Testimonials

More extended testimonials and phone references are available upon request but here’s a sample of what some of our clients have to say about our service…

Nicola, Avalon

It is with great pleasure that I give my highest recommendation for House Search.  The team here have been consummate professionals from start to finish.  I have been thoroughly impressed with their dedication and proficiency in looking after the needs of their clients at all times.

I have no doubt that the reason I was successful at my recent auction was due to the skill, excellent judgement and professionalism of Jacque and Cathy from House Search.  I am also sure that without their assistance I would have paid approximately $90,000 more than I thankfully did with their support and advice.  I have complete faith and trust in House Search and would not hesitate to recommend their services to all my friends, family, colleagues and clients.

Thankyou for an outstanding service!

Karen, Sydney (purchased in Kings Park)

I’m very lucky to have found you and are very happy with your services! Being a first home buyer and having Cathy guide me through the whole process was wonderful.  I’m thrilled that she was able to negotiate so successfully on this house- it has great potential for adding adding value and increasing rental yield.  Looking forward to working with your team again on my next project in the near future.

Haeley, Sydney (purchased in Northbridge)

I am so glad that I chose House Search!  We have purchased a house with the assistance of Cathy- at all times she was very efficient to work with, always professional and reliable, answered my many questions and was able to provide advice throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend House Search to any prospective buyers.  Thankyou again Cathy!

Clare and Bevan, UK (purchased in Woollahra)

We can’t recommend House Search highly enough as the best solution to finding a property whilst living overseas.  We found Meredith and Jacque to be extremely professional.  Their flexible approach to working with us and understanding our requirements made the whole experience feel seamless and hassle free.

Meredith did an exceptional job of filtering out those properties that weren’t right and only presenting us with those that really met our criteria.  Her communication to us clearly laid out all the details necessary for us to make a fully informed decision on whether to make an offer, or pass on a property.  Thanks to Meredith, we are back in the Sydney property market and didn’t need to be in Australia to achieve it.  We would gladly share our personal experience of working with House Search Australia.

Judy Smart, Executive Producer, “The Renovators” (Channel Ten)

Faced with the mammoth task of purchasing a number of unrenovated properties on a limited time schedule, we enlisted the services of buyers agent Jacque Parker and her team at House Search Australia.

We needed rundown properties bought quickly for the lowest price possible. Jacque researched and inspected a large number of properties on our behalf, only putting forward to us houses that fitted our criteria exactly.  And when it came to securing properties at auction or by negotiation, she was unrelenting. We feel extremely confident she helped us purchase properties for the absolutely lowest price possible.

Jacque was extremely efficient to work with, always professional and put in 200%.  In terms of customer service, communication, reliability and dedication, she is second to none.

I would have no hestitation in recommending Jacque to anyone looking to buy a property in Sydney. Jacque and her team at House Search Australia were an absolute pleasure to deal with at all times and I thank them for their hard work.

Shelby, Hong Kong (purchased in Lane Cove)

I’ve used Jacque on two occasions to purchase investment properties in Sydney now and have found her depth of experience as a buyers’ agent to be very reassuring and professional.  She is very approachable, responsive and committed to providing a high level of service.  This is particularly important because she makes you feel like a highly valued client, regardless of your budget.  It’s clear that Jacque is passionate about what she does- her accolades are well deserved as she certainly strives to achieve optimum results for her clients.

Sim Yun, Sydney (purchased in Pymble)

We are extremely happy with Meredith’s service!  We believe we wouldn’t have successfully secured the wonderful art deco home in a superb location (400m to train station in a prestigious street) without Meredith’s speedy actions.  Not only did she arrange  all the inspections quickly but her updates and feedback during the process meant we knew what was happening at all times.

This is the second time our family has used House Search’s professional services and we will definitely be using them again, an event we hope will happen very soon.  Thankyou Meredith and House Search.

Robert, Croydon Park (purchased in Pendle Hill)

As a time-poor professional looking to invest further in property, I found the services provided by House Search invaluable. Their professionalism and dedication in filtering prospective properties was outstanding. The friendly and efficient service provided ensured my objectives and requirements were satisfied. Clear communication, an excellent knowledge of area and commitment to ensuring I achieved the best deal possible was evident from Day One. I would not hesitate in recommending House Search to anyone looking for property.

Chris and Ee-lin, Melbourne (purchased in Quakers Hill)

Chris and I found your house search service to be top-notch! Extremely professional, excellent and timely communication, and very well-informed. I especially found your regular summarised email updates to be of most value, especially the explanations on why a particular property was shortlisted or dismissed, as this assisted us in forming a much better idea of the area we were searching in.

Your assistance has been invaluable and Chris and I would definitely use your services again in the future. We would not hesitate to recommend you to anyone looking to purchase a property in Sydney. Thankyou once again!

Kevin, Cremorne (purchased in Harris Park)

Being a first-time investor and with all the conflicting and confusing information surrounding such a decision, I decided to engage the services of Jacque Parker from House Search. Right from the start, Jacque’s experience and knowledge put me at ease as she listened to my wish list and worked out a game plan for me. It was a relief to know that there was someone experienced in charge of locating the best property for me.

Throughout the process, Jacque was always available to answer my questions and provide advice. It was comforting to know what to look for and how to make changes. A great property was located within a few weeks, after having inspected several contenders. I’d highly recommend Jacque and House Search. The service is excellent and the support much appreciated.  Thankyou Jacque!

Rita, Bella Vista

I had been planning the purchase of my new home for many years and had been thwarted by the pressure of work commitments and the time needed to go out and look at properties. I had specific requirements which meant that I would have needed to look at many homes in my quest. Jacque and Theresa took my wishlist and only showed me only those homes that suited. They listen and provide constant feedback, which is comforting when you hand over such a personal task. When it came time to negotiating price, I was impressed with the research and analysis in determining the “right” price for the property. Jacque is truly an expert at negotiation and I am more than happy with the final price.

Using House Search has saved me money, not only with the price, but also by buying quickly. I didn’t suffer any market price movements that might have occurred had I been forced to take the long route in doing it myself.
Thankyou Jacque and Theresa for your great personal service, for the constant contact and your genuine joy at reaching a fantastic conclusion in finding me my new dream home.
I will recommend you to everyone- you provide a great service.

Andrew and Shida,  Hornsby (purchased in Roseville)

Jacque and Theresa provided us with a level of service that went above and beyond our expectations. They have a very profound and up-to-date knowledge of the property market and their comments are always incisive, insightful and “value-add”. From scoping the search through to finding a managing agent, their expertise saved us many hours of valuable time, effort and money. Indeed, they actually made the whole process of searching for a house an enjoyable and also an educational experience.
Jacque and Theresa communicated with us on a regular basis and kept us informed of any developments (often on a daily basis). Their knowledge and experience helped us to secure our first home in an area that we originally thought would be beyond our budget. We simply could not have purchased our home without their assistance. We are glad that we engaged the services of House Search Australia, and we would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a property.

Shannon, Melbourne (purchased in Greenwich)

I found Jacque and Theresa from House Search to be very professional buyers’ agents. I found their advice and experience to be invaluable in helping to secure a great property at a fantastic price in a quiet street in Greenwich, a leafy suburb close to the city centre.
On top of my own criteria House Search offered me their experience and knowledge on what they considered one should look for in finding a superior investment property.
The cost of using House Search more than paid for itself with the great negotiating skills Jacque and Theresa used, helping to secure my property at a very good price.
I plan one day in the future to buy another investment property in Sydney and House Search will be my first stop for advice on where I should buy and what I should pay.
Thanks for all your hard work!

Jose and Maggie, Castle Hill

On behalf of myself and Maggie, we would like to express our appreciation for the professional service provided in the recent purchase of our new home in the Hills area…
Your approach to evaluating and then negotiating the final price was very comforting to us as we knew at all times that we were dealing with a professional who had lots of experience. You kept us updated during the entire evaluation and negotiation process and quickly returned all our calls and emails.
Jacque is a woman of integrity and a pleasure to work with during what can be described as one of the most exciting/stressful times in your life. Fortunately for us, there was minimal stress since Jacque had everything so organised.
I recommend Jacque, without any reservations, to anyone interested in buying a new home and who doesn’t want emotions to get in the way of decision making.

Elaine and Ashley, Perth (purchased in Cherrybrook)

Ash and I live in Perth and recently bought our first property in Cherrybrook. As young professionals, our time was extremely limited to search for the right property- especially one in another state. That is why we decided to engage Jacque for Option 1.
This is the best decision we made. Jacque’s knowledge of the Sydney market, dedication to finding a property that met our search criteria, exceptional communication skills, unwavering patience and agressive negotiation skills secured us an incredible property for a price that was much lower than the vendor’s asking price.
Jacque was recommended to us and we now unreservedly recommend her to our friends. Jacque will be our first call when we buy our next Sydney property.
Thankyou for an outstanding job!

Wing and Cheryl, Northmead (purchased in Quakers Hill)

House searching is tedious and time consuming. Jacque did all the initial searching and inspecting, weeding out the lemons (and explained clearly why they were so) before driving us around to the worthy shortlisted candidates. Just imagine the headache if we’d had to do all this ourselves whilst doing our day jobs!
After finding the house we wanted, Jacque was able to negotiate a very fair price- because she knows the bargaining points of property in question relative to the market of the area. We would have been unlikely to achieve this ourselves without that expert knowledge.
Jacque was courteous and very prompt in answering our emails and phone calls (we did ask a lot of questions).
The subsequent buying experience proved us correct in hiring Jacque. It was money well spent. Most importantly, she earnt our trust; you know you are in good hands.
If we had to buy a second house, we definitely would use Jacque’s services again.

David, Brisbane (purchased in Bella Vista)

I engaged the services of House Search to assist in procuring a Sydney investment property in 2008.  The level of service received during the entire process was very high, from the initial meeting through to settlement of the property.  Jacque’s knowledge of optimal criteria for selecting a property through her experience as a property investor was invaluable to the process.  On a number of occasions Jacque could have taken the easy option however her priority was ensuring we secured the best property available.  I would recommend House Search highly on this basis.

Fred and Wendy, Castle Hill

House Search has been a delight to work with, totally professional and totally committed with impeccable customer service, passion and talent which made our property purchase as painless as possible…Left to our own devices we would never have been able to consider this fabulous house and would have certainly over extended our budget without Jacque’s support. She held our hand the entire way, gave us so much of her time and invaluable knowledge so that we are now very comfortable and happy with our decision. Never did we expect to end up with a home of this quality in such a fabulous location.  We would have no hesitation in making a recommendation and would use House Search again.

Damien, Castle Hill

Having your assistance was invaluable as your inside market information most definitely saved me money, returned to me in the purchase price.  I also thank you for your ability to quickly pick up on what it was that I was actually looking for and then to be able to canvass the market for properties that fit my profile. Once again, thanks a lot!

Brad and Paula, Cootamundra (purchased in Naremburn)

I have no hesitation in recommending Jacque to anyone looking to purchase a property on the North Shore or the northern suburbs of Sydney.  She is professional, enthusiastic and, despite her experience as a buyers agent, still gets a “buzz” from securing a property to match her clients wish list!  From a financial viewpoint, I’m also confident that the property was secured for a great price, especially when comparing the sale to similar properties in the immediate vicinity- more than saving us the cost of House Search’s very reasonable search fee.  Thanks Jacque!

Paul, Orange (purchased in St Leonards)

If you are looking to buy a property, you cannot go past House Search.  Living in the country made it very difficult and expensive trying to find an investment unit.  Jacque could not have been more helpful in my endeavour to find a suitable property… When it came to negotiating prices with the agent, I thought she was extremely competent, certainly saving me money as she has great expertise in this area.  I would highly recommend Jacque to prospective property investors.

Brett and Merel, Chatswood

We found your whole approach as a Buyers Agent to be extremely professional, proactive and well informed.  The emails with the descriptions and web links worked well, especially for time-poor people. You definitely saved us time during the weekends, considering the amount of houses you researched for us.  Contact/communciation in general was responsive and to the point… your approach is very personable, yet efficient… Once again, many thanks!

Anthony and Theresa, Box Hill

Jacque was fantastic.  We engaged her to negotiate on our behalf for a property that we’d had our eye on for months.  She took the emotion out of the whole event and ran a very structured strategy, keeping us informed all along the way.  When the house went to auction, Jacque bid and negotiated a very successful conclusion, which is an area in which we believe she excels.  We have no hesitation in recommending House Search to anyone wishing to purchase a home, large or small.

Yuni, Sydney (purchased in Asquith)

I am so glad that I used the services of House Search- I can highly recommend Jacque and her team. She is a great person to have on your side and I was impressed with her invaluable knowledge, experience and impeccable customer service. During six weeks of negotiation, she demonstrated her talent, professionalism, persuasion and more importantly, flexibility to adopt a different strategy that finally got us the property at the price we were very happy with. The outstanding result proves the value in paying House Search, as they’re in the market every day doing all the hard work.  We look forward to utilizing their experience again.  Many thanks!

Don and Geshani, Northmead (purchased in Baulkham Hills)

We found Jacque’s services invaluable in our purchase and would not hesitate to recommend House Search to family and friends.  She was able to quickly understand what type of home we had in mind, and ensured we didn’t waste any time inspecting any that didn’t meet our needs.  She was always easy to access and made every endeavour to be present for important stages of the buying process.  Buying our first home had always seemed like such a daunting task but with the help of House Search and Jacque, it was an enjoyable process- at every point she truly did advocate for us throughout.

Stephen (puchased in Quakers Hill)

For me to enter the property market whilst working overseas was an impossible task. I just didn’t have the time, knowledge and energy to deal with real estate agents, so I acquired the assistance of a buyers agent.  It wasn’t until my third attempt, however, that I found Jacque from House Search, who made the other two Sydney buyers agents I first started with look like “shiny suit salesmen” in comparison.  Smooth talkers but poor performers. Over a period of 12 weeks, Jacque analyzed 77 properties and inspected 17 to determine if they would fit my requirements for an investment property…each week I received reports – it was obvious to me that local knowledge was very important.  Without Jacque’s assistance, there is no doubt I would have overpaid due to competition pressure.  I cannot speak highly enough of Jacque.  I entrusted her with my most important investment to date and I will definitely be using her services again in the near future.  Thankyou!

Jasmin and Peter, Baulkham Hills

We have been extremely pleased with the service you have provided us- we couldn’t have secured our “dream” house in today’s competitive market without your help.  If it were left to us, we would have missed out or ended up paying too much.  You took the stress out of the process and I’ve learnt a lot about the property market and how it works.  If we were to ever purchase another property, we will certainly be coming to you for help.  It’s been great dealing with you and and we will definitely be recommending House Search to everyone we know in the market.  Thanks again.

Donovan (purchased in Blacktown)

Jacque’s service is fantastic; in fact I honestly don’t know how it could be better. Her passion for property is evident from the second you meet her and I felt straight away that she understood what I was looking for. Once we selected a property, her army of professional contacts swung into action and made the purchase a breeze from start to finish. To top it off she negotiated down the purchase price by more than her entire fee! Thank you Jacque and HSA! You rock!

Damien and Aisling, Artarmon

Put simply, selecting House Search Australia was one of the best decisions we ever made- without the team we wouldn’t own a house.  From the initial meeting to the successful purchase took 3 months in total.  Every step of the way the team were there to guide us, providing expert advice that fitted our specific needs… after several near misses Jacque managed to successfully secure our property in Artarmon.  This was done in an extremely competitive and fast-paced market- despite this she managed to negotiate a price below market value on the first day the property was offered, all within our agreed budget.  I can’t speak highly enough of the professionalism and service that the House Search team provide which made the whole process every straightforward for us.  We learned so much from the team and look forward to partnering with them in the future for our next search. Best wishes and sincere thanks again.

Greg and Karyn, Temora (purchased in West Ryde)

Jacque was simply invaluable in assisting us with our recent investment property purchase in Sydney. We left all the work in researching, locating and acquisition in her hands and found her knowledge of the Sydney market excellent.  She was always available to discuss the search progress, was honest and upfront and her negotiation skills shone through in what was a real buyers market during our search.  We have no hesitation in recommending her to any prospective buyer and will be using her services for the next investment property.

Sandra and Michael, Pennant Hills

Thankyou again for making our recent home purchase a pleasurable event!  Given we had been looking for almost 12 mths without success (including several failed auction and sale attempts) we were delighted when it took just over a month for you to find us our perfect home, not only in a great street but at a price at less than $100K under our budget!  Your negotiation skills are top-class, your communication second to none and we now wonder why anyone would buy an investment property or home without using House Search.  Having a professional on our side made all the difference.

Wenonah and Cuong, Adelaide (purchased in Northmead)

This was our first interstate purchase and we needed someone who had to be informative and patient with us.  Jacque Parker was an absolute pleasure to deal with.  Nothing was too much trouble for her at all.  She was very particular about her property choices, which suited us to a tee as we are fussy investors! She thoroughly described all pros and cons associated with each property inspected, listened to our concerns and answered all questions in detail.  Frequency and regularity of communcation was exceptional.  The whole process was smooth and efficient.  I’d highly recommend House Search to anyone buying property.

Rosamond, Mt Colah (purchased in Hornsby)

I would like to say a huge THANKYOU for all your assistance with the purchase of my new home.  At what was a very stressful time for me you provided reassurance, advice and support not only during the purchasing process but throughout the process of selling as well.  You listened to my goals and needs, which you demonstrated that you understood very well.  Your communication was exceptional and at all times you were professional, resulting in a terrific outcome!  I have absolutely no hesitation in recommending your services to others.  Thankyou so much for walking with me during my House Search.

Mike and Gill, Melbourne (purchased in St Ives)

We wholeheartedly recommend House Search Australia!  We’ve just purchased a house with the assistance of Meredith from House Search after moving interstate, and having someone who was local to where we wanted to buy was vital. We have no doubt we wouldn’t have secured our home without Meredith and we are extremely grateful.  Our purchase was crazy, as we ended up being in a “race to exchange”  situation on an auction property which we both loved.  Meredith assisted not only with inspections and negotiations but also a great deal of previously unanticipated running around.  We were fully supported by her at all times and her insights and experience proved invaluable to us.  Thankyou!

Suzanne, Beecroft

Thankyou for the wonderful service you provided to secure our desired property at auction.  Your knowledge, expertise, personable demeanor and bidding skills made the whole process less stressful for us.  It confirmed my view that professionals, like you, add value.  You clearly articulated your fees and what services would be provided.  Importantly the fees are flat rather than a percentage of the property value, which we believe removes any conflicts of interests. It was great to know we had an expert representing our interests!