Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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Peter Mussared doesn’t know when to say no. Okay, that’s not exactly true – but he should have said no when asked to walk across a bed of hot coals. Instead, the crazy man said yes and waltzed his way across with nary a mark to show for it afterwards.

It might come as no surprise that in Peter’s exciting career with Harcourts, he has never failed to achieve impressive results. “I feel that my customers are entitled to only the best. I believe in treating people with honesty and integrity, and I make a personal commitment to ensure my clients are happy with their real estate experience.”

Peter understands the importance of being a good listener (the perfect man!) and following up with each client. “It’s the small details that are often the big issue for clients. I’ve lived in Langwarrin, my kids to go school here, and I’ve worked in and around the area for ten years. My vendors know that I’m passionate about Langwarrin and this enthusiasm is passed onto potential buyers who are looking to live in the area.”

He is strongly focused on personal development – he does Boot Camp and a bunch of other things that insane folk do when they’re early-morning people – and his positive, upbeat attitude is an inspiration to others. “I want people to walk away feeling like they’ve had a great experience and I enjoy knowing I’ve helped them achieve a dream.”

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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Luke Smith can’t stay away from real estate. He’s addicted. (Alright, that might be pushing it a bit far...). He’s the Jack-of-All-Trades in the office – excluding the wonderful author of this blog – and if you need anything nailed into a wall of the office, he’s the go-to man.

Luke began his real estate career in 2001 with a brief stay at our Hastings branch before moving to the Langwarrin office. He then departed for a very short while to drive hither and thither all over the countryside before returning to Harcourts (clearly a smart man).

Luke is well-known to the sporting community of Langwarrin, namely through the Langwarrin cricket & football clubs, where he has not only served as a player but he also works behind the scenes as an active committee member. Luke has taken his teamwork skills, competitiveness & a desire to succeed from the sporting field and applied it to his sales career.

It remains possible that his years yelling at helping his teammates over the sporting field encouraged Luke to apply for the extensive auction training course offered by Harcourts...but nothing has been confirmed. He is now an accredited Auctioneer within the Harcourts group and is “one of the best auctioneers I’ve ever seen”, according to the captain of the dry-docked ship, Michael Spring.

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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Roz Moran is a Senior Property Consultant and has almost three decades (but she’s still a spring chicken, make no mistake) worth of experience in selling in several highly competitive market places, before she forged a very successful career in – guess what? – real estate.

Roz isn’t afraid to get her hands dirty and as the former president of the Friends of Boggy Creek Inc., she has been spotted weeding in the reserve and cleaning up on Clean Up Australia Day. She’s also the president of the Langwarrin Township Committee and a retired past President of the Rotary Club of Langwarrin. She has strong interests in community projects involving youth, senior citizens, the environment and the underprivileged.

Roz’s professional, honest and courteous approach is a winning combination, and her awards are testimonials of her commitment to service.

Spot the agent! (Hint: She's the one on the right - your right).

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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STEVEN WILSON is a mover and shaker and has a weakness for LOLcats (if you don’t know what this is, shame on you! Go here to learn about the wonders of funny cat photos highlighted by horrible spelling). He’s also at his best when travelling at 200kp/h plus on a race track.

Steven has lived and breathed the Mornington Peninsula all his life and his love of real estate led him to the team at Harcourts Langwarrin. While Steven appears bright-eyed and bushy-tailed – metaphorically speaking – he’s no newbie. He’s refreshing (not just to look at) and has an honest approach that makes the buying and selling process as rewarding and easy as possible.

Steven may very well be the Wunderkind (“Wonder Kid”) of Langwarrin real estate and he even has his own LOLcat photo that he’s too ashamed of proud to leave on display.

Introducing the Agents

The aim of this blog is to help make the real estate market easier to navigate – in order to achieve this goal, our staff members will contribute some of their kernels of hard-earned wisdom.

Firstly though, we’d like to introduce you to our sales and rental staff, so that you can learn a little about them.

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MICHAEL SPRING is the captain of the ship here at Harcourts Langwarrin (okay, we’re dry-docked at the moment... beach is about 7 km that-a-way). He’s been a Langwarrin resident for over two decades and is a well-known figure within the community: Harcourts Langwarrin donates to local clubs and societies.

Michael has witnessed the rapid development of Langwarrin’s thriving community and understands its growing needs. With real estate trends ever changing, Michael's honest, no nonsense approach - some would say ‘blunt’, but they don’t count - assures vendors and purchasers alike, providing current and reliable information in a competitive market place.

Michael is an excellent negotiator (don’t play poker with this man), and an accomplished auctioneer, and some would say his list of attributes is endless.

Disclaimer: Captain Jack Sparrow was not harmed during the creation of this blog post. He may be slightly affronted, though.

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Finding a Rental Property

For tenants, the rental market at the moment is tough. There is no way to soften the truth. With a vacancy rate of just 1.7% in the outer suburbs and 1.5% in Melbourne itself, finding a house to rent has become a near-Herculean task.

At our agency, we only have a vacancy rate of 1%. Miniscule, we know.

Many of our recent open for inspections have been inundated with prospective tenants - the hoards that were once restricted to the city are moving southwards.

If you're searching for a rental property, there are a few handy hints that could make your search easier and your application more appealing. However, it isn't really up to the agent to decide who moves into where - at our agency, it's our landlords who give the final tick to approving a tenant.

Tips:

1. The ideal time to begin searching for your rental property is around 1 month in advance. This is because most tenants provide 28 days notice to vacate and the rental is then advertised soon after.
2. Check large websites like Realestate.com.au and Domain.com.au as they have listings from multiple agencies - it will save you time.
3. When you fill out your application form, provide all the information the agency requests. We know it's time consuming, we know they can be difficult to complete, but it's to your advantage to do so. We rely on the information you provide - if you don't fill out the forms correctly, then we can't reference check you fully and your application may suffer.
4. Provide photocopies of your 100 points of identification. This isn't optional. You must provide your ID. If you're unsure about meeting the 100 points, just call the agency and check. (You will get Brownie Points for photocopying them yourself - at least from me - but that doesn't mean you're assured a property.)
5. It's normal to be anxious about your application, but please don't call every day to check its process. Your application is probably not the only one sitting on the desk for that particular property. Each application has to be submitted to the NTD (National Tenancy Database), reference checked and presented to the landlord. This takes time.
6. And finally, remember to be courteous. We're people too (despite what's said about real estate agents).