The Property Couch

245 | From Motor Mechanic to Selling James Packer’s House! - Chat with Michael Pallier

08.15.2019 - By Bryce Holdaway & Ben KingsleyPlay

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Some stories need to be heard to be believed! And the story we’re about to share with you is indeed one of these… ‘cos today’s guest went from being a motor mechanic to selling some of the most expensive properties across the country… yes, including… the home of Australian billionaire businessman and investor James Packer! Joining us on the Couch today is Michael Pallier, Managing Director of Sydney Sotheby’s International Realty — an elite agency that handles the sale of luxury residential homes and rural properties throughout NSW and the ACT! To give you an idea of the calibre of the properties Michael sells… well, folks… he’s just sold his EIGHTY-SECOND property valued OVER $9 MILLION. His sales history has included…The most expensive home ever sold in AustraliaThe most expensive home ever sold at auction in AustraliaThe most expensive residential land ever soldSo. Pretty impressive stuff, right? But what we really wanna know is… … how??? How on earth did a motor mechanic all of a sudden start selling luxury homes? And who are the people who are forking out some serious cash for these properties? And, of course, what can we learn from Michael’s secret to success?

SOME OF THE INTERESTING STUFF MENTIONEDOkay, let’s talk about the motor mechanic background!How did Michael transition from this to selling cars What did he do in order to be successful in property?Are these types of properties investment or lifestyle purchases?What’s it like working with foreign buyers… and the mega-wealthy?What do Chinese buyers consider before purchasing?How do foreign visas work when purchasing property in Australia?What can you learn from the rich?How has this altered the way he thinks about the property as an investment?What’s the most interesting property Michael’s ever sold?LISTEN TO THE FIRST 20 EPISODES HERE >>

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