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$700M+ in local sales across 23 years, delivered through proven systems, client focus, and proactive communication.

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The seller never knew they undersold by $80,000.A client of mine once purchased a home in Attadale through another agent...
29/05/2026

The seller never knew they undersold by $80,000.

A client of mine once purchased a home in Attadale through another agent.

After the deal was done, she told me something that stuck with me:

She would have paid another $100,000 to secure the property.

The seller never knew.

And that's one of the biggest fears in real estate:
underselling.

Because premium outcomes rarely happen by accident.

They come from understanding buyer psychology, protecting the seller's position, creating the right competitive environment, and having the negotiation skills and nerve to carefully push buyers to their true limit — without pushing them away altogether.

👉 That's where I come in.

After nearly 25 years in real estate, one thing I've learned is this:

The difference between an average result and a premium one often comes down to strategy, negotiation, positioning, and experience under pressure.

Because language matters.
Leverage matters.
And protecting the seller's position matters.

If you'd like a real-world conversation about how strategic negotiation can materially affect your final result, feel free to reach out anytime.

Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

✨ JUST LISTED ✨🏡 7 Cranford Avenue, BrentwoodUnder instructions from the vendor this property will be sold.For Sale by E...
27/05/2026

✨ JUST LISTED ✨

🏡 7 Cranford Avenue, Brentwood
Under instructions from the vendor this property will be sold.

For Sale by Expressions of Interest by 5PM Monday 15th June 2026 (unless sold prior).

Opportunity knocks in this tightly held blue-chip riverside pocket bordering Mount Pleasant.

Positioned on a prized 552sqm north-facing survey-strata corner block just four houses from the river, this charming residence offers exciting flexibility for owner-occupiers, investors, renovators, and future dream-home builders alike.

✔️ 552sqm survey-strata corner block
✔️ North-facing orientation
✔️ Just four houses from the river
✔️ 3 bedrooms + study nook
✔️ 2 bathrooms
✔️ Extension completed approximately 6 years ago
✔️ Renovated kitchen approximately 5 years ago
✔️ Mature citrus orchard 🍊
✔️ Dual Applecross & Rossmoyne Senior High School zoning
✔️ Prestigious riverside location

Move in and enjoy, lease out, renovate further, or landbank while planning your future build.

And yes… the oranges may well be the best tasting in the known universe*. According to local Mount Pleasant foodies.

📍 Blue-chip riverside buying with lifestyle, flexibility, and exciting future upside.

For further information or inspection times, please feel free to get in touch. See more >>> https://www.majesticcentral.com.au/property/1175/7-cranford-avenue-brentwood-wa

Does presentation still matter in a market this hot?Absolutely.Because staging isn't about getting a property sold.In th...
25/05/2026

Does presentation still matter in a market this hot?

Absolutely.

Because staging isn't about getting a property sold.

In this market, most homes will sell.

The real question is:
How do you create stronger emotional connection, more buyer competition, and ultimately a premium result?

Think about it.

If you're heading to a job interview, you put on your best suit.

If you're going on a date, you make an effort.

If you're selling a car, you detail it so it looks its absolute best.

Why should your home be any different?

👉 That's where I come in.

After nearly 25 years in real estate, one thing I've learned is that buyers don't pay premium prices for potential they can't see.

They pay premium prices for homes that emotionally connect with them the moment they walk through the door.

I once had over 100 buyers inspect an empty property that simply wasn't connecting emotionally with buyers.

Eventually I urged the owner to properly furnish and stage the home.

The very next buyer purchased it at full price — and then asked if they could buy the furniture as well.

Presentation matters.

Because emotional connection creates stronger competition.
And stronger competition creates premium outcomes.

If you'd like some real-world advice on how to best prepare and position your property in today's market, feel free to reach out anytime.

Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Algorithms are theory. Market expertise creates premium results.Most online property estimates are exactly that — estima...
18/05/2026

Algorithms are theory. Market expertise creates premium results.

Most online property estimates are exactly that — estimates.

They can’t walk through your home.
They can’t assess presentation, buyer emotion, timing, negotiation leverage, or the subtle differences that make one property stand out from another.

And they certainly can’t identify the type of buyer most likely to pay a premium for your home.

👉 That’s where I come in.

After nearly 25 years in real estate, I’ve learned that premium outcomes rarely come from generic pricing estimates.

They come from correctly positioning a property, understanding the market in real time, and tailoring the right strategy to attract the right buyers from the very beginning.

Every property is different.
Every seller’s situation is different.
And every seller’s needs are different.

If you’d like an updated assessment as to where your property currently sits in today’s market — and some real-time ideas on how to best position your property to maximise your outcome — feel free to reach out anytime.

Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

👉 Auction creates competition.And competition changes everything.In my experience, buyers competing against buyers will ...
15/05/2026

👉 Auction creates competition.
And competition changes everything.

In my experience, buyers competing against buyers will almost always outperform buyers negotiating against a seller.

That’s why a well-run auction campaign can be such a powerful strategy — especially in a competitive market.

Nearly half of my auctions sell prior to auction because the campaign itself creates urgency, attention, and competition.

As a licensed auctioneer, I’ve seen firsthand how effective the process can be when it’s managed properly from start to finish.

Thinking about selling and wondering whether auction might be the right fit for your property?

Feel free to reach out.

— Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Listing agreements are a commitment.And it happens all too often — we’ve all seen it.The sign goes up.The property goes ...
12/05/2026

Listing agreements are a commitment.

And it happens all too often — we’ve all seen it.

The sign goes up.
The property goes live.
👉And suddenly the whole world knows you’re for sale.

The neighbours are watching.
Friends are asking questions.
Buyers are walking through.
And the market is judging the result in real time.

Four to six weeks later, things feel different.

The enquiry levels aren’t matching expectations.
The offers aren’t where you thought they’d be.
Questions start creeping in.

And meanwhile, there’s still weeks left on the listing agreement.

That’s why, since day one in real estate, I’ve never believed in hiding behind the listing agreement.

If a seller genuinely feels I’ve over-promised, underperformed, stopped communicating properly, or shifted away from the agreed strategy — they can end the agreement.

• No dramas.
• No pressure.
• No awkward conversations.

Because I’ve always believed the number one criteria when appointing an agent must be trust.

Not hype.
Not promises.
Trust.

— Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Mother’s Day means something different to everyone.For some, it’s breakfast in bed and chaos in the kitchen.For others, ...
08/05/2026

Mother’s Day means something different to everyone.

For some, it’s breakfast in bed and chaos in the kitchen.
For others, it’s a phone call, a memory, or simply a quiet moment of gratitude.

Over the years in real estate, I’ve been reminded many times that a home is never just bricks and mortar — it’s where families grow, memories are made, and life unfolds.

I still remember opening a property in Parkside Avenue, Mount Pleasant one Mother’s Day afternoon years ago. Sam, the owner of the local fruit and vegetable shop, was walking home, saw my home open sign, wandered through, and ended up purchasing the block for his family.

Years later, a beautiful family home stood there — full of life, memories, and meaning.

Moments like that stay with you.

Happy Mother’s Day to all the mums, grandmothers, stepmums, and mother figures in my world 🌸

— Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Not every sale is a choice.In my experience, most moves aren’t driven by the market — they’re driven by life.Families gr...
05/05/2026

Not every sale is a choice.

In my experience, most moves aren’t driven by the market — they’re driven by life.

Families grow.
Children move on.
Circumstances change.

And sometimes, the home simply no longer fits.

When that happens, one thing matters more than most sellers realise:

Discretion.

Many sellers have either seen it — or heard about it.
And if they haven’t, they’d likely be horrified at how easily information can be disclosed and discussed at a home open.

Buyers walk through… and before long, they can know far more about a seller’s situation than they ever should — sometimes without even asking.

And once that information is out there, it doesn’t come back.

👉 That’s where I come in.

My role is to represent the interests of the seller — clearly, professionally, and without fear or favour.

To control what is shared.
To protect your position.
And to keep your situation exactly as it should be — private.

If life has shifted and a move is part of that, I’m here for a quiet, confidential conversation.

— Ian Barnes
Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

“We’d love to sell… but where would we go?” 🤔I hear this all the time right now.And honestly — it’s the smartest questio...
30/04/2026

“We’d love to sell… but where would we go?” 🤔

I hear this all the time right now.

And honestly — it’s the smartest question you can ask in this market.

With so few homes available, it’s a real concern.

What happens if you can’t find something?
Where do you go in the meantime?

—

But here’s the part most people don’t realise…

Right now, the real challenge isn’t selling — it’s being in a strong position to buy.

Buyers who need to sell first are often negotiating from a weaker position.
Less leverage. More competition. Less control.

👉 That’s why many people choose to sell first — it puts them in a stronger position when the right property comes along.

—

From there, you’ve actually got more options than most people think:

• Longer settlements to buy time
• Selling first and renting short term
• Container storage (Mobistorage — my sister’s used them, very good)
• Short stays or serviced apartments
• Even taking a trip while your next home lines up

👉 That’s where I come in.

It’s not just about selling your home — it’s about having a plan before you go to market.

And once that part is clear, everything else becomes a lot easier.

—

If this has been on your mind, send me a message — happy to talk it through properly.

— Ian

Is the first offer really your best? 🤔You’ve heard it before.“The first offer is usually your best one.”And sometimes… t...
27/04/2026

Is the first offer really your best? 🤔

You’ve heard it before.

“The first offer is usually your best one.”

And sometimes… that’s true.

But the real question is:

How do you actually know?

Because the answer isn’t in the offer itself.
It’s in what happens before anything is written up.

My role is to create the right level of competition from day one — so when buyers make an offer, they know they’re not the only one in the room.

That’s what changes behaviour.

Some buyers will stretch.
Some will stretch… but only to a point.
Some won’t at all.

The outcome is determined by which buyer actually wins.

That’s where I come in. 🔥

If you’re thinking about selling and want to understand how I approach that, send me a message.

Ian

Walking in Truth • Aligned • Results with Integrity

Address

21 Kearns Crescent
Applecross, WA
6153

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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