Selling your home is a big commitment and something not to be taken lightly. You will want to find an estate agent that has the experience and is committed to selling your home in a timely manner whilst still getting the best price. So, you’re probably thinking, ‘Where can I find a good estate agent near me?’.

Hopefully, this article will help you with that question and allow you to find the best agent for your needs. You may have other common questions which we will try and answer.

The simple answer is yes; there will be an estate agent near where you live, and these range from regular high street agents to online estate agents. It is worth noting that Leanne Kent Property adopts a hybrid approach. This means we do have a local office where our clients can visit, but we do not have multiple high street branches and the overheads that go with such branches. This allows us to bridge the gap between costly high street estate agents and their online competitors, as we can still offer a personal service whereby you will have interaction with your agent. It also allows us to pass on these cost savings to our clients, and this is reflected in our competitive fixed cost fee.

Yes, we do recommend an estate agent if you want to list and sell your house. There are ways to sell your house without an estate agent, but you will have to do all the work. The main reasons to use a recognised estate agent include (but are not limited to) being able to list your property on one of the property portals (Rightmove etc), having expert help with the selling process, marketing your property, and having access to all the right professionals to help support your sale and many more valid reasons. Estate agent fees vary around 1 to 2%, which can be a costly addition for you if selling your home. This is why Leanne Kent Property believe that a competitive fixed fee arrangement is fairer and more transparent for our clients.

Yes, an estate agent can assist you with selling and buying property. If you are searching for a new property, an estate agent can help your dream home become a reality. Whether you are a first-time buyer, upsizing, downsizing, or purchasing a second home, buying a property can feel overwhelming. The good news is that it doesn’t have to be. With so much to consider about a huge life decision, it pays to have the right agent by your side from the start.  

We understand that the decision to instruct an estate agent can be difficult. With so many agents to choose from, then it can cause stress trying to find the right one. We suggest meeting with a number of agents if you have time. This will allow you to speak with them and understand their approach and their fees. By doing this, you will be able to get a feel for that particular estate agent and whether they would be a good choice to sell your home. Estate agents come in all flavours, from those that arrive in a grey suit and prefer the dated approach to those that adopt a more modern way of providing their services, such as using innovative technology so that you are kept informed of every step and that you have transparency and guidance on the process. Some agents will also focus more on social media than their counterparts, who may prefer to focus on passers-by seeing your property on a window card.

Again, your preferences will help you choose who will be the best agent for you. At Leanne Kent Property, we adopt a modern yet personal approach. We use all the latest technology, including Street. Street is driving digital transformation within the estate agency industry – enabling us to offer a more convenient, modern and ‘on-demand’ service that fits around your busy lifestyle. We use technology and innovation to make your property journey efficient and enjoyable. We also utilise social media to help broaden the audience for your property.

In this day and age, it is also important to consider how an estate agent is embracing issues including diversity, sustainability and supporting the community they operate within. If an agent does not consider any of these, then possibly they are only thinking about profit, and again this may be seen in their high fees. 

As a relatively new estate agent, the team at Leanne Kent Property have gained valuable experience in these important factors. This can be seen from our commitment to social factors. We champion diversity and inclusion, and our team come from a variety of backgrounds. 

The team at Leanne Kent Property also believe in giving back to society, and every year we choose a charity close to our hearts. We then donate a percentage of our fee to that charity, which in a way means that our clients are supporting such charities.

If you are asking yourself the question of ‘How to find a good estate agent near me?’ then hopefully, this article has helped with this question and some others that you may be thinking about.

Meeting with agents face to face will allow you to get a feeling for the agent and know if they are the right fit for you. There will be many to choose from, but you should focus on experience, their approach and the fee, as a higher fee doesn’t always mean a better service. You want to ensure that the agent is focused on supporting you from the start of your journey to the end and that they don’t have too many clients at any one time, as this will dilute the service you may receive.

We wish you all the best with your property journey, and we are happy to answer any questions you may have.