2015 was a game changer for Kate O’Shea Auctioneers, the new office on the Main Street is now fully refurbished and up and running. Property prices have really taken off, and it is more important than ever before to employ the right auctioneer. Not just someone to achieve the maximum possible price in the minimum amount of time, but someone who understands that this is a life altering decision for
you and your family. You need someone who appreciates how stressful this can be and who will work with you to alleviate this stress. Each individual situation is different, as each house is different and a different approach is often needed. Some people don’t want a board, and some people can’t finish the work that is needed on their house for financial reasons. I am here to help. Listening to my client’s needs, worries and fears, and working with them to successfully get the maximum price, is crucial to the success of my business. I am honest and hardworking and care enormously about each sale and the people involved, and feel my duty is to look after each sale as if it was my own property. I bring 25 years’ experience, endless enthusiasm and positive energy to each sale. It is extremely satisfying to help people move on the next stage in life and to see the joy that a new home can bring. Often people are downsizing and looking to alleviate financial stress, or moving to be closer to grandparents or to create more room for a growing family. Helping people improve their quality of life in this way is tremendously rewarding. My dedication to my customers means that the bulk of my business comes from referrals. Currently I have a list of loan approved buyers looking in your area. Should you be interested in selling or letting your property please call me today for a free market valuation. Kate O’Shea has over 25 year’s selling property in both the UK and Ireland. Her career began in London and was a very successful Auctioneer in London before returning to the UK. As Associate Director of Brian Lack & Co in St John’s Wood, London, NW8 Kate was working in one of the most expensive parts of London and is well used to dealing with high end properties and clients, often celebrities. Kate managed two offices, one is St John’s Wood and one in West Hampstead with 25 staff. Having worked at Brian Lack & Co for four years, Kate was head hunted by Residential Land Ltd, the largest single Landlord in London and then worked full time acquiring properties to be sold on and for investment. Kate worked here for one year, this experience was invaluable, and gave a much greater understanding of property investment, dealing and development. Originally from Walsh Island, Kate returned home in 2000 and after a working for Re/Max in Athlone, in 2003 Kate set up her own business. Kate O’Shea auctioneers and Valuers on High Street in Tullamore was a hugely successful business, with four full time staff and strategy which focused completely on the needs of the vendor, the business hit the ground running. During the recession Kate closed the business and focused on her personal life, and with her husband adopted their daughter Zara from Eithiopia. For the past number of years Kate has worked in Portarlington, and again her business has gone from strength to strength. Most of her work comes from referrals, and Kate takes great pride in the level of service that her company provides. What locals are saying about Kate
“Kate sold a house for me in the Heritage in Killenard, she has great energy, is extremely honest and hardworking. Kate also lives in the area and has huge local knowledge. I would have no hesitation in recommending her.”
Margaret Egan
“My property was on the market for a number of months with another auctioneer, I needed to move fast, so I called Kate and sure enough, I had a number of offers straight away and sold very quickly”
Frank Foy, Kilclonfert, Rhode, Co Offaly
“Having used a number of Auctioneers over the years, I was very impressed by Kate’s professionalism. Kate showed my property at any hour of the evening and weekend, and worked extremely hard for me. Her negotiating skills are second to none. I would have no hesitation in recommending her”
Peter McElwee, McElwee Pharmacy, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
“Kate looks after all my properties and I have no hesitation in recommending her. Kate works extremely hard and is a pleasure to deal with”
Wesley Dempsey
“Kate has over 20 years’ experience, working in London and Ireland negotiating at the highest levels. Kate has the tenacity and experience to get difficult sales over the line. I recommend her wholeheartedly”
Ollie Scully
“My house was on the market for a number of years with another auctioneer, with no activity. I knew when I met Kate that she would sell it and sure enough, it’s now sold. Marie Coffee, Geashill, Co Offaly
