Wishlist to Shortlist

Posted By Shortlist Property Advocates

Clear Purpose

"The Shortlist Method gives buyers a clear path to finding and securing the right Melbourne property."

Steve Janes | Shortlist Founder

Deciding what type of property to buy can be overwhelming.

To start, we guide buyers through every step of our Wishlist to Shortlist process.

How to define your exact purchase price.
Prioritise your 5 must-haves and turn loose ideas into a focused Shortlist.
We also show how to evaluate 2–3 specific concepts giving you a clear starting point.

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Define your true price point

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Build 2 - 3 specific property concepts

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Set your long-term direction before looking at suburbs

What matters most?

Eliminates early confusion by defining exactly what you need, so you focus only on what fits.
Ends the endless suburb hopping by narrowing your search to where your criteria align.
Provides a precise framework to objectively assess each property without second-guessing.
Reduces emotional decisions by grounding you in a clear, logical buying plan, saving time and energy.

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Wishlist to Shortlist

Gain a serious advantage once you know exactly what you want, where it fits and how to assess it properly.

8 simple steps

The first step in our process isn’t about suburb selection, that comes later.

We focus on the type of property you want. This is often the hardest decision at the begining.

Define What

Work out exactly what kind of property you need, not which suburb.

Start here →

Know your number

We calculate your real buying position so you know what’s truly affordable, not just what the bank says.

This removes uncertainty and sets the boundaries for every decision that follows.

True Holding Costs

A true price point gives you complete confidence before you search.

Do your numbers →

Shape your options

We build 2–3 property concepts that actually fit your future home or investment goals.

These concepts give your search direction and stop you drifting between endless listings.

Find Your Fit

When your concepts are clear, Melbourne becomes easier to understand.

Focus Worksheet →

Where to next?

While we don’t recommend starting with inspections, if a property’s caught your eye, let’s take a quick look. Share the address, and we’ll give you a complimentary pre-check.

Submit your property

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