Peterson's Property Search

2011-12-09T11:51:00.003+09:30

'We Secured a Property That Was Well Below Asking Price...'

My wife and I were wanting to increase our investment portfolio. We are both professional people with busy lifestyles, and found the time involved researching and securing an appropriate property difficult. Tod Peterson, from PPS, approached us and offered his services. We thought this was a good idea as we could engaged an advocate to do all the work for us. Tod completely understood our criteria, and was able to source off-market property, which was a huge advantage.

On top of that, with his knowledge and negotiation skills, we secured a property that was well below asking price, and one that would provide a good return. All in all, it was a clean experience without drama or problems. If you are a property purchaser wanting the best deal, we would recommend you speaking with Tod Peterson. Satbir and Sunny

2011-12-09T11:18:00.013+09:30

'Able to Save Me a Great Deal of Money...'

I had recently came into some money and was advised by my financial planner to buy property. My intentions were to build an investment portfolio for my family trust. I was introduced to Tod Peterson by a mutual acquaintance and was impressed with his advocacy service, along with his knowledge of the real estate market here in Darwin.

My criteria was specific - I initially wanted to purchase two apartments in the same building, they needed to be of the same size, position, and quality. Although it took some time to source this out, Tod was able to provide me with what I wanted. In the process, he was also able to save me a great deal of money. From this experience, I know I will engage Tod's help again for my next property purchase. Prisca Gopal

2011-10-11T15:07:00.001+09:30

A Positive Purchase Experience... and Saved Money Too!

When I made the decision to purchase my first property in Darwin, I found the whole experience draining and frustrating as I work and live remotely. The difficulties for me was around the viewing of potential property in a short timeframe, and the time and cost involved in travelling to view a property only to find it doesn't suit my needs.

Tod's experience and understanding of the real estate industry was invaluable. This was shown by Tod organising for me to view the property I purchased prior to it being publicly listed. Tod was careful to ensure that I was comfortable in the area I wanted to purchase, kept within my price bracket, and searched for properties that met my needs. Once I found the house I wanted, Tod worked diligently to ensure the process moved forward and with ease, and negotiated the price down for me.

All in all, a process that I felt would be a nightmare turned out to be a positive purchase experience, thanks to Tod. I would recommend his service to anyone in the market for a property. Leona Katzer

2011-02-23T10:11:00.022+09:30

Saved $45,000 on Rural Property!

'My wife and I were interested in buying a rural block and by chance we had heard of one coming to the market early this year. We knew this block would attract a lot of attention and would be snapped up as soon as it became public.

We approached Tod Peterson of PPS for his assistance. Through Tod's due diligence, he made contact with the owner, inspected the block, and relayed all information back to us. We instructed Tod to go ahead and secure the block for us. He negotiated directly with the seller, and we ended up buying it for $45,000 less than what it would have been advertised for if it had gone to market.

Overall, the experience was stress-free and easy, knowing we had a profressional working for us and saving a good chunk of cash. It's good to know there is someone out there looking after your best interests, who can deal with off-market property, and who is a strong negotiator. Tod provides an excellent option to property buyers who most of the time end up having to deal with seller's advocates. I highly recommend his services' - Damian O'brien

2011-01-04T09:37:00.014+09:30

Client saved $88,500!

ATTENTION PROPERTY INVESTORS
Having trouble getting in the market? Well, you cannot go wrong with Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search.

Tod provides invaluable expertise ranging from:
:: Providing property site inspections and follow up inspections at times that suit you, the buyer;
:: Recommending other services such as finance brokers, conveyances, etc ;
:: Strategic negotiating with sales agents to get the BEST PRICE for you, the buyer;
:: Up to date knowledge of local real estate market.

Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search provides exceptional service and really makes you feel at ease, considering buying a property is going to be one of your biggest decisions you will embark on.
Always remember; Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search is working with your best interests in mind. When things get tough Tod is only a phone call or email away and communicating is one of Tod's strong points - you will always have up to date information. It was an extremely hard slog (to say the least). However, we finally got the property we wanted and all thanks to Tod Peterson from Peterson's Property Search.

I have no hesitation in recommending his services and welcome any prospective clients to contact me.
Bronwyn Albanesi
0412463064

2010-11-09T12:53:00.019+09:30

Rapid Creek - Client Saved $37,500

ATTENTION ALL PROPERTY INVESTORS CONSIDERING TO BUY IN DARWIN, AUSTRALIA

“If you think a buyer’s agent is too expensive or fruitless, then you don’t know how to win at real estate poker."

Purchasing real estate internationally is a consuming minefield of choices, risks and timing.

Whilst the internet has been a small miracle for property searching, it’s just not enough and simply doesn’t replace the value of having two eagle feet and eyes on the ground locally to assist with:

Providing responsive property site inspections with real photos;
Highlighting the history and demographics of towns/suburbs, lifestyle, nearby developments and future trends;
Recommending cost effective sundry services such as conveyances, builders etc;
Strategic negotiating with dogmatic sales agents to get the best price.

As an expat living in Asia for many years, I know how important it is to rely on contracting professional services focused on their game. Tod Peterson from Petersons Property Search is an experienced and connected buyer’s agent. He listened to my requirements, supported my preferred criteria’s and presented several good opportunities in a hot market with short supply. Within a few months I became the owner of my first property in the Northern Territory – a strong growth corridor in Australia. Let Tod help you find and add value to your property portfolio. I highly recommend his services!
Daniel Rosa
Director and Architect

Purchased! Darwin

2010-06-11T15:13:00.011+09:30

TESTIMONIAL: From our first meeting with Tod, we found him to be friendly, professional and committed to making the house-buying experience as pleasant and as stress free as possible for us.

We found a house and invited Tod to accompany us to the first inspection. Once he could see our enthusiasm for the property he immediately took over negotiations which relieved us of all pressure usually connected with this part of the process.

Once the substantial deduction in price had been agreed upon, Tod carried on overseeing all aspects of the purchasing process.

Tod was always available 24/7, always obliging, and we have no hesitation in recommending him to any intending property buyers.

B and A Logan

2010-04-29T09:27:00.029+09:30

Purchased! Darwin

TESTIMONIAL: My husband and I were interested in securing a property in Darwin that was going to auction. Unfortunately, we were going to be interstate the day of the auction so we approached Tod Peterson of PPS for representation. Tod inspected the property and arranged all the appropriate inspections.

Because of Tod's expertise, he suggested that we submit a pre-auction offer. To our surprise, our offer was immediately accepted for an amount lower than we were prepared to spend at auction. Employing Tod made the purchase of the property an easy and stress-free experience. Having Tod do all the work and worry for us was money well spent.

I can highly recommend Tod Peterson's services.

Kathy Gardenal

Purchased- Inner City

2010-03-24T21:25:00.003+09:30

I am a Singaporean national who attended the Aussie Property Expo last September. There I met Tod Peterson from PPS. Tod was representing the Northern Territory and was conducting seminars on the Darwin Property market. I found the talk most interesting to the point of meeting with Tod to secure an appropriate investment and flying into Darwin to see what was on offer. After giving Tod my criteria, he sourced appropriate properties that matched what I wanted. I only had two days to view property. Tod not only set up properties to view that were on the market but also offered examples of property that had not been publicly advertised. We not only met with sales agents but also with developers along with the Directors of Herron Tod White (National Valuers) and the CEO of REINT (Quentin Killiam) to give me an impartial view and better understanding of Darwin's market.

My wife and I ended up purchasing a property that not only matched my criteria but also had elements of Sinapore high rises.

Overall it was an extremely favourable exercise. Tod followed through on what he said and he was going to do, look after me while I was in Darwin and secured a good investment property.

I have no hesitation in recommending Tod's Petersons services to Australian citizens and foreign investors. I felt comfortable and safe buying a property market that I was not aware of until meeting Tod Peterson.

Chong Kek Sing

Purchased Rosebery

2010-02-26T11:45:00.002+09:30

With Tod's local knowledge and industry contacts we were able to secure one of these "in demand" investments off the plan with ease. Tod also negotiated and saved $25 000 off the asking price. Once completed this purchase will be returning a very good yield making it an ideal purchase for our super fund.

This transaction couldn't have been as successful without Tod's perserverence, quick actions and market savy!

Greg M

Purchased! Stuart Park

2010-02-26T11:27:00.006+09:30

Saved $25, 000!

I had been considering buying an investment property for sometime but had neither the time nor the knowledge to be able to find something that would suit my needs and my budget.

Through Tod I was able to acheive what was a long term goal with very little heart ache or head ache on my part.

Tod provided personable service, ensured he was always readily available to address any concerns and follow up on my behalf.

I would be happy to use Tod's services in the future.

K Mulligan

2010-02-23T10:55:00.003+09:30

PURCHASED! Kingston Green, Parap

As I'm working in Singapore, having someone on the ground and in the know in Darwin, was very reassuring for me as a buyer. Tod managed to source an apartment for me in short time and also advised me on the governments Build Start Grant program which saved me $14,000 on the purchase price. I would highly recommend Tod’s services especially to any overseas buyer.

C Bannister, Singapore

PURCHASED! Nakara

2009-12-06T19:12:00.005+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Nakara.

TESTIMONIAL: "Residing in Darwin wasn’t much help when trying to locate a high performing investment property in the current competitive market. By utilising Tod’s 30 years experience in the industry, I quickly secured a great property in a much sought after area. Not only that, but also eliminated any competition when Tod effectively secured a property that hadn’t even hit the market yet. To top it off, we secured at nearly $50k less than market value!

At our first meeting we discussed my investment criteria and Tod was able to identify a suitable property very quickly. Tod develops a good rapport and was good to deal with.

Tod enabled me to stop thinking it would be a good idea to buy an investment property and make it happen. I am a busy professional with little spare time, and previously I had no time to spend the hours of follow-up required to research and inspect properties after reading the real estate Ads in the NT News on the weekends."

- Greg M

PURCHASED! Nakara

2009-12-06T19:05:00.003+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Nakara.

TESTIMONIAL: "When buying our first home, we had to consider a long term view, a well placed house that would grow as our family would. When a friend personally recommend Tod’s services, it made sense, allowing us to be secure in the knowledge that this huge decision was an informed one. Tod did all the dealing, negotiating directly, found us a great family home in a great area. This allowed us to take timely advantage of the first home buyers incentive, combined with Tod’s negotiating we saved nearly $15k."

- D & R -W

PURCHASED! Sergison CCt Rapid Creek

2009-11-07T10:09:00.006+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Parap.

TESTIMONIAL: "Buying interstate can be a nerve racking task. Having only visited Darwin once (about 10 years ago) made it even worse. Why risk buying something that may be in the wrong part of town, or with some unforeseeable problem? I found Tod to be quick, efficient, also easy to get in touch with and deal with and for a small investment (compared to the price of the property) it was well worth while. I expect that the service provided by Todd will pay off ten times over with the property I have secured."

- Jonathan

PURCHASED! Parap

2009-07-18T19:19:00.003+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Parap.

TESTIMONIAL: "The combination of record low interest rates, generous Government incentives, high rental returns, low vacancy rates and a buoyant local economy with positive outlook were all key factors in my decision to invest in residential investment property in the Darwin market. However, these same factors also mean the market is very competitive, particularly in my target price range. Furthermore, not being a Darwin resident puts one at a distinct disadvantage when looking to enter this market. That’s where having someone on the ground that knows the local market and who will actively operate in your best interest tips the balance back in your favour.

I could have attempted my own property search remotely, but without the necessary inside local knowledge that could have been disastrous, and would have required a number of trips to Darwin, as well as dealing with a number of second parties. Alternatively, engaging local seller’s agents would not have guaranteed impartiality or access to the wider market. Using Peterson’s Property Search delivered a service that provided more than just an unbiased property search. Tod Peterson was able to exploit his local market knowledge to identify locations with the best prospects, including inside information on factors that may influence future returns in a particular area. His service was further enhanced by the added value of Tod’s advice on different matters, including selecting a conveyancing and property management agent, as well as being proactively engaged in the whole process from candidate property identification, evaluation, negotiation and contract execution through to liaising with other parties on my behalf.

Peterson’s Property Search has definitely made the whole exercise of investing in Darwin’s property market far easier than I initially anticipated, principally due to Tod Peterson’s dedicated service to his clients."

- Matthew

PURCHASED! Coconut Grove

2009-07-15T19:18:00.001+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Coconut Grove.

TESTIMONIAL: "I am a young NT miner, fly in and fly out and a first home buyer. I had no time, and no experience looking for property so I engaged the services of Petersons Property Search. Tod Peterson found a property just what I was looking for, secured it at a very good price and in a timely fashion, his advice was spot on. I felt secure Tod was looking after my investment interest throughout the process. I have had a hassle free, no stress experience and have referred Peterson’s Property Search to my friends and relatives."

- Thomas McCarthy

Roxbury Downes Mine

PURCHASED! Brinkin

2009-07-08T19:17:00.002+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Brinkin.

TESTIMONIAL: "As a first-time property investor/homebuyer I came to Tod for peace-of-mind that I was purchasing the right property. I am also a FIFO worker and whilst I had been scanning the property pages in Darwin for several months, I found that I didn't have the time to pursue things much further, and also that the properties I was interested in were getting snapped up very quickly. Before I even signed up with Tod's services he was on the hunt for a suitable property for me! Within days he had found a couple of properties to both of our liking though probably not something I would have picked for myself initially. We were able to secure this property within a couple of weeks and I was very happy with the purchase. Not only was it leased out for a good rate of return which would help me pay off my mortgage quickly and also proved to be a good investment, we were able to purchase the property below the advertised price. I would highly recommend Tod's services to anyone wanting to buy property in Darwin without the hassle or worry of trying to do it alone."

- Julie

McArthur River Mine

PURCHASED! Stuart Park

2009-03-24T07:55:00.005+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Stuart Park.

TESTIMONIAL: "I recently used the services of Peterson’s Property Search in acquiring a residential unit in Darwin.

As I live and work in the north west of WA I was reluctant to use up my annual leave to travel to Darwin to spend weeks hunting on the ground myself for a suitable property.

During discussions with Tod I set out my parameters in terms of my target property characteristics and my price range.

I found that Tod was very proactive in immediately setting out to locate and inspect properties within my criteria.  He provided a great deal of useful information as well as his personal perspective on the properties including emailing back photographs that he had taken during the inspections.

I often travel through remote locations in my work and can be outside ‘phone service during the day or for longer periods.  Tod was always very diligent in returning my calls and made himself available at the times when I was free to contact him.

Not only during the search for my property but also afterwards in assisting with organising the conveyancing, pre sale and rental inspections and suchlike Tod maintained regular contact.  He kept an eye out for me and continually liaised on my behalf with the other parties, relaying updates to me on the progress of the purchase and settlement.

The end result was that Tod secured on my behalf a property within my criteria and price range that I am very pleased with.  I am happy to recommend Peterson Property Services and if I were in the position of searching for another property in Darwin I would have no hesitation in using Tod's services again."

- Leonard

PURCHASED! Driver & Gray

2009-03-20T19:45:00.014+09:30

We have recently purchased these two properties. By using Peterson's Property Search, we have saved this client over $33,800 on Driver and saved over $18,000 on Gray.

TESTIMONIAL: "Peterson’s Property Search has been assisting our organization to procure houses in Darwin for some months now. Although our needs are quite particular, Tod has persevered and found a number of suitable properties. Tod’s commitment to understanding his client’s needs and keeping them informed every step of the way is noteworthy. Peterson’s Property Search provides a unique service to those who are serious about buying and want someone who knows the market, the real estate game, and is acting only in the interests of them - the buyer."

- Geoff

PURCHASED! Mosec Street

2009-01-07T09:05:00.012+09:30

TESTIMONIAL: "We knew we wanted the property as soon as we saw it, and wanted to give ourselves the best chance to secure it. The fact that it was going to auction while we were overseas should have posed a big problem, however we were successful on the day due to Tod’s assistance.

From the time we enlisted Tod’s help he was professional, committed and made us feel as though we were in safe hands. He constantly communicated with us in the weeks leading up to auction, and we were on the phone with him when the hammer fell. Tod’s knowledge of the market and industry was very valuable, as was his ability to be calm & rational during what was a very stressful time for us!

We were well aware that properties in this area of Darwin rarely hit the market, and that if we missed out we may have to wait some time to find another. Thanks to Peterson’s Property Search, Tod helped us move into our dream home, and not the other bidders!"

- Bridie and Rimu

PURCHASED! Gardens Hill

2008-11-18T13:00:00.013+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Gardens Hill Cr in Darwin. By using Peterson's Property Search, we have saved this client over $30,000.

TESTIMONIAL: "My husband and I were very pleased with the service we received from Tod. We built our first home three years ago and were now looking to sell and purchase a new home closer to the city. We fell instantly in love with a property and employed the services of Peterson’s Property Search. Tod evaluated the property and gave us peace of mind that it was built to code and was of quality. He then put in place a strategy to negotiate a reasonable price. Tod saved us time, money and stress that comes with buying property and dealing with professionals in the industry whose goal is to sell at the highest price possible."

- Norma - Darwin

PURCHASED! Finniss Street

2008-11-15T10:00:00.011+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Finniss St. in Darwin. By using Peterson's Property Search, we have secured a property that was giving an approximate 18% return.

TESTIMONIAL: "With a three young children and working shift work every second weekend viewing properties to purchase was always going to be a challenge! We had contacted Tod Peterson about his services before we seriously had started looking at properties, but thought that we would give it a go ourselves.

Wanting to run short stay accommodation we had a very particular property selection criterion for our purchase budget. After several properties that we had put offers on had either been withdrawn from the market or rejected, we felt time was of the essence.

Tod provided us with critical local information, promptly responded to our issues and carefully listened to us. Although we located a property that met our criterion, Tod assisted with the negotiations. He liaised with the vendor and provided prompt and timely information back to us. As it neared contract exchange it was very reassuring to have Tod’s impartial view and assistance which basically has saved us a substantial amount of time and money.

I would highly recommend Peterson’s Property Search based upon our recent experience. If there are any questions please contact us."

-Beth & Rob Rayner

PURCHASED! Wood Street

2008-11-14T10:20:00.006+09:30

We have recently purchased this unit at Wood St in Darwin. By using Peterson's Property Search, we have secured a good buy over three other potential purchases.

TESTIMONIAL: I am an interstate investor, living in W.A. I have always had an interest with Darwin and was keen to purchase another investment property after I had heard about the announcement from Impex. I knew there would be a run in the property market in the price range I was interested in buying. I was told that many properties in my price range were selling quickly. I realised I had little chance of purchasing my desired property from W.A. when competing with local buyers in Darwin. That’s when I discovered Tod Peterson from Peterson’s Property Search. I am glad I chose Tod to represent me as he was able to achieve results in days when I knew it would take me weeks. With Tod’s experience ,fast paced action and realising that timing was critical, he helped enormously. Knowing my price range was popular he had to act accordingly. He found the right property, conducted a though a evaluation, making sure it was going to be a safe purchase and a profitable one. Tod not only saved me time and money but he was able to secure a property for me over three other local buyers.

I have no hesitation in recommending Tod Peterson and I will be using his services again for my next purchase in Darwin.

- J.B. Perth, W.A.