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		<title>AllAgents - Reviews of  michael-hardy</title> 
        <link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/rss/Michael Hardy</link> 
        <description>“We aren’t the biggest agent nor are we the cheapest, none of us drive a Mini with the company name emblazoned on it and nobody wears gel in their hair because most of us haven’t got enough hair! We don’t wear flash suits or loud ties. If we were a car we would be a Volkswagen Golf, not too flashy not too staid but get the job done with a little bit of style! If you instruct us to sell your house we won’t give you cause to regret it!”</description><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/5/2012 - David Mallac rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Although I am posting this feedback against Barnaby's name, my comments equally apply to the team that supported our house sale - Neal, Mark, and Terry.

Michael Hardy are a class act. Very professional, clear in their opinions and fair in dealings with all parties. I would happily recommend their service.

I might add that 18-years ago they sold us the house that we have just sold. Service levels then were also very good.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[15/5/2012 - Sue from Wokingham rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We'd like to say a huge thank you to all the team at Michael Hardy who successfully sold our property for us. They were extremely professional and a pleasure to deal with. They gave us great advice and I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone looking to buy or sell a property in the area.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/4/2012 - Excellent Service rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[It is often said that the buying / selling a property is one of the most stressful times a person can go through. Michael Hardy (MH) certainly ease the whole process. This opinion is based upon  having used MH for buying a property some 5 years ago and selling one recently.
On the purchase front it was MH who worked their socks off sorting out problems that were being caused by other persons in the chain and not mine or of their making.
More recently on the sale of a property I also sought 'advice' from other estate agents, but chose MH because they told me as it was and not what I wanted to hear, they told me what  I should do to make the property more marketable and gave a reasonable estimated sale price. I could have gone with a cheaper agent, but results speak for themselves. They were so professional that the house was sold within a week and they kept me informed of progress throughout the whole process.
Although I have selected two staff I should also mention the support given from Mark, Terry and Neal<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[20/4/2012 - Barrie rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[It took nine months to sell my property but that was in a difficult market. I chose Michael Hardy because they offer good old fashioned customer service. They do not indulge in &quot;Jack the Lad &quot; activities . They go the extra mile to sell your property and keep you informed. Could possibly be more proactive. I was very pleased with the service they provided and they do know the local market place very well indeed.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/3/2012 - Mrs S Locke rated Michael Hardy 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I chose Michael Hardy as I knew they'd been successful selling similar properties in the area -- and I was right to do so.  The third viewing yielded a prospective buyer, who sadly could not move on to completion for personal reasons.  On re-marketing, Michael Hardy  found another buyer within a week, able to move to completion in just over 7 weeks from first seeing the house.  Overall it took a little longer than I wanted to sell the house from first putting it on the market, but Michael Hardy staff were supportive and responsive throughout, particularly Barny, Terry, Neal and Chris.   Thank you all very much.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[13/3/2012 - kunmun23 rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Excellent service throughout my tenancy. Very supportive on all issues and easily reachable. Thank you.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[12/3/2012 - Michael Hardy rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We chose Michael Hardy because we were impressed with the Wokingham team and particulary Mark who came out to visit us after we first contacted them. His local market knowledge was first class, he didn't blind us with sales speak and he had a clear view of the best sales strategy for our property. Both he and the rest of the team were a pleasure to deal with and the service we received felt like a personal one. They are not the cheapest though, but we knew that from the outset.

The sales brochure Michael Hardy produced was high quality with good photographs and a straightforward write up. Their website is intuitive and there is a similar quality feel to it such that our house presented well. In addition, we were given a good spread in the local property paper and a prominent position in the agent's display window.

Our property was under offer very quickly, but it took much longer to exchange and complete. Over this extended period, Terry did a first rate job of keeping all parties in the loop and chased when he needed to. He was also quick to contact both sets of solicitors as the sale progressed. There were a few occasions when I sensed he was becoming exasperated, but he never failed to maintain his self control.

The period between exchange and completion was smooth and this was simply because all parties were talking to one another and working to a mutual timetable. This was down to Michael Hardy taking the lead and if Terry was unavailable someone else would always step in to assist including Neil. Everyone in the office knew what was going on such that we never had to explain things again and this definitely made the process easier. What I particularly liked was that they never resorted to email, but always used the phone which ensured that we avoided any delays.

I would use Michael Hardy again and recommend them to anyone looking to sell or buy in the Wokingham area. They are professional and very nice people to deal with. They do what they say, follow-up promptly without having to be chased and deliver.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[22/2/2012 - Krupa rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Terry, Barney and all the other agents have been superb in arranging the viewings and negotiating the deal with the buyer. The property, from coming fully on the market to handover to the buyer, occurred within 4 months. Very quick. In particular, I am very impressed with their professionalism.
I originally brought this property from Michael Hardy and its because I was impresssed with their professionalism and thoroughness that when it came to selling it, I knew, without a doubt, that no other company would do it as well as them.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/2/2012 - Anat rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[working with Michael-Hardy's agents was a very professional experience. every thing we asked for was answered and dealt with quickly and to our satisfaction. they have helped us a lot when we had problems getting a mortgage being new to this country. we would definitely recommend them!<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/2/2012 - James Scott rated Michael Hardy 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Michael Hardy did a good job for us in a tight market. Terry Nice was always available when we needed him. We lost some time with a vexatious buyer and I think Michael Hardy could have ruled  them out more quickly, although I accept that I was happy to wait a short while. However the chain did come together and the sale was successfully concluded. I am reasonably pleased with the service I received, although I do think that in relation to my legal costs, the estate agency service was extremely expensive.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/2/2012 - James Scott rated Michael Hardy 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Michael Hardy did a good job for us in a tight market. Terry Nice was always available when we needed him. We lost some time with a vexatious buyer and I think Michael Hardy could have ruled  them out more quickly, although I accept that I was happy to wait a short while. However the chain did come together and the sale was successfully concluded. I am reasonably pleased with the service I received, although I do think that in relation to my legal costs, the estate agency service was extremely expensive.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[10/2/2012 - Adrienne Cottrell rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Ian at Micheal Hardy in Crowthorne and the entire team there are a cut above the rest when it comes to buying and selling houses in my opinion.  Having dealt with other agents in the area, I had a direct comparison, and I would say this team's strength is based on maturity and outstanding customer service-house buying and selling is supposed to be stressful, but the one thing that can help alleviate some of that stress is communication, and Ian was on the ball the whole way through the process, even when he had nothing to report he kept in touch and as a buyer I really appreciated that.  Approachable, mature, with top customer service skills-oh if only all estate agents could match up, house buying really wouldn't be as stressful as it normally is.  Thank you Ian, Chris, Tracy and Ben in Crowthorne.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[3/2/2012 - Dr A. Russell rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have sold my house using Michael Hardy and would recommend them to anyone who intends to sell in this area. They are very professional, responsive and always willing to listen and to help.They have been very patient throughout the process (we sold in around 5 weeks but it took us a long time to find a property to buy).
Great job, great service.  Many thanks<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[23/1/2012 - Jamie rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very good service even with the challenges of a Grade II listed property at the end of the chain.  Mark was keen to find a solution at every stage, and was instrumental in securing the completion date that we needed!  Thanks Mark.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[8/1/2012 - John rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very pleased with Michael Hardy. They communicated well throughout our purchase and sale and always seemed to be working hard on our behalf. Would happily recommend them.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/12/2011 - Martin rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Excellent and friendly service throughout. Professioanl inventory inspection, quick response to questions and courteous.

Would recommend as both landlord and tenant for any future lettings<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[24/12/2011 - Stuart Madden rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Fantastic service always tried to resolve issues and respond to queries in a timely manner, particularly Mark<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[19/12/2011 - Nic rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We used Michael Hardy as selling agent because of our excellent experience of them when we bought the house 15 years previously when they were acting as selling agents then and we have worked with Mark Raft on both occassions. The individual long term commitment of staff members results in their having a deep understanding of the Wokingham property market and the ability to recognise the value of particular characteristics of our property. This resulted in their valuation being 50K greater than two other local agents which was justified by offers and selling price that were again 50K above  what the other agents advised us to expect. Although their commission rate is above the norm their results have justified this. The staff ring back when they say they will and are unfaillingly courteous. As we have now experienced their quality of service twice we would unhesitatingly recommend them.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[8/12/2011 - DarkFirebrand rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have used this company for the past 18 months.

They have excelled at everything from day one, the property was ready to move into on time and brilliantly clean. There was an inital issue which was stated from the start and fixed the following day.

Payments have always been taken on time, notice was always given before visits, even in an emergency. They have always kept both named tennants up todate on everything that was happening, never favouring to contact one above another.

inventory checks have always been performed frequently and always on the correct date.

I would recommend this estate agent for both lettings and management to anyone, they have been a pleasure to use and I wish all estate agents were like them!<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[7/12/2011 - Miss C Eylott rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have bought and sold using Michael Hardy now, and fully intend to use them for future sales.   They are very quick to respond to phone calls and emails.  All of their staff are professional, helpful and knowledgeable and, unlike some other agents I have encountered, never pushy or impatient.  My property was sold and completed well within 3 months with minimal stress or fuss.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[26/11/2011 - Mrs A Harvey rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Michael Hardy sold my house within 4weeks and achieve very close to the asking price.  They priced the house realistically as I requested.  The did all the viewings for me and kept me updated after each visit.  Their chain checking was carried out weekly and I was always informed of what was happening in the chain.  Exchange happened within 6 weeks and completions will be within 2 weeks.  I was extremely happy with this agent and was always able to speak to them whenever I needed to.  Thank you for your help.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/11/2011 - Barbara Donnelly rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We engaged Michael Hardy at the end of July 2011 to market our house for sale. 
Although it took slightly longer to receive an acceptable offer, they process was very quick once we accepted an offer.
Michael Hardy recommended a solicitor from Wokingham and they did a great job. 
I recommend using Michael Hardy!<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[25/11/2011 - Karen White rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I approached Michael Hardy, as I am very very sceptical of Estate Agents, I bought my house with them 6 years ago and I must admit they have continued to deliver a professional approach as skilled estate agents and negotiators.  I am also buying my new house through them and my partner has sold his house, so this is testiment itself.

Barnaby from the Wokingham office was an exceptional negotiator, I am not the easiest client to please, but Michael Hardy's team, including Terry and Mark established a solid relationship and kept me in touch at every step and more importantly they were HONEST.

I have already recommended them to friends and Neighbours. and would no hesitate to continue to recommend them.  

Yours a very satisfied and relieved client.... Thank you again to a Great Team.. Karen<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[21/11/2011 - Marilyn Maddock rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[We engaged Michael Hardy at the beginning of September to sell my late father's home.  An 'open day' was scheduled for two weeks later, but shortly after the agents board was put up an offer was made for the full asking price.  This was accepted and the viewing day was then cancelled.
There were a few issues that needed to be resolved but all the staff were very helpful and efficient in all our dealings with them.  The solicitor that was recommended to us by Michael Hardy was also extremely thorough and efficient which helped ease us through the process.  When some information was needed urgently it was copied and taken to the solicitor's promptly   The sale of the property was finalised on the 16th November and I would certainly recommend Michael Hardy to anyone considering putting their house on the market.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[17/11/2011 - Adrian Rowley rated Michael Hardy 5 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[I have been a tenant with Michael Hardy for 4 years now, they are an exceptional letting agent, there pre/post sales team are helpful and professional, always respond in a quick timeframe to any issues, I have worked with Debbie at MH on a number of occasions and her professionalism is excellent, would definitely recommend MH as a letting agent<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item><item>
		<title><![CDATA[9/9/2011 - Ace rated Michael Hardy 4 stars]]></title>
		<link>http://www.allagents.co.uk/michael-hardy/</link>
		<description><![CDATA[Very professional, pleasant and organised.

one niggle is that they left the vendor to show us round on all 3 visits, where perhaps an agent taking you round may have been better.

Overall - recommend.<br />This person would use Michael Hardy again.]]></description></item>
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