"Selling in a depressed market is not easy for an agent or yourself. Marc showed exceptional knowledge and skills in working successfully with buyers. Our property was unusual in that it could appeal to property investors as well as those desiring a six-bedroom family home. Marc dealt exceptionally well with both categories of potential buyers. He was also able to work with people from different cultural backgrounds, including three different ethnicities, each with their own strategies for presenting an offer. Five offers were presented, which was great considering the small number of enquiries. Several were conditional, and Marc worked to provide satisfactory answers to all questions, whether about the property itself or by providing information for banks and insurance companies. Marc was incredibly patient throughout these efforts. Even when we, as the sellers, disagreed with Marc, he understood our position and continued working to secure a cash unconditional deal. That's amazing in this market. We were very impressed with Marc's communication skills. He was always working for us, and as the property was tenanted, he needed to ensure the tenants were cooperative for all the viewings and open homes. As we were in Australia at the start and end of the process, it was again exceptional that Marc kept updating me, basically daily and, near the end, multiple times a day. That was always reassuring, even when things were moving slowly. Not only did Marc assist us, but he also gave excellent advice to potential buyers, and one man lost his chance by not following Marc's clear suggestion. Competent, diligent, hard-working, and, in our opinion, the best agent we have ever dealt with in over 50 years of buying and selling real estate. He has a sense of humour and a very good understanding of what is reasonable and fair. In my opinion, Marc is a most valuable member of Barfoot & Thompson's team, and as such, I recommend him for any monthly or yearly award as Best Seller. Not necessarily someone who sells the most, but a m"