Choosing the right agent to sell your house is one of the most important parts of achieving your desired goals.
From having an insightful knowledge of the property market so they can value your property correctly, to the kind of market reach that will place it in front of the right buyer, and a team of proactive agents who will get that sale over the line, it all makes a difference when it comes to a successful sale.
In this article we look at why more buyers and sellers choose Chase Buchanan to get the most out of their property transactions.
"Professional, proactive - on top of their brief and 10/10 communication between me (the seller) and the buyer. I don't think a single estate agent knew the area/development of my property sale as well as Chase Buchanan." - Fay on Trustpilot
A lot of people get very caught up with what the market is doing as a whole, when it comes to buying and selling a property. Of course economic, political, and social trends have an important role to play in buying or selling and achieving the best price. However, a great agent knows how to work with the market rather than against it.
This year, the economy has been rattled by both political unease and both national and international upheaval. Trump's trade tariffs upset the market at the start of the year, and while that seems to have settled, other factors such as stagnant economic growth, and the hike in National Insurance, have all made people nervous about making big decisions. Rumours of tax rises on property in the autumn budget aren't doing anyone any favours either.
That said, the reduction in the UK Bank Base Rate from 4.5% to 4.25% helped provide a bit of a boost to the market in May, and there's something else as well. A challenging economic environment has been a leitmotif of the last few years, so lots of people have sat still for a while, and now life is moving on regardless of the bigger picture.
A good agent knows that it's about making opportunities for your clients in the circumstances you find yourselves in - and with that mindset, there's always an opportunity to be had.
"We had an outstanding experience with Thomas Morrison at Chase Buchanan. From start to finish, his professionalism, market knowledge, and genuine care made the entire process seamless. He kept us fully informed at every step, responded quickly to any questions, and always went the extra mile to make sure we felt confident in our decisions." - Yasmin on Trustpilot
No agent should rely on their reputation to do a good job - after all, you're only as good as your next sale. That said, a strong reputation and a good name inspires trust because it’s been consistently earned over an extended period of time, and that's worth its weight in gold.
Knowing you have an agent you can trust on your side is essential. For sellers, this is about maximising what may be your biggest investment by achieving the right price, the right buyer, and getting it over the line without wasting time and money. For buyers, you want access to the biggest portfolio of properties so you can choose the right one for you, and much like sellers, once you've fallen in love with a house or flat, you want the transaction to go through as seamlessly as possible.
At Chase Buchanan, we have more than 30 years' experience, 86% of our Trustpilot reviews have four or five stars.
"We were going to shop around for an estate agent, but after meeting Amanda our minds were immediately made up to proceed with Chase Buchanan. We were so pleased we did and both Amanda and Chloe were lovely to deal with throughout the process. They totally delivered on the service that was promised. A consistently efficient, communicative and friendly service from start to finish. We are delighted to have bought our new home, but I might actually miss Amanda and Chloe a bit!" - Abi on Trustpilot
The number of properties an agent has on their books is a good indicator that they are in high demand. For sellers, that reinforces the sense of trust, but it also indicates that the agent will attract more prospective buyers and be able to place your property in front of a wider audience, increasing the sales opportunity. For buyers, that breadth of choice is obviously invaluable for finding the right home or property investment for you.
At Chase Buchanan, we consistently attract a strong portfolio of properties, regardless of the economic climate.
"Alessandro Cretella has been absolutely amazing in making this transaction happen. He has been constantly in touch with both parties and our solicitors, making sure all issues are resolved as fast as possible. He is very skilled in negotiation and very professional in his demeanour. I can't recommend him enough! Also, in my opinion, Chase Buchanan St Margarets have really good properties on offer and are very skilled in advising sellers to set the right price/accept a fair offer for a fast sale." - Amelia on Trustpilot
An effective agent has to have good market reach. That means strong marketing, a targeted approach to sales, and great agents who take those elements and make them work. Getting properties in front of the right audience requires a multifaceted approach - some of that’s digital marketing, some of it’s picking up the phone and building relationships, but none of it happens by accident. You need an agent with talented people at the helm, working hard to make the tools at their disposal work.
"I am very happy with the service received by Anna and her team at CB. I would especially like to thank Kris who from start to finish was professional, knowledgeable, and truly went above and beyond to help me sell my property. His communication was excellent and he kept me informed every step of the way - often out of hours and on weekends. Kris is a great guy and worked really hard to ensure the chain was completed. I would highly recommend CB looking to sell a property." - Seller on Trustpilot
Buying and selling property is time consuming, emotionally draining (even when it's exciting), and once you get solicitors involved the costs add up. You want an agent who proactively works to support your best interests, whether it's finding the right buyer or seller, getting the best price, or sniffing out potential problems and heading them off at the pass. If a buyer drops out of a sale, your agent should be ready and waiting in the wings with someone else who expressed an interest, all to get that sale over the line.
That means you need an agent with experience, enthusiasm, and an entrepreneurial mindset - not one who simply pops your listing online and hopes for the best, but one who treats your transaction as if it were their own. Our team is a combination of seasoned pros and newer go-getters, who are being carefully trained to deliver the best results. We know what works, but we also keep our fingers on the pulse of new opportunities to maximise our client experience. To each of our team members, your property transaction is the most important thing going on in their day.
If you would like to find out more about buying or selling with Chase Buchanan, contact your nearest branch at any time.