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Downsizing

Right-size,handled entirely.

Moving out of a long-time family home is a big decision, and the sale is only part of it. We help with what comes first: the belongings, the preparation, the timing and the next home, at a pace that suits you.

A light, styled living room with a courtyard outlook
967+Homes sold
82Sold in 12 months
30Median days on market
4.9From 476 reviews
1%Top of Canberra agents
17KBuyers on our database

The challenge

What makes this
sale different

You are not the first to face this, and there is a well-worn path through it.

01

Decades of belongingsDeciding what to keep, give to family, sell or donate is often the biggest hurdle.

02

A home that needs a refreshOlder homes sell better with the right light-touch work, but which work?

03

Where to nextA smaller home, a townhouse or a retirement village each has pros and cons.

04

Doing it without stressYou want to be guided, not hurried, and kept informed throughout.

How we help

We take care of
far more than the sale

  • Decluttering and clearing, coordinated. We connect you with trusted helpers to sort, remove and donate.
  • Light-touch preparation. Paint, gardens and minor repairs where they pay for themselves, managed for you.
  • Retirement village connections. We know Canberra-region operators well and can help you compare options and timing.
  • Your timing, not ours. Settlement dates set around your move, with no pressure to rush.
  • Family kept in the loop. Happy to include your children or advisers in updates if you would like.
  • Funding if needed. Preparation costs can be paid back at settlement, so nothing comes out of savings up front.
Steve Lowe talking through a sale plan with a home owner at their kitchen table

Your plan

Step by step,
start to finish

01A relaxed first chatYour goals, your timing and what matters most.
02Plan the next homeSmaller home or village, and the timing between them.
03Sort and prepareBelongings, cleaning, repairs and styling, coordinated.
04Sell wellA campaign that suits the home and its buyers.
05Move with supportSettlement and handover at your pace.

The sale is the easy part. We make the lead-up easy too.

The framework

Four pillars of
a better sale

01PresentationFirst impressions set the price.
  • Repairs and minor works that pay for themselves
  • Decluttering, styling and digital styling
  • A builder's eye on what to fix and what to leave
  • Trades coordinated and funding available
02PromotionThe right buyers, not just more buyers.
  • Coming soon signboards and early database alerts
  • Premium listings on Allhomes, Domain and realestate.com.au
  • Six more portals, social campaigns and reels
  • Our 17,000-strong buyer database and buyers' agents
03PricingStrategy, not guesswork.
  • Comparable, market and emotional value
  • A launch price that creates competition
  • Method of sale chosen for your home
  • Decisions made on buyer evidence, weekly
04ProcessEvery buyer handled, every offer worked.
  • Every enquiry called, emailed and texted
  • Private buyer pages with contract and reports
  • Weekly reporting and a private campaign page
  • Negotiation, exchange and settlement managed

See the full method

Proof, not promises

Watch how
it sold

Real campaigns, real strategies and real prices. Tap to play.

All sold stories

4.9

In our clients' words

From 476 RateMyAgent reviews, plus verified reviews on realestate.com.au. Swipe or use the arrows.

★★★★★
An engaged, guiding partner from beginning to end

“From the get go, Steve Lowe from Agent Team inspired confidence through his very personable and professional approach.”

Seller · HoltRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Communication was fantastic

“Steve and Tiff went above and beyond handling every detail with absolute professionalism, nothing was too much. They kept in touch and communicated with me throughout the process and after every open house.”

Seller · HigginsRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Genuine and supportive

“Working with Steve, Tiff and the team was a fantastic experience. They were honest, knowledgeable, and always easy to communicate with.”

Seller · HoltRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Great communication and guidance for first time seller

“From start to finish there was great communication about what to expect and how the process would go.”

Seller · BruceRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Happy to have enlisted Agent Team

“Steve, Tiffany and the team were wonderful, professional at every level and approachable. Open houses were at different times which suited many.”

Seller · HoltRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Look no further!

“We had a great experience with Steve from The Agent Team. He came on board at the right time and were able to achieve a fantastic result for us with selling our property.”

Seller · HarrisonRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Professional and transparent

“Steve was professional, approachable and transparent during the entire selling process.”

Seller · HoltRateMyAgent
★★★★★
Verified review

“Fantastic knowledge and help, Steve advised us and always got back to us quickly when we sent him a message.”

Seller · Surf Beach, NSWrealestate.com.au

FAQ

Questions
we get asked

Retirement village or a smaller home: which is better?

It depends on lifestyle, care needs, costs and how each village's fees work. We can introduce you to operators we know and help you line up the timing, but always get independent financial and legal advice before you sign.

Do I need to empty the house before we sell?

No. Most homes sell best lightly furnished and styled. We help you decide what stays for the campaign and what goes now.

Is it worth renovating before I sell?

Usually only light work. Our former builder's eye helps you avoid spending money that buyers will not pay you back.

Can my family be involved?

Of course. We are happy to include family members or advisers in meetings and updates, with your permission.

Free Home Seller's Guide

Not ready to talk yet?
Read this first.

Our free Home Seller's Guide is the advice we give clients every week, in one 32-page guide: costs, timing, pricing, preparation, choosing an agent, negotiating and the legal steps. We'll drop a printed copy to your door, or you can read the PDF online straight away.

32 pages · 10 chapters · Free, no obligation

Not ready to talk yet?

Take the free Downsizers Course: 10 gentle, practical videos on timing, decluttering and coordinating the move, at your own pace.

Meet the A Team

You choose who leads.
You get all of us.

Pick the agent you click with. Whoever leads, you get the whole team behind your sale: strategy, data, creative, buyer follow-up and settlement, working as one unit.

Steve Lowe of Agent Team in a styled Canberra living room

Steve Lowe

Director · Licensed agent

Often leads: Homes that need work before they sell, and the more complex moves.

Came to real estate from the building trade, so he can tell you which repairs pay for themselves and which do not. Leads strategy and negotiation across the team.

Tiff Mills of Agent Team in front of a fireplace in a styled Canberra home

Tiff Mills

Sales agent

Often leads: Families relocating, upsizing or downsizing.

Runs campaigns and buyers day to day: open homes, follow-up and every detail in between. Warm, energetic and very organised, which sellers notice.

Victoria McLaughlin of Agent Team seated in a styled Canberra lounge

Victoria McLaughlin

Sales agent

Specialises in: Selling investment properties.

Years on the investment side of property mean she knows what investors need from a sale. A big dog lover, so if you've got a dog, you're her kind of client.

Mac McLean

Mac McLeanNew Business Manager. Market data, comparable sales and buyer matching.

Jackie Hunter

Jackie HunterOperations Manager. Agreements, compliance, contracts and settlement.

Nej Calimag

Nej CalimagPhotography & Videography. Photos, video, reels and every piece of creative.

RL

Ria LawrenceAdministration Assistant. Bookings, reports, signboards and brochures.

No preference, or need a private inspection or a meeting instead? Use our booking page and pick any of us.

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Book an appraisal

Let's build the right plan
for your sale.

An Agent Team appraisal is not just a price on a page. It is a tailored sales strategy session for your home, free and with no obligation. Here is what you walk away with.

Likely price rangeBacked by recent sales near you, not an online estimate.
Best method of saleAuction, private treaty or pre-market, and why.
Preparation adviceWhat to fix, style or leave, and what it costs.
TimingWhen to launch, and how to line up your next move.
Marketing directionWhere your buyers are and how we reach them.
Pre-market optionsTesting demand with our database before launch.
Your net resultCommission, marketing and costs laid out clearly.
Next stepsA written proposal to read in your own time.

Or call the office on 02 6152 8374. Choosing an agent is easy: meet the A Team.

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