Kathryn Fantov - Sydney Vendor Advocates

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We have 30 years experience in the industry and use our inside knowledge to give you the upper hand when selling. Our proven 3 step process for maximising your sale price costs you nothing extra.

Westmead is one of Western Sydney’s most connected suburbs, offering excellent access to transport, the Westmead health ...
28/09/2026

Westmead is one of Western Sydney’s most connected suburbs, offering excellent access to transport, the Westmead health and education precincts, local shops and cafés, with Parramatta CBD just minutes away.

Positioned in a boutique complex of just 10 apartments, this light-filled two-bedroom home offers a comfortable and convenient lifestyle. Westmead Station is approximately 350m away, with Westmead Hospital and Western Sydney University also within easy reach.

We’ve worked closely with our vendor in preparing for the sale and getting the property ready to come to market. With the campaign now underway, we’re looking forward to supporting them throughout the selling process and helping them achieve the strongest possible result.

We wish our wonderful vendor every success as we begin their campaign!

VIEW: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-unit-nsw-westmead-152391512

Sydney's spring auction market is getting busier, with 790 properties scheduled this week — up 37% from 577 last week.At...
28/09/2026

Sydney's spring auction market is getting busier, with 790 properties scheduled this week — up 37% from 577 last week.

At the same time, the preliminary clearance rate has slipped to 53.6%, down from 59.6% just two weeks ago.

This comes ahead of Tuesday's RBA meeting, with an interest rate rise widely expected — another factor that could weigh on buyer confidence as buyers are also being presented with considerably more choice.

The next few weeks will be telling. Spring supply is increasing quickly, but will buyer demand keep pace?

For sellers, this makes preparation, pricing, agent selection and the right sales strategy more important than ever.

Thinking of selling? We can help you choose the right agent and strategy for your property — at no extra cost.

Preliminary auction results. Figures may change as additional outcomes are reported.

When a property has already been on the market without selling, simply relaunching it and hoping for a different result ...
24/09/2026

When a property has already been on the market without selling, simply relaunching it and hoping for a different result isn’t enough.

This Epping home had been marketed earlier in the year without success. When I first inspected the property, I could see two key issues — the previous price expectations had been too high, and the campaign had been largely focused on attracting developers rather than owner-occupiers.

We needed a completely different approach.

We repositioned the property at a more realistic price point and set about transforming the home to appeal to families and owner-occupiers. The entire interior and exterior were repainted, the gardens refreshed and the property professionally styled to help buyers see what this home could offer.

The response was immediate.

Our vendor told us that more people came through the very first open home than during the entire previous campaign.

And this time, the property sold prior to auction.

It’s a great example of why getting the strategy right from the beginning matters. Pricing, presentation, target buyer, agent selection and marketing all need to work together. If one or more of those elements is wrong, even a good property can struggle.

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful vendor for trusting our advice and being prepared to take a very different approach the second time around. We’re so pleased to have helped you achieve the sale and finally move forward with your plans.

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One thing we’re seeing in the current market is that many first home buyers are interested and ready to buy, but they’re...
23/09/2026

One thing we’re seeing in the current market is that many first home buyers are interested and ready to buy, but they’re also very cautious. For some, it’s their first experience negotiating on a property and they don’t always fully understand the process or feel confident about taking that next step.

That’s where the skill and patience of the selling agent really matters.

It’s not enough to simply generate enquiries and open the door at inspections. A good agent needs to follow buyers up consistently, understand what is holding them back, answer their questions and give them the confidence they need to move forward when the property is right for them.

That persistence and buyer management played an important role in achieving the sale of this Merrylands home.

A sincere thank you to our wonderful vendors for placing your trust in us to guide you through the process. It has been a pleasure supporting you through your sale and helping you achieve this outcome.

And thank you to Paulette Ghaleb from LJ Ho**er Parramatta for collaborating with us on this sale!

Sydney Vendor Advocates
Independent advice. Exceptional outcomes.

When a property isn’t selling, the answer isn’t always to drop the price or change agents. The first step is understandi...
22/09/2026

When a property isn’t selling, the answer isn’t always to drop the price or change agents. The first step is understanding where the campaign is losing buyers — from presentation and marketing to buyer feedback, follow-up and pricing.

In my latest article, I break down what to look at before deciding what needs to change.

Read the full article: https://sydneyvendoradvocates.au/2026/09/22/when-your-property-isnt-selling-what-should-you-do-next/?preview_id=14717&preview_nonce=bf5918dae2&preview=true

Jannali, located in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, is loved for its relaxed family lifestyle, leafy surrounds and strong sen...
22/09/2026

Jannali, located in Sydney’s Sutherland Shire, is loved for its relaxed family lifestyle, leafy surrounds and strong sense of community, with excellent access to schools, village shops, transport and surrounding bushland.

Tucked away at the end of a peaceful cul-de-sac, this beautifully maintained family home offers an impressive combination of space, flexibility and outdoor living. Light-filled interiors flow to a large covered alfresco area, level lawn, saltwater pool and cabana, while the substantial garage and workshop provides exceptional versatility for additional vehicles, storage, hobbies or working from home.

Before bringing the property to market, we worked closely with our vendors over several months to prepare the home for sale, coordinating a number of improvements to ensure it presented at its very best. The preparation that happens before the first buyer walks through the door can make a meaningful difference to the final result.

We wish our wonderful vendors every success as we begin their campaign!

VIEW: https://www.realestate.com.au/property-house-nsw-jannali-152366224

Sydney recorded 577 properties scheduled for auction last week, with a preliminary clearance rate of 54.2%.After last we...
21/09/2026

Sydney recorded 577 properties scheduled for auction last week, with a preliminary clearance rate of 54.2%.

After last week's 59.6% — the highest we'd recorded since May — this week's result shows that the recent improvement in clearance rates hasn't yet developed into a consistent upward trend.

Auction volumes are continuing to build, rising from 407 in early August to 577 this week, an increase of around 42%. As more properties come onto the market, buyers have greater choice — making the coming weeks an important test of whether buyer demand can keep pace with increasing spring supply.

Of the results reported so far, 130 properties sold prior to auction and 92 sold under the hammer, while 120 were withdrawn. The number of withdrawals is also worth watching as spring volumes increase.

For sellers, this reinforces an important point: the market isn't moving uniformly. Some properties are attracting strong competition while others are struggling to gain traction, making the initial pricing, presentation, choice of agent and sales strategy increasingly important.

If you're considering selling, we can help you assess your options, choose the right agent and develop the right strategy for your property — at no extra cost.

These are preliminary auction results and are subject to change as additional outcomes are reported.

Should you accept an offer before auction?It’s a question sellers often struggle with — particularly when a good offer c...
17/09/2026

Should you accept an offer before auction?

It’s a question sellers often struggle with — particularly when a good offer comes in and there’s still time left in the campaign.

I was interviewed last week by Domain about this very issue and the factors sellers should consider before making the decision.

A strong offer shouldn’t automatically be accepted — but neither should it be rejected simply in the hope that auction day will produce something better.

You need to look at the evidence: recent comparable sales, genuine buyer competition, buyer feedback, where you are in the campaign and what you risk by letting a serious buyer walk away.

As I said in the article:

“Hope isn’t a pricing strategy, and neither is fear.”

If you’re selling by auction — or considering it — it’s well worth a read.

Read the Domain article: https://www.domain.com.au/advice/should-you-accept-a-pre-auction-offer-1549649/

If you’re thinking about upsizing, a slower market isn’t always a reason to wait.You may sell your current home for less...
16/09/2026

If you’re thinking about upsizing, a slower market isn’t always a reason to wait.

You may sell your current home for less — but you may also be able to buy your next home for significantly less.

In this example, the seller receives $45,000 less for their current home but pays $150,000 less for the property they’re buying.

That reduces their changeover gap by $105,000.

And with fewer buyers competing, there may also be more choice and greater negotiating power.

For upsizers, the most important number isn’t always the sale price.

It’s the changeover gap.

Illustrative example only. Actual results will vary depending on property, location and market conditions.

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