Altitude Real Estate

11/09/2026

Is spring still the best time to sell, especially in this market?

We've put together an honest look at what's actually happening on the ground in Lake Macquarie right now - what buyers are responding to, what's changed, and what sellers need to get right before they list.

If you're weighing up a move this year, it's worth a read before you make any decisions.

Click here to read the full blog: https://www.altituderealestate.com.au/blog/19100/is-spring-still-a-good-time-to-sell-your-home

09/09/2026

Overpricing your home doesn't create a buffer for you to negotiate.

It creates a problem.

Buyers today are more patient and more informed than they've ever been.

When a property sits on the market longer than it should, buyers start asking what's wrong with it. That perception can cost more than the extra margin was ever worth.

Correct pricing isn't about being conservative for the sake of it. It's about attracting genuine, qualified buyers and creating the conditions for real competition.

The evidence behind your price needs to come from recent comparable sales, current buyer activity and the specific attributes of your property. Not an automated estimate. Not what a neighbour achieved two years ago.

Get that number right and your campaign starts with momentum. Get it wrong and you're spending weeks fighting the market instead.

Whether you’re ready in 6 months, 6 years or sooner let’s catch up to discover what's right for you and more importantly when is right for you.

08/09/2026

POV: you've just asked your real estate agent a question and they've actually given you a straight answer.

That's Jeff Sansom in a nutshell.

26 years in the industry.

Co-founder of Altitude Real Estate.

And someone who truly gets a kick out of helping families across Newcastle and Lake Macquarie make smart decisions about their biggest asset.

He's not here to tell you what you want to hear.

He's here to tell you what actually helps.

Honest advice on preparation, pricing and timing, before you spend a cent you don't need to.

Drop a little 👋 in the comments!

18/08/2026