'He Secured Us An Off-Market House - Perfect For Us And At a Very Good Price...'

My wife and I were a bit apprehensive looking for our first home to buy. We didn't know much about the whole process, and we were worried about being ripped off by a real estate agent looking after the interests of the seller, not the buyer. Thankfully we found Tod at Peterson's Property Search.

His behind-the-scenes knowledge of the Darwin market secured us an off-market house - perfect for us and at a very good price. He liaised with the sellers on our behalf and managed to get several expensive engineering reports included in the sale price. The amount of time he put in over the course of the settlement was just fantastic. We are more than happy with Tod and would recommend him to anyone looking to buy in the Darwin area!' - Peter Meyer

'The Exact Type and Location of Property We Were Seeking...'

My husband and I were advised to purchase property in one of three locations in Australia that were earmarked for a strategic retirement portfolio investment. Darwin being one of those locations, we were happy to be introduced to Tod Peterson, who has sound knowledge of the Darwin market.

Tod's dynamic style and energy ensured we were involved and consulted extensively at each stage of the search. We live remote, so this could have been complex but Tod made the operation as smooth as if we had been right there on the spot. We were thrilled to find, from a carefully prepared selection, the exact type and location of property that we were seeking and Tod negotiated to secure it for a competitive price.

We recommend him to buyers, particularly busy people, people who are not able to do extensive and time-consuming legwork, or those with limited knowledge of the Darwin property market. On a personal note, we both found Tod to be an extremely pleasant person with whom to do business. Thanks, Tod.'  - Lynda Pascoe

Saved $45,000!!

A number of clients engage me to create or increase their investment portfolios. This couple worked in mining and didn’t have the time or the contacts to make a successful property purchase. They wanted to buy in Darwin and wanted the best investment property possible for their budget. It all came down to not only convenience of location, but street credibility, block size and condition, and configuration of property.

I successfully purchased an elevated five bedroom home,  which contained a large separate residence downstairs. The end result was two separate rentals, showing over a 6% return.  Congratulations Paul

'I Found Tod to be Tireless and Thorough in His Advice...'

I am an interstate investor that wanted to invest in residential property in Darwin. I had previously used buyers’ agents services in other states. I located Tod through his website. 

I used Tod’s services because my job keeps me very busy and does not allow me the time to continuously fly to Darwin for inspections, auctions and negotiations with sales agents.

Through discussions with Tod, we came to the conclusion that the northern suburbs would meet my investment criteria and we were able to successfully purchase a property in May 2012.

I found Tod to be tireless and thorough in his advice, search, inspections and negotiations for a property on my behalf. I do not believe that I would have been able to purchase a property in the same timeframe had I not used Tod’s services. I would highly recommend Tod (PPS) to anyone looking to purchase a residential property in Darwin' - Doug

'The Big Deal For Us Was The Saving At The End Of The Day...'

My girlfriend and I were wanting to purchase our first house together in Darwin. We were concerned about the market as we could see it was starting to move upward after the Inpex announcement. Also our price point was in a very competitive range compared with other property buyers. We didn't have a lot of time and needed to look around. I contacted Tod Peterson from PPS after discovering his website. He was able to solve all our problems with house hunting. With Tod's experience in the industry, we secured the right house in the right area. The big deal for us was the saving at the end of the day. We were competing against three other buyers. With Tod's negotiating skills, we secured the property and saved a huge 10% off the asking price. I have no hesitation in recommending PPS for anyone's next property purchase. Beau and Candy

'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

'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

'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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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