Testimonials

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe was exemplary and focused on every single detailed point during the whole campaign of sale from start to finish. Her excellent commitment made the process seamless and enjoyable taking a huge weight off my shoulders. Nothing was left to chance and her proactive approach was a delight and breath of fresh air never waving from the task at hand. With her honest, reliable and professional dedication to her agency and her profession I really could not recommend Phoebe highly enough.
Cameron Lloyd-Cocks (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Dear Phoebe and Ian,

I would like to enthusiastically express my absolute gratitude, satisfaction and appreciation in regards to our recent working agreement to contract with you to serve as my real estate agent, to cell my property in Bondi Beach, NSW.

Without reservation, I was overwhelmed by your Professionalism as it replanted to:

• Communication: Virtually every step along the way, you continually reached out to me, via phone and email to inform me as to everything in regards to daily scheduling of showing my property; regular updates, of interested persons as to interest in my property; ongoing questions and further updates; details of the actual action, including the names and degree to interest of each person attending the auction; immediate results of the auction, including the step by step details of the 100+ bids on the property.
• Availability: In the midst of your very busy schedule, I was amazed that you virtually made yourself available to personally talk to me by phone each and every time I wanted/needed to personally chat with you.
• Productivity: I was incredibly impressed with your resourcefulness in terms of generating interest throughout NSW and motivating numerous persons to come out to your showings to personally view my property.
• Final Result: As a result of your leadership, my property sold for 2 and ½ times the amount I paid for the property 10+ years ago. This was about $500,000.00 more than my stated selling preference.

It is quite difficult to try to put into words the degree of elation experienced by me because of your diligent work, resolve and results.
Randy Sykes & Narelle Webber (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

I am taking a pause from packing to write a few words on my experience selling my house with Phoebe Nothling and Marion Badenoch as my agents.

I had been approached by many agencies who wished to market my home however I had previously seen Phoebe’s management of a sales campaign in my area and she had been not only tenacious but highly successful in a protracted sale.

These professional young women have been outstanding in all areas of our relationship. They were extremely thorough in their estimation of my home’s value and in all aspects of presentation and marketing. Their informal and written communications have been prompt, regular and insightful - second to none.

Due to very fluid economic conditions with Covid, we had a five week campaign with constant “on demand” viewings but during this Phoebe and Marion were so respectful of my family’s needs; no request was ever too much, no surface was left without Glen 20, no potential purchaser left without a follow-up call. With their support and professionalism there was never a time when I felt stressed and was extremely pleased that they were able to achieve a result well above my expectation.

Having now sold three properties in two years using three different agencies, I can confidently say that my experience with Richardson and Wrench has been exceptional and I would recommend Marion and Phoebe without reservation. No other agent offered anything remotely near their efforts. If one values knowledge, attention to detail, transparency and communication, these delightful young women are the ultimate.

Susan Pincombe (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe came on a journey with us and experienced the highs and lows that life can throw at a family. The marketing campaign went smoothly with plenty of interest and solid bidders for the auction. Then just days before the auction we had a personal crisis which nearly forced a cancellation. The Richardson & Wrench team did every thing they could to facilitate and accommodate our needs during a very stressful situation. Suffice to say that with their caring professionalism the auction went ahead, and we sold the house. Our experience with our agent was one of professionalism, but with a sincere and personal touch. We would highly recommend Phoebe to anyone considering selling their property.
Monique & Andrew Logan (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Commercial, excellent communication and flexible

Phoebe and James were great to work with. They were transparent, very focused on the outcome and at all times highly communicative. Their style worked well for us and overall would definitely appoint them again.
Phil & Viv Hardy (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

A Fabulous Agent!

We cannot speak highly enough of Phoebe and the R&W Double Bay team. Phoebe’s professionalism and knowledge, coupled with her energetic and bubbly persona ensures trustworthy connections with both vendors and potential buyers.

We have engaged Phoebe’s services now on a number of occasions and will certainly do so for any future ventures!
Paul Hermon & Brooke Whitney (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe was an excellent agent to buy from

Phoebe was a clear and consistent agent who constantly and reliably updated us once we expressed interest in a property. From the first inspection through to the auction she was open and shared information and assisted us in the process of buying the home we are thrilled to move into. We’d previously had terrible experiences with real estate agents and Phoebe was a refreshing trustworthy person to come across in this industry. She gave a very accurate indication of price expectations which helped us manage our planning and assessment of whether this house was an option for us.
Cressida Griffith & Ben Namdarian (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

Michael and Phoebe recently sold our home for us in Fairweather Street, Bellevue Hill. The whole process was seamless and their level of professionalism was outstanding.

When it came to the presentation of our home Phoebe’s attention to detail was extremely impressive. We would highly recommend Richardson and Wrench, Double Bay as they always act with integrity and value client relationships.

Sarah & Christopher Mullan (vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

In 2018/2019 I marketed my property at Bondi Junction with Richardson and Wrench of Double Bay and was very well looked after by Phoebe Shepperd and Glenn McMillan.

These guys were exceptional in both their professional manner as well as their friendly nature and constant kind reassurance.

The house was marketed at a time when the market was falling due to a banking commission and poor economy, leaving few buyers with access to funds. The sale was also complicated by the tenancy arrangement with 11 tenants sharing the home on separate tenancies. Despite all obstacles Phoebe and Glenn were able to find a buyer and conducted a sale at a very pleasing price.

I'm very impressed with every facet of my dealings with this company and recommend them highly.

Thanks guys, Ill miss you.

George Moser (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe was outstanding from start to finish. An absolute pleasure to work with, she went above and beyond, to help style my property and ultimately help me achieve the best price possible. Would use her again in a heartbeat!

Thanks Phoebe
Amanda Newsom (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

This is a recommendation and thank you letter.

Recently your office sold our apartment in Young Street, Paddington. We are extremely happy with the results and the way your team worked with us.

This great outcome was achieved by the outstanding diligence, attention to details and the charming diplomacy of your team, Phoebe Sheperd, Marion Badenoch and Tim Muckenschnabl.

Marion has been patiently keeping in touch with us for some years, anticipating that a sale might happen. Then when the decision to sell was made, Phoebe and Marion explained the process to us in some detail. Even before there was any agreement, they helped us with their list of quality trades people to prepare the place for sale. After we signed the Agency Agreement, they moved quickly and efficiently to market the property. We had a very strong response to their email and internet promotion. So many people viewed that Phoebe, Marion and Tim had their hands full coping with the viewings.

The campaign was short - four weeks. Not wanting to miss any opportunity, Phoebe volunteered her time to open on Thursday evenings on top of the Wednesday and Saturday events. And when a dawn photo was needed, they got up at 5 o'clock on a grey Monday to catch the sunrise.

Selling is quite an emotional exercise; they nursed us through it beautifully with daily communication: phones, texts and emails. Every potential buyer was qualified. We were carefully guided so that our expectations did not run too high. No doubt my stubbornness must have been annoying. They were not discouraged, the team always responded calmly and with smiling diplomacy. Great talent.

You know the most important thing I can say in summing up is: it was fun, we really enjoyed their lively company and we'll miss them. It was a completely successful experience.

Thank you Phoebe, Marion and Tim.

Michael & Susie Roberts (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Fantastic Agent

We have worked with Phoebe previously as buyers and it was an easy decision for us to have her as our agent when we decided to sell. Phoebe displays a level of integrity, honesty and dedication that is rare in our experience. She has excellent market knowledge and is extremely personable, and went above and beyond when working with our prospective buyers.

We are very happy to highly recommend her and have loved working with her.
Emma Wheater (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Great Agent

Phoebe and her team were at all times professional and supportive of our endeavour to purchase our property. She was always able to be contacted even outside her normal hours of work.

She worked diligently with legal team to ensure a prompt and suitable exchange / settlement. If your looking for property in the Eastern Suburbs I can highly recommend her and the team at R&W Double bay.

"Thanks" Phoebe and Tim.
Tomomi Matsunaga &Frank Stelzer (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

Best agents: Was great working with Phoebe, James and Glenn. I could see they worked their hardest to find the right people for the apartment and came out with a great result.

Would definitely use R&W again.
Benjamin Belnick (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Finding and buying the right place to live can be a stressful experience. It takes someone of exceptional skill and knowledge to make the process as smooth as possible. In our case, Phoebe Shepperd from R&W Double Bay, proved to be just the right person. She was always courteous, genuine and helpful, never failing to make enquiries on our behalf and responding quickly. She worked hard to bring us and the vendor together to make a sale with which we were both happy. We were delighted with the outcome and would recommend Phoebe to anyone who wants to sell or buy their next home.
Gary Donnison & Alice Dwyer (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

As a solicitor with 30 years practice I sing Phoebe Shepperd’s praises.

Her amazing assistance with this complex sale of an estate property was extremely impressive accompanied with a confident yet personal approach. I was even more impressed with how she took charge of the purchasers leaving them all wanting to bid higher.

Phoebe always kept the vendor and solicitor diligently informed of the progress with inspections, inquiries and was always ready to make herself available to show the property to prospective purchasers; no task or request too great.

Thank you for your care and attention like no other. I look forward to a long relationship with you.
Jay Olszanicki (Solicitor)

Phoebe Nothling

Fantastic experience!

From the moment we met Phoebe at an open inspection for another property, she was engaged and genuinely interested in our personal situation and how she may be able to help. At no point during the process was Phoebe pushy which was refreshing. Her communication with us was excellent throughout and she achieved a great result in a compressed timeframe.

We would highly recommend speaking to Phoebe before appointing another agent.
James Carey (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

The result was exceptional, to say the least! We found the team from Richardson & Wrench - Paul Kantor, Phoebe Shepperd and Lilian Shi - diligent, hardworking and very transparent in their communication.

Selling your home can be stressful, and Paul, Phoebe and Lilian kept things on an even footing throughout.

Woollahra (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Put simply Phoebe was incredible.
She should write a book on how to be an agent.

Not only did Phoebe make the entire experience not only pleasant but dare I say enjoyable, she smashed expectations when it came to getting a result.

Put simply if you are looking to sell this legend is the person to do it for you.

Thank you so much!
Tim Rasbash and Susie Rasbash (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Phenomenal: Phoebe was a pleasure to work with, and her commitment to the sale of the property was truly phenomenal.

The results far exceeded my expectations, and this was in no small part due to Phoebe's advice throughout the whole process and her ability to attract buyers.
Ben Ferris (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe is one of a kind. She is much more than an estate agent. She is highly professional yet also very personal, with great communication skills and a warm, positive personality. She is a reliable, reassuring presence during what is often a stressful time.

We first met Phoebe when purchasing our property in Kensington and had no hesitation engaging her when it came to selling the same property. We never considered another agent.

Phoebe is experienced and very knowledgeable and ahead of current market trends, sales and insights and always goes the extra mile to help with the buying/selling journey from the very beginning until well after the sale is completed. She is honest, authentic and respectful.

We would highly recommend Phoebe and we are looking forward to working with her again in the future.
Emily Armstrong (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

Where do I start? I wrote a review about Phoebe's wonderful performance buying from her ... now I have just had an even better experience selling through her . She is amazing!

Phoebe applied so much effort, knowledge, enthusiasm and diligence as our agent in selling our property, in what turned out to be not just a very favourable result, but was extremely stress free. Now how often does that happen?

I would highly recommend Phoebe to anyone considering either buying or selling - she's the go too girl!

Richard Martin (Vendor)

Phoebe Nothling

To say we were pleased with the auction result achieved by Phoebe and Marion would be an understatement.

From the initial expert marketing advice on presentation, sales method and timing through to the auction itself we were very impressed with their effort and professionalism. Throughout the sales campaign itself we were kept fully up to date with progress and feedback from potential buyers.

We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Phoebe and Marion to anybody considering selling their property.
Peter Atkins and Maggie Atkins (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

My husband and I purchased 67 Cameron St Edgecliff recently. The selling agent Phoebe Shepherd was an absolute delight to deal with.

We could not fault the professional and friendly attention shown to us, including helpful follow up advice after the sale had concluded.
Maryann Rasmussen (Purchaser)

Phoebe Nothling

Our experience was far beyond our expectations. At all times we felt negotiations were clear and transparent. That ultimately led to a sale price which has resulted in both a happy vendor and purchaser alike. We would be happy to recommend Phoebe to friends and family when considering any real estate transaction.
Mia Feasey and David Kleindyk (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe was very helpful in helping us purchase a property in Elizabeth Bay. As we were overseas, she was great at updating and communicating with us.

She was also very helpful in bring in tenants and knows the market very well.
Michael James Horman and Ding Chen (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

Jonathan and I want to thank you for the excellent management of the sale of our home. You took us from not 'really being on the market' by qualifying an appropriate buyer, bringing them to our home and finalising a deal in a short space of time. Your efficiency, attention to detail and patience is highly commendable and you never let us down in the process. You went beyond the call of duty whilst we were overseas, organising various trades people (including gaining comparative prices) to satisfy the purchaser as well as our needs.

It has been delightful dealing with you through this rather challenging process and deadlines of the purchaser as well as satisfying council needs.

We have no hesitation in recommending you to anyone who is looking for an agent who is engaged, delightful and incredibly hard working.
Rachelle and Jonathan Seeff (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Thank you for your professional and friendly approach to the sale of my mother׳s apartment. Every detail was attended to taking into account the smallest detail. The photography and advertising campaign was successful. Your constant updates and phone calls were particularly helpful for me being so far away.
Thank you again. It was a pleasure to deal with you.

Christopher Switzer & Yvonne Ramon (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

We recently purchased an apartment through R&W Double Bay and had the pleasure of dealing with Phoebe Shepperd. We found her to be friendly and obliging throughout the pre purchase stage, getting back to us promptly, whenever we enquired about something.

In the period between exchange of contracts through to settlement, Phoebe was always more than happy to arrange access to the apartment for us, no matter how many times we made this request of her and was always a pleasure to deal with. She has a wonderful personality and was always upbeat and smiling. Nothing was too much effort for her.

Phoebe would be our choice of agent in the future.

Saville Paul Abramowitz and Susan Lynn Abramowitz (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

We couldn't recommend Phoebe highly enough. Throughout the process of purchasing our property, Phoebe provided excellent service. The open house at the very beginning was run with care and consideration and from then she had us very interested, in an area, we hadn't previously considered. Phoebe's market knowledge, professionalism, and warm nature were genuine factors that ultimately contributed to our purchasing 5 Grosvenor Street. We always felt that she was very fair to both parties (seller and us as buyers) and she manages to find a great balance between personal attention and professionalism.

After almost a year of open houses, dealing with estate agents and the competitive Sydney property market Phoebe was a breath of fresh air. We will stay in touch with Phoebe and consider her first if we were ever to sell our property.
Thomas Fletcher Armstrong & Emily Florence Armstrong (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

At the end of last year we decided that it was time to sell our Kensington home of 11 years. Our 3 kids had grown up there so it was quite a big decision. Phoebe and James were very reassuring and helpful from the word go. Phoebe advised us how to get the property in the best shape for inspection and always gave us prompt feedback from prospective buyers. She was always available either on the phone or in person. When an offer was made prior to auction Phoebe and James guided us through the process to a successful outcome. They were both very understanding and responsive and a pleasure to deal with.
Jennifer Feller and Eddy Goldsmith (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

Not your average agent!

Phoebe was an absolute pleasure to deal with when purchasing our property. She accommodated all of our needs including organising numerous pre-settlement inspections, returning our 100 phone calls & questions regarding the property. She made the whole process as easy as it could have been.

Thanks for your help Phoebe, it didn't go unnoticed!
Michael John Maughan & Melissa Maughan (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe delivered a great sales result on our family home in Kensington. She was courteous, professional and very easy to deal with. We received regular and accurate feedback during the marketing campaign and, when it came to negotiating with potential buyers, we feel that they were able to extract the best the market had to offer. I would recommend Phoebe without any hesitation to anyone looking for a good agent.
Andrew & Miffy Lau (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

I recently engaged Phoebe Shepperd of Richardson and Wrench Double Bay, as our selling agent for a possible sale of a flat, 19G, 3 Darling Point Rd, Darling Point , which had been for the past 18 years held by my sister and myself as a joint investment property.

This flat, although well maintained and occupied by successive long term tenants e.g the most recent from 2006 to end May 2015, had not been renovated for many years.

Our flat, was the third of similar unrestored G type flats in the building to come onto the market in the first quarter of 2015, the second 17G , sold at auction by R&W a month or so earlier.
In the buoyant property market, I contracted with R &W and granted Phoebe a limited opportunity sell our flat, being initially a10 day window (with no marketing budget) which was subsequently extended some additional weeks to embrace the potential final purchaser.

Throughout the period Phoebe, was
- determined and diligent in pursuance of the sale.
- a very active communicator between myself, the tenant and the purchaser.
- helpful in liaising between the respective solicitors.
- all administration matters from pre sale thru to post settlement were dealt with very smoothly efficiently.
- most important was the excellent result attained ; in that the price level she negotiated was substantially above my own expectations.

In summary, throughout the short time that I have known and have had dealings with Phoebe, she has presented herself as a very friendly and attractive person who has acted acted at all times most professionally.
I have no hesitation recommending Phoebe to anyone seeking in the future her real estate services.
Peter Press & Ann Marie Press (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

I bought my apartment in Darling Point at Auction and Phoebe was the listing Agent for it.

Originally from Hobart she has a warmth and genuineness that is not seen in the Eastern Suburbs pretty much anywhere - let alone in the real estate game. She was open, friendly, crystal clear, and up front with what she knew and what she didn't - and there haven't been any surprises since moving in that I wasn't aware of prior to buying.

She has maintained contact and provided updates of properties that bear some relation to mine (good and bad) to give a clear indication of what exactly I'd purchased and how its value was tracking. She's a real person in a business where talk is cheap. I'd buy from her again.
John Michael Paul Donnellan (Purchaser)

Phoebe Nothling

Thank you for everything you've done to help get to this very special day for our family.

We are incredibly happy to be in this charming, uniquely Sydney house. It really is a dream come true. We are very grateful, in so many ways, and in no small way for you facilitating this all to happen. I imagine this is exactly what gives you joy in your profession.
The Buyers of Wharf Road, Vaucluse

Phoebe Nothling

We had a really wonderful and easy experience in selling our house off-market with Phoebe Shepperd. She is the ultimate professional and completely open about the whole process. Nothing was a problem for her, from our barrage of questions, to flexibility in juggling opens and viewings with the demands of our little kids. Her advice, network and support were second to none. Best of all we sold our house after just 2 weeks for the price we wanted! We would be thrilled to recommend Phoebe to anyone who would like to sell their home with a friendly, professional and effective agent.
Kelvin Lim and Antoinette Lim

Phoebe Nothling

When we saw this most amazing Arts and Crafts era gem of a house, it sold itself to us. But there was one person, in particular, who took as much stress out of the auction and buying process as is ever possible with these things. From the first time we viewed the property, less than a week before the auction, until moving in three months later, Phoebe Shepperd from Richardson and Wrench Double Bay was a constant. She was forever available and willing to help, from inspection reports and auction tactics to contract negotiations and pre-settlement planning. Phoebe struck us as a refreshingly genuine individual with a real desire to make sure all parties were happy with the outcome. We cannot recommend Phoebe highly enough and would certainly have no hesitation in employing her services again in the future.
Clare Caldwell & Matthew Kiernan (Purchasers)

Phoebe Nothling

As first time home owners, selling was something that we hadn't yet been through yet. Phoebe was fantastic at informing us, makings feel in control and in the loop with the sale of our home. Phoebe was not only very professional but extremely friendly and warm, never letting us feel the pressure and allowed us to guiding us with decisions but making us feel comfortable with every decision we made. I felt she went above and beyond, this made selling our home a great experience, which was also very successful. We enjoyed working with Phoebe in selling the house and would recommend anyone selling to jump on board with this strong, successful agent, we can not thank them enough for her exceptional work.
Michelle & Marshal De Saxe (Vendors)

Phoebe Nothling

I was very impressed with the way Phoebe went beyond the call of duty to make sure everything surrounding the sale worked as smoothly as possible - advising on the transaction, encouraging the buyers and getting the sale through to completion.
David Coghlan (Purchaser)

Phoebe Nothling

Selling a family home is an extremely emotional transaction, requiring compassionate and authentic relationships with your choice of agency.

Our successful sale of Milroy Avenue,with Richardson and Wrench, Double Bay, demonstrated the perfect transaction and right choice of agent.

The ability to read any market and place our property accordingly, was an enormous plus as we entered the sales campaign, Michael Dunn and Phoebe Shepperd were always available, eager to provide "feed back" and genuinely worked hard for our result.

The greatest asset in any business, is relationships, returning to an agency that you see as "your family agent"……thank you both for care and attention to detail like no other.

We look forward to a long relationship with you both.

James and Libby Patterson

Phoebe Nothling

We first met Phoebe a few years ago when viewing a property listing she had in Vaucluse. While the home ended up not being right for us, Phoebe was very patient in showing us through the home several times. Phoebe checked in with us very few months in the ensuing time, keeping us up to date with listings we may be interested in. When the call came a few months ago that Phoebe thought she had the perfect home for us, she was right. During the buying process she was always available, flexible and accommodating. There were many late night and weekend calls and meetings, with contracts being exchanged at 9pm on a Saturday night! At all times Phoebe was positive yet not pushy and completely earned our trust.

It was thus an easy decision to use the “Phoebe Shepperd and Michael Dunn” partnership to sell our home in Rose Bay. What a great team! Everything was well planned, we were kept completely up to date and were well advised. The marketing was excellent and the attendance at our open homes was incredible. We took their advice and went to auction with our home rather than taking offers beforehand – that was the right decision, achieving us a price way beyond our reserve. We have been singing Phoebe’s praises to anyone who will listen and feel very confident in giving her a thorough recommendation if you are considering selling your property. We are happy to be contacted for further information.

Fiona & Sam Mann

Phoebe Nothling

Phoebe has to be one of R&W best assets.

From our first encounter at inspection Phoebe engaged us with ease, and was helpful but not pushy. If there was something she couldn’t answer, she took the time to follow up and provide us with a prompt response. She accommodated our needs and was available to talk with us late at night after we put the kids to bed. Phoebe’s genuine nature made us feel comfortable and nothing we asked or arranged for ever felt like an impost.

On auction day, Phoebe demonstrated her skilful ability in getting the best outcome from us as the buyer, again without being too pushy. The week that followed was one of intense negotiations in which Phoebe worked incredibly hard in bridging the divide, by communicating effectively and transparently to close the deal.

We were so impressed with Phoebe throughout the journey that we engaged her to sell our property. She did an excellent job in guiding us through that process and kept us on track, as well as provided many relevant contacts to get our property ready for sale. We sold our property above market expectation. Phoebe Shepperd is a consummate professional in residential sales and we recommend her without reservation.

Clement & Trish

Phoebe Nothling

We recently purchased a family home through Phoebe Shepperd. Phoebe is an energetic, passionate realtor who was always ready to assist us - whether that was showing us through the property multiple times, answering queries, assisting with contacts and leads or offering advice.

I always felt that Phoebe was looking after both her client and us, and her integrity and enthusiasm for her work is evident. I believe she will only continue to grow as a presence in Sydney property.
Emma Wheater (Purchaser)

Phoebe Nothling

It is a great pleasure to buy a property in one of the greatest locations in Sydney through you and Richardson & Wrench Double Bay. Your quick attention and response allowed me to get finance approved in time before the auction and your friendly communications gave me confidence to attend the auction. You could also look after the management of the apartment making it a smooth transition.
W Huang (Purchaser)