Image: Curtis Riley, Andrew Hancock, and Elsja Hancock – The My Property Pro team
Buying a family home in the Shire sounds simple enough… until you’re buried in inspections, reports, negotiations and runaway auctions, wondering if you’ll ever find the one.
That’s where Doug and Kimberley and their family found themselves. Planning a move to the Sutherland Shire, they were excited for a fresh start and figured they could manage the process on their own.
“We thought we had it under control,” Kimberley says. “I’m super organised and we’d done loads of research. We figured if we kept an eye on listings and made the drive down every weekend for open homes, we’d eventually find the one.”
But after months of house hunting with three young kids in tow, things started to unravel. “Every time we got close, the home would either be snapped up before we had a chance or go way over our budget at auction,” Kimberley says. “We felt like we were always a step behind. It was exhausting, and we were so over it.”
If you’ve tried to buy in the Shire, you’ll know the market moves quickly. Many homes never even make it online. Without local knowledge, agent relationships and time to act fast, it’s easy to miss out.
An agent eventually suggested Kimberley and Doug speak to My Property Pro Buyer’s Agents.
Andrew and Elsja, the husband-and-wife team behind the business, live and operate in the Shire. They’ve helped hundreds of families buy homes, often before they’re publicly listed, and bring a calm, honest approach to the process.
“From our first meeting, we felt a sense of ease and comfort,” Kimberley says. “It actually felt like they were co-investors, looking at our future home through the same lens we were.”
Everything changed from there. No more wasted inspections or second-guessing. “In just a few short weeks, they found our dream home, and it wasn’t even on the market,” Kimberley says. “They negotiated the deal in four days. Andrew was the voice of reason when I was ready to throw cash at the vendors just to lock it in.”
From start to finish, the experience felt simple and stress-free. And something unexpected happened along the way.
“They started as our agents but quickly became our friends. We’ve even gone on multiple family holidays together.”
For families juggling work, school and daily life, engaging a buyer’s agent isn’t just a convenience — it’s a way to gain confidence and clarity. My Property Pro gives clients access to off-market opportunities, deep local insight and the guidance to make smart property decisions while helping buyers avoid costly mistakes.
Andrew, Elsja, and Curtis genuinely take the time to understand what matters. They offer straight-up advice, keep things moving and help take the emotion out of what can be an overwhelming process.
“We look back now and can’t believe we were trying to do it all alone,” Kimberley says.
If your weekends are starting to feel like a real estate treadmill, or the whole process is just wearing you down, maybe it’s time to do things differently.
Reach out to My Property Pro for a no-pressure chat. Whether you’re upsizing, relocating or just tired of doing it all yourself, Andrew and Elsja and their team can help you find the right home without the stress.
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