We wanted to sell our beautiful 106-year-old church, which we had converted to a picturesque home keeping the original character. It sat on 1-acre in a rural area, 10kms from the nearest town.
After deciding it was time to sell, we listed with a local real estate agency but were disappointed with the offers they presented us with. We decided to try and sell privately without an agent. We had plenty of interest, but still not at the price we were seeking.
Our spirits dwindled, and we believed this was all we could get from our unique historic church. We were about to accept a lower price when we received a phone call from Michael at United Realty.
We explained what we had been through in trying to sell, and he asked to take our property on, enthusing us with the passion and assuredness previous agents had lacked. We handed it all over to Michael, which was the best decision we ever made. Michael took care of everything, and no problem was too small or big.
Problems did arise, one’s that could have evolved drastically had we not have had Michael’s professionalism fronting us. He truly worked for us. Michael promised to get us $100,000 above what we were about to accept, and he did! Michael delivered.
After many months on the market, Michael had our property sold and settled within two weeks of his initial contact. We sold our home for a price that we had come to believe was impossible. All Other agencies had tried to pull our price down, but Michael saw the true potential and achieved the seemingly impossible.
Michael is a man of his word, and we couldn’t be more grateful for that original phone call. We wouldn’t hesitate for a second to recommend Michael and only wish he also represented commercial property as we endeavour to sell our business! Thanks for everything, Michael!!
Mary & Libby Borman
Mike was recommended to us for selling our property. Mike was amazing. He worked hard to achieve the sale we wanted, and he kept us informed every step of the way. If he said he’d get back to you on any matter, he did promptly. He was so reliable, so thorough, so professional and so friendly. I have no hesitation in recommending him for any property transaction. He’s a cut above most real estate agents. He knows the business and is very good at understanding human behaviour and psychology. He’s the best, you won’t be disappointed.
Grant and Dale Norbury
We had the pleasure of dealing with Juanita with the recent purchase of our family home.
Juanita was very responsive to all forms of communication throughout the process. She was very clear and descriptive of the property and her background and role in the sale of it. She has gone out of her way all the way through the process to make it very easy for us and our family. She is genuine, proactive, welcoming and knowledgeable and at no time did we ever feel rushed or pressured or out of our depth.
Meeting Juanita has felt like bumping into an old friend, who has then helped us find a home. I would recommend her services to any person – buying or selling. She will help make your process a breeze.
Bianca Teague
“First and foremost, Jason was brilliant to work with when selling our home. When we decided to sell our home in Halswell, we received a referral from our daughter, who recommended Jason Greaves as an honest and hardworking person. “Every step of the way, Jason has been amazing. We felt he made everything so easy and stress-free. His level of professionalism was exceptional, and he delivered on all that he promised.
“Jason has gone over and above in all aspects of his dealings with us, and he was very transparent in regards to the whole sales process. We couldn’t be happier, and United Realty has lived up to all that it promised. “He was highly knowledgeable about the best ways to market our property and the advice provided during the process ensured a quick
hassle-free sale. “Jason took all the stress off us preparing the house for sale, he
organised a painter to do some touch-ups and Jason entirely staged the house at his cost and it looked terrific which we know helped us get a a fast sale which was very important to us. I would highly recommend Jason to anyone selling their property.”
Tony & Shirley Hyde
It is with pleasure and gratitude that I share comments on my experience with Michael Coory of United Realty in the listing and sale of my investment property. While I have bought and sold a number of properties, I have encountered a high level of excellence from Michael.
The experience at each phase of the sales effort was superior, such as innovative efforts in developing prospects, effective showings and proactive facilitation during the sale negotiations/due diligence. All of these tasks, whether business-related or interpersonal, were accomplished with a noticeable degree of competence, humility, integrity and grace. Thus, I highly recommend Michael Coory for your residential real estate needs.
Bob Laufer
It was a pleasure working with you Michael, you made the process of seeking my house very easy. I always felt you had my interest at the forefront and even though a difference in sake price of $10,000 would only make a small change in your commission, you pushed for a higher price even with the possibility of a longer time until the sale. The whole process was painless and that was largely in part to your work.
Thank you very much and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend you to others
Dr Lee Forman
Thank you for making the sale of our property such an enjoyable experience. I am so glad I answered your ad. The price you achieved for our place was awesome. Your tireless efforts and personality made it the best-selling experience, ever! We are definitely recommending you personally and United Realty to our friends. We hope you and your wife have an amazing Xmas in Paris. Stay in touch.
Regards from Rick, Linda (and Coops) Wilson
“As I look back, I can see our asking amount for our unit was well over the reasonable market value. We were not locals and misread the market quite badly. When we mentioned our desired price to the many agents that contacted us, they quickly left, not even willing to attempt a sale. The last to call was Michael. He encouraged us and was the only one willing to advertise our property at our requested highly inflated price. He never gave up, remaining completely positive even though the buyer’s responses indicated overpricing on our part. Unable to do the impossible, but still willing to have a go, Michael matched us up with the perfect buyer, leaving both them and us very happy with a lesser but fairer settlement price. The majority of estate agents, it would seem, are just focused on turning over properties, earning high commissions and for as little effort as possible. Michael on the other hand is genuinely concerned about people. We couldn’t have asked for a more professional, helpful, hardworking and genuinely caring agent.
We were very pleased with the outcome.”
Dennis & Jenny Clark
Who said “you should never trust a stranger!’
I will always remember the vision of this stranger approaching the front door of our home.
Although he was very well presented and looked friendly I was suddenly overwhelmed with emotions I find difficult to describe, as here I was about to welcome this stranger into what had been our family home to my two boys for the last 13 years.
Things were happening fast as the day before the boys had just been told that their dad & I had decided to separate and within a couple of hours he had moved out.
The house was in desperate need of some T.L.C however with financial worries and lack of motivation it got none. I was only just keeping my head above water getting through the day with some normality with the boys, the last thing I wanted was the worry of selling the house. Where would I start and what do I do. It felt all too much so I told myself and had accepted that if the house did sell it might only cover the mortgage and our debts. I wanted the house sold ASAP so I didn’t expect to get a cent out of it. I guess in a way I had already walked away from it the day before.
Things were getting worse as I now couldn’t pay the mortgage on my own. I was only just managing to put food on the table along with paying a few basic bills. Now I was facing the problem of where do I go with no money and two kids, I felt like I was drowning but I had to save my kids, so I swallowed my pride and I told you my situation. After all, you were only a stranger so why would you care.
HOW WRONG I WAS!!!!!!!
From the moment you said “Hi I’m Michael” I realised that you were not after a quick and easy sale just to get some money. Yes, I wanted the house sold ASAP but your honesty, advice and opinions were so very much valued.
What I considered obstacles you didn’t, many times I recall you saying ‘leave that to me, I’ll sort it out” and you did just that. I bet you wished you never said ‘just call me if you have any questions etc., as its all part of the job” because I certainly called you a lot. You were always so positive and consistently made time for me and you did it so effortlessly. Your communication and help was nothing short of FANTASTIC.
I disagree with what you said that it’s all part of the job. NO, IT’S NOT. You went above and beyond what anyone else would have done for us that I am sure of.
Not only did you sell our house within a week, but you also enabled me to walk away with money which I never expected. I was honestly amazed at the amount of response to our house that you generated in a couple of days.
Even in those last couple of days I was at the lowest I’ve ever been, yet again you helped me, and actually, you saved me.
I had nowhere to move to and to tell my boys that I couldn’t put a roof over their heads, well…………….. Those words were devastating.
I never slept for 2 days with worry and guilt that I didn’t have a backup plan should anything happen. I was starting to crumble and I honestly didn’t know what the hell to do. I hope I am never in that situation again and also I had no money until after the settlement of the house.
I put the boys to bed and after my eyes stopped leaking I phoned you and asked for your help. Time was up and I had nowhere to go.
Our house sale was finalised, YOU didn’t have to take my call, but YOU did. Not only that YOU didn’t have to help us, but YOU did.
Without you, Michael the boys and I wouldn’t be where we are today and the road ahead would be so different.
I am forever grateful to YOU for helping me and the boys. AND NO, WHAT YOU DID IS NOT PART OF THE JOB. IT’S BECAUSE OF YOU I DIDN’T DROWN.
WITH MUCH APPRECIATION AND THANKS,
Angela Moore
The Professional service we received from Michael at United Realty was outstanding. He is highly knowledgeable in current pricing and the market as a whole. We really felt like we were part of the process; Michael always kept us in the loop and got us a price that we were happy with. I would highly recommend him to anyone that was thinking about selling and we really appreciated his very refreshing “No Bull” approach compared to what the traditional agents serve up.
Sebastian DeCler
We would like to sincerely thank United Realty for the incredible service, results, and dedication they have shown towards our properties over the last year. We were very happy with Michael’s focus, passion, and advice throughout the entire process of selling our first home – and his continued effort to sell our second property. Where other agencies had tried and given up, Michael always made us feel like a priority and persevered to get us the price we wanted. We felt that he truly went above and beyond to find us the perfect buyer – through his action-focused approach, relatable personality, persistent follow-ups, and use of all available avenues to target the buyer pool. From the start, we knew we were in the right hands, and would recommend Michael and United Realty to others who value great service and integrity.
Nathan White
In late 2014 we met Michael Coory from United Realty. We were immediately impressed with him and his professionalism and invited him to list 2 properties that we were selling. These properties were also listed with another local agent in our area. United Realty was the first Company to erect signage and advertise our properties on the internet, and in fact, the other listing Agent cheekily used the photographs that had been taken by United Realty for their own purpose. United Realty presented a more than acceptable offer on one of our properties within 48 hours of listing and then continued to work tirelessly on the 2nd property for us until it sold a couple of weeks later. We were thrilled with the entire process, to have received the genuine interest and the incredible service for a commission that makes the other, larger agencies seem almost mercenary in their methods, we are so glad to have discovered United Realty.
Tracy and Rob Warne
We had previously listed our house with other real estate agents and even paid out large sums for advertising for an auction. After many months we still had not sold our property. We received a call from Michael at United Realty and agreed to meet with him.
I was initially very sceptical however liked what I was hearing and decided to proceed. We signed the relevant paperwork and after only a short time Michael came to us with 3 contracts in the space of a week. After a minimal fuss, we accepted the highest price and allowed Michael to organise the procedures to take us to settlement. All of which transpired with no problems and Michael being ever ready to assist in any way possible. We have since listed our other property with him and recommended him to many of our friends and have only ever had favourable feedback. I have no hesitation in recommending United Realty or Michael Coory personally to sell your property.
Joyce Swan
Hi Michael, Thank you for your help in the sale of our property. I was happy with your performance on the sale of our property, we have had several real estate agencies trying to sell it for quite a few months and you managed to find a buyer so that is all it matters, the end result was what we were looking for. All necessary paperwork went according to plan and the whole transaction was completed within the time stipulated. I have and will continue to recommend you and use your services again.
Frank Parra
It is an absolute pleasure to provide positive feedback on the professional services of United Realty and Michael Coory. My beachfront home was sold in 4 weeks. Michael Coory introduced only qualified buyers in a highly professional manner.
John Bohringer
“Jason recently sold our house in Halswell and it’s our pleasure to highly recommend him to anybody. Most importantly we found him to be honest and completely trustworthy. He got us an amazing price for our property, higher than the other companies we interviewed told us we could get. He was enthusiastic and never made us feel under pressure at any stage. We felt he completely had our best interests at heart always. From his own market research and reading the market he was confident at what the highest price the current market conditions could achieve, he wasn’t just after a quick sale, he advised us to hold out for the best price and he was bang on, he got it for us. “Afterwards, when the new house we had under offer, fell over and become a stressful time, Jason ever ready to help jumped in and went above and beyond to help us search for another property he even helped us to negotiate with a private seller at no financial benefit to himself. His knowledge of the property market, particularly in Halswell made the decision-making process easy we could trust his advice and knowledge. “If you are looking for an agent that will work hard for you and go above and beyond, then talk to Jason. We are happy to give a verbal reference to anyone who asks.”
Catherine & Tim Scollard
We can totally recommend Michael Coory of United REALTY for any professional dealings regarding selling or buying a home. He showed my wife and me the utmost honesty which we had not experienced in a previous agency dealing. He worked with us to get the price we wanted to achieve in selling our home and offered us what you cannot get with the larger companies. We are available to give any type of verbal reference if required. Yours Truly
David Hennessey
Having our home on the market for several months, we had used all the big names in real estate to try and sell our home. When Michael contacted me, it was obvious he had a level of knowledge and experience we had not seen from the other companies. Michael successfully sold our property, dealing with it in a calm and controlled manner. I would have no hesitation in recommending Michael of United realty and want to thank him for everything he has done to achieve this great result.
Graeme Lawson
I found Michael very professional, polite and accommodating. He was upfront and very willing to assist where needed. Michael was always prompt in returning calls and delivering what he proposed. My sale of a unit among hundred’s of other units on the market was sold in a number of months at a fair and reasonable price. Thank you, Michael
Anita Rik
Hello Michael, We are both happy to have had the experience of firstly meeting you, and then the follow-up; having you help and advise us during what was a very difficult time for us. The sale was made easier by yourself because of your understanding of our situation.
Doug and Clova Scarborough
“Katie and I would like to thank Jason Greaves so much for helping us sell our home. Selling a house is a daunting thought, but Jason made the entire process so stress-free and easy. In particular, he listened to our needs and made simple valid suggestions to improve the
selling value of our home, which included home staging. It looked wonderful and didn’t cost us a cent, Jason included the staging cost in his fee. “Jason’s knowledge and research of the Halswell housing market gave us peace of mind by having clarity and real confidence concerning the value of our home. Jason got us an excellent price within no time. We will look Jason up when we next move. We are more than happy to give a verbal reference to anyone who asks.”
John and Katie Clapp
I have no hesitation in recommending Mr Michael Coory of United realty, as a Real Estate Agent, to assist you in the purchase of a real estate holding. Mr Coory handled our recent purchase of a home, in an extremely pleasant manner. At the open house that we attended, before our purchase of the property, Mr Coory offered exceptional sales advice/knowledge on the viewed property. He used his prior knowledge of the property to answer all our questions. He was honest with his answers and he did an excellent job with the vendor to secure a sale. He kept all appointments on time and he efficiently handled the building/pest inspection and the cleaning issues associated with the purchased property. Feedback by telephone was always appreciated and this information kept us in the loop with any updated information.
Eric Fisher
I found Michael to be a phenomenal agent and one that I highly recommend. I was so pleased with his attitude and dedication that I gladly give his name to anyone I know that is looking to buy or sell. Unlike other real estate agents that I have worked with, Michael has the best interest of his clients in mind, he was ready and willing to do everything possible to make things happen quickly for us. If you’re looking for an agent that will work hard for you and truly do everything possible to make your deal work, then Michael is the person you want to talk to.
Anthia Newman
We asked Michael Coory to sell our apartment. While it did take a while to find the right buyer (because we had not renovated before selling so it was going to be a project for someone) Michael and his staff took a lot of interested people through the apartment. A few people made offers and we finally accepted a price which we were very happy with. Michael and his staff were courteous and helpful at all times. Michael responded to our questions and concerns very promptly. He is a lovely person and we would recommend him and United Realty if you want to buy or sell a property.
Karen and George Fiala
“Jason sold my house recently. Right from the start, he was amazing and so supportive of what could have been a very stressful time. Being the second time we had taken the property to market as our property had a few challenges to overcome with cladding issues. Jason worked hard and thanks to his knowledge and persistence of going the extra mile, managing specialists and different tradespeople to do required repairs took a massive load and stress off me. I am happy to give a verbal reference to anyone who asks.”
Jo Fahey
