“When I first thought to sell my property I invited ......”
5 Star Review
Jan 12,2016
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'Mr'
Jan 12,2016
Branch: London, Mabel House, 10a Dartmouth Road
Services: Sales (as a Vendor)
Would you recommend?: Yes
Postcode: SE13
Branch: London, Mabel House, 10a Dartmouth Road
Sales (as a Vendor)
Postcode: SE13
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When I first thought to sell my property I invited two of the local agents over. Both have big reputations and generally do almost all the property business in my area.
Both gave roughly the same valuation - so it was pretty much a choice of whom we liked more.
Then I was introduced to James via a friend. He popped over, explained how he would try a different approach to the other agents - his goal to generate more viewings and therefore more offers as he put it. He said I'd likely get between one figure and another, but instead of pricing our property higher at the start, he priced it at the low end of his valuation.
It worked however. In the first weekend he had almost 25 viewings and we had 5 offers. A few days later he'd got the offer to a level higher than either agent suggested was even possible.
I liked his honesty from the beginning. The only promise he gave me was his effort, and I do genuinely believe he made a concerted effort. He worked hard keeping the deal alive, and when my property was valued by the bank much lower - somehow he convinced the buyer to pay much more. I'm not sure how he did it, but I was absolutely over the moon after thinking the whole deal would very likely collapse!
I think there's a logic to his way of thinking. After buying again what he said of the majority of agents was very true. As a buyer I felt the agent was on my side trying to get my offer accepted, rather than working for the seller in trying to get me to offer more money. Not once did the agent I brought from try to push me harder.
As a seller, I want an agent who is on my side, trying to find ways to make sure I get the best result. I felt this is what James did for me.
I'd most definitely use him again and have already recommended him to several friends and neighbours.
Not only that, the images were brilliant (he paid for a professional photographer) - and he dealt with everything right up until the end for us.
Comment on agent fees
His fee was linked to the result which I thought was a good incentive for him to work at getting the best result. Very fair for the result.
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