Author: Thomas Merriman
An exceptional talent within the real estate industry, Thomas Merriman has two key ingredients that many Sales Agents don’t; an astounding work ethic and the ability to effectively gauge your true interest in property. Dedicated and highly motivated he has proved again and again that he is an individual who can and will deliver high-quality outcomes. At the forefront of all things technology, Thomas is an effective utiliser of social media streams ensuring his client’s properties receive maximum exposure across the market-place. His personal forays into the property market – having bought, renovated and sold a number of properties on the North Shore has further fuelled his love of all things property. Thomas brings to real estate an outstanding set of skills. He is almost finished his law degree which not only provides him with an excellent understanding of the legal aspects of buying and selling property but also has honed his analytical and communication skills to handle even the most complex of negotiations. A quick look at Thomas’s blog will reveal an in-depth working knowledge of current market trends and conditions and a thorough understanding of the core area of Sydney’s Upper North Shore. More importantly his vendors tell the tale of a driven and consistently approachable Sales Agent with the confidence to achieve great results, regardless of external pressures and conditions. “Selling a home, can be a difficult and confusing process for most people, my job is to make this easy and transparent. I want my vendors to have the confidence to use me, the confidence to recommend me, knowing that I have the confidence to represent them and make their process as smooth and easy as possible. Living and working in Wahroonga, gives me a strong insight into the beating heart of Sydney’s Upper North Shore, I think this is vital for a local agent.” AWARDS 2017 - 2017/2018 Premier Performer 2016 - 2017 Premier Member 2015 - 2016 Premier Member
Interest rate cut?
I don’t think so. It has been over a week since the market confidence in a rate cut turned from above 10% to below 10%, sitting at 8% currently. This is an indicator of expectations as to whether the Reserve Bank of Australia will drop interest rates to 1.75%. Notably, this morning I was reading … More Interest rate cut?
SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 14TH NOVEMBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
Once again, the shining light from the latest results is the median sale price; $1,136,000. … More SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 14TH NOVEMBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
RBA commentary – Market confidence in another rate cut is very low, currently tracking at 19% in favour of a rate cut.
Market confidence in another rate cut is at a very low, currently tracking at 19% in favour of a rate cute. … More RBA commentary – Market confidence in another rate cut is very low, currently tracking at 19% in favour of a rate cut.
SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 7TH NOVEMBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
There is no way around it, the Auction Clearance Rate was abysmal on Saturday, but I am sure you have already heard about it, read about it and cried about it by now. The nightmare the media created has continued to sell ‘clicks’ and bring ears and eyes to news streams, and what a success … More SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 7TH NOVEMBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
40 Douglas Street, St Ives – SOLD $1.56M NOVEMBER 2015
Picture perfect, single level and brimming with potential Offering all the ingredients to create a stunning family home, this picture perfect, original residence will provide inspiration in abundance. Bright and light filled throughout, choose to undertake an easy renovation and enjoy, extend or replace (STCA) with a sparkling new home. Positioned in a quality street … More 40 Douglas Street, St Ives – SOLD $1.56M NOVEMBER 2015
SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 31st OCTOBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
If it is a good buy, it will be a good buy in a bad market or a good market. … More SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 31st OCTOBER + MARKET COMMENTARY
October market commentary
most criticism of the current market has been that the growth has halved, not the prices and with growth at double and triple the norm, halving is no issue. … More October market commentary
SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 24TH OCTOBER
The number of buyers coming through open homes seems to be a bit ‘touch and go’ at the moment with most agents I am speaking to saying that it is completely unpredictable. Properties such as accessible (price wise) apartments and certain ‘renovators’ are not getting the interest one would expect where properties with a search … More SYDNEY AUCTION RESULTS 24TH OCTOBER
When we rely on the market, we are bound by it
Don’t:
Spend precious time and money doing to the home what you have wanted to do for the last 3 years but never got around to doing. … More When we rely on the market, we are bound by it

