Preston Baker
4.8/5, 1265 reviews
97% recommended
90% sales valuation accuracy
87% sales fee satisfaction
Preston Baker is modern, independent agency that specialises in selling and letting property. The company set up at the start of the recession in 2008 and throughout the challenging economic times has grown to a 5 office network that includes all property services including a financial services division.Our success is built ... show more Preston Baker is modern, independent agency that specialises in selling and letting property. The company set up at the start of the recession in 2008 and throughout the challenging economic times has grown to a 5 office network that includes all property services including a financial services division.

Our success is built from doing the ordinary things extraordinarily well, as the judges in the 2012 Estate Agent of the Year awards commented. We focus on regular communication with buyers and sellers to intelligently match the two together using a combination of cutting edge technology and old fashioned hard work.

Performance Statistics
Services Valuation Fees Min Price of property reviewed Max Price of property reviewed
Sales 90% 87% £31,500 £2,110,000
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From Landlords From Tenants From Vendors From Buyers Other
107 4 114 9 480 15 422 7 99 8
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Services offered
  • Sales
  • Lettings
  • Block Management
  • Surveys
  • Conveyancing
  • Mortgage Advice
  • Home Builder
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“Preston Baker were great in the purchase of our property. ......”

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Dec 09,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Aimee'
Dec 09,2015
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Preston Baker were great in the purchase of our property. Initially Gemma helped us with viewings and offers and couldn't have been more helpful. After our offer was accepted, we couldn't have asked more from Karen. She was on the phone to us weekly, making ...
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“Karen worked efficiently and in a friendly yet professional manner, ......”

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Dec 06,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Margaret'
Dec 06,2015
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Karen worked efficiently and in a friendly yet professional manner, throughout the process of our purchase, to facilitate smooth running. She always seemed to be a step ahead, and somehow made sure to be better informed than the solicitors appeared to be. She proactively kept ...
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“We bought and sold with Preston Baker and could not ......”

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Dec 05,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Joanna'
Dec 05,2015
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We bought and sold with Preston Baker and could not have been happier about the service we received. From Gemma making sure we got the house we were desperately wanting to Karen making sure everything was sorted on the paperwork side. Even when things seemed ...
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“I received a very supportive, professional and excellent service from ......”

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Dec 03,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Tim'
Dec 03,2015
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I received a very supportive, professional and excellent service from Sally and Karen during what was a difficult sell and constantly provided me with encouragement and updates....
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“All the staff at Preston Baker, Selby we very helpful ......”

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Dec 02,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Janet'
Dec 02,2015
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All the staff at Preston Baker, Selby we very helpful and professional. They arrange viewings and returned phone calls promptly, answered our questions and gave us good advice and help with the purchase of the property. once the sale was agreed Karen from the Yorks ...
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“Very professional service, Preston Baker gave me what I was ......”

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Dec 01,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Ms'
Dec 01,2015
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Very professional service, Preston Baker gave me what I was looking for, they matched the properties I viewed very well and the property I purchased is ideal for me. Well Done!...
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“From viewing to completion, everything was great. We was always ......”

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Nov 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Gareth'
Nov 27,2015
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From viewing to completion, everything was great. We was always kept informed on everything, which as first time buyers, was great. What could've been a stressful process, was made stress free, which was all down to everyone at Preston baker, most notably Karen. She was ...
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“Positives:- Strong on marketing, a wide range of options ......”

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Nov 26,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Emma'
Nov 26,2015
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Positives: - Strong on marketing, a wide range of options were available - Took a highly proactive approach to arranging viewings and negotiations on the sale - Good level of communication leading up to the sale and during negotiations (especially from Helen Jollands) - Gathered ...
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“Brilliant helpfull staff get the job done.Kept me up ......”

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Nov 21,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'denise'
Nov 21,2015
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Brilliant helpfull staff get the job done.Kept me up to speed with everything.I would use Preston Baker again....
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It is expensive but worth it.
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“Very proactive in achieving in the sale stc - I ......”

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Nov 20,2015
Minithumbdown
By: 'RGJH'
Nov 20,2015
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Very proactive in achieving in the sale stc - I can't imagine achieving a sale so quickly with other agents. Disappointed with the lack of interest thereafter ; only when something threatened a fall throughand this jeopardise their costs, and indeed did, did they start to ...
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Fees too expensive for the service received between sold stc and completion
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High compared to others.
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“All the staff were very helpful and friendly. They kept ......”

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Nov 13,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Barbara'
Nov 13,2015
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All the staff were very helpful and friendly. They kept us up to date constantly and helped with all our queries....
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“We found the service provided by Preston Baker as a ......”

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Nov 05,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'emma'
Nov 05,2015
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We found the service provided by Preston Baker as a whole excellent. All members of staff were professional and courteous from the start so I have tagged Ian Preston as presumed boss. Karen Preece had to put in the most time with us as we ...
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“Nobody enters into the process of selling their home thinking ......”

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Oct 30,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Dr'
Oct 30,2015
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Nobody enters into the process of selling their home thinking that it is going to be an enjoyable time. What you need most of all is an agent who is credible in the recommended sale price, efficient in the creation of the particulars and marketing ...
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“Karen has been very prompt and always answered any queries ......”

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Oct 24,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'R'
Oct 24,2015
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Karen has been very prompt and always answered any queries with outstanding professionalism and quickness. She was clear and on the ball. We are very grateful for her kindness and compassion....
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“My mother had recently moved to a care home when ......”

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Oct 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 't'
Oct 22,2015
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My mother had recently moved to a care home when a leaflet from Preston Baker requesting properties for sale in the area was delivered. Within two days of contacting the office a valuation was given and a contract agreed. I was kept informed of the ...
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“I dealt with several members of Preston Baker over the ......”

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Oct 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Steve'
Oct 20,2015
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I dealt with several members of Preston Baker over the last year, from remortgaging to free up capital, searching for an investment property, and finally, letting my home in order to move. I found them without exception to have a positive, supportive attitude, professional competence, ...
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“From the outset I was dealt with professionally and with ......”

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Oct 20,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Ian'
Oct 20,2015
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From the outset I was dealt with professionally and with consideration. The level of customer care was always very high. Helen is particularly competent and in all my dealings with her she was entirely professional, articulate demonstrating good communication skills and in my view, Helen ...
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“The agent kept me informed regularly about the progress of ......”

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Oct 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'A.Cryne'
Oct 15,2015
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The agent kept me informed regularly about the progress of the purchase and were prompt and helpful with enquiries. Karen kindly helped me find a local gas engineer....
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“The Preston Baker team were excellent start to finish. We ......”

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Oct 15,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'TH'
Oct 15,2015
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The Preston Baker team were excellent start to finish. We chose the company as the brand seemed elevated compared to the competition, and the service received confirmed we'd made the correct choice. We completed in around 6 weeks which was testament to their skill, and achieved ...
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By: Hugh Sneddon
Oct 15, 2015
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Thanks for leaving such glowing praise. It was a pleasure working with you and we were delighted that our unique launch strategy was able to achieve such a fantastic final sale value for your (equally fantastic) home! ...

“Initially James visited our property for a valuation. I chose ......”

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Oct 09,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Luke'
Oct 09,2015
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Initially James visited our property for a valuation. I chose Preston Baker as they had a wide range of properties similar to mine. Although I could have used a cheaper agent the service I received was superior and I would rather pay that little extra ...
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No hidden charges such as photographs etc and was a fixed fee which I was very happy with.
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“Helen was extremely helpful supportive and knowledgable about all aspects ......”

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Oct 06,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Peter'
Oct 06,2015
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Helen was extremely helpful supportive and knowledgable about all aspects of the local market. Karen was very supportive and helpful during the buying process which whilst not straight forward went smoothly due to regular advice feeedback and upodates...
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“We decided to use Preston Baker (York Office) after seeing ......”

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Oct 04,2015
Minithumbup
Helen
By: 'Charles'
Oct 04,2015
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We decided to use Preston Baker (York Office) after seeing three Estate Agents in total. Our decision to go with them was based on the presentation delivered by Jodie, which was professional and very clear. Although we didn't have that much success with the Open ...
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As outlined in my main comments, the agents fees reflected the level of professionalism and care we received at all times. The overall experience was worth every penny. A dedicated team who all work towards ensuring that you receive the care and advice you expect during this stressful time of moving home.
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“Sam and Catherine both provided a huge amount of support ......”

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Sep 25,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Andy'
Sep 25,2015
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Sam and Catherine both provided a huge amount of support and help when purchasing this property and were incredibly helpful in working with the seller to speed up the sale when things got stuck. Both kept me well informed of progress and worked well with ...
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“Karen has been amazing since our sale was put through ......”

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Sep 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Georgina'
Sep 22,2015
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Karen has been amazing since our sale was put through to her I have felt so confident that my sale was in secure hands and the service I have received from Karen has been excellent. Karen has helped make the purchasing process stress free....
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“Our contact with Jodie at Preston Baker was very positive. ......”

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Sep 22,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'C'
Sep 22,2015
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Our contact with Jodie at Preston Baker was very positive. He gave good clear and concise advice on how they would sell our property and how they were very proactive in their approach. Importantly Preston Baker were available evening and weekend should we need to ...
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We were initially offered 1.5% but asked for these to be reduced to 1.3% which was agreed.
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“Helen was superb. She provided fantastic support to us with ......”

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Sep 16,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Rob'
Sep 16,2015
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Helen was superb. She provided fantastic support to us with a professional and courteous approach throughout our dealings. Cant recommend more highly....
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“Karen dealt with our sale in a very professional way. ......”

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Sep 08,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Susan'
Sep 08,2015
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Karen dealt with our sale in a very professional way. She kept us informed along the way and offered advice and was very positive. Would highly recommend this Estate Agent company. Thank you Karen...
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“A first class service. Always professional, relentless in driving through ......”

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Sep 05,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'C'
Sep 05,2015
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A first class service. Always professional, relentless in driving through the process but with a friendly positive attitude. Excellent communication throughout. Market beating charges too. This has been one of the most professional companies I have ever dealt with....
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Fees were the most competitive.
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“Happy with up front valuation and clear strategy for marketing. ......”

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Sep 03,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Madeleine'
Sep 03,2015
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Happy with up front valuation and clear strategy for marketing. Very well organised with viewings, notifications etc. contact from office was consistent and useful. Always felt any potential buyers were also having good customer service. Very satisfied customer. Thank you Preston baker....
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“Very helpful staff and friendly which made the sale of ......”

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Aug 27,2015
Minithumbup
By: 'Patrick'
Aug 27,2015
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Very helpful staff and friendly which made the sale of our house as easy as possible. We found their was always someone in the office to receive our calls....
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