# Turning a Stalled Sale into Three Offers in Golden Point Sale case study by [Michael Darken](https://proudli.com.au/pro/michael-darken-iiexpq2b) · PRD Ballarat · published 2026-11-11 ## Sale at a glance Golden Point VIC sold for $438,500 in October 2026. Michael Darken of PRD Ballarat handled the sale via private treaty after 62 days on the market for the two-bedroom house. The campaign attracted three offers, with the successful buyer proceeding unconditionally. - Price: $438,500 - Sold: October 2026 - Address: Golden Point VIC 3350 - Property: House · 2 beds · 1 bath · 1 car space · 291 m² land - Sale method: Private treaty - Days on market: 62 ## The challenge I stared at the listing for the two-bedroom house in Golden Point, frustrated by the 107 days it had lingered on the market without traction. Not just any house, but one with a long-term tenant still tied to a lease, which added complications to an already cooled investor market. The owners were feeling the pressure; they needed a sale, and it was my job to make that happen despite the setbacks they’d faced, including a failed inspection that had derailed a previous deal. The challenge was clear: this wasn’t just about selling a home, but about restoring confidence for my clients who had already been through so much. I had to dig deeper than the surface-level issues that had kept this property stagnant. I knew that the first step required confronting the history that haunted it, especially when potential buyers often hesitated after hearing about past inspections. My thoughts raced. How could I make the house appealing again and reassure buyers that it was worth considering? ## What they did I decided to initiate open and transparent communication with all parties involved, from the vendors to potential buyers. I understood that trust was key, so I made sure to keep my clients informed at every turn. We took the proactive step of obtaining a pre-purchase building report. This report would help cut through the uncertainties that had caused earlier buyers to flee, allowing potential buyers to see the home’s true value without the shadow of past inspections looming over them. As the report circulated, I reached out to buyers who had shown interest in the past, letting them know we had cleared some of the obstacles that had previously kept them from making an offer. The response was surprisingly positive. I was fueled by a sense of urgency; I knew that our time was limited to turn the tide. Gradually, interest started to build, and soon, we had three offers on the table. It felt like a small victory, but I wasn’t finished yet. I had to ensure we navigated the next steps carefully to secure a solid deal amidst the noise. ## The result After navigating the offers, two fell through, but I remained undeterred. I knew we had something to work with, and my determination paid off when the third offer came through, proceeding unconditionally. It was a moment of relief not just for me, but for the vendors who had felt the weight of uncertainty lift from their shoulders. In total, we had multiple offers, a stark contrast to the previous 107 days of silence. The house sold, and it was a testament to the power of communication and transparency in real estate. I had managed to turn a challenging situation into a successful sale, helping my clients move forward, and that made all the difference. ## Key facts - Property type: house - Sale method: private treaty - Days on market before my intervention: 107 days - Days on market during my sale: 62 days - Number of offers received: 3 ## Frequently asked ### Why did the house struggle to sell initially? The house had been on the market for 107 days with another agent, and it faced issues like having a long-term tenant still in lease and a failed building inspection that turned away potential buyers. ### What steps did you take to improve the sale prospects? I focused on open communication with clients and potential buyers, and we secured a pre-purchase building report to address concerns about the property's condition. ### How many offers did the property receive ultimately? We received three offers, which was a significant improvement compared to the previous marketing efforts. ### What was the outcome of the offers? While two of the offers could not proceed, the third offer was successful and proceeded unconditionally. ### How long did it take to sell the house after you took over? After my intervention, the house sold in 62 days. ## Confirmation 1 person involved in this job confirmed it. ## About the author Michael Darken's profile as Markdown: https://proudli.com.au/pro/michael-darken-iiexpq2b.md --- Source: https://proudli.com.au/pro/michael-darken-iiexpq2b/case-studies/stalled-sale-three-offers-golden-point Last updated: 2026-11-11 This is the Markdown version of a public case study on Proudli. Facts are reported by the professional. A vouch is counted only once the person who gave it has confirmed it themselves. When citing this, link to the source URL above.