price.

I am thrilled with the outcome and would highly recommend Duncan and the team at Raine & Horne Newtown to anyone seeking top-notch real estate services. Our experience was excellent, and the results were exceptional.

A very positive experience with Duncan and his team. Duncan had great advice on the best approach to maximising the sale price.

He kept me informed throughout the process, and the end result was above my expectations.

Very happy with Duncan (and his team)'s efforts in selling our property - he provided excellent expert advice on all aspects of the sale strategy and process, took plenty of time as needed, was efficient in organising associated work (styling, inspection report, paperwork), stayed in close touch through the campaign and, importantly, negotiated an excellent pre-auction outcome. And he is just such a great person to work with! Thank you!

This was our 2nd sale with Duncan and his team in a few short months! Amazing and professional as always.

Thank you for a wonderful result!

I met Duncan around 2013 when he sold a property belonging to my cousin and me in Erskineville around 2013.

He is not only a very nice human being but as the sold sign shows he is excellent at what he does and enjoys what he does.

I have known and done work with Duncan for quite a few years seeing him always getting great results and taking out all the awards in the real estate industry. Seeing this I knew Duncan was the right person for the job. He dealt with me professionally and openly, calling me with regular updates and feedback. We surpassed expectations in the current market and very happy with Duncan and the whole team at R & H Newtown. Looking forward to doing it again in the future.

Duncan and the Raine and Horne team ran an excellent sales and marketing campaign that generated a lot of interest in our property. He diligently followed up after each open house and provided regular updates. His guidance on the market, price expectations and presentation of the house was top notch.

We were unsure of selling, never having done it before. Duncan and the team at Raine and Horne Newtown were very good at explaining all aspects involved in selling our house. We never had a bad experience while working with Duncan and the team.

We would recommend Duncan and the team to anyone thinking of selling a house.

Duncan, Michael and his team at Raine & Horne Newtown have been amazing.

They had to go the extra mile whilst selling our property. Due to the rising interest rates, our place took a little longer sell than expected. Duncan and Michael provided us with a top class service. They provided us with professional opinions and options throughout the process.

Duncan always followed up with reports from the inspections. He was persistent with reaching out to those who came to view our property and would always relay the positive and negative feedback that was given.

Whilst the market did a massive flip during the sale, he and his team never gave up. We found the statistic report’s extremely informative and useful.

We will definitely be using Duncan and his team to sell our next property.

Thank you for all the effort you put into getting us the best possible outcome.

Duncan Gordon delivered a sensational result selling this property in a difficult market. Duncan's communication and service all the way through the campaign kept me up to date with his progress, ending with a successful auction outcome.

I have found Mr Dungan Gordon to be extremely helpful in every aspect.

I thank him and his team for the effort they have given my property to be sold.

Thank you to everyone.

Duncan was good a managing our expectations, negotiating the outcome given that the parties involved were a bit bullish.

From the first time Duncan came to my house he has always kept me updated on what was happening during the campaign

He is truthful and didn’t give me unrealistic expectations

He worked extremely hard to sell my house at auction in a very difficult market

I would highly recommend anyone selling their property to give Duncan a call

Duncan has a stellar reputation in our local community, and we know why! Duncan and his team were lovely to work with and managed our campaign with transparency, agility, respect and professionalism. No request was too hard, and we knew that we were in safe hands the entire way through the sale process. Duncan built trust with us very quickly and I could not recommend him any higher. He delivered for us (always with a smile) and we are very grateful for his time and for the experience.

If Duncan ever has down days, I never saw one. He was always cheerful, very patient and refreshingly honest – and so was his team. My sale was complicated by circumstances beyond my control, but Duncan didn’t bat an eye: together we worked out plan A, B and C with go/no go points well understood. In the end, Duncan negotiated a pre-market sale for the kind of price we agreed we’d be likely to achieve at auction – without the palaver of home opens. Thank you, Duncan!

The thing that sets Duncan apart is his exceptional communication skills - not only did he guide us every step of the way in a calm and positive manner, he also actively listened and responded to what we wanted and needed every step of the way, (which sets him apart from many agents we met with), shared his extensive knowledge about the market and supported us through what can be a stressful experience with his cheerful and professional manner. Would absolutely recommend Duncan.

Duncan and team were amazing throughout the whole process. First time selling, and i was super nervous. Duncan was honest, reliable, knowledgable and keep me informed at every turn. Could not recommend enough. Got us a great price. Fantastic result and a smooth easy campaign.

Thank you to Duncan & his team (Michael & Joanna). A top class team and a pleasure to deal with during the (stress free!) sale of my apartment. From my initial phone call with Duncan the level of service and communication was outstanding. I live on the other side of the world and feel like I received the same level of service as if I lived in the same suburb. Informative emails providing regular and sometimes daily updates and always followed up with a phone call.

Duncan's industry knowledge was spot on in terms of an achievable sale price and I ended up selling prior to auction with a sale result I'm very happy with.

I would 100% recommend Duncan and his team from Raine&Horne.

Duncan had left a flyer just after we bought 8 years ago and responded to our request to evaluate our house and what improvements were worthwhile. He then recently again advised us on improvements before selling and recommended a builder who r promptly responded and completed work. The marketing was impressive despite a difficult market. He guided us patiently through to final sale always keeping us informed and responding promptly. His professionalism is appreciated.

When we decided to sell our property in Darlington we approached Raine an Horne Newtown who had managed the letting since our son left the property some 23 years ago. Duncan Gordon was the Representative assigned, and support us throughout the process of preparing and offering the property for sale. We were kept informed of all developments and accepted advice on repairs, painting and presentation.

We were pleased that the property sold at auction for a sum at the upper end of the pricing guide. `

I don't usually give gushing reviews for any type of service, but I make an exception on this occasion. Duncan has been an outstanding and pivotal ally in the marketing and sale of our property. We are exceedingly happy with his service, and I am grateful to a friend of mine for recommending him to us.

Duncan and his team have been proactive and supportive in all thinkable ways, at all times communicating in a timely and clear manner. He has gone the extra mile in providing us with comprehensive advice and related assistance.

He remained steadfast in pursuing the optimum result for us, despite the property being passed in at auction in June this year (2022) in an environment of a softeneing market due to progressively and swiftly increasing interest rates and a gloomy economic outlook in a period of rising infation.

Last, but certainly not least, he secured a buyer at the price level we had determined back at the auction 2 weeks ago.

Thank you Duncan and team!

Duncan offered a service that was very supporting and tailored to our needs. He helped us with every aspect of getting the property ready for sale to ensure we would get the best result. His experience and professionalism were very valuable right down to the final negotiations. I felt secure and confident following his recommendations through the entire process.

Duncan was a great agent to work with. Always available, knowledgeable on the market and easy to deal with. Despite a very tough market Duncan delivered

Duncan, Joanna and Michael made the process of selling my Newtown studio as easy and stress free as possible. At all times their high levels of professionalism, skill and local knowledge shone through. Achieving a good result in a tightening market is testament to their talents and I have no hesitation recommending their services.